Our lives are shaped and steered by the voices we choose to listen to.. Some of these voices are internal—the voice of God calling us to truth, the voice of the devil tempting us to sin, or even the echoes of past pain, fears, and insecurities. Others are external—the influence of those we love, theContinue reading “Other Voices”
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Endurance and the integrity test
The Christian life is full of many tests. Among these is one designed to expose our ability to endure situations that are contrary to God’s promises, where we are tempted to take an easy way out. Such situations are often crafted by Satan—the accuser, slanderer, and opposer. In the book of Job, we see SatanContinue reading “Endurance and the integrity test”
Generational Strongholds ii – Reformation
Generational sins are passed down from one generation to another, sin when accommodated and accepted as norm becomes a stronghold. They become acceptable and at times honorable, children who grow up in this home will not know better but follow in the footsteps of their parents, it takes great courage to break from this destructive believe systems. This is because this believe systems, are most of the times part of our culture and society. A good examples in scripture is the sin of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
Denying the Flesh by focusing on the Promise
See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Hebrews 12:16 Esau is the best biblical picture of how a person who has set their minds on the things of the flesh can lose their promise. The bible contrastsContinue reading “Denying the Flesh by focusing on the Promise”
Repentance into Christ
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 We all have heard the sinner’s prayer many times it is aContinue reading “Repentance into Christ”
Holy Spirit Our Guide
The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him…I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I commandContinue reading “Holy Spirit Our Guide”
Godly Repentance
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 The repentance called for throughout the Bible is a summon to a personal, absolute and ultimate unconditional surrender to God as Sovereign. Though it includes sorrow and regret for particular sins, it is more thanContinue reading “Godly Repentance”
The Father of Lies
Lyrics to “In the words of Satan” by the Arrow I’ve been here since the beginningKnow exactly how you workI know all of your cravings Know what makes you go berserkBeen lying from the start just to make you play a part in my infinite rebellion against the Father God HateEverything he isAnd I makeContinue reading “The Father of Lies”
The wrong environment part 1
When children are raised in an environment that does not reflect the kingdom of God (toxic environment) they will easily pick up the sins of their care givers/parents and will draw conclusions about life that will make them vulnerable to sin. As I have researched on this issue, three things have become very clear toContinue reading “The wrong environment part 1”
Interdependence, Independence and Rebellion
In the article sin – the origins I described the stages of sin, in this article I delve deeper into the sin of rebellion, what it looks like, how this sin grows in us and how the real heart issues can be resolved. The rebellion cycle Insecurity->Distrust of Authority/Authority Intentions->Desire to be Independent->Doing things yourContinue reading “Interdependence, Independence and Rebellion”