Many times we approach God like we do an employer. We come not broken and indebted but rather anxious and annoyed at him. Why? Well because we feel he's failing us. We come to collect our paycheck for service rendered and it's late or unavailable. We feel we've done our part better than most but … Continue reading Entitlement is the Enemy of Worship
Tag: Faith
My Date with Amazing Grace
When I first walked this journey of peaceI felt guilty and afraid because of my pastI was haunted by my thoughts and actionsA past I wanted to correct before too lateIt's then I found the embrace of amazing graceMine was the invitation, come to me all who are weary I never want to forget that … Continue reading My Date with Amazing Grace
Learning to Ride with God
When you learn to drive you also learn to bear with the agony of traveling with other drivers. There's always someone who'll think you are too slow, too careful and just not cut for the city. Another thinks you are too fast, too reckless and can't believe you passed the driving test. From the moment … Continue reading Learning to Ride with God
When men are blind to the obvious!
I'm always amazed how easily we can miss things that are right infront of us. When something is so obvious to everyone else except us. Later on you hear friends say they can't believe you didn't see that. It was so obvious, how could you not see it. Many times we miss details about ourselves … Continue reading When men are blind to the obvious!
Calm down my worrying heart
***** When I toss back and forth in my bed And a hundred thoughts run through my mind When the night feels like an eternity And my worries too many to bear I look to the one who calms my heart ***** I worry of that which I cannot change My fears run to a … Continue reading Calm down my worrying heart
Christian, don’t waste this Pandemic!
Title borrowed from John Piper's book, Don't waste your Life. If as Christians we believe that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28... then we need to ask whether we are missing the good out of this Pandemic? It's inconceivable to the … Continue reading Christian, don’t waste this Pandemic!
Why praise as you pray?
Why praise as you pray? This is a question I should have asked when they taught me the ABC of prayer as a young Christian. But back then I didn't think it was right to question matters of faith as that would seem like a sign of doubt or unbelief. But now I know God … Continue reading Why praise as you pray?
Faithful disciples precede gifted Bible teachers
They say experience is the best teacher and although that's a dangerous way to learn there's truth in this. You can be good in theory but the practice is the real test. When I started training to do Gospel ministry I used to try work out some of the things that would be challenging in … Continue reading Faithful disciples precede gifted Bible teachers
Running the race with Jesus
***** On Saturday, I sat comfortably to watch Eliud Kipchoge attempt his 1:59 marathon challenge. I know I didn't contribute much but was proud to see him cross the line and achieve his goal. My Facebook wall then became all about this man who seemed to do the impossible and my friends joined the world … Continue reading Running the race with Jesus
A leap in the dark?
***** 3 years ago I set on a journey to leave friends and family behind for a life abroad that I had only seen in missionary journals mixed with some television drama. Some would say it was a leap in the dark, a step of faith. But looking back I beg to disagree. Not least … Continue reading A leap in the dark?
A life in time to Preach 