Faithful Writing

Acts 2:17 it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams   Today, we are going to explore the power and significance of dreams in our spiritual journey. From the book of Genesis to Revelation, the Holy Scripture is replete with instances where God has spoken through dreams. Our God, the divine communication master, uses dreams as one of His divine languages to reveal His plans, correct our paths, and guide our lives.   Let us first understand what dreams are. Dreams are not random images that our minds create. They are divinely orchestrated and are a part of God's prophetic voice. They come from the One who 'gives to His beloved even in his sleep' (Psalm 127:2). In the night's quiet, when our conscious minds are at rest, our spirit is most sensitive to hear from God.   In the Old Testamen...

1 Thessalonians 4:11 study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you   Today, I want to talk about avoiding unnecessary drama. It is easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of earthly dramas. These dramas can present themselves in many forms. It could be a gossip at the workplace, a misunderstanding within our families, or even a rift within our circle of friends. It is part of the human experience, yet it does not have to define our daily lives.   Proverbs 4:23 instructs us: " Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it ." This verse directly calls us to protect our hearts from the toxicity and drain that often comes with unnecessary drama. But how do we do this in practice?   First, we must anchor ourselves in the Word of God. The Bible is our guide, our map in navigating the labyrinth of human interactions. When faced with enticing gossip or a brewing conflict, let's remember wha...

Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth   I greet you with the resplendent and all-encompassing love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have a subject laid upon my heart, which I call us to give thoughtful reflection today. It is about our reverence, or rather the required reverence, for the divine name of Jesus, and the urgent need to not use His name in vain.   The name of Jesus is not just an ordinary name; it is a sacred emblem of God's love and salvation offered to all humankind. In the book of Philippians, Paul reminds us that " God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name " (Philippians 2:9). The name of Jesus carries within it the power of the Almighty, the love of the Saviour, and the promise of eternal life.   However, with heavy hearts, we witness the sacred name of our Saviour being casually uttered, misused, and even disr...

2 Timothy 1:7 God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. A subject of a critical nature has come up for deliberation. It concerns the connection often made between religious trauma and Biblical Christianity. It is essential, as followers of Christ, to address these claims not with hostility, but with the love and understanding that our faith encourages.   Religious trauma, a term coined to describe the symptoms of psychological harm experienced by individuals who have a history of damaging experiences with faith, is a real and painful experience. Yet, it is imprecise and erroneous to attribute this trauma to Biblical Christianity.   Firstly, it is crucial to understand that Christianity, in its purest form, is a faith of love, kindness, and forgiveness, centred around the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christ himself preached love above all, urging us to 'Love each other as I have loved you’ (John 15:12). Christianity, therefo...

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Unbiblical doctrines are teachings and associated methodologies or denominations that veer off the pathway of the Holy Scripture or interpret it in a distorted manner, causing spiritual harm and emotional distress. They are not the genuine reflection of God's message of love and redemption. Yet, they have found a place in some corners of our faith, causing confusion, pain, and lasting trauma.   Remember, dear ones, our faith is built upon the rock-solid foundation of Biblical truth, characterised by God's enduring love, His infinite mercy, and His divine justice. Any doctrine that strays from these principles is not of God. When we encounter such teachings, it can lead to confusion, doubt, and even spiritual trauma. But remember this, God is not the author of confusion but of peace. (1 Corinthians 14:33)   When we feel they have led ast...

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.   I extend my heart to everyone grappling with the trials of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, scrupulosity, or superstitious habits. Let us focus on this journey. As it is written in the Gospel of Matthew, it is this very promise that we seek to find solace in, especially in trying times of internal turmoil and obsessive thoughts.   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a malady of the mind, not of the spirit. It is an illness, much like any physical ailment. It is not a manifestation of weak faith or a punishment from God. Remember; we worship a God of compassion and understanding, who in His infinite wisdom recognises the struggles we each face.   Scrupulosity, or religious OCD, is a form of this disorder that causes an individual to obsess about moral or religious issues. It is not a sign of a lack of faith, but an overload warped by the disorder. Understand, dear ones, that God ...

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Unbiblical doctrines are teachings that veer off the pathway of the Holy Scripture or interpret it in a distorted manner, causing spiritual harm and emotional distress. They are not the genuine reflection of God's message of love and redemption. Yet, they have found a place in some corners of our faith, causing confusion, pain, and lasting trauma.   Remember, dear ones, our faith is built upon the rock-solid foundation of Biblical truth, characterised by God's enduring love, His infinite mercy, and His divine justice. Any doctrine that strays from these principles is not of God. When we encounter such teachings, it can lead to confusion, doubt, and even spiritual trauma. But remember this, God is not the author of confusion but of peace. (1 Corinthians 14:33)   When we feel they have led astray us, it is important to know that G...

Exodus 23:9 Also you shall not oppress a stranger: for you know the heart of a stranger, seeing as you yourselves were strangers in the land of Egypt.   Beloved in Christ, today I stand before you to discuss an issue of vital importance - the dangers of marginalizing or stigmatizing anyone. In our world today, fraught with challenges and divisions, it is upon us as followers of Jesus Christ to foster genuine love – even when we are not extended the same in return. We should know about the evil of marginalisation and stigma, for our history was founded upon being marginalised and persecuted.   We saw how our Saviour looked upon such people with grace and love. In the Gospel of John, 4:1-42, we learn of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Here was a woman from a group despised by the Jews, marginalized and stigmatized by society. Yet, Christ did not see her through the lens of societal prejudice. Instead, He offered her love, acceptance, and the livi...

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them .   Today I would like to share with you a message of love, acceptance, and the divine purpose that is deeply entwined within our existence. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, moulded each one of us meticulously and deliberately, including our genders, that they serve as a reflection of His glory and greatness.   It is important to remember that God does not make mistakes. He, in His divine wisdom, created us as men or women, and each one of us has a specific purpose to fulfil. Our genders are not a mistake but a divine fingerprint, reflecting His perfect plan.   Now, embracing holy living is intimately tied to how we embrace our God-given gender and the duties that come with it. We are required to respect and honour the bodies God gave us, for they are temples of the Holy Spirit. As it says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, " Do you not know...

Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply   Today, I want to bring up a subject that can sometimes be difficult to talk about and even more difficult to understand. It is about the sexual thoughts and feelings that we, as human beings, naturally experience. There is a tendency among many of us, especially those of us who are deeply committed to our faith, to feel guilt or shame when we encounter these thoughts and feelings.   First, let me affirm that sexual thoughts and feelings are a natural part of being human. God, in all His wisdom and love, made us sexual beings. He designed us to desire physical and emotional intimacy, to long for companionship and to find beauty in others. This is evident in the scriptures, in the Song of Solomon, where the love between a man and a woman is celebrated in vivid and passionate terms.   Yet, we often feel wrong or guilty for having these thoughts or feelings, especially if they...