By Fadia Jolag Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) It's not surprise that Isaiah is one of my favouriteContinue reading "Don’t Miss the New"
You Are What You Think
Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. (Philippians 4:8 MSG) A few years ago, I was out with my friend, having dinnerContinue reading "You Are What You Think"
Is God Your Father?
"You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior." (Psalm 89:26 NIV) Jesus' hearers were in denial. They claimed that Abraham was their father, but failed to have Abraham's faith. Then they claimed that God was their father, but their actions of hate spoke louder than their words of love. Jesus revealed who theirContinue reading "Is God Your Father?"
God’s Sure Promise of Protection
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him myContinue reading "God’s Sure Promise of Protection"
He Knows Best
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) "Love is blind," we tell ourselves when a man or woman we know can't see the flaws in the one they love. Thankfully, it'sContinue reading "He Knows Best"
Common Sense
I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers, because Your testimonies are my meditation. (Psalm 119:99 AMP) One of my high school teachers used to refer to common sense as if it were the answer to everything. As an adult, who is constantly meeting and getting to know people, I now understandContinue reading "Common Sense"
God’s Record Book
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. (Malachi 3:16 NIV) Imagine God having a record book where your notable deeds are stored immediately for future reference. ThisContinue reading "God’s Record Book"
Come Home
If you return to the LORD, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will return to this land, for the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.” (2 Chronicles 30:9 NIV) King Hezekiah ofContinue reading "Come Home"
New Day, New Mercies
Then I remember something that fills me with hope. The LORD's kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. (Lamentations 3:21-23 CEV) God’s new mercies every day should fill us with hope as well. Despite yesterday’s failures andContinue reading "New Day, New Mercies"
Gifts to the Poor
Cornelius stared at him in terror. "What is it, sir?" he asked the angel. And the angel replied, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering!" (Acts 10:4 NLT) In Acts chapter ten, we're introduced to Cornelius, a captain of a group of soldiers called "The Italian Unit."Continue reading "Gifts to the Poor"
Rising with the Son 