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Live to Love, Not Hurt. 10/09/2026
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
Colossians 3:12-13Imagine how nice it would be if everyone knew that bible verse and lived by it. The world would be such a beautiful place to live in.
Alas, it is not so! Therefore, we as the children of God should be the ones living by that verse and by doing so, may those who have yet to come to know Christ, we willing to come to Him by seeing the love Of Christ in us.
So let's love as He taught us to. Be kind and generous. Live to Love, Not Hurt. Shall we?
Oh, and remember, Jesus loves YOU!
The Right Path 09/09/2026
Proverbs 1:8-9
Many times, children don't heed their parent's advice and end up following a path that leads to destruction. This normally happens during the teenage years when they are beginning to discover their identity. During this times, it's the parent that suffers the most. Worry and fear begin to set in. A trying time indeed for both the child and the parent. Talk too much and you're nagging, take a step back and you don't care. There's no winning no matter what you do.
So, what's the best thing a parent can do? Stand by them, pray and remember that God knew them first and loves them more than yourselves. Trust in Him to look after your children. Remind them that God loves them and no matter what, you are always there for them.
So, let's continue to pray for the youth of this world. Shall we?
Prayer 08/09/2026
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us. Today, we pray for the youth of the world. May they walk the path that leads to you and may they draw closer to you with each passing day. Amen.
Reflection 07/09/2026
Let's reflect on Matthew 17:20. So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
06/09/2026
What If 5/09/2026
How many of us have thought about out past and wondered, "what if?"
"What if I didn't do that?"
"What if I did't listen to so and so?"
'What if I had done that?"
We are instead taught to trust in God and His plans. Even though sometimes, those plans may seem hard, difficult, or perhaps we ourselves do not have the confidence to to follow His plans. How do we handle this?
We pray, reflect, read scriptures and most importantly, trust in God. So the next time we are asked to do something, let's not be too quick to rush into it or too quick to reject it.
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19
Let's not ponder on the 'what if's' but trust in our Lord. Shall we?
Our Rock 4/09/2026
Today, let's reflect and claim Psalm 18. Shall we?
I will love You, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my [a]strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the [b]horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.
4 The pangs of death surrounded me, And the floods of [c]ungodliness made me afraid. 5 The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me. 6 In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears.
7 Then the earth shook and trembled; The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken, Because He was angry. 8 Smoke went up from His nostrils, And devouring fire from His mouth; Coals were kindled by it. 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down With darkness under His feet. 10 And He rode upon a cherub, and flew; He flew upon the wings of the wind. 11 He made darkness His secret place; His canopy around Him was dark waters And thick clouds of the skies. 12 From the brightness before Him, His thick clouds passed with hailstones and coals of fire.
13 The Lord thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice, [d]Hailstones and coals of fire. 14 He sent out His arrows and scattered [e]the foe, Lightnings in abundance, and He vanquished them. 15 Then the channels of the sea were seen, The foundations of the world were uncovered At Your rebuke, O Lord, At the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.
16 He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me. 18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the Lord was my support. 19 He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.
20 The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me. 21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord, And have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all His judgments were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. 23 I was also blameless [f]before Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity. 24 Therefore the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
25 With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; With a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless; 26 With the pure You will show Yourself pure; And with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd. 27 For You will save the humble people, But will bring down haughty looks.
28 For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. 29 For by You I can [g]run against a troop, By my God I can leap over a wall. 30 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is [h]proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
31 For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 32 It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. 33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places. 34 He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. 36 You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.
37 I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. 38 I have wounded them, So that they could not rise; They have fallen under my feet. 39 For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have [i]subdued under me those who rose up against me. 40 You have also given me the necks of my enemies, So that I destroyed those who hated me. 41 They cried out, but there was none to save; Even to the Lord, but He did not answer them. 42 Then I beat them as fine as the dust before the wind; I cast them out like dirt in the streets.
43 You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; You have made me the head of the [j]nations; A people I have not known shall serve me. 44 As soon as they hear of me they obey me; The foreigners [k]submit to me. 45 The foreigners fade away, And come frightened from their hideouts.
46 The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted. 47 It is God who avenges me, And subdues the peoples under me; 48 He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man. 49 Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the [l]Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.
50 Great deliverance He gives to His king, And shows mercy to His anointed, To David and his [m]descendants forevermore.
May your day be filled with blessings, in the name of The father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. Amen!
Giver or Taker 3/09/2026
What does the bible say about giving? Well, in Acts 20:35, we are taught that, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." So what can we give and is the heart behind the giving or our we giving to boast or worst still, just to gain favor from God? Or we awe takers—simply caring about our own needs and wants and not give a care for another's feelings? Remember, our Loving Father cares about the heart behind the giving.
So, back to what we can give. We can give our time, we can give encouragement, we can give help to someone in need, we can give our resources and most importantly, we can give our love.
What should we not take? We should not take away someone's peace, someone's kindness for granted, we should never take someone's creativity, concept or original idea and develop it for ourselves and then present it as though it was our own.
Always give. Give where credit is due.
A giver thinks from the heart and asks "how I can make this person's life better?" A taker asks "what can I take from this person to make my life better?"
Therefore, as children of God, which are you going to choose?
To end off, perhaps, it's good that we also remember Proverbs 19:9. "A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish."
Reflection 2/09.2026
Today let's reflect on Ephesians 6:10-18, and put on the whole armor of God. Shall we?
The Whole Armor of God
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, Ephesians 6:10-18
Prayer 1/09/2026
Father, we thank you for another month. As we continue to strive not after riches but after You, we ask that you continue to strengthen our faith, hold us close and always draw us back to you when we slide. Protect our children from wrong teachings and keep them away from the spoils and wolves of this world.
Bless our families, our jobs, our friends and even those who are unkind towards us. May they come to know you if they have yet to and may they proclaim you as their Father one day.
Thank you, Father. We love you. ❤️
Peace 31/08/2026
It's always beautiful to see how God works in our lives. Even when there are distractions, we are able to find peace. We are somehow able to let go and let God.
But how do we let go and let God when there could be problems at work, problems at home, jealousy in the family, children lying about parent or betrayal of friendship?
