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Embracing God’s Purpose Without Resentment

Word for the WeekJuly 19, 202667Views 0Likes 0Comments

“He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:37-38 NIV) In Gethsemane, Jesus reveals the deepest posture required for…

Sent by the Church

Word for the WeekMay 1, 202687Views 0Likes 0Comments

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3 NIV) In Acts 13, the church at Antioch…

Growing in Grace

Word for the WeekFebruary 8, 2026117Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) Growth is one of the clearest signs of life. Anything living grows. A child grows. A seed grows. A relationship grows. And the Christian life is no different.…

Jesus, the Saviour of the World

Word for the WeekDecember 7, 2025153Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, … They said to the woman, ‘We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.’” (John 4:39, 42) The Samaritan…

Preparing for The Lord’s Coming

Word for the WeekJuly 19, 2025163Views 0Likes 0Comments

“for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2 NIV). Paul uses the metaphor of a thief in the night to emphasise the unexpected nature of Christ’s return. It won’t be announced or predictable. This verse is a wake-up call, an urgent…