Branding by a mark Being branded by a mark is not a recent trend but something that has existed in the past. Branding was carried on to denote ownership and claim proprietary rights. Marking livestock and goods with symbols to indicate ownership and quality dates back to ancient civilisations like the Egyptians and Babylonians. Potters, goldsmiths, … Continue reading What Is The Mark You Are Branded With?
Early Church History The early church believers accepted what was fully involved in declaring their allegiance to Christ. They knew what was their lot once they decided to follow Christ. They would be ostracized by their friends and familiars, disowned and disinherited by their families, penalized and persecuted by their religious leaders, and imprisoned and … Continue reading What Is Involved Once You’ve Decided to Follow Jesus
Am I seeking balance in trying to hold together everythingThat the world teaches, and inpresses me to do?Or am I focusing on abandoning and exhausting myself,Pouring out with joy my wages and my wealthIn wanton abandonment of self in worship to Him! Am I being confined to daily walk and wager,Within the narrow limits of … Continue reading Extreme and Extremity
Crucial to, and the kingpin (or rather queenpin) of the whole salvation plan of God, birthed on that Christmas day so long ago, was a young girl. Most probably in her teens, it was Mary's willingness to shoulder motherhood, while yet unmarried, that’s the key to the redemption of the human race. Jewish girls were considered … Continue reading Mary’s Ministry – Motherhood and Martyrdom
Work is from God, but being addicted to work and receiving affirmation from the performing of it is detrimental in all respects. Work and rest were meant to be a rhythm of life rather than each of them being an obsession or as a means to self-worth!
Christ did really step into our cosmic mess
That's why we gladly celebrate Christmas.
He made us part of God's eternal business,
Without Him our life is completely senseless!
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