The answer is to be still and remember that God is our refuge and our strength, no matter what we're facing. He is there, guiding us and shielding our hearts. He is holding us close and keeping us strong. Trust in Him and and know that better days are yet to come. Shall we?
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27Look At The Heart 30/08/2026
We are taught to love everyone as ourselves. Now what happens is there is someone who is not well to do, does not conform to the ways of the world, in other words a simple person. Do we not give them the same respect as someone who has it all, who is indulgent, boastful and self conceited? Or we do give more respect to the letter only because they are richer?
In the bible, the poor woman gave all she had yet her offertory was greater than the rich who had given so much more. Why? Because she gave from the heart, while the rich probably could have given more but his heart was reluctant to do so.
So, next time, you see someone who doesn't look rich or doesn't dress well, treat that person kindly, for you never know—that person may just have the same heart as the widow in the bible.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2Discernment 29/08/2026
Discernment. What is discernment? According to the oxford dictionary, discernment means—the ability to show good judgement and deep understanding about the quality of someone or something.
How do we get discernment? We get it through regular prayer, reading scriptures, spending time with our Father and asking God for a clear mind and a guiding light.
As we grow closer to our Father, He opens our eyes to see what we need to see to protect us. We begin to recognize an unkind heart, we are able to discern someone's ill intentions and begin to notice things that we may have once overlooked.
Sometimes, God may even send someone to guide us in our journey here. It is His way of saying "I see you and I only want the best for you."
Remember, God sees what we cannot see. So trust in Him—FULLY. Shall we?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7Selfish Ambition 28/08/2026
Selfish ambition is someone that is hardly talked about and is brushed off as bad character. Yet, in Philippians 2:3-4, we are taught to live with humility and not put ourselves first. Sometimes, we become so focused on our own achievements, opinions and perhaps even what others may think of us. Or we may have a competitive spirit and always want to win or we may think that we are always right and no one else is wrong.
The thing is, while it's good to be competitive, it's also good to think of others. How can we encourage and lift one another up, instead of constantly competing with one another? We may be good at one thing and someone else may be good at another. So instead of competing, value each others strengths.
Be kind, be gentle, be respectful and most of all, be humble. Working together, not only brings success but more importantly, peace in our hearts, mind and spirit.
So, let's remind ourselves of Philippians 2:3-4 and value each other, shall we?
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4Foundation 27/08/2026
As parents, are we making sure that we educate our children to love Christ first and not us? Are we making sure they say their first thing in the morning and before they eat?
Children need to guided from young to give glory to our Father. Never mind, if they grow up being not as angelic as they were when they were young. The important thing is that the foundation has been built. It can be shaken but it can't be destroyed.
Only because it has been rooted, rooted in love. So even when they stray, rest assured, they will be back. Back into the loving arms of Jesus.
24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25
Keep Our Hearts Pure 26/08/2026
Sometimes all you need to do is remove yourselves from situations. Especially when that situation is not helping you grow spiritually. You see, as Christians, our common goal is to live with Jesus one day.
In order to do that, we have to protect our hearts. What we feel in our hearts, eventually travels up to our thoughts. So lets feed our hearts with good values—kindness, compassion, understanding, love etc.
Now when we are in a situation that causes our hearts to be tarnished. it's best to be brave and walk away or run if we have to. Lets, keep our hearts and thought on Jesus our savior. Shall we?
Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil. 15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on. Proverbs 4:14-15
Pot Calling the Kettle Black Again? 25/08/2026
When gossip happens, instead of building up the team—mistrust, division and unnecessary negativity is created. Then before you know it, 'knives' can be seen in everyone's back.
So instead of talking about someone behind their back, spake to them directly, offer support, or find a constructive way to discuss the issue.
Being a team player means having each other's backs, not stabbing each others backs. We may not get along with everyone but that doesn't mean that it's alright to slander one another. Speak kindly, understand, have compassion and most importantly EMPATHY.
11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. James 4:11
Reflection 24/08/2026
10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Romans 12:10Truth or Lie? Best to Clarify! 23/08/2026
A couple of friends and I were talking about a story we read..it was about a girl who lied about her mother constantly and one day decided to leave her mother. After five years of no contact, she then decides that she wants a relationship with her mother, only to have her mother reject her. She seemed stunned and couldn't believe it.
This young lady started lying asa a teenager and continued till she become a young adult. The worst part is she lied to not only her friends but to mature adults who ended up believing the lies.
Now, we wondered, were the mature adults too gullible or did they care enough to help? How could they have believed the lies from this girl and not approach the mother to clarify?
I mean, as Christians, aren't we supposed to help those in need? If a person came to me and told me something about so and so, I would approach tactfully and ask what is going on. No beating around the bush. it's that simple.
We debated that, people these days, do not care enough to find out the truth. They care about themselves. So much so, that they do not have discernment to see what is true and what is false. They care to listen but not act.
The sad part is that this is going a lot and many children become estranged from parents because no one gets to the bottom of the truth.
So how can we as Christians help?
Ask
Clarify
Take action
Remember, when we believe without checking, we allow lies to continue to grow without correction. We may think we are protecting someone, but we could actually be allowing the problem to grow. As Christians, we are called to encourage one another, correct one another with love and hlep one another walk in truth.
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Galatians 6:2-3Prayer 22/08/2026
Today, let's pray for single parents. May they find a community that stays with them and help them get through their tough times. Give them strength during the challenging periods as their children grow. May they find comfort and peace in knowing that God is by their side every step of the way. Amen.
While You Still Can..21/08/2026
We never know when it's time to meet our Maker.
So..
Love while you still can..
Help while you still can..
Care while you still can..
Share His Word while you still can..
Speak kindly while you still can..
36But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what [g]hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what [h]hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Matthew 24:36-44Saying Grace 19/08/2026
Praying before eating—how many of us actually take the time to thank God for our meals before we begin to chow down on our food? There are some who have been taught from a young age to thank God for our daily meals. Yet, there are also, some who have not been taught.
In our busy lives, it is good to remember our provider and take a minute or two to say thank you.
Thank for Father for the meal you have blessed us with. Amen.
This small gratitude reminds us that all good gift comes from God, our Father.
So, next time, before you chow down—pause, acknowledge God and express our gratitude for His provision, shall we?
