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Keep marching and believing

Wed, 9 Sep 2026

“Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!” Joshua 6:16

Jericho represented the greatest stronghold in Canaan, and it had to be conquered before Israel could move in and possess the land. So God told them to march around its walls once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day. On the seventh day, “Joshua said to the people: ‘Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!’” Is there a stronghold in your life? Are you discouraged, thinking you’ve been battling for a long time with no sign of victory? It may have seemed that way to the Hebrews too.

Notice that God told Joshua the walls would fall down on the seventh day, but Joshua didn’t tell the people. They just had to keep walking. And the Lord doesn’t tell us everything either! Through the pen of Paul, He urges us to “be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV). So, keep walking, keep praying, and keep believing. For all you know, this may be the day when the walls of your Jericho come down. You may be only steps away from a moment like this: “And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then…they took the city” (Joshua 6:20 NKJV). The very walls that kept them out became stepping stones to victory. So, keep marching and believing. Defeat your strongholds through spiritual weapons of worship, Scripture and prayer. God is faithful, and in His time He will accomplish His purposes in your life.

One life at a time

Tue, 8 Sep 2026

“If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of My followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42

Les Goldberg’s friends thought he was crazy when he cashed in his personal investments to buy a home to lease for the homeless. A retired engineer, Les felt it was the only decision he could make. He spends a minimum of one hour each day with his homeless friends and has helped renovate several properties on their behalf.

In all his efforts, Goldberg never regarded the homeless as irresponsible or unreliable; he only saw them as people. Hurting people! He figured the house he purchased could be used as both a temporary shelter and a drop-in centre—a place where homeless people might pick up post, make phone calls, follow up job leads, and receive donated goods. Four homeless men live at the house, paying minimal rent to offset expenses. House rules are strict: no alcohol, no drugs, no loitering. Goldberg has never been rich. For twenty years he ran his own business designing and installing fire sprinklers, making less than minimum wage. He simply was a man who saw an unmet need and found a way to help meet it. Mother Teresa said: “We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” Jesus put it this way: “If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of My followers, you will surely be rewarded.” As you go through this day, keep your heart open and ask God to make you a solution to someone else’s problem. When you do, remember that no act of kindness goes unnoticed by God.

jconsulting:
Obi attends any party or rally he is invited, if APC invites him he will go.


Obi no well 😭

🤣🤣🤣🤣......laugh wan kill me oooooo

Nice building 👍.... May the Lord bless others too to build their choice houses in Jesus name 🙏

Prophet of doom. You guys are never thinking positive of the country. You lots think Nigeria is the worst country in the world,a bi?
I pray for the goodness of Nigeria and I will definitely eat the good fruits of this land in Jesus name 🙏

Greenodds:
It will end in tears. I will be here to gloat and say "I told you so"

Dad, bless your children!

Sun, 6 Sep 2026

“Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5

Old Testament fathers placed their hands on their children’s heads and spoke certain promises over them, speaking God’s promises and encouragement over their children. It’s why “Isaac called Jacob and blessed him” (Genesis 28:1 KJV). It’s why Jacob refused to die before blessing his grandchildren (see Genesis 48:14). Children without caring and involved fathers can struggle with questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth. In searching for acceptance and belonging, some may look for it in unhealthy relationships, peer pressure, or influences that lead them away from God's best for their lives.

And we see the results of it all around us. Instead of fulfilling their God-given destiny, these kids become defined and labelled by a lifestyle such as “runaway”, “convict”, “troublemaker”, “addict”. Before his death in 1996, rap artist Tupac Shakur reflected on the challenges of growing up without his father. He suggested that a father's presence can help provide discipline, confidence, and an example of manhood that complements the love and support a mother offers. When a man was brought to Him for healing, before Jesus forgave and healed him, He called him “son”. He didn’t say, “You’ve got to clean up your act,” or “You must do things My way.” No, He established a relationship with the man by showing him love and acceptance. And as a father you need to do the same. Loving and accepting your kids as they are, without conditions and condemnation, is the greatest gift you can give them.

Pray for “The wisdom from above”

Sat, 5 Sep 2026

“The wisdom from above is first of all pure.” James 3:17

The Bible says that the wisdom that comes from this world is “earthly, sensual, demonic”, because it comes from “envy and self-seeking” and “confusion and every evil thing” (vv. 15–16 NKJV). The wisdom you need comes from a different source: “The wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favouritism and is always sincere” (v. 17 NLT).

People today have access to more knowledge than at any time in history. Yet wisdom seems practically non-existent. Paul’s words to the Corinthian church could well be addressed to us: “Is there not a wise man among you?” (see 1 Corinthians 6:5 NKJV). There’s a stark difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. Anyone can accumulate facts. Our problem is our lack of wisdom; we aren’t able to take the facts we’ve learned and put them into practice in real-life situations and at points of need. If we’re to put our faith into action, we’ll need “the wisdom from above”. As couples, we need it to build strong marriages (see 1 Peter 3:7). As parents, we need it for leading our children in the way they should go (see Proverbs 22:6). As Christian businesspeople, we need it to succeed in the marketplace (see Isaiah 48:17). If you’re wise, you’ll pray: “Lord, I invite You to work with me, to work in me, to work through me, and to guide me in all that I do.” That’s a prayer He will answer.

