Labor of Love
Paul, in his greeting to the Thessalonians, highlights their “labor of love” (1Thes. 1:2) toward others and identifies that it flows from being imitators of us and of the Lord (1:6). How did Paul characterize his labor of love that ...
Live in Harmony
Phil. 4:2-3 “I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. Indeed, true companion, I ask you also, help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel…” There are several things ...
Wide and Deep
Colossians 1:2-6 “To the saints…who are at Colossae…We give thanks to God…because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel which has come to you, just as in all ...
Adama’s Testimony
My name is Adama, though formerly known as Fatou. I have dropped my previous name for Adama because Fatou was what I was in my blindness in darkness, and Adama is what I am today, in the light of Christ. ...
Evaluation and Maintenance
Prov. 27:23-24 “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds. For riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations.” To “know well” means you consistently take the time to investigate all ...
Foday’s Testimony
I am a victim of parental division of faith. As I grew up, my problem deepened. My father was a Muslim, and my mother was a Christian. If two are happily married and logically united in God, why are they ...
A Culture of Discipline
Colossians 2:5 (NASB) For even though I [Paul] am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ. Jim Collins in, “Good to Great,” says ...
Omar’s Testimony
Omar is a retired teacher and former Catholic. He had lived 45% of his life in children’s education and by standing very firm in the Catholic faith. One day, the District Head, Nouhou, had a breakdown at Omar’s village and ...
Motive Matters
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 “We always give thanks to God for all of you…constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Apostle Paul commends the Thessalonians not ...
Aminata’s Testimony
Aminata and her brother Yusuff were Christians. As they advanced in age, they got sick with an eye impairment and joint pains that made their everyday living a painful exercise. They prayed every day to God to have mercy on ...