Do not stare at me because I am dark, because I am darkened by the sun. My mother’s sons were angry with me and made me take care of the vineyards; my own vineyard I had to neglect. Song of Songs 1:6. Have you ever been taken advantage of, manipulated, used, and abandoned? Then, you can understand our verse for […]

I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his suffering, becoming like him in his death. Phi. 3:10 We know that there is a Holy God who created all things and demands holiness from His creatures. This God revealed Himself in and through His Son, Jesus Christ (Jesus = Savior; Christ […]

by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot | Some people think others don’t believe the Bible because they don’t have sufficient

Now all has been heard, here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecc. 12:13) Solomon, the author of the book of Ecclesiastes, was a king. He had executive, Legislative, and judicial powers all vested in him. He was the richest and wisest man on earth, and […]

What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ (Phi. 3:8) Jesus never minced words when He counseled His would-be disciples to count the cost before jumping on board. In another setting, He […]

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, I find no pleasure in them. (Eccl. 12:1) Times of trouble are not an exclusive reserve for older people. They are not selective and can affect every demography in any location. The call to remember God is not […]

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right Eph. 1:6. This command affects everyone as we are all children of our parents and children of God. We detest authority in our days, but we cannot run away from it. Young people look forward to attaining adulthood and stepping out of parental control. This desire is a myth […]

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Ecc. 5:1 When we come before God, whether in corporate or personal worship, we must be careful how we approach Him. He is our Father and our Savior. He […]

Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Eph. 5:15,16 Warnings are exactly what they are. Your freedom of choice is not trampled upon, but the consequences of not heeding the warning voluntarily are laid out for you. Paul, in the earlier verses, […]

Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. (Eccl. 4:6) It is not a virtue to settle for less when you have not optimized your potential capacity. A mediocre or anyone who is just plain lazy does not reach their full potential and should never be applauded. On the other hand, there are those […]