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In today’s unpredictable world, building a strong family finance structure is essential to create security, weather unforeseen challenges, and build a legacy for future generations. When we discuss family finance, we’re not just focusing on savings or accumulating wealth. Rather, it's about wise stewardship, investing in each other, and creating a united financial front that reflects our commitment to one another. As Scripture says in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” Working together in family finance brings strength, resilience, and peace. Here are practical and spiritually grounded steps to building family finance that can help us manage resources wisely, prepare for the future, and grow together in faith. 1. Pray Together About Finances The first and most crucial step in building family finance is prayer. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all y...

What does it mean to experience God’s presence? This is a question that goes beyond words, as it speaks to the very essence of who God is. God’s presence is His holiness, perfection, and intimate reality in our lives. It’s the peace that stills the heart, the wisdom that brings clarity, and the love that heals the soul. Here’s a deeper look into the power and beauty of God’s presence through a scriptural lens. Understanding God’s Presence God’s presence is Holiness. Leviticus 11:44 tells us, “For I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy.” Holiness is God’s defining attribute, and it is His presence that brings us into this holiness. To experience God’s presence is to encounter His perfection—where there is no sin, no darkness, and no flaw. Holiness is not something we can earn or produce on our own. We are called to “be holy” (1 Peter 1:16), but we can only do so by the transformative power of His presence. Thankfully, the price for this holin...

Through the blood of Christ, believers gain unprecedented access to God. This divine access opens the door to God's perfection, protection, provision, peace, prosperity, power, and presence. Each of these gifts is freely given to those who accept Christ's sacrifice. Let’s explore how the blood of Jesus grants us these blessings, anchored in Scripture. 1. Access to God’s Perfection Christ’s blood brings us into a place of holiness before God. We are perfected in Him, not by our efforts but by His sacrifice. Hebrews 10:14 says, “For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.” Through the blood of Jesus, we stand blameless before God, cleansed from sin and presented in His perfection. This perfection is not something we strive to attain but a gift we receive. As we accept Christ’s sacrifice, we are brought into the presence of a holy God, perfected in Him and made worthy to enter His presence. 2. Access to God’s Protection The blood of Christ offers u...

When we talk about a “calling,” many people immediately think of roles like pastors, prophets, apostles, evangelists, or teachers. But every believer has a high and holy calling: to be saints. This calling is not about a specific ministry title but about being set apart for God, to live in holiness, empowered by His grace. Let’s explore what it truly means to be called to be saints, and how this calling shapes every believer's life in Christ. What Does It Mean to Be a Saint? The term “saint” comes from the Greek word *hagios*, meaning “holy” or “set apart.” In Scripture, saints are those who have been separated from the world and consecrated to God. Paul writes in Romans 1:7, “To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints.” This call to sainthood isn’t reserved for a select few but is extended to everyone in the body of Christ. Each of us is called to a life of holiness, reflecting the nature and character of God. Saints are those sanctified by the blood of Jesus and ...

Worship is both a communal and deeply personal journey. In gathering with others, we experience unity, encouragement, and a shared celebration of God’s presence. Yet, the heart of a genuine relationship with God is built in the quiet of private worship. This time alone with God is where we truly come to know Him, and it’s in this “secret place” that we find the foundation for the manifestation of His power and presence in our public lives. The Secret Place: Cultivating Personal Intimacy with God When Jesus spoke about prayer, He emphasized the importance of private devotion: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:6). This verse reveals the hidden power of meeting God alone. In the secret place, we’re free from distractions, fully able to open our hearts to God without reserve. It’s a place of personal connection, where we can be vulnerable and real befor...

Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain” (John 12:24). This profound teaching reveals a deep spiritual truth: new life in Christ comes only when we die to ourselves. This death is not physical but rather a surrender of our own will, desires, and self-sufficiency. Only by laying down our lives can we be “quickened,” or made alive, by the Spirit of God. This quickening—this life-giving transformation by the Holy Spirit—is the source of all true spiritual fruitfulness. Dying to Self: The Path to Life The Bible teaches that to be made alive in Christ, we must first experience a spiritual “death.” In Romans 6:3-4, Paul writes, “Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also s...

