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Where Are You?

Word for the WeekFebruary 9, 202527Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” (Genesis 3:9-10 NIV). After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they realized their nakedness and hid from God. God’s question, “Where are you?”…

Be What You Want Your Church to Be!

Word for the WeekFebruary 2, 202536Views 1Like 0Comments

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NIV). Do you desire a better church? Then be a better member! Do you desire a fruitful church? Then, be a fruitful member! Do you desire a growing church? Then,…

Divine Guidance

Word for the WeekJanuary 26, 202533Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). The journey of life is not always smooth; it is, at times, rough, long, and unpredictable. And as humans, we are con- fronted daily…

Seeking Solitude in God’s Presence

Word for the WeekJanuary 19, 202537Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:15-16 NIV). As Jesus continued to impact lives, ministering from place to place, teaching, healing and delivering the people, the…

Alone with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 12, 202528Views 0Likes 0Comments

“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” (Genesis 32:24 NIV). After sending his family and possessions across the stream, Jacob remains alone. This solitude sets the stage for a profound encounter with God. Jacob spends the night alone at the Jabbok River, wrestling with a divine being, often interpreted…

Embracing A Closer Walk with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 5, 202529Views 0Likes 0Comments

I am God Almighty, walk before me and be blameless. I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase God spoke to Abram at ninety-nine years old. He said, “Walk before me and be blameless.” This particular call to Abram came after thirteen years of no record of any communication between…