In 2007 a ministry appointment in a London Church taught me a lesson that remains valuable and changed my perspective on what the Apostle Paul means when he says, “I am poured out for the sake of the Kingdom” (2 Tim 4:6). God indeed requires...
By Marthe Badibanga “God is good, all the time. And all the time, God is good.” As you recite that, do you really believe that right now? You know it to be true, as a believer, but right now, do you feel that way? Where are you...
‘Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.’ Proverbs 31: 30 (NIV). Personally, I long to please God and be praiseworthy in His eyes, but I’ve always struggled with this idea of fearing Him. This is...
In desiring to wait in faith for a baby to be added to our family, my husband and I have drafted a scripture based petitioning prayer to pray together. We know that God is on our side – family is His design, after all. Our...
1989 - United Kingdom I was 3 months pregnant in March 1989 when I accepted the invitation to be the soprano for Vinesong - a reputable vocal music ministry based in the United Kingdom. It required that I travel across countries, continents, peaks and plains. Itinerant...
Do you remember that game we used to play when we were younger with our friends – “close your eyes and fall back I'll catch you?” We used to laugh, screaming “No I can't you are going to let me fall!” The response we always...
When I was in high school, I printed out a bunch of quotes about prayer and stuck them on the inside of my cupboard door. Quotes like: “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” Oswald Chambers “If I fail to...
"I am prayerful and I am joyful!" What a wonderful statement to make and ponder but in reality, some of us may be struggling to pray or perhaps you have questions: To whom do I pray to? How do I pray? Why should I pray? Do...
I recently came across an image from “prayerforanxiety” that was so applicable to my life right now and honestly, it should be a game-changer view for you: “How many times as He said it but I didn’t listen? Instead, I rush forward so full of self-confidence...
The Lord is their strength, And He is the saving refuge of His anointed. Save Your people, And bless Your inheritance; Shepherd them also, And bear them up forever. Psalm 28:8-9 (NKJV) I faced a situation recently that felt like adversity. Strong anger and indignation swirled in my heart as I thought...