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Blessed Father's Day

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“Solomon answered, ‘You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart …’” (1 Kings 3:6) Father’s Day is in the air, and I find myself seeing many posts on Facebook describing what a father should be. There is no shortage of definitions, ideals, and expectations being shared. In one sense, it feels like everything that can be said has already been said. Yet in moments like this, I am reminded that ministry is not sustained by information, but by conviction. I must remain faithful not merely to what is popular or circulating, but to what the Lord is speaking to my heart. It is not enough to echo voices; I must hear His voice. As I prepare, my heart turns inward and backward at the same time. I am reminded of my own father. It has been 15 years since he left us. Time has not erased the memory, nor has it filled the vacuum he left behind. There are spaces in life that remain unchanged by years, because they are...
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The God who heals

Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.- Psalms 103:1-2 This verse reminds us that healing is part of the gracious heart of God toward His children. Just as He is willing to forgive, He is also able to heal. Throughout Scripture, we see Him revealing Himself as the Lord who heals, bringing restoration to bodies, minds, and lives.  When we face sickness or weakness, we do not come to Him with uncertainty about His power, but with confidence in His compassion and ability. We can stand on His promises, pray in faith, and trust that He is at work even when we do not yet see the full manifestation of His healing.  Our hope is anchored in the character of God and the finished work of Christ, who bore our sins and carried our infirmities. Therefore, let your heart be encouraged today: the God who heals has not changed.  He is still able to touch, restore, strengthen, and make whole, and we can confidently...
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Remember no more?

In   Hebrews 8:12 , it is written - For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”   Also in  Psalms 103:12  - as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.   If this is true, why is David’s sin repeated several times in the Bible, even after God had forgiven him. One example is found in  1 Kings 15:5 : "For David had done what was right in the eyes of the Lord and had not failed to keep any of the Lord's commands all the days of his life—except in the case of Uriah the Hittite."   At first glance, it may seem contradictory. If God forgave David, and if God says,  "I will remember their sins no more" ( Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12 ), why is David's sin with Uriah still mentioned?   The answer lies in understanding what God means when He says He "remembers no more."   God's "forgetting" is not loss of memory   God is omniscient. He does not literally lose knowledge ...
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The power of the tongue

Y ou probably heard this phrase,   "A tongue six inches long can kill a man six feet tall."   While not a Bible verse, it powerfully illustrates a biblical truth. Words are small, but their impact can be enormous. A careless comment can wound a heart, destroy a friendship, damage a reputation, or discourage a person for years. On the other hand, a timely word of encouragement can restore hope, strengthen faith, and bring healing. This is why Solomon wrote: Proverb 18:21  - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.(NLT) Words are powerful. They can encourage the discouraged, strengthen the weak, heal wounded hearts, and point people toward God. Conversely, careless words can wound, discourage, divide, and destroy. Solomon reminds us that our words produce fruit, and sooner or later we will live with the consequences of what we speak. ...
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