Walk with Jesus 19/08/2026
How can someone assure you of greater days to come only to pull the rug form under you after making you wait for months? I'm sure some if not all of you have gone through something similar.
The honest truth is, I don't know. All I know is that if a person can do such a thing—this person is without self-respect and probably doesn't live in the Word.
I just wonder how they sleep at night? Oh well, best thing to do is pray for them and avoid such people in the future. Perhaps, they need to reminded of this and hopefully they understand it..
The Rich Man and Lazarus
19“There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and [h]fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with [i]the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’
27 “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, 28 for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ 29 Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’ ”Luke 16:19-31
Let's walk with Jesus, shall we? It's never too late to repent and be reborn.
Keep Trusting 18/08/2026
Whatever the number, God has already said not to fear. So even if He said it just once, that one time is sufficient to remind us not to fear everyday of our lives.
Let not our human minds and hearts forget the beautiful yet powerful teachings of our loving Father. Instead let's try to live in the spirit, shall we? And place our trust in a loving Father who sent his son Jesus to suffer and die for us so that we through His resurrection, may live.
Live not in fear but in love. Love to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And love for one another. So next time, we feel down, let's try to remember the words of our Father and trust in Him..
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and give you help, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10Reflection 17/08/2026
This thought came to me a couple of months back. Let's reflect on this, shall we?
1. I can feel stressed but there's nothing I can do, he is in God's hands.
2. I can feel sad but there's nothing I can do, he is in God's hands.
3. I can be happy, knowing he is in God's hands.
Thank you, Father. 16/08/2026
Today, as I saw my pastor, I thought about how nice it would have been to have him as my father when I was young. Then God reminded me that even though I grew up without a father, I grew up with thee Father, who was always guiding me and moulding me.
'Till today, our Father guides us and moulds us. He gives us peace that no one can destroy or take away. Amen!
Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8Prayer 15/08/2026
Thank you Father for the joy in our hearts and the oil in our lamps. Thank you for strength and the love you have shown us. Thank you for everything. We love you, Jesus.
Peace 14/08/2026
Today was a great day. Come to think of it, shouldn't everyday be a good day? For it is the day that the Lord has made. you see, when we walk with the Lord, we have a peace that can only be found in Jesus. It's like this—no matter how stressed, how unwell you may feel, you know that by just praying and asking our Father, we will be well again and come what may, we have a peace that gets us through it all.
Even when those around us try to find fault with us or don't like you for whatever reason, we come to realize that we don't care. In other words, we're not affected by it.
It could be these people are behaving in such a way because they are jealous of us, or they are just feeling miserable about themselves and are venting it out on us.
You see, the difference with those people is that they don't have the peace that only our Father can provide. Also, some of us may know someone who has no problems but is still miserable—this person may have all the money in the world but lacks peace. So we can say that, that no peace=bitterness. Bitterness of the Heart. We need to remind ourselves that it is the heart that God looks at. Not how much we have or what we've done. Anyone, can do good, but is that good deed done from the heart or merely for show?
Let's do good from the heart, shall we? Let's look at one another with love. The same love that Jesus loves us. Let's also be welcoming especially to those we have just met.
After all, is that not what we are meant to do, as children of the Most High God?
Let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:11Have faith. Be healed. 13/08/2026
As I begin to write this, my heart is filled with so much joy. For today, another sign of God's love was made known to my colleague and I.
This is what happened...
I was sitting on bench by the school gate when I noticed a little bird struggling to fly. After a while, he called out in distress. Another bird flying by, ignored his call. Nevertheless, this tiny bird, continued to call out for help and at the same time, try to fly. As much as it tried to fly, it failed. In the silence of my heart I said a prayer and was prompted to ask my colleague to pray with me and asked him to lead in prayer.
This is his testimony...
Hi guys !!!! Got a very special healing testimony at school. Just a few minutes ago, me and my colleague was doing dismissal duty together and observing 2 birds. However, one of the birds was struggling to fly and the LORD prompted my colleague to say a prayer. Then my colleague said, "Keith, say a prayer for the bird." At first i was like, "huh? Pray for the bird? What to say?" But she encouraged me that i can pray for anyone , even animals. So I decided to try and i prayed for healing. In less than 5 minutes, the bird that struggled to fly managed to fly HIGH in the sky !!!!! God is good!!
You see, God hears all our prayers. Today, He showed this young man that He answers all our prayers and to see the healing hands of our loving Father. Amen!
All glory to God, always.
Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Matthew 6:26Light You Lamps! 12/08/2026
Today I thought about how many times have we abandoned our Father by not listening to his Word and not growing close to Him by feeding on His Word.
As His children, we should be yearning to please Him the same way we please our parent by listening to them and spending time with them. Instead, we take Him for granted and only reach out to Him when we want something. So typical of the ungrateful human being. Isn't it?
I'm writing this because a friend was sharing that her cousin, although a Christian, does not read the Word of God. She goes to church and listens to sermons but does not pick up the Bible to read His scriptures. The thing is, I too have fallen short and when I do, I feel bad for not taking the time out of my busy schedule to ponder on His word.
I believe, like many others, that especially as we get older, we should grow closer to our Father by setting aside time devoted to our Father. Reading scriptures is allowing ourselves to hear the voice of God, to hear what He has to tell us, to spend time with Him, engaging with Him.
So, let's make an effort to devote some time to our Father. Shall we?
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.
4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.
5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’
10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
11 “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’
12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’
13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Matthew 25:1-13Refrain 11/08/2026
Have you ever wondered how easy it is for some people to casually use profanities, as in one sentence may have 3-4 words that are vulgar?
I mean if that person was a young chap not realizing that it's wrong because he wasn't taught then that can be understandable.
But if it were an adult, a mature adult, then it makes me wonder. Does having money make a person feel like a king or queen and that's okay to use such language? Or is it just pure ignorance? Probably ignorance.
It can be really annoying to speak with someone and constantly hear such words spew out of their mouths. Therefore, it would be good to remember to choose our words wisely before we speak and refrain from such talk.
Let's arm ourselves with the Word of God to help us remember to be good disciples of Christ. Shall we?
8 But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth.
9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices
10 and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator.
11 In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all!
Colossians 3:8-11Come Home 10/08/2026
Are we awake to what the news of the world is telling us? Or are we still asleep in the secular world?
