“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Satan and his demons work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, against the Body of Christ. The enemy seeks to steal from us, kill us, and […]
At one point or another in our lives, we find ourselves faced—whether we like it or not—with a relational conflict. This conflict may be within the family, among friends, or simply in any kind of relationship. Much peace, time, energy, and money have been lost because of these kinds of conflicts. Let’s not allow all […]
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.“ — Romans 12:19 Some Christians read this kind of verse and wish for God to send punishment on those who have hurt them. But that is not […]
Back then, we were driving an old fluorescent orange Volkswagen, which my pastor’s wife had nicknamed “Mandarine.” We were spotted from far away in town, and none of our movements could go unnoticed. On top of that, it backfired cheerfully, which didn’t exactly add to the discretion of the setup. The worst part was starting […]
“Then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” — Proverbs 2:5 True fear of God and the knowledge of the Lord do not happen by chance. They don’t just “fall” on us without us having desperately sought them. It’s already been five weeks since the year began and […]
“It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:8 As we saw yesterday, trusting in God requires us to give up our own ideas. Giving up our will to fulfill God’s will is, in fact, a definition of obedience. Very often, obedience is invisible to others, but that does not […]
Her ways wander, and she does not know it. — Proverbs 5:6 To attract young women, traffickers promise them a better life than in their small, poverty-stricken villages. They make them dream of new horizons. They never say: “We’re going to take your money, your dignity, and your body.” They hide their sickening goals behind […]
“Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house.“ Proverbs 5:8 There are places where we simply shouldn’t be. One day, someone pointed out to me that Eve was standing near the tree with the forbidden fruit. I had never thought of that before. Indeed, what was she […]
“For by means of a harlot a man is reduced to a crust of bread, and an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.” Proverbs 6:26 There are several interpretations of this verse. Some say it refers to the different consequences concerning these two women, suggesting that there are not many consequences with the prostitute […]
“To call out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way.“ — Proverbs 9:15 When faced with a choice, some people who were once walking on the right path with God opt for what seems best to them—”where they can gain the most”—regardless of the consequences for the rest of their lives. […]
