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A Chosen Generation

Word for the WeekSeptember 7, 202533Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9 NIV). The phrase “chosen generation” evokes the language of covenant. Just as Israel was called to be…

Unless the Lord Builds the House

Word for the WeekAugust 31, 202538Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 127:1 NIV). This psalm, attributed to Solomon, the wisest of kings, reminds us that human wisdom and effort must be submitted to God- the Builder of all things. It is…

Missions: A Shared Calling

Word for the WeekAugust 24, 202553Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.” (Philippians 4:14 NIV). Paul was in prison. His body was bound, but his spirit was ablaze with purpose. And in that moment of hardship, the church in Philippi didn’t just send money; they sent themselves. Their gift was more than financial; it was relational.…

Growing in Grace

Word for the WeekAugust 17, 202552Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But you, dear friends, build yourself up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.” (Jude 20-21 NIV). In a world increasingly marked by spiritual compromise and moral confusion, the call…

Contending for the Faith

Word for the WeekAugust 10, 202553Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” (Jude 3 NIV). What has been will be again, what has been done will be done…

Exposing the Counterfeit: A Reflection on Jude 1–13

Word for the WeekAugust 3, 202556Views 0Likes 0Comments

The epistle of Jude opens with urgency: a call to defend the faith against corrupting influences cloaked in spiritual disguise. Verses 1–13 outline a sobering picture of false teachers who twist grace into license and worship into selfservice. Jude’s words remain a vital blueprint for discernment and spiritual readiness for any church striving for holiness…