Recent posts (below)
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Dealing with offence
In the last blog Above all else, I shared about the importance of guarding our hearts. If there is one thing that we should all be vigilant about when it comes to guarding our hearts, it would be offence. While offence is a natural response to any injustice (whether perceived or actual), the bible has… Read more
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Above all else
The book of Proverbs is one of the books in the bible that emphasises the necessity for wisdom. While there are many verses that we can glean wisdom from, Proverbs 4:23 is one of the bible verses that most would be familiar with, Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do… Read more
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3 biblical truths about temptation
The word temptation can be associated with words such as forbidden, sensual, or evil. While this may be true, there is another definition. The Greek word for temptation is peirasmos, which means ‘the trial of man’s fidelity, integrity, virtue, constancy’ (Blue Letter Bible, 2025). The temptations that we face in our lives as Christians, often… Read more
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At Your word, I will
Luke 5:5 (ESV)And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” This was the response of Peter when Jesus had asked him to let down his nets. Peter was a fisherman by trade. He had the expertise, and the experience but his enthusiasm quickly… Read more
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Purpose over pleasure (Joseph & Potipher’s wife)
If you’re not familiar with the story of Joseph, this is the background. Jacob had two wives, Leah and Rachel; however, he loved Rachel more. She was the woman he originally wanted to marry before being deceived into marrying the older sister by his father in-law (Genesis 29:14-30). And she didn’t have children until later… Read more
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Called to be holy
The generations before us, the revivalists, evangelists and pastors preached on holiness and against unrighteousness. Sometimes they would say in their sermons that “holiness is still right”. The word holy and holiness can make some people feel uncomfortable. This could be due to several reasons. Maybe we have this idea that holiness means perfection, or… Read more
At Your word, I will... 