My Voice and His Word — Communicating Like Jesus in a Digital Age
Devotional week 43
As long as I can remember, I always felt misunderstood. This has not changed much in the last couple of years, but my relationship with God did. I am much more secure in who I am, the way God made me, and I am not longing for everyone to understand me, but my people, the ones I love and the ones that work with me or serve in our community, that's a different story.
Communicating with Purpose: Reflecting Christ at Work
Devotional week 42
Christ is called the “Word” because He is the living Word of God, through whom the Father reveals Himself, creates, and communicates with us. In John 1, the Greek term Logos shows that Jesus is the perfect revelation of God’s character and will, the agent of creation, and the purpose that gives meaning to life. When He became flesh, the Word made God’s love visible and accessible, showing that in Christ, God speaks to us personally and transformatively.
When Words Travel Too Fast
Devotional week 41
Today, while watching a YouTube video on how to grow beetroot in tropical climates, I noticed something I had seen before but never really thought about. The creator had written in the video description: “Please keep your comments respectful.” I have come across this in other videos, but this time it caught my attention because I thought How complicated relationships have become that even a simple gardening video needs rules for communication! I assumed everyone watching was like me, only there to learn more about growing beetroot! But clearly, that is not always the case.
Christ Made the First Move: Choosing Peace in Conflict
Devotional week 40
Conflict in the workplace is almost unavoidable. Performance reviews, deadlines, personality clashes, or misunderstandings can easily stir up tension. A friend of mine once came home bitter and discouraged. She had just received a surprisingly low score on her performance review. Shocked, she asked her supervisor why, but the answer was not clear. Feeling treated unfairly, she rejected the review and requested an inquiry that involved higher management.
Biblical Wisdom for Resolving Conflict and Living as a Peacemaker
Devotional week 39
We are living in a country where direct conflict is avoided as much as possible. If someone has an issue with another, it is often spoken about with a third person who carries the message. The difficulty is that the problem usually remains unsolved—it’s simply passed on.
The Price of Peace
Devotional week 38
A friend once said during our house church gathering, “For any place where there is peace, someone has paid the price for it.” That statement jolted me awake. At the time, I was having a hard time with a fellow postgraduate student in the campus “family house” where I lived. We both followed Jesus, yet we did not get along well.
Conflict Resolution – Applying Christian Principles to Resolve Workplace Conflicts
Devotional week 37
I tried to live a life conflict-free, but then realized that issues never get solved and someone always feels like their opinion did not matter. We all view scenarios from our perspective, our culture, and our personality type.
But as followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9), reflecting His heart in how we handle disagreements.
The Power of Relationships
Devotional week 36
During my first training on tentmaking, I heard something that really surprised me: the number one reason people come to Christ is through relationships, friendships between those who know Jesus and those who do not yet know Him.
Growing Through Difference
Devotional week 35
“I know what it is to feel out of place,” says Michael, a Christian businessman who recently moved to another country to open a company. “I have walked into meetings where my accent marked me immediately as a foreigner. I have seen polite smiles fade when my way of doing things didn’t match the local culture. Some days I wonder if I will ever belong here.”
When Culture Clashes with the Cross
Devotional week 34
The world is a fantastic place, displaying the wonders and riches of so many different cultures. This is how God intended it to be. John describes in the book of Revelation how, in the New Jerusalem, the nations will bring their glory and honor—their splendor and riches—into the city (Revelation 21:24–26.). Can you imagine the colors, sounds, smells, and noises we will take in on that day? But until then, we live in a world where culture has been infested by sin, and traditions can be harmful—yes, even outright evil like the burying of children alive to appease the gods.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
The phrase "divide and conquer" appears early in the Bible. In Genesis 11, at the Tower of Babel, humanity was united in purpose but driven by pride. Together, they sought to make a name for themselves, reaching the heavens without God. The outcome? The creation of languages—not as a blessing, but as a barrier. A divider that scattered people and disrupted their shared ambitions. Fast-forward to today: misunderstanding, suspicion, and division still afflict us…
Sent but Not Strangers
Devotional week 33
I was sitting in a coffee shop enjoying my coffee when a lady approached and said, "Do you know that you are called for the nations?" I answered with an annoyed, “Yes,” hoping the lady would go away and not start another conversation about my so-called "calling". Fortunately, she did not get the hint, and the conversation we had convinced me that I had to pray and think more seriously about how I understood the Great Commission.
Planted, Not Misplaced
Devotional week 32
I had never left my home state in the South before. So when I moved to the North for the first time, it felt like stepping into a different world. The journey was long and dusty. The roads stretched endlessly. The weather was dry and hot, unlike the green, humid South I was used to. Then came the food — different textures, different tastes. Everything felt unfamiliar. I missed home almost immediately.
The Gift We Often Resist
Devotional week 31
Sometimes, receiving feedback feels like a slap, sudden, uncomfortable, and difficult to accept. Our first instinct might be to defend ourselves or walk away. But in Psalm 141:5, David invites us to see correction differently. He describes it as a kindness, as something valuable and healing, like fine oil. That is a very different way of thinking.
Feedback as a Reflection of God’s Grace in the Workplace
Devotional week 30
In the workplace, feedback can often feel like a necessary but uncomfortable part of professional life. Yet, when seen through the lens of our faith, feedback becomes more than just a performance tool — it becomes a way to reflect God’s grace.
Receiving and Offering Feedback: A Humble and Wise Approach
We constantly receive and give feedback. But how effectively can we handle such input, especially when it comes in the form of correction? And how well do we give feedback when we notice something wrong and want to assist those around us?
Giving Feedback with Grace and Wisdom
Devotional week 29
Words are like eggs, once they are broken, you cannot put them back together. That is why it matters how we speak, especially in tense situations.
When emotions are raw, it is tempting to speak quickly, harshly, or defensively. We may feel the urge to correct someone immediately or prove our point without thinking. But feedback given in anger often leaves behind damage that can’t be undone.
Shaped by Feedback: Slowing Down to Listen
Devotional week 28
Receiving feedback is rarely easy. Our natural instinct is often to defend ourselves, justify our choices, or quietly dismiss what’s been said. Yet God, in His wisdom, has designed community partly so that we might grow through one another’s observations—even when they sting.
Trust Again – A Path to Collaboration and Growth
Devotional week 27
Let’s be honest: trusting people at work is not easy. Maybe you have been burned before. Someone promised to help and didn’t show up, or a team project fell apart because someone dropped the ball. It is natural to want to do everything yourself so you don’t get hurt again.
Every Part Matters
Devotional week 26
Have you ever caught yourself wishing you were more like someone else- maybe with their confidence, their gifts, or the way people seem to notice them? On the flip side, perhaps you have tried to carry everything yourself, thinking no else can or will step up.