Let's pray for discernment, wisdom and knowledge.
Let's wake up to the teachings of our Father and walk the way that Jesus taught us. Let's be disciplined to go seek Him and be walk together with others who love Him.
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
So..
Come as you are
Come and be encouraged
Come Praise and Worship
Come home.
Come To The Table 9/08/2026
Today, we witnessed strong faith, wonderful teachings, hearts that cried out. All in the name of Jesus. Father, we thank you for a community of love, of faith, of hope, of good guidance.
Let's encourage one another to come to the table of plenty and feast with our Lord. May those who think that is not necessary, let's help then think again.
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, [c]blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”
Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
For this is My blood of the [d]new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Matthew 26:26-27Let Him In 8/8/2026
Today, God once again showed that He is in Charge of our lives. All that can be said again is..
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Isaiah 41:10So, when you're feeling down, remember, you are not alone. For your God is with you always, if you allow Him in.
Judge Not 7/08/2026
“Judge not, that you be not judged.
2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?
4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye?
5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Matthew 7:5Be Reborn! 6/08/2026
It's sad how others think that giving donation is enough to get you to heaven. It takes more than that my friend. It's how you treat another human being, it's how you love with all your heart and most importantly, it's your sincerity and yearning to walk with Jesus.
Leave your sinful past behind and be reborn in Jesus Christ so that the Father, The Son and The Holy spirt lives in you, walks with you speaks with you.
Be kind in your words, in your text and judge not.
“Judge[a] not, that you be not judged. Matther 7:1Reflection Time 5/08/2026
Today, Let's reflect on Corinthians 13.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body [a]to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not [b]puffed up;
5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, [c]thinks no evil;
6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part.
10 But when that which is [d]perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Prayer Time 4/08/2026
Father, we pray for all those who know you and have fallen away from you. We pray they choose paths that lead back to you. Amen.
Fear Not 3/08/2026
For everyone who is going through some form of stress, remember that our God is in control and He will never leave us. Surrender and remember HIS LOVE.
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10
Blessings 2/08/2026
It's truly amazing and mysterious how God works. When you're menat to go and prsie and worship Him, no obstacles can stop you from doing so. Today was once such occasion. I will speak more on that another time.
Another way that God shows how amazing He is, is by sending you the right people at the right time. Today, hearts were filled with so many blessings that truly touched all deeply.
Continue to trust, love and believe in God the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit and watch your blessings grow.
Prayer 1/08/2026
Father, thank you loving us. Thank you for guiding us. Thank you for Jesus.
As we continue on this journey to go home you, may we remember all that is required of us to meet you one day.
Strengthen our hearts and our minds. May we be obedient and disciplined to your teachings. May we love all we meet no matter how difficult it may be. And Father, thank you for your promises. Amen.
Ask 31/07/2026
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice.. this was one of my mother's favourite songs while she was still on this earth. I guess she's still singing it in heaven. oh how beautiful it must be to be in heaven.
Imagine a world where the lame walk and the blind can see. Oh wait, you can get that here too. Yup, you read correctly.
All it takes is...
Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
John 14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
1 John 5:14-15 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up His Word and read, read it and let His peace fill your hearts and His healing come over you.
Don't believe me? Good. Because it is God that you need to believe.
‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and [a]mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3
Trust In The Lord Always 30/07/2026
While pondering about what to write, my heart spoke Proverbs 3:5-6.."Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
For some of us, this verse may seem very hard to practice. it's easy to preach but to practice it especially when hurdles seen never ending, it can be daunting.
But still, we are told to trust in our Lord and trust we must. Especially when our mortal minds are easily distracted and so easily consumed with worry.
How many times have we allowed negativity to disrupt our peace? Negativity could come in the form of health concerns, unknown future, financial burdens, work pressure and relationships.
Yet, God gently reminds us to shift our thoughts and focus to His unswearing faithfulness. He loves us so much that He constantly reminds us to look to Him. For only He can provide us with peace. A peace that fills our hearts with joy and rises above all our fears and worry.
Prayer 29/07/2026
Father, thank you for another day. Please strengthen my heart, mind and soul as I walk closer to you. Help me to remember your teachings and remove anything that might hinder my spiritual maturity. Help me to remember that my journey here is one that leads me back to you. Amen.
Use Your Tongue Kindly 28/07/2026
It's crazy how people can blatantly lie to make themselves look good. The worse part is that they do it with such ease. How does one live with themselves at the end of the day knowing very well that their lies are capable of causing hurt to someone?
Perhaps, they have forgotten what they have been taught or they may not know that it displeases God. Worst still they do not make the effort to read the Word of God.
It's true that no one is perfect but if we are going to church, saying things like God loves us, then shouldn't we be walking with Christ and pursuing spiritual maturity and becoming more like Him each day?
Or have we forgotten that He is waiting for us to be with Him?
These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:16-19
Let Go & Let God 27/07/2026
It's another day so make it great! Let go and let God!
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
Nothing is Too Heavy 26/07/2026
So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24
We are taught this yet so many families are broken. Why do we let pride and status, keep us away from the teachings of God?
Let's learn to genuinely love one another no matter how little or how much they have. Shall we?
Reflection Time 25/07/2026
Today let's reflect on ourselves, have we been truly walking closely with God? Have we taken the time to consume His Word? Or are we still lost in thought—thinking that knowing Him, praying and being a good person is sufficient to enter His Kingdom?
Prayer 24/07/2026
Dear Lord, may we always place you first in our lives—from the moment we wake up to how we treat others throughout the day. May we spread your love to all we meet. When night falls, may we go to bed with a clear conscience and a peaceful heart. Amen.
Respect=Grace 23/07/2026
It's crazy how. a parent can teach a child to suck up to someone just because they have money. Yup you read right.
Like, hello, what are you teaching your child? That kindness should be given only when you have something to gain? Could this why so many children are disrespectful?
I mean, instead of teaching children to be kind which is of curse the right thing to do, some are teaching them to be kind only when they have something to benefit from. Isn't this opportunism?
This says a lot about the parent yah. Like where is your integrity, your compassion, your humility? Lost somewhere?
