When I was a kid, Winnie-the-Pooh was one of my favourite Disney cartoons. So you can imagine my excitement when Disney introduced the movie, Christopher Robin. The only character I was never a big fan of was Eeyore, the donkey. He was always so pessimistic, gloomy and depressed that he’s just not my cup ofContinueContinue reading “Choose Joy!”
Category Archives: Victory
Red Sea Moment
The Israelites were finally released from Egyptian bondage. It was a dream come true. They were overjoyed, thrilled. How couldn’t they be? But when they came to the edge of the Red Sea with their former slave owners pressing against them, they did what many of us would do – they panicked. Why would GodContinueContinue reading “Red Sea Moment”
Be Still and Know
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV) is the verse that has come to define my life through COVID, as I’m sure it has for many others. Written during a time of crisis, the Psalm was meant to serve as a reminder to not fear but rather know and trust inContinueContinue reading “Be Still and Know”
Controlling the Tongue
Do you want to live and enjoy a long life? Then don’t say cruel things and don’t tell lies. (Psalm 34:12-13 CEV) Oftentimes, my prayer is just that–for God to keep my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking lies. And being true to His Word, God has kept me from situations where I’dContinueContinue reading “Controlling the Tongue”
Behold His Salvation
“For my eyes have seen Your Salvation.” (Luke 2:30 AMP) God had revealed to Simeon, a man whom Scripture describes as “righteous and devout…[who was] looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him…that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)” (Luke 2:25-26).ContinueContinue reading “Behold His Salvation”
You’re Better Off With Him
But she said, “Don’t call me Naomi; call me Bitter. The Strong One has dealt me a bitter blow. I left here full of life, and God has brought me back with nothing but the clothes on my back. Why would you call me Naomi? God certainly doesn’t. The Strong One ruined me.” (Ruth 1:20-21ContinueContinue reading “You’re Better Off With Him”
Facing Our Fears
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV) Joshua had big shoes to fill. After Moses’ death, Joshua went from being Moses’ assistant to becoming his successor. Therefore, it was Joshua,ContinueContinue reading “Facing Our Fears”
Praise Him
God All-Powerful has done great things for me, and his name is holy. (Luke 1:49 CEV) Many people in the Bible praised God for the great things that He had done for them, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of them. After being told that she would be the mother of the Saviour,ContinueContinue reading “Praise Him”
Responding to Calamities
When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!” In spite of everything,ContinueContinue reading “Responding to Calamities”
The Forty-Day Challenge
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. (Matthew 4:1-2 NLT) “What’s the significance of the number forty in the Bible?” someone once asked me, as they began to recount its various occurrences inContinueContinue reading “The Forty-Day Challenge”
Rising with the Son 