Author: Christianne

23
Sep

Be more like Jesus

Above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 “Hatred stirs up dissension”. (Proverbs 10:12a). It is very uncomfortable to be among individuals who are arguing, having strong disagreements, using foul language, being verbally or physically abusive, fueled by hatred. Situations like this […]

22
Sep

You are not your own

“Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own ?” – 1 Corinthians 6: 19 Once we give our hearts to Christ, we become His – and our bodies – a place where His Spirit […]

21
Sep

Strength – Power – and Peace

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 Who in your opinion is the strongest person you know? And how is his strength measured? According to the web, muscle strength is the determining factor when measuring the greatest load one can fully move once – […]

30
Jun

Our Radical God

“You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.” Psalm 30:11 Can you picture anyone going from a state of mourning, which normally involves death, to an euphoric state – to the point one would start dancing? Sounds very radical, almost as science would call: Bipolar. […]

29
Jun

Don’t Go To War Undressed

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”. Ephesians 6:11 It is uncommon to see a soldier going to war without proper attire: uniform, equipment and training are required and can determine his survival. And here we are talking about the wars and […]

28
Jun

Trust in Jesus

“Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those who love Your name be joyful in You.” Psalm 5:11 In times of trouble when we go through difficulties and our hope is shaken, we always run to The Only One who is […]

27
Jun

Trouble, what Trouble?

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.” Psalm 138:7 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! (Hebrews 13:8). The same Jesus that saved King David from his many wars, […]

26
Jun

Fear and Love

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18) Someone said that fear is one of the most basic emotions we have, it is programmed within our nervous system. It can translate into our […]

05
Apr

Why do we need Grace?

Ephesians 2:8-9 – For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Not only do we all need God’s grace, but grace in itself has many positive effects on our behavior: we extend grace to the poor […]

04
Apr

Rooted in Christ

Colossians 2:6-7 – As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. An uprooted plant cannot survive for too long unless it is planted in good soil again in order […]