In the creation account in Genesis, we read that “the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters” and “God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Genesis 1:2-3). This powerful scene reveals the harmony between the Word and the Spirit, both working together to bring forth light and life. This balance between the Word and the Spirit is essential for walking in the fullness of God’s truth, life, and purpose. The Word alone without the Spirit can lead to rigidity and lifelessness, while the Spirit without the grounding of the Word can lead to confusion and error. Walking in the glory of God’s light requires both His Word and His Spirit. The Necessity of Both the Word and the Spirit We cannot rely solely on knowledge of the Word of God or on a spiritual experience alone; each must support the other. Without the Spirit, the Word becomes mere knowledge, but without the Word, the Spirit’s guidance becomes untethered and can lead us into error. Jesus taught, “God is Spirit, and ...

In the heart of the Christian faith is the incredible truth that God, through Jesus Christ, has freely given us the gifts of holiness and righteousness. These are not qualities we can achieve on our own; they are divine attributes bestowed upon us by faith in Christ. By trusting in Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are born anew, made holy and righteous before God, not by our works but by God’s grace and love. Holiness and Righteousness: Gifts Through Faith, Not Works The Bible teaches that holiness and righteousness cannot be earned by human effort. Scripture is clear: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). This free gift is given to us through our faith in Christ, who was crucified and resurrected to bring us into God’s family as holy and righteous children. Our holiness and righteousness are not a result of personal perfection but are found in Christ alone. Through...

Love is one of the most profound and essential aspects of our lives. At its core, love transcends self, reaching beyond individual desires or personal gain. Love is the foundation of our connection with God and with one another. In a world that often celebrates self-centeredness, God’s love invites us to step into a selfless “us” mentality. Love is not about you or me—it’s about US. LOVE IS (YOU + ME) NOT (YOU - ME). Let’s explore this divine equation of love through scripture and consider how it applies to our relationships and our daily lives.  Love: The “Us” Mentality One of the most important aspects of love is that it is not centered on "me" or "you"—it is about “we” and “us.” Love in its purest form cannot exist in isolation; it is a mutual exchange, a shared commitment, and a bond of unity. As Jesus emphasized, love is the greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...and love your neighbor a...

  In our journey of faith, we are called to seek something deeper than physical sustenance or temporary satisfaction. Jesus spoke of a different kind of bread—a "bread of life" that leads to eternal rest. This bread is what we must labor for, not just to feed our bodies, but to nourish our spirits. In John 6:27, Jesus instructs us, "Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you." In this blog, we will explore what it means to labor for this bread and enter the true rest that comes from faith in God’s Word. Labouring for the Bread of Life The bread of life, Jesus tells us, is the Word of God that sustains us eternally. Just as we need daily nourishment for our bodies, our spirits require the life-giving power of God's Word. But obtaining this spiritual bread requires a kind of labor—not physical, but spiritual. It requires a heart that seeks, a mind that meditates, and a spirit that y...

In our walk with God, it is easy to think of sin as just the obvious transgressions—wrong actions, harmful words, or failures to do good. Yet there is one sin that often goes unnoticed, even though it can be the most detrimental to our spiritual growth and relationship with God. This sin is unbelief. Scripture reveals that unbelief is the very thing that hinders God’s grace in our lives and keeps us from experiencing His promises. Hebrews 11:6 tells us plainly, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is through belief and trust that we align with God's grace, while unbelief frustrates and distances us from it. Unbelief: The Root of All Sin Unbelief is more than a mere lack of trust; it is, in essence, a rejection of God's truth. It was the root cause of the first sin in the Garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve doubted God’s words and believed the serpent’s lies, they acted out of unbelief. Genesis 3 shows how they questioned the truth of God’s command and goodness, all...

Faith is more than belief; it is the active process of bringing God's promises into reality. In Hebrews 11:3, we learn that "through faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." This verse highlights that faith operates by framing and forming what is unseen into the visible world through God’s Word and Spirit.  To understand how faith works, we must go back to the beginning, where God demonstrated the very process of faith in creation. Framing the World with the Word of God Genesis 1:1-3 describes how God created everything: "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."  In the beginning, God created through His Word. There was a void, yet God framed th...

Worship is often reduced to the singing of songs or attending a church service. While these are expressions of worship, true worship goes much deeper. At its core, worship is total surrender to the one you worship. It is an acknowledgment of who God is, followed by the surrender of your life to Him in all things. The essence of worship is that you become what you worship. As believers in Christ, worshipping God transforms us into His image, manifesting His glory in every area of our lives. What is Worship? Worship, in its truest form, is about much more than external acts. It is a posture of the heart, a lifestyle of reverence and submission to God. The Greek word for worship, *proskuneo*, means “to bow down” or “to prostrate oneself.” In worship, we lay down our lives in full surrender to God, recognizing His lordship and authority over us. Romans 12:1 says, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—...