Hebrews 13:3 "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." NIVThe first time I saw the mother grizzly and her three cubs, I remember thinking what a privilege it...
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them." (Romans 12:14 NRSV)My husband Solomon and I have been living in Germany for many years as expatriates. I am British and Solomon is Nigerian. We are well integrated with the traditions and social intricacies...
God never promised us a rose garden. Instead, He assures us that He will be with us continually.A vivid example of that is shown to us by Stephen, the first Christian martyr:"Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the...
Last time we discovered that Stephen had been falsely accused. An opportunity was given to him when the high priest asked him if these charges were true. He testified with vigor, not intimated at all. Everyone was listening in awe until he declared: "You stiff-necked...
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.I was feeling sorry for myself the other day. It was the usual round of over worked, over worried, and over stretched. Of course I was the creator of...
Ephesians 3:20-21 - Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (NRSV)A close friend of mine...
Ever wondered, how an injury sustained in sport can be a badge of honor to a sportsman? Some years ago, I came across an interview with the ex-world boxing champion -Larry Holmes- published in a leading Sports Magazine in India (Sportstar). What caught my attention...