Reflections On My Emotional Cup (Part 1)

Reflections On My Emotional Cup (Part 1)

How do you deal with an emptying emotional cup? A window into my mind… I know my cup is emptying when I start to become irritable, over-emotional, and generally, feel drained and unable to cope with the “small things” in life. At the same time, I try to convince...
When You Are Struggling With Faith

When You Are Struggling With Faith

The biblical purpose of faith is to bring us into the presence of God. But what if it feels as if I don’t have enough faith? Will my lack of faith prevent me from coming into the presence of God? The truth of the matter says that you can cry out like the man of Mark...
How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

The headline reads, “T.B. Joshua, Nigerian Celebrity Megachurch Pastor, Dies at 57.” The cause of death is unknown. According to the article, the prosperity gospel prophet with a net worth of between $10 and $15 million was both popular and controversial. He has...
I Prevented the Dawning of the Morning

I Prevented the Dawning of the Morning

I prevented the dawning of the morning. This must either have been written by a very powerful individual or someone with great ambition! It might surprise you to learn that these are the opening seven words from Psalm 119:147 in the King James Version. And at face...
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Here are some all-too-familiar questions, “why did this happen? Why me? “What did I do to deserve this?” The question, “why do bad things happen to good people?” is perhaps a search for an answer. I don’t think any rational person would want a repeat of the bad....
Understanding John 3:16

Understanding John 3:16

John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (NIV). From the side-line, I observed two theologians engaging each other in a Facebook picture (4 April 2021) which read,...