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How to Activate Your Faith [30 Bible Basics]

January 29, 2012 in Encouragement, Spirituality with 10 Comments

Welcome to “Featured Bible Study: 30 Christian Basics.” To see all the authors and titles in the series, and to suggest a topic, please go here. Subscribe today to receive the ebook on this series. Are you a designer? Join the design contest for this series here.

Unloved. Sick. Broke. Hurt. Discontent. Lonely. Weary. Frustrated. Confused. Cornered. Trapped.

Do these words appear to describe you?

Oftentimes, we can become so absorbed in our circumstances that it can distort our perspective of our identity.

However, the Word of God says that as His children, we are: Loved. Redeemed. Embraced. Healed. Satisfied. Sustained. Delivered. Carried. Strengthened. Free.

You may be thinking: No way! That seems to be so far from my reality.

But you can choose to make it your reality; and that is by placing your faith in an Almighty Living God.

What is Faith?

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What is Sin? And How to Overcome It!

January 18, 2012 in Encouragement, Spirituality with 7 Comments

It is a topic that is familiar to us all. Even those we consider to be invincible in spirituality have been vulnerable to this poison; and all of us have drowned in it. What is sin?

Sin: An immoral act against a divine law.

Some have also defined this way: Sin is a failure to let God be God and placing something or someone in God’s rightful place of supremacy. There are times when we cherish money, possessions, ambitions, other relationships, and much more above the glory of God. There are times when we try to be the god of our own lives and not joyfully submit to Jesus; and most of the time, we disobey willingly and repeatedly. We exchange the glory of the Creator for the glory of created things (Romans 1:18-25).

The Problem: Why Do We Sin?

15 Reminders For Uncertain Times

December 28, 2011 in Encouragement, Spirituality with 16 Comments

Another year has come to an end. And once again, we find ourselves at the threshold of a fresh new year of opportunities.

Yet – for some of us – things don’t seem so fresh or new while having to deal with the same stinking issues in the same redundant cycle of life.

But hold on! Wait a minute! There is hope in the eternal Word of God!

Consider with me the man Job in the Bible who God literally showed off about! (See Job 1:8). The Bible declares that he was a man who shunned evil, lived blameless and upright. Yet…

Why Are Women So Significant? – T. D. Jakes at WTAL 2011

December 21, 2011 in Encouragement, Marriage, God's Way with 7 Comments

This is Part 2 of the series titled: “God has a strategy for your life” by Bishop T. D. Jakes at the Woman Thou Art Loosed Conference 2011 on the Philippi Incident. See Part 1 here.

Paul is hanging out with the women. Jesus sat down by the well too. Jesus and Paul knew something.

What is so significant about them coming to women? Jesus waited all day for a woman like you. She was neither holy nor righteous. She had five husbands and a friend. But Jesus waited for her.

You’re worth waiting for. You’re worth crying for. You’re worth it! You’re significant! Continue Reading

20 Resolutions To Tame Your Tongue

November 13, 2011 in Encouragement with 6 Comments

The Bible says that the power of life and death are in the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Now this is no understatement!

You can either choose to speak positive words of encouragement, love, and creativity for yourself and others around you or, you can release negative, criticizing and harsh words that can destroy lives. The choice is yours.

Below are 20 resolutions adapted from the book of James to tame your tongue. (Courtesy: Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, South Carolina.)
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7 Keys to Break Sin’s Hold

November 9, 2011 in Encouragement with 20 Comments

While describing Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden before sin entered their hearts, the Bible says, “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” Genesis 2:25

What does that really imply? And how is that relevant in today’s context?

The lives of Adam and Eve before sin is a type and shadow of how a child of Jesus must walk on this earth!

Repositioning You for Greatness!

October 26, 2011 in Encouragement with 15 Comments

Some time ago when we were travelling, we found ourselves waiting at the International Airport in Delhi. Our flight was delayed by one hour. Then came another long delay after we were inside the flight and all ready to go. The TV in front of our seats showed that the flight was positioned towards the main runway.

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