By Zac Poonen. In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus spoke of ten virgins. Notice that none of them were harlots (See James. 4:4 for a definition of spiritual harlotry). They were all virgins. In other words, they had a good testimony before men. Their lights were all burning (Matt. 5:16). Their good works were seen by others. […]

By Kojo Zilevu When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise (Proverbs 10:19-20).  The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things (Proverbs 15:28).  Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word […]

By Zac Poonen It is written in Genesis 28:11, “the sun had set.” Though that is referring only to a geographical fact, yet the sun had indeed set on Jacob’s life, spiritually speaking too. He had been living for the world, and had grabbed and cheated. And yet God met with Jacob in mercy and […]

By Annie J. Flint (1866-1932) He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase; To added afflictions He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace. When we have exhausted our store of endurance, When our strength has failed ere the day is half done, When we […]

By Zac Poonen In Genesis 14, we find that Abraham, on his way back from the battle, was exhausted, and possibly proud as well of the fact that with just 318 servants he went and destroyed the many armies of so many kings. He was also in danger of collecting all that wealth that he […]

By Zac Poonen Becoming more spiritually-minded in the New Year A balanced Christian life is one that looks in three directions: 1. Upward – in worship and devotion to God and to the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Inward – as a result of seeing the glory of Christ, discovering unChristlike areas in one’s life and […]

By Zac Poonen Satan is the author of fear. Jesus was as much against fear as He was against sin. Many times He told people, “Don’t be afraid” (Fear not), just like He said, “Don’t sin.” Jesus was against people living fear as much as He was against people living in sin. Because we trust […]

By Zac Poonen There is a lot of emphasis on joy in Apostle Paul’s letter to Philippians. “Always offering prayer with joy in every prayer I pray for you.” (Phil 1:4) “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say unto you, rejoice.” (Phil 4:4) Philippians was written when Paul was in prison (Phil. 1:13). […]