The Seven Attributes of Successful Christians (Part 2)
In this second installment of The Seven Attributes of Highly Successful Christians, we will introduce another two characteristics that contribute to our success as Christians. In Part 1 discussed the attributes of wisdom and understanding. We are a people as called from God, outliers. This means we are outside the normal 'curve' of Christianity. Our calling separates us from the traditional Christian model. With God's Spirit we can now look into the Bible and begin to understand God's intent for all of humanity. The wisdom we receive is from 'hearing' the Word preached, because faith comes from hearing the Word of ...
When Your Hope is Hanging By a Thread
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) I'm sure there have been times in your life when you've felt like giving up or letting go of some ethereal dream. A time that finally causes you to admit it will never come to pass. Perhaps God has revealed to you, through His Word, some promise you grasped onto at a desperate moment. However, you've waited so long for its fulfillment that you begin to believe you must have misunderstood ...
What is Our Desire?
Oniomania is a medical term describing the compulsive desire to shop. It is generally considered a pathology. However, given our current economic crisis, governments and corporations alike wouldn't mind if we were all stricken with a little oniomania. How about you? Have you felt the desire to shop lately? Do you feel a patriotic duty to do your part for the economy? Before you rush out to buy another shiny new object, consider this question: what is the role of desire in a Christian's life? Desire Desire is fundamental to being human. We are made in God's image and God Himself has desires. ...
Amid the Financial Chaos, Blessed Be the Name of The Lord
The Meltdown Since the decisive defeat of Saddam Hussein’s army in March of 2003, the stock market had been on a roll in North America. By late 2007, the market had experienced about five and a half years of positive returns. It was an unprecedented series of gains. Statistically, the market was due for a breather; yet many optimists were eagerly calling for another year of positive returns. Only a few were hedging their bets. A troublesome factor was an emerging, but little understood problem in the United States: sub-prime loans and its travelling companion, Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP). Some would later call these ...
God’s Plan of Supernatural Provision
The time has come for God’s people to break free from financial bondage. Our Father enables us to be free of every financial problem. He wants us to remove the challenges of making ends meet, a lack of steady employment, and excessive debt. God wants us to enjoy a purpose-filled life (Deut 28:1-8, 11). God’s Word is filled cover-to-cover with promises of blessings and supernatural provisions that He has planned for us to enjoy. God doesn’t want us to be limited by our current financial circumstances. You may be deep in debt, not knowing whether you will ever be completely debt ...
Till Death Do Us Part
Teenagers today are immersed in a world that glamorizes violence, sexuality, and the hedonistic lifestyle. Homicide and suicide remain amongst the leading causes of death for the 15-24 year old age group. This discouraging trend shows no indication of decline and only scratches the surface of the turmoil young people face today—most of which is hidden from public scrutiny. In 1999, PBS’ Frontline aired a disturbing documentary entitled The Lost Children of Rockdale County. Apart from the depravity of teen behaviour, what was most shocking was the fact that Rockdale County is an upscale, privileged neighbourhood. Further investigation revealed these teens ...
One Wish and One Wish Only
Imagine you are stranded on the most desolate island tired, hungry, and thirsty. Beyond the horizon, you see a bright shining light; you start walking towards it hoping for some sort of survival equipment. Upon your amazement all you see is a lamp; you rub this lamp and up pops a genie who says you may have anything you want, but you only have One Wish and One Wish Only. What would you ask your master or genie for if all you had was one wish and one wish only? Would it be to bring world peace? Just picture how good ...
Breaking the Chains of Depression
Many people experience feelings of depression-ranging from just feeling blue to an ongoing major depressive disorder. The World Health Organization reports that over 121 million people worldwide are affected by depression, most of them in North America and Europe. Depression, a disorder that affects both the mind and body, is characterized by a variety of feelings like sadness, low self-esteem, fear, anxiety, apprehension, hopelessness, and much more. These feelings can and often do lead to a loss of interest in many activities and social interaction in general. In addition, the depressed person may also exhibit a range of somatic symptoms such ...