Please lah, let's raise children who treat the garbage man with the same respect as the CEO, the poor classmate with the same respect as the rich classmate and the friend with the worn-out shirt with the same dignity as the one wearing the latest branded apparel. Teach them RESPECT.
At the end of the day, we will not be remembered for what we have or how big our bank account is. Instead, we will be remembered by how we treat others.
Breaks my heart to see so many disrespectful children and adults too.
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Give Me Hope 22/07/2026
Did you know the word Hope appears as many as 180 times in the Bible? Well, I didn't know until I searched it up. To be honest, I would have thought that it was just a few times. I don't even know why I searched it up, but here it is.
Hope.
It got me thinking. How many times have we lost hope? Hope in a business deal, hope in a relationship, hope in a job, hope in our children, hope in our friends? Could it have been 180 times? Maybe this is why God has constantly wrote the word hope in His precious book. He wants us to remember how important it is to have hope.
The thing is, we mere mortals tend to lose hope over things that can be fixed. We tend to throw our hands up in the air and give up too quickly. Perhaps, all we actually need to do is pick up the Word of God and read it. C'mon, let's be honest, how many times have we said to ourselves, I know the bible, I don't have to read it. It's okay, God understands...etc.
Yet, we didn't know how many times hope appeared.
So that, we can be reminded to have hope—hope in God that we would be able to manage all our trials and tribulations will strength. Most importantly, may be bring this hope to others.
Let's look around and see who needs a kind word, a listening ear, a helping hand and let's bring them some hope—the hope of God. Shall we?
Gifts from God 21/07/2026
Children are truly gifts from God. I think more educators can benefit from this phrase. It makes us understand them more, build rapport with them and treat them like how we would treat our own children—with kindness, love, respect and loads of patience.
Speak love and watch the love grow.
Reflection Time 20/07/2026
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Treasures in Heaven 19/07/2026
Another beautiful Sunday with God loving people around. It's funny how God leads us to the place we ought to be at. He truly works in mysterious ways.
Living in a bustling, bright city, the brightness of the lights dim out the beautiful creation of the stars that God made. But if you were to go far away from the city to a rural area. The magnificent sight of the stars, will leave in you awe—a sky covered with thousands of stars!
It made me feel very small at that time. But as I grew stronger in faith, I realized how magnificent our God is. A small, nobody was somebody in the eyes and heart of God.
So, whenever I look up at the sky now, I block out the bustling noise and brightness and be still, knowing that our God loves us all. So, let's give him thanks and praise and make this journey, a journey that draws us closer to Him, shall we?
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19
Reflection Time! 18/07/2026
Yesterday, I taught some students about the benefits of being optimistic. So today, I thought we could perhaps reflect on Philippians 4:13, shall we?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Guide the Young Wisely 17/07/2026
Sometimes, children lie to get out of trouble or when they are seeking attention. Feeding into their lies and not finding out the truth leads to that child becoming a compulsive liar, displaying manipulative and self-centered behaviours and it becomes harder for them to take responsibility for their actions. .
As the adults, let's be wise to remember that there are two sides to a coin. Always, seek the truth and not pay heed to gossips.
Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and reject not your mother’s teaching; for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9
Prayer 16/07/2026
Dear Lord, please help me to remember why you had to go through all that pain and suffering just so I may live. May I never be caught up in this secular world that I lose my way back to you. Lord, when I start to stray, please throw me a lasso and gently pull me back safely to your loving arms. Thank you Jesus for everything. I love you.
Jouney of Love 15/07/2026
Aiyo, my friend and I were talking about how tired we were of people talking about how much money they have, showing off their material wealth and boasting about their next holiday trip. We get it, your rich. We're happy for you. But you know what, they are other ways to spend your blessings on.
Take for instance children from low income families—there are many who could use some help. The elderly and the vulnerable. They too would love to have someone spend some time with them.
Sometimes, we get too caught up in this world that we as Christians, forget that this road we are walking on is our journey back home—back home to our Father. So, let's stay humble, walk towards salvation, pray for guidance, wisdom and knowledge. Repent and be Reborn. Love with all your heart and soul and share the love of Christ with all we meet.
Let's make this journey, a journey of humility and love, shall we?
Sinners All Are We. 14/07/2026
Whatever the reason, aren't we supposed to be supporting all those around us and not just pick and choose who to help? Regardless of what they do or who they are? Or are we only lovey dovey to the ones we deem successful by the 'secularism scales'?
How can we be praising and worshipping God on one hand and on the other, we are slandering and gossiping about one another?
Let's not be that person who only helps when it's beneficial to us or help for the sake of boasting. Let's instead help one another because of our love for God, because He taught us to love one another. Most importantly, help one another draw closer to Christ. Let's do that shall we?
Prayer 13/07/2026
Thank you Father for the gift of of a loving community. May your faithful continue to grow and love one another as you taught us. Amen.
Fear Not! 12/07/2026
Remember the mustard seed faith I keep talking about? Well, sometimes, that faith gets stolen when we allow others' negative talk to get to us. When that happens, negative thoughts begin to manifest and as those thoughts grow bigger, our faith grows lesser.
How? We stop trusting the Word of God and instead depend on our own understanding. When this happens, we may even become thieves, thieves that steal the faith of others and ourselves that we have built. We steal our positive mindset—the mustard seed faith that we have been touched to have.
But fear not, it is temporary. Because God always guides his faithful back into His arms. So continue to grow in fellowship with others, continue to praise and worship Him, continue to pray and most importantly, confess your sins to Him. Ask for forgiveness for straying and the Father that sees all will wrap His loving arms around you. And once again, you will be holding that faith in your heart. Even if it is the size of a mustard seed, you will see your mountains move. Glory to the Living God! Amen.
Prayer 11/07/2026
Thank you for loving me and blessing me with your peace. I pray that my faith be strengthened and that I continue to walk in obedience, knowing that your timing is perfect. May I continue to help those around me draw closer to you.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Matthew 9:37
Walk in Faith, Watch the Fall! 10/07/2026
Remember how the wall of Jericho came falling down?
With that in mind, we remember how faithful our God is on His promises—it was Him that made the wall of Jericho fall and only Him who can defeat our enemies.
Who are our enemies?
Our enemies could be:
an illness
broken relationships
a financial burden
a dream that’s feels like it out of reach.
