Picked by God!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” – Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV).  Everyday there is someone going to undertake a job interview. Usually any person can find themselves in a situation

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The Christian Soldier!

“Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” – 2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV).  The Apostle Paul often drew illustrations of certain areas of life to emphasize a point. For example in 2 Timothy 2:5 he notes, “Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not

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God is Able!

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13 (NIV).  In the English language one of the most dangerous words is – “I can’t!” When this word becomes part of your normal vocabulary it can chain you down to paralysis. What can you do for someone

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Power for Victory!

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..” – Revelation 12:1 (NIV).  Our leading verse is one of the most important there is for any believer. In almost all cultures blood offerings were the gateway to God and blessings. Among the

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Don’t be a Fool!

“The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure” – Proverbs 14:16 (NIV).  Have you ever encountered a situation where soon after doing someone a favor, you too, had a need, only to be repulsed like vermin! This is what happened to

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The Lord hears our Cries!

“Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened” – Exodus 32:14 (NIV).  Initially it appeared Moses was a man of few words, slow to speak. After all when the Lord called him to go and urge Pharaoh to release the Israelites, he objected, pointing “Since

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Be Patient!

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” – Colossians 3:12 (NIV).  Road users in Uganda are likely to witness two constant happening. First, there is that driver who keeps in his queue, quietly moving along with sometimes a painfully

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Hope Lasts!

“And your life will be brighter than the noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. And you will feel secure, because there is hope; you will look around and take your rest in security” – Job 11:17-19 (NIV).  Philosophers and writers have long pointed out that without hope mankind would

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The Laughter of Sarah!

“For with God nothing will be impossible” – Luke 1:37 (NIV).  Even as far back as the time of Abraham it was clear to all that women have a certain child bearing age age bracket, before menopause kicks in. Married to a nomadic herdsmen this couple of Abraham and Sarah had

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The Prayer of Blessings!

“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed” – Psalm 20:4 (NIV).  In the olden days here in central Uganda before the arrival of buggy and then motor transport, long distance travellers had to set out before cockcrow. This was important as to

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