Boost Your Motivation at Work and Experience Joy Every Day
Have you had those days at work that just do not seem to come to an end? The days when the sun may be shining outside but in your office and your mind there is grey drudgery and yes, maybe even the feeling of misery. Honestly, I may be wrong, but I think we all have these kinds of days.
When we share, God uses our stories to grow the Kingdom
In Matthew 28:20, we are mandated to go and make disciples of all the nations. How do we do this differently than those who went before us? We need to embody Christ in all our actions so that when people engage with us, they want the magic that lives within us. They need to be hungry for what sets us apart. We get to create moments to share stories that make us relatable. When people relate, they connect; that is where our opportunity lies in building the kingdom.
What Drives Your Life? Insights for Bible-Centred Life
Have you ever paused to ask yourself: what drives your life? Our daily responsibilities, personal desires, and relationships often consume much of our week. It’s easy to get absorbed in this routine. We aim to build a career, start a family, or pursue ministry passionately.
The Power of Prayer: A Biblical Immigrant's Journey of Faith
Abraham is well known as the father of faith, mainly because He heard God and obeyed. You see, like few other migrants in the Bible, Abraham’s response to God’s instruction was not borne out of necessity, situation or circumstances, it was on obedience to God’s desires. Abraham demonstrated his faith by quickly leaving his own nation in response to God's promise of a new one, even though he had no idea where or what that new nation would be.
Lessons Learned and Essential Tips for a Successful Move Abroad
Most of us professionals and businesspeople who have moved cross-culturally have experienced life's challenges in a foreign country. Facing the unknown, developing new habits and building a new network of friends are lessons that help us grow personally and as believers. If we think of life as a school, living in a foreign country can help us achieve a life skill PhD. We can benefit from the lessons learned for the rest of our lives.
The Interconnectedness of Migration and Expansion of the Church
A little over a week after Jesus' ascension, about 120 Jesus' followers wait together in Jerusalem. Apparently, without warning, the Holy Spirit fills the house with a sound like a great wind and lands on each believer, giving them the ability to speak different languages.
Migrating with Love and Understanding: Following the Example of Jesus
My wife and I moved to a country in Southeast Asia for work. In other words, we became foreigners in a land very different from our own. As Westerners, we are learning to live in an Eastern culture. Cuisine, language, traditions, family structure, and social norms differ from ours in many aspects and have led us, to some extent, to a challenging process of adaptation. And even after two years, we continue to learn the nuances of a culture as rich, hospitable, and unique as the one that welcomed us.
This story of a migrant woman has inspired thousands. Now it is your turn.
A few years ago, I met a West African woman who had a calling to serve Jesus in Central Asia. It had already taken her several years to prepare for the move. Along the way, she was approached by several young men who wanted to marry her. Her first question, in response, was whether they had a calling to serve Jesus in Central Asia. All of them answered no and were, in return, informed that there was no hope of marriage. Finally, seven years after she got the calling, the woman, who remains unmarried, was ready to go.
Change the way you think and Discover God's Will for Your life
Seeing life through the eyes of an artist is one of those beautiful things only God knew in His original design. Being a very practical mom, having a child who learns through pictures, patterns, and music was complex at the beginning of our homeschool journey.
But I had to change my thoughts about teaching her so she could understand.
Overcome self-imposed limitations and embrace your original design
Never in history have we as people been as connected at such a grand scale as we are today. Yet, whether the cause or effect of societal tolerances, we are arguably less in touch with ourselves than ever.
Excellence has the power to transform a Christian's life
Perfection is impossible to reach. You can do anything you can and will still find fault, but excellence is achievable! Excellence is when you know you did your absolute best and still take one step back, look at the work again, and fix what you can with the tools or ability you have in the time allocated. Then, you hand it back to God to use for His glory.
Develop your God-given skills guided by Jesus
Living in Christ is a wonderful journey filled with inspiring prospects for the future. By accepting Christ, we embrace a new life where we experience His love intensely and understand His teachings more deeply. Along this path arises a blessed challenge: personal development. Growing in the Christian community is crucial, as is nurturing our individual growth that allows us to develop our God-given design.
How a noble deed could become a burden when we do it alone
Paul writes that intentionally supporting and encouraging others in their faith leads to love and good works in their lives, but he also warns us not to give up on the habit of meeting for worship.
How fellowships can help you stay on track
For many of us, work meetings can feel unproductive and boring. Unless the meetings are prepared well, our discussions quickly get off track. Then, our focus may start drifting, and as the debate goes on, it becomes tempting to check emails or answer a few social media messages to catch up.
Working Together for God's Glory: Lessons from a Small Business Owner's Journey
A small business owner in a suburb of Cape Town started her business with one goal - to serve her clients so they would experience the love of Christ from the moment they entered the Spa until they left.
The love we all long for is already available
People are longing to be loved and need to be loved. This core design is wired into our very being by God, our creator. He is love; therefore, he created human beings capable of receiving and giving love.
The Unique Love of Parents for Their Children
We have been looking at the four types of Love in this month, so far we have talked about two - Philia and Eros. This week we will be looking at the third type of Love in the series - Storge.
Uncover the Profound Meaning of Philia: Love, Friendship, and Connection
This month you will get a series of devotionals where we will focus on four words of love in Greek. These are "storge" which is often seen as brotherly love, "philia" which lead in the direction of friendship, "eros" which is romantic love, and "agape" which is unconditional love or divine love.
SMART goals for people of faith
Many of us use SMART-goals both privately and at work. The SMART model can help us specify our goals and make good plans for how to reach them. The model does, however, contain some challenges for people of faith. Let us quickly look at the SMART-goals from a faith perspective.
Strike a balance between flexibility and staying firm in God's plans
At the start of each year, it is almost inevitable to find ourselves making plans and setting goals for the months ahead. Over time, we realize that these personal goals are not as easily achieved as we would like them to be. Often, we encounter unexpected obstacles and insurmountable challenges, and we can get the feeling that, somehow, our objectives slip through our fingers.