‘Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.’ For generations, the story of Ruth and Naomi has been treasured in Christian circles and beyond. It has been rightly seen as a beautiful narrative of sacrifice, kindness, and dedication. And aside…
Tag: The Church
The Faithful Church
Psalm 78:3-8 The people of God are the portion of humanity who have chosen to submit to his rule. They belong to him, confess his name, and obey his commands. Or so they should. The generation of Israelites who came out of Egypt failed in this task. Although rescued from Egypt, their hearts remained there…
Who is the Church?
Much of the church suffers from an identity crisis. We don’t know who we really are. Are we just a group of people who meet on Sundays? A Jesus’ fan club? Or a gathering of holy people who do not wish to be soiled by their sinful neighbours? This interesting paragraph from Rich Lusk is…
Nigeria is not Jerusalem
I often hear Christian individuals and preachers read scriptural prophecies about Israel or the Church (e.g. Isaiah 62) and apply them to Nigeria, as though Nigeria is God’s covenant people. This is a misapplication of scripture and it obscures its message. While it is proper to pray for our country, it is mistaken to assume…
The Church’s Mission
A major reason for the church’s ineffectiveness in the world is her eagerness to follow the world’s agenda. Our agenda was set by our Lord years ago when He taught us to pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, The pursuit of God’s kingdom on earth is her agenda. We…
Living Words – James Henley Thornwell (1812 – 1862)
If the Church could be aroused to a deeper sense of the glory that awaits her, she would enter with a warmer spirit into the struggles that are before her. Hope would inspire ardour. She would even now arise from the dust, and like the eagle, plume her pinions for loftier flights than she has yet…
The Christian Mind 