The 7 Attributes of Highly Effective Christians (Part 1)
Several years ago, while waiting for my flight in a Southern airport, I purchased a book by Stephen R. Covey entitled, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. My curiosity piqued by the title, I wondered if I possessed those traits of success. During the wait time for my flight, I read the entire book. A few years later, I was able to attend a seminar presented by Mr. Covey, where over 1000 attendees learned about these key traits of success. The formula presented to the audience during this seminar can also help many of us become more effective Christians. ...
The Lifeguard
A Watchful Eye Some time ago, my oldest son, who is a qualified lifeguard and swim instructor, was able to save a young child from drowning. As he tells the story, a young boy who was autistic and didn't speak English was on a guided group tour of the pool. Most of the group were also unable to speak English and were unfamiliar with North American pools-facts unknown to the lifeguards. The visitors mistook the pool's slide in the deep end as the children's play area. The parents were lulled into a false sense of security and the boy was allowed to ...
In This Issue
Amid the Financial Chaos, Blessed Be the Name of The Lord
The Meltdown Since the decisive defeat of Saddam Hussein’s army in March of 2003,...
When Your Hope is Hanging By a Thread
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD,...
The Seven Attributes of Successful Christians (Part 2)
In this second installment of The Seven Attributes of Highly Successful Christians,...
What is Our Desire?
Oniomania is a medical term describing the compulsive desire to shop. It is generally...
Read More Posts From This CategoryPersonal Development
Christmas Goes Overboard
Years ago, at Christmas you were fortunate to get an extra lump of coal in your stocking...
The Pursuit of Happiness
It’s 6 o’clock on Monday morning and many in the Western world are scrambling,...
Addicted to Death
I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” (John 8:34, NIV) Here...
Grow Anywhere
The study of nature is truly fascinating, especially the study of plants. It’s...
Read More Posts From This CategoryFeatured Articles
When Your Hope is Hanging By a Thread
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD,...
The Seven Attributes of Successful Christians (Part 2)
In this second installment of The Seven Attributes of Highly Successful Christians,...
The 7 Attributes of Highly Effective Christians (Part 1)
Several years ago, while waiting for my flight in a Southern airport, I purchased...
Till Death Do Us Part
Teenagers today are immersed in a world that glamorizes violence, sexuality, and...
Read More Posts From This CategoryGod
Who Really Killed Jesus Christ?
Now, I know it’s hard to get our minds around this and go outside of our human...
The Birth of Christ
Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, the Christ and Saviour of the World, was born...
The King is Coming
I will begin by stating boldly that Christ is coming back to Earth soon as King of...
One Kingdom, One King
The world we live in today is plagued with problems for which there seem to be no...
Read More Posts From This CategoryIs it Christian?
Is There an Eternal Hellfire?
I’ll be your guide and you will follow me, And I will lead you through a world of pain, Where dead souls writhe in endless agony and clamor, As they cry to die again.” Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy The doctrine of an eternal Hell was around...
The Evolution of Christmas
Every year, Christians around the world sing hymns in celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today, Christmas is widely recognized as a season for charity, kindness, generosity and other virtues. Love is in the air and hearts are filled...
Letter to Polycrates
Controversy was brewing again, not a bit unusual in the Second Century, since the departure of the highly respected and last living apostle ‘Saint’ John. It was near the close of the Second Century in Ephesus, Asia Minor, an area where great men of God such...
Saturnalia
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated to honour the god Saturn. The celebration would start in mid-December and last from five to seven days, during which the courts and normal community business would be suspended. The Collins Encyclopaedia describes...
The Origins of the Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is said to have originated in Germany with the decoration of pine trees with fancy ornaments. However, there are alternate theories that suggest otherwise. In fact, there are many legends about the Christmas tree that led to the widespread belief...
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