Discipleship

Faith

Who do you fear?

What is your greatest fear? I have many. I fear the plane crashing. Loved ones dying. Clustered holes, also known as trypophobia. But more than that, I’m afraid of what people think of me. What...

Faith

Why am I so easily affected by what others say about me?

One of the precious lessons from my devotional life has to do with my sense of rights. I recall a time when my emotional well-being was affected by unfair remarks made against me over certain...

Culture

A man’s view on dressing modestly

In my circle of friends, the issue of modesty is an extremely touchy topic. No one wants to be told by someone holier-than-thou what to do or how to dress. I fully understand that it is my...

Faith

Justice, mercy and grace: What’s the difference?

“So you mean even if someone as heinous as Hitler were to believe in Jesus, he’ll get to go to Heaven?” “And since God is all-forgiving, a murderer can continue killing people after he...

I'm a New Christian

So you just became a Christian

Dear New Christian, Welcome to the Church family! I’m glad you’ve chosen to follow Jesus and committed yourself to growing alongside a community. It takes tremendous courage to plug...

Relationships

How often do you talk to someone you love?

My cell leader recently asked us this question: How do we build and maintain a relationship with God? His answer: The same way we would with a romantic partner. When you’re in a...

Faith

Whose strength are you serving in?

I was so near to God, yet so far. I was so caught up with serving and doing things for God – good things like missions and my ministries – that I was actually wandering away from Him. I heard...

Faith

What if I’m just a calefare?

As you scan the crowded bus for a seat, you see a familiar book cover. Ah, somebody’s reading the same book as you! At the cinema, the crowd’s in-sync surround-sound laughter triggers a...

Culture

Why I’ve never stepped into a club in my life

I’m 23 years old and I’ve never stepped into a club. I’ve also never smoked or gone out drinking. Many say they’re surprised when they hear this. I wouldn’t consider...