Like the Israelites that obeyed God, walked in faith and trusted Him with the impossible, we too need to do the same.
So let’s pray, let’s keep walking in faith and most importantly, trust and believe. For our God is still in the business of bringing down walls that seem totally impossible to overcome.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. Hebrews 11:30
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me and blessing me. I pray that my faith be strengthened and that I continue to walk in obedience, knowing that your timing is perfect. Amen.
Speak Blessings 9/07/2026
This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24
Educate with Love 8/07/2026
Someone once asked me how I felt working with children. My reply, “working with children is a joy!” She rolled her eyes in disagreement and sadly she’s not the only one who’ has done that. In the years, I’ve worked with children, I’ve heard many groans, sighs and complains from my colleagues who found working with children overwhelming. And there were times, I felt like asking, “then why work here?”
The thing is, I could never understand why the need for the complains. You see, for me working with children is one of lives greatest joy. Their curiosity, creative and honesty makes me want to support them to learn even more. They are full of wonder and everyday brings something new, something unexpected and always there is something to smile about. The day goes by smoothly and joyfully.
How to achieve this?
Build rapport—this is the key.
But how do we build rapport? Take the time to know the child.
You see, every child is a good child. There may be times when we may encounter a child who displays challenging behaviors. In these moments, all we need to do is to remember that behind every behaviour, is a reason. Perhaps the child is crying out for help. So instead of sighing and groaning or even saying things like “what’s wrong with that child?”. We should instead be asking ourselves, “is there something the child is trying to tell me?”
Take the time to observe, listen and encourage. Look for ways to support and not just correct. Sometimes, as adults we may tend to expect children to respect us because we are older or because we are in authority. But we need to remember that respect is a two-way street. We must first show what respect is like before they can respect us. Be firm when necessary and always be gentle. Instead of shouting—speak. I’ve seen grown-ups, shouting at little ones. Why do that? To gain control? That’s not going to work. More often than not, the child stops listening and only hears anger.
They are the children, we are the adults—set the example and speak with kindness, love and respect. Understand them and always remind them of how wonderful and amazing they are. Always speak with encouragement and patience. It is a joy to work with children, if we only took the time to hear them.
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
Just a Little Patience 7/07/2026
Today at the supermarket, there was an elderly aunty queuing up in front of me. When it was her turn to pay, I watched as she struggled to take out the money in her purse. The cashier got impatient and hurried her in an unkind voice. The lady apologized profusely as continued to struggle to get her money out, she was trying her best but her feeble hands slowed her down. My heart broke seeing this and I couldn’t keep quiet. So in a gentle voice, I told aunty to take her time, I was in no hurry. The cashier again hurried her and this time saying that a queue was forming up. Again, I told aunty not to worry as I was in no hurry and to take her time. It was nice to hear others behind also voice out and told the aunty not to hurry.
As I was leaving, aunty was at the exit, slowing putting her change back in her purse. I stopped for a moment and told her to take her time and take care. She smiled the biggest most beautiful smile. All it takes is some kindness and a little patience to make a person happy. Maybe, the cashier was having a bad day or maybe to her she didn’t think that her words were causing aunty to be anxious. Whatever it was, I just hoped that by us voicing out, the cashier might have taken the hint and learned some patience.
So, let's remember to always be kind and patient, especially to the elderly.
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Blessings 6/07/2026
A little sore today from all the hype from yesterday but it’s always good to do God’s work. No matter what challenges we face, let our heart, mind or body not be stressed, for we have the gift of faith to heal. Remember? So let’s take away the words, stress, worry, fear from our lives and fill it with the words of blessings! As for the soreness, all it takes is a prayer for it to go away. So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
Miracles 5/07/2026
Had a great day today. It was a blessings to see someone step into the church for the first time after a long, long time. Hearts were filled with joy! It was a joy that could only come from God. The beautiful part was to see the amount of faith this person has. Thank you Jesus for your love.
For with God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:37
Raise Your Hallelujah! 4/07/2026
Many years ago, a friend introduced me to the song Raise a Hallelujah. This was the time when I was going through some rough patches in life. Even in those rough times, I had cheerful heart. But of course, even with my cheerful heart, there was fear, anxiety and worry.
Fast forward to today, I have learned to claim Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Let’s be filled with the Holy Spirit!
Raise your Hallelujah!
Amen!
Fire Faith! 3/07/2026
On fire for faith! Let our hearts be ignited with this treasure that is burning in our hearts, the treasure of the Holy Spirit—a gift from God. So, allow the Holy Spirit that lives within us, to guide us in our words, our thoughts and our deeds. Let our hearts boil with spiritual passion.
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; Romans 12:11
Blessings 2/07/2026
This month, let’s work on our faith. Let’s strengthen it and make sure that the walls Jericho come crashing down. Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.
All God’s people say, AMEN!
Prayer for July 1/07/2026
Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you have given to us in the month of June. As we begin, the month of July, we pray that we continue to grow in our faith and in or trust in you. May be continue to believe on your promises and spread your love especially to those who need it. May the new month also remind us to “Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18 and trust in your word—See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19
Ripen Fruits 30/06/2026
Summer begins in June and it’s often associated with growth, harvest and abundance. Plants that started as tiny seeds are now big trees shoeing off their ripen fruits. If we think about in a spiritual sense, we learn that God desires us to bear fruit—Gelatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Against such things there is no law. When we learn to practice the fruits we are taught in Gelatians, we see our lives slowly transforming. Like the small seed that grew into a big tree bearing ripen fruit, we too will grow in abundance in our love for God. These are the fruits we offer to Him—the fruits of a loving heart.
Quiet Time
Mediate on Matthew 17:20.
Prayer 29/06/2026
Heavenly Father, thank you for your love and your blessings. As I continue to grow in my faith, I believe and trust that you are growing within me to help me grow my branches. May I spread your love, by showing kindness to all I meet and to love even those who may not like me. I love you with all my heart and my soul. Thank you for walking beside me.
Mustard Tree—Grow Your Branches. 28/06/2026
Yesterday, I talked about the mustard seed. Now, it got me think about the mustard tree. And in Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus compares the ‘kingdom of heaven’ to the tiny mustard seed—He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.
