“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” – Col 4:6 (NIV). Food without seasoning is generally bland. To make it palatable every fine cook loves to find spices which when added to a dish bring out a
“There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven” – Luke 21:11 (NIV). Many Christian observers following current affairs have noted we are at the threshold of the last days. Matthew 24:7-8 notes, “For nation will rise
“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” – Mathew 9:37 (NIV). There is a powerful marketing principle known as the Pareto principle. Simply, it says 80 percent of results in any worthy venture is dependent on 20 percent inputs. Look at it
“You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35 (NIV). Although giving is not among the gifts the Apostle Paul listed in I Cor 12: 4-12; it is quite clear there are those of us who find it
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” – Philippians 4:6 (NIV). Complaining is an old human trait, that surfaces most when someone senses unfairness and airs out a grievance. This could lead to a good outcome.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV). Something puzzling yet certain is that sometime believers are faced with circumstances where the odds seem overwhelming. This is not unique. Moses was faced with a set of overwhelming circumstances, starting
“I can do all things through him who gives me strength” – Philippians 4:13 (NIV). Self doubt is one of the most dangerous experience any person given a great task can experience. It is a condition where one cowers and instead of rising to the occasion walks away or gives
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” – Proverbs 11:12 (NIV). There are all manner of sins forbidden in the Bible, like the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit: “Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against
“You however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance..” – 2 Tim 3:10 (NIV). Most trained teachers know that there are a variety of ways to impart knowledge. The most common used being instruction in form of a lesson. Some teachers
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”- John 16:33 (NIV). Those who happen to live in temperate climate lands will long have noted how moods tend
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