21 FEBRUARY NOTABLE WOMEN (2) (LYDIA) “One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshipper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized,...
20 FEBRUARY NOTABLE WOMEN (DORCAS) “Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.” (Acts 9:36) Dorcas was a disciple (follower) of Jesus Christ. She was full of good works and acts of charity. Faith without...
19 FEBRUARY IN GOD’S HANDS “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” (John 15:4) As we dwell in God, He dwells in us through the Holy Spirit inside...
18 FEBRUARY JESUS REJOICES “At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes,...
17 FEBRUARY GOD LAUGHS “Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from...
16 FEBRUARY NO LAUGHING! “Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. “Go away, baldy!” they chanted. “Go away, baldy!” (2 Kings 2:23, NLT) Some people laugh and mock...
15 FEBRUARY SHE REFUSED TO LAUGH “Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.” (Ephesians 5:4, NLT) Are there times we should not laugh? Yes! One of such is when vulgar jokes are being shared. Another time we should not...
14 FEBRUARY I LAUGHED (2) “…A broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP) Stress, anxiety, panic, anger, unhappiness and fear are some of the things that lead to a broken spirit and may be regarded as “opposites” to a happy heart and a cheerful mind. These may cause...
13 FEBRUARY I LAUGHED! “A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP) Truly, laughter, a happy heart and a cheerful mind are good medicines. Some of the forwarded messages we receive, especially on Whatsapp, are...
12 FEBRUARY THE MAN IN THE MOON “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) Mercy, my cousin told us numerous folklores when we were young. I remember whenever the full moon was up she would bring us outside to...