Just think about this, the tiny mustard seed has the potential to grow into a flourishing plant so wide that it is able to provide shelter for birds. If we were to compares ourselves to that small mustard seed. Might it look something like this? We or even others often judge us by what we are today—our weaknesses, our fears, our limited abilities, our bank accounts, our tiny ‘doll house’ etc. But these are what the enemy wants us to think. God however, loves us and see what we can become when we are rooted in hIm.
In order for the mustard seed to grow, it needs nourishment from the soil, water and sunshine. Like that mustard seed, we too need nourishment, nourishment from the Word of God, we need to water our hearts with prayer, and let the rays of faithfulness fills both our hearts and minds. For, every act of obedience and every moment we spend with God, divulging in His Word, any branch grows in our lives and draws us closer to Him.
So let’s allow God to grow within us and let it be shown by our kindness and our love and how we treat one another. Let’s look with the lens of Jesus. Shall we?
Have a blessed day and remember, Jesus loves you!
Mustard Seed—Grow Your Faith 27/06/2026
As I was having some mustard the other day, I thought about Matthew 17:20 where Jesus teaches his disciples that if they have faith as small as a mustard seed, they could command a mountain to move and it will happen. This made me think about my own faith, how can I make a mountain move? Then it hit me, I have moved ‘mountains’ but my ‘mountains’ were my own obstacles, my injuries, my emotional stress and burdens I was carrying.
Why, just the other day, I prayed whole-heartedly and puff just like that, I was healed of an injury. So, it’s all about having faith, whole faith! Believe with all your heart and trust.
Trust whom? Trust in Jesus.
Why? Because He said so.
Where? In the Bible my dear.
So, to recap the point: genuine faith even if it’s small like a mustard seed can accomplish great things only because we have a loving and mighty God in whom that faith is placed.
Thank you Jesus for your love! I love you too.
Now go and let your faith grow, one mustard seed at a time. Shalom!
Acts of Kindness 26/06/2026
The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds me of someone I know who is always ever ready to help someone in need. She doesn't help just family or friends but total strangers. Amazing woman! May God continue to give her the strength to continue her kind deeds.
May we too have that same courage to uplift others.
Zip It 25/06/2026
Proverbs 12:2
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. I will never be able to understand how someone can so easily lie—especially when the lie that can hurt someone. It makes me wonder if they have a conscious or are they just plain mean. Perhaps, they have yet to read Proverbs 12:22. Whatever it is, let's pray for the people who knowingly lie to hurt others. May their lies stop and may they learn to speak the truth.Protecting our Speech 24/06/2026
Using profanities seems to be the norm among some of the young ones these days. It can be quite disturbing to hear, especially when we are not comfortable with such language.
Perhaps some have never been taught that using vulgar words is wrong. The word vulgar in itself does not sound pleasant when spoken and when in written form, it can feel jarring and out of place.
So, how can we encourage our young or not-so-young ones, to refrain from such talk?
Perhaps, we can remind. them of Ephesians 5:4—which says, "Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving."
It should be that simple right? Well, perhaps for some, but what about those who feel pressured by their peers to participate in such conversations and are afraid of losing friendships should they choose to speak up?
Wisdom teaches us not to adopt habits that go against our values. Therefore, we can choose to gently make our discomfort known. A true friend will understand and respectfully do their best to refrain from such speech in our presence.
It is always good to share our feelings about what troubles us. By doing this, we also gain insights into the nature of friendship itself. A true friend will care about what affects us and will strive to show respect and understanding.
Leading with Integrity & Wisdom 23/06/2026
Being a boss is not always easy especially when staff make mistakes that leads to a customer being upset. Tensions rise and in these moments, leadership skills are truly tested.
To be a good boos, we need to understand that, leadership is not just simply about being in authority or giving instructions. A good boss understands the importance of taking responsibility for their employees as well as the people the organization serves.
It means taking the step to correct staff when necessary and helping them understand the importance of serving others well. Serving others well does not only mean completing tasks but also about showing respect, care and professionalism in every interaction. Whether a customer pays $5 or $500, all should receive the same level of care, sincerity and professionalism.
Correcting staff does not mean shaming, humiliating or tearing someone down. The best way to correct is, to guide them, help them understand the mistake and why it was wrong and then help them learn from their mistakes. It's all about ensuring that they grow to become better employees and better individuals.
At the same time, a good boss should also support the customer for they too have a right to be heard, respected and valued. Especially when genuine concerns have been raised. Many times, because of shortage of staff, some bosses may ignore complaints or worse still become defensive. These character traits does not solve the problem and does not help the employee improve from their mistakes.
A good boss understands that it is wise to navigate both the employee and the customer with fairness, grace and compassion.
At the end of the day, being a good boss means leading with integrity, courage and wisdom. A boss who does not have these qualities, is a detriment to the organization.
❝For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.❞ 2 Corinthians 8:21
Reminder 22/06/2026
It's good to reflect on ourselves.
Today's Reminded: Gossiping is a sin.
Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
For I fear that when I come, I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish; I fear that there may perhaps be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. 2 corinthians 12:20
Be Still & Listen 21/06/2026
In Matthew 17: 5, God tells us to listen to Jesus: “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!”
After reading this, I asked myself:
Did I practice what I preached or did I allow myself to forget to listen to the words of God?
Did I choose my own desires over God’s will?
Sometimes, it can be difficult to be still and listen. especially with so many distractions around us.
Just think about how noisy life has become. The worries, the pressures and the desires of our hearts, can easily drown out His voice.
So, I’m going to remind myself that when life gets a little too noisy, I need to be still, quiet my heart and remember to listen to His voice.
A Prayer for Courage 20/06/2026
Today, I prayed for courage—courage to keep going on. Courage to continue to be there for those who are not able to fend for themselves, courage to run this race, in a world that can seem so daunting at times.
So if you're feeling a little down or you feel your energy draining away, do what I did and pray for courage.
"I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Peace be with you all.❤️
It's Not About the Money 19/06/2026
Someone recently asked me why I chose to create faith-based, positive vibes products, instead of just selling regular apparel. What she meant to say was that by selling to a broader market, I'd be reaching a wider audience and potentially be earning bigger profits.
