The Freedom of Forgiveness

Oftentimes when a Christian says, “I am so blessed,” it usually means something good has happened to them. We usually don’t equate blessing with trials and tribulations; it is our natural inclination. However, I think we can agree that we should praise God when...

A Breath That Passes Away

Losing a loved is surely heartbreaking. Knowing that those who you love are no longer with you can seem a pain insurmountable. In the last fifteen years, I’ve lost my mother, my father, my oldest sister, my only son, and my only brother and a niece (on the same...

So That You May Know

There are times when God seems so mysterious to me. The Bible tells us that there are some mysteries that we will never know, mainly because they would be too much for our minds to process. Notwithstanding, God has made Himself known in many ways. We can look at...

Already So Adored

The social media application Facebook has uncovered a most basic need: the need to be liked. This need goes deeper than just wanting someone to “Like” your post; be it a picture or comment you placed on your page. Quite simply, we want to be adored. This is why we...

Faithfully Forgiving

An unforgiving heart is a poisoned heart; it is rooted in bitterness. This bitterness is like emotional cancer running through a person’s spirit bringing grief to everyone, including the bitter one. The ability to forgive is uncharacteristic of most people. As a...