January

“… ‘Follow Me,’ Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.” – Mark 2:14

21st January 2025 Why did Levi, the tax collector, leave his privileged position to follow Jesus in an instant? In those days, tax collectors were wealthy and enjoyed the favor of the powerful Roman Empire they worked for. However, they had to lose their soul in the process, as they made a living out of […]

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“You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.” – Isaiah 26:3

20th January 2025 It is crucial to keep your mind consistently at peace so that you can think clearly and act rightly. A mind in turmoil may say and do things it later regrets. When we put our trust in humans and their deeds, we inevitably falter when faced with situations that test our heart’s

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“Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.” – Luke 12:23

18th January 2025 When we consider clothing and food, they are essential necessities for every human being. To deny a person food and clothing is to deny their basic human rights. Yet, when we become self-indulgent, these very things, which were basic necessities, turn into indulgences and obsessions. Consequently, we become anxious when we do

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“…He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song” – Isaiah 51:3

17th January 2025 God placed humanity in charge of His perfect creation. However, rather than using their free will to love and trust God, humans chose to seek their own destiny apart from Him. The garden was replaced by thorns and thistles. We have all lost our original purpose in our pursuit of self-exaltation and

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“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalms 51:10

15th January 2025 The “heart” refers to our hidden, inner seat of desires and affections. The loyalty of the heart determines the spirit and attitude with which we do things. You will be motivated and in high spirits to work for that which your heart desires.   Sadly, the heart of fallen mankind finds its loyalty

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“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings.” – Proverbs 22:29

14th January 2025 We have all been gifted with talents and abilities by our Creator. Each one of us is uniquely endowed by God to fulfil His purpose for our lives. However, we need to remind ourselves that we are not masters but stewards of God’s resources. As His workmanship and His ambassadors, we are

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“For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” – Acts 8:23

13th January 2025 Poisons have the power to disrupt the lives of even healthy individuals. While most poisonings are abrupt and dramatic, some poisons enter our bodies in small amounts but accumulate over time, causing devastating effects on our health.  Bitterness is one such poison. When we take offense to the actions of others and

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“The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord…” – Isaiah 29:19

12th January 2025 Jesus repeatedly exhorted His disciples to humble themselves as little children. Now little children in their own little worlds have their own share of troubles. But it is rare to see a little one persistently bothered by an argument or distressed about an upcoming challenge. Though their sorrow may last for a

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