Thing is, I already knew that if I sold to everyone and focused only on what's profitable, I would indeed be making a ton of money.
But life isn't just about dollars and cents. Yes, we need money to survive—but it is not the only thing we need. We need each other. We all need someone to walk beside us through both the difficult seasons and the joyful ones—and that is exactly what I hope to build with Hooba
Running Hooba isn't easy, but I continue because I want to help others—even if it is in a small way. We live in a world where many people are so focused on themselves that they overlook the neighbour next door or the stranger quietly struggling on the street.
You see, Hooba was never meant to be just another store. It is meant to spread the love that scripture has taught us. It is about kindness, compassion and empathy. It is about building a community where people feel seen, encouraged and cared for. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 teaches us this—"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing."
So just as Christ walks with us, let's also share His love with others and be proud to wear our faith.
Oh, and I also reminded my friend that God doesn't look at our bank account but our hearts.❤️
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child. 18/06/2026
Today, as I scrolled through my phone, I came across a video of a father helping his son how to write.
The poor child was struggling to form the characters and was clearly having a hard time. The father grew frustrated and shouted at his son. The boy looked visibly scared and what broke my heart even more was the moment the father slammed a can on the table next to his son. The child jumped in fright and started to cry.
Watching that video stirred up memories from my own childhood.
I remembered what it felt like to be on the receiving end of the cane. The whippings I got were usually for playing outside too long or talking back. The only time I was physically punished for not understanding schoolwork was when a neighbour tried to teach me a language foreign to me. I could not understand what he was saying and instead of trying another way to explain it, he used a ruler on me. Not once, not twice, but every single time I made a mistake.
I eventually grew to dislike the subject because of that experience and refused to return for tuition.
That made me think about something important—when we cane a child for not being able to do homework, are we really helping them?
More often than not, we are not teaching them but instead we are instilling fear. We may think we are correcting behaviour, but in reality, we may be causing the child to associate learning with shame, anxiety and trauma. Even today, I still remember that neighbour. I do not hate him, but the discomfort and disgust from those memories remain. He clearly didn't know about Piaget's different stages of cognitive development and clearly lacked patience.
But we, in this generation, should know how to effectively communicate with our children, our students. Shouldn't we?
It's like this—when helping a child with homework, communication matters. A lot! So instead of reacting with anger, perhaps we should pause and try to understand where the child is struggling. Ask questions, listen to what they have to say. What exactly do they not understand? What is preventing them from writing properly? Could they be struggling with motor skills? Are the finding it hard to hold a pen for long periods? Or perhaps, they simply need more time and encouragement.
We need to remember that not every child learns at the same pace.
Some children grasps concepts quickly, while others need repetition, patience and assurance. That does not make them lazy or stubborn. It simply means that, they learn differently. After all, practice makes progress.
As I watched that frightened little boy, my heart ached. Was that level of fear really necessary? What saddened me even more was reading the comments below the video. Many people were actually approving of the father's actions.
I know we shouldn't "spare the rod and spoil the child," but personally, I believe that discipline should never be confused with punishment out of frustration. There is a difference between correction and intimidation.
Discipline can come in other forms, such as, time-outs, losing privileges or missing a trip to the playground for the day. You can choose to have consequences instead of physical punishment.
Most importantly, effective communication is a must. I believe that children need understanding, guidance and patience. Lots and lots of patience.
God Bless. ❤️
To Cross or Not to Cross—17/06/2026
Living in a country where drivers are often in a hurry to get to their destination, can be stressful for pedestrians at zebra crossings.
There was a time when pedestrians could step onto a crossing with confidence, trusting that approaching vehicles would slow down and give way. Today it often feels like the opposite. Pedestrians find themselves hesitating at the curb, waiting for vehicles to slow down before deciding if it is safe to cross.
Just today, I was barely halfway across a zebra crossing when two motorcyclist's decided it was acceptable to move forward. One was so close behind me that my heart started racing. I thought what if that had happened to an elderly person? I mean, I myself was shaken, but an elderly person might have been terrified. What seems like a small act of impatience to one person can feel like a frightening experience to another.
As I continued my walk, I couldn't help but wonder—when did we become so impatient?
Perhaps it is the pace of modern life. We rush from one appointment to the next, constantly watching the clock, trying to squeeze more into each day. In the process, we sometimes forget that every person around us is carrying their own burdens, worries and responsibilities.
The few seconds a driver saves by inching forward at a crossing may seem insignificant. Yet, for the pedestrian standing in front of that vehicle, those few seconds can feel intimidating and unsafe.
What concerns me most, is not the impatience itself, but what it reveals. Have we become so focused on our own schedules that we no longer notice the people around us? Have convenience and urgency replaced courtesy and consideration?
I always believed that a society is not measured by how quickly its people move, but by how they treat one another. Small acts of kindness—slowing down, giving way, waiting a few extra moments, may seem insignificant, but they communicate something important: "I see you. Your safety matters."
Perhaps the real issue is not traffic or road etiquette. Perhaps, it is that in our increasingly busy lives, we are all in danger of forgetting a simple truth: every person we encounter deserves patience, respect and care.
So, the next time we approach a zebra crossing, whether as a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist or pedestrian, perhaps we can all slow down a little—not just on the road, but in our hearts as well. ❤️
God bless! ❤️
Trusting the Process—16/06/2026
Scripture repeatedly teaches us not to fear, for our God is always near. Yet there are moments in our lives when we forget these truths and allow worry to take over our minds and sometimes even our hearts. We tend to forget the many times God's Words had reminded us to not be anxious.
Why do we do this?
Could it be because we are human and as imperfect and mortal beings, we are vulnerable to our emotions? Fear, anger, jealousy, pride and worry can cloud our judgement and distract us from God's promises. In difficulty moments , it can be easier to focus on our problems and not on the One who is able to carry us through them.
But we can be grateful that we have a loving God who understands our weaknesses. He does not expect perfection from us but instead He invites us to place our trust in Him again and again. We can take comfort in His Word knowing in our hearts that His presence never leaves us.
As Isaiah 41:10 reminds us:
Fear not for I am near. Do not be afraid for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
No matter what challenges we face, we can find peace knowing that God is near, faithful and always in control. He will uphold us, all we need to do is trust the process.