It is true, that in God we live, move, and have our being (KJV)! However; God decided to make an independent self-sustaining human being, in whose life, on earth, God will not interfere. Thus, on my long journey of grace, I too was left on my own to face good and evil in this world. … Continue reading Why does God not stop evil #34 →

The Holy Spirit had come to keep the Apostles and their followers in the world and not take them out of the world (John 17:15-19). They were to be “Kingdom Builders” and not space travelers. However, their memories of what Jesus had said that they were to do, were suppressed by their endeavor to depart … Continue reading What is a Christian doing in this world #33 →

Jesus concluded His instructions to his Apostles with commands that would keep the Apostles in His kingdom. Their position in the Kingdom was not yet secure. Their righteousness had not measured up. It was still very much like the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20). In that sense, we too suffer from the … Continue reading Apostles’ Manual, Part III #32 →

The Apostles' Manual: Part Two # 31 The Kingdom of God is too demanding, how then shall its servants live? Jesus promised that His Father would provide. The ministers and the full-time workers in the Kingdom of God had no time to build nest eggs, or horde earthly treasures, which would fill their eyes, and … Continue reading Apostles’ Manualt Part Two #31 →

The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivered verbally in person to his disciples, whom He appointed as Apostles to spread the “Good News of the Kingdom of God.” According to John Mark, Jesus went up into the hills to pray, where He called his disciples to be with Him, and then He appointed them as … Continue reading The Apostles’ Manual # 30 →

In reviewing my life, prayer and faith illuminated my journey. There were many times when my faith was smaller than a mustard seed, and the hurdles insurmountable, but He who promised to be with me, strengthened my little faith, which kept me moving past the unexpected gigantic problems (Philippians 4:13). At least that was what … Continue reading How Did I Keep Believing #29 →

Elementary Faith was/is Basic in My Life: #28 For me, "faith" began as a mustard seed, which I had to put into the ground (into my heart), then I had to care for it so that God’s Spirit could make it grow. Growth, itself, requires constant attention to keep faith on track. We must partner … Continue reading Elementary Faith is Basic #28 →

Losing Confidence in Faith: #27  The writer of the Hebrew Christians, in Chapter 11, verse 6, made this statement: “And without faith it is impossible to please Him (God). For whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” It is not just the invisible, … Continue reading Losing Confidence in Faith:#27 →

What Has Self-Confidence Done for Me? #26  In the previous chapter, I shared how my self-confidence resembled a thermometer. Accidents, mistakes, unpleasant surprises, health problems, and many other troubling things dropped and raised my confidence. However, my confidence never fell below a level where I could not come back and rebuild it. In retrospect, I … Continue reading What has Self-Confidence done for me? #26 →

In seconds, I had become physically and mentally helpless, useless, and confined to seclusion. I also came from a background that regarded my accident as a “divine act of correction and punishment.” My conscience agreed with that belief and it kept plaguing me for years to come. Nevertheless, it revived my faith! I began to … Continue reading My Loss of Self-confidence #25 →