Could BAT administration be the cause of this? 🤔

Give to meet the needs of others

Fri, 4 Sep 2026

“Do good and…share with others.” Hebrews 13:16

In the following Scriptures, the Bible teaches that God requires us to meet the needs of the less fortunate:

“If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites…give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to” (Deuteronomy 15:7, 10 NIV). “Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them—they are…blessed in the land—He does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness” (Psalm 41:1–3 NIV). “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:24–25 NIV). “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” (Acts 2:44–45 NIV). “Since you excel in everything…see that you also excel in this grace of giving” (2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV). “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (Hebrews 13:16 NIV). “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?…Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:17–18 NIV). So, give to meet the needs of others.

Absurd.....no other name for it.

Clear signs before bad decisions

Thu, 3 Sep 2026

“Let us choose justice for ourselves; let us know among ourselves what is good.” Job 34:4

When you make a mistake or a bad decision, if you’re wise, you’ll learn from it by asking, “Where have I gone wrong?” Here are three ways to avoid making a bad decision:

(1) Don’t get involved where you don’t belong. “Helping” without an invitation is called “meddling”. No matter how well qualified you are, no matter how badly other people may be messing things up, stepping in where God hasn’t called you to go never turns out well. Ask yourself, “What am I trying to avoid in my own life that makes me want to take over somebody else’s life?” (2) Stop, think, and pray before you decide. “He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him” (Proverbs 18:13 NKJV). If you’re an achievement junkie—someone who thinks that doing something, anything, feels better than waiting—you can make knee-jerk choices that make things worse rather than better. Include key people in your decision-making and listen to the counsel of the Holy Spirit before taking action (see John 16:13). (3) Don’t wait too long to decide. If you’re a perfectionist, you’re at risk here. You become so concerned about making the wrong choice that you make none at all. Making no choice is actually a choice. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5 NKJV). Best case? You’ll show courage and concern for others and improve things. Worst case? You’ll make a mistake and grow wiser because of it.

Use the gift God has given you

Wed, 2 Sep 2026

“[God] has given each one of us a special gift.” Ephesians 4:7

Paul said that when Jesus “ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people” (v. 8 NLT). He used the metaphor of a victorious king. It was common in Paul’s day for the conquering monarch to return to his palace with prisoners and treasures in tow. He celebrated his conquest by giving gifts to his people. So did Jesus. Having defeated sin and death on the cross, He ascended to heaven, took His rightful place at the right hand of God, and “gave gifts to his people”.

What a delightful thought! Jesus, eternally crowned, distributing abilities and skills: “Joe, take your place in the domain of medicine. Mary, your territory is accounting.” Everybody gets a gift. And these gifts come in different doses and combinations. “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other” (1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT).

Our inheritance is grace-based and equal, but our assignments are tailor-made. No two snowflakes are the same. No two fingerprints are the same. Why would two skill sets be the same? No wonder Paul said, “Understand what the Lord wants you to do” (Ephesians 5:17 NLT).

Do you understand what the Lord wants? If not, you’ll lead a dull, joyless, and fruitless life. You’ll never sing the song God wrote for your voice and never cross the finish line with heavenward-stretched arms and declare, “I was made to do this!” That’s why the Bible says: “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done” (Galatians 6:4 NLT).

How to know you’re blessed

Tue, 1 Sep 2026

“May I never forget the good things he does for me.” Psalm 103:2

It’s the bad days that help us to appreciate the good days. Without them, we’d have no comparison point. David was talking to himself one day, and he recorded his thoughts for us: “May I never forget the good things he does for me.” Here are six "good things” worth thinking about:

(1) If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than many who are facing serious sickness this week. (2) If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, you are more fortunate than many people around the world. (3) If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death, you are blessed with a freedom many Christians around the world do not enjoy. (4) If you have food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and a place to sleep, you are more fortunate than many people around the world. (5) If you have money in the bank or in your wallet, or spare change in a dish somewhere, you are blessed with resources that many people around the world do not have. (6) If you can read this devotion, you are more blessed than many people in the world who cannot read at all. There is always someone who is worse off. That doesn’t mean you revel in other people’s misery. But it should heighten your Christ-like compassion and give you a sense of gratitude that spills over into thanksgiving each day.

Hummm 🤔

Lanretoye:
how can you buy gas at 1400 in command when 1kg is 1100 in ipaja,if you carry okada come ipaja to buy gass seld you will still have change

1,400 here @ Ajasa Command.

Keep on keeping on

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Some of the world’s most successful people were told by so-called experts that they didn’t have what it took to be a success in the professions they had chosen. In 1927, Lucille Ball was told by an instructor at the John Murray Anderson Drama School, “Try any other profession. Any other.”

Universal Pictures dismissed both Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, claiming that Reynolds had no talent and Eastwood talked too slowly. Malcolm Forbes, the late editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, failed to become part of the staff of his school newspaper when he was an undergraduate at Princeton University. Decca Recording Company executives responded negatively to the audition of four young musicians, saying, “We don’t like their sound. Groups with guitars are on the way out.” So the Beatles took their sound elsewhere. For seven years, a young inventor named Chester Carlson took his idea to twenty corporations, all of which turned him down. The Haloid Company finally purchased the rights to his electronic paper-copying process. And Haloid became Xerox. Don’t be discouraged if you are not finding the acceptance and success you desire right now. Your story is still being written! The Bible says, “…do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12 NKJV). Faith and patience are the two qualities that will bring you success. This is why the apostle Paul wrote: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Wizywiz:
Just buy oraimo and have peace

which oraimo? Oraimo power bank wey dey open body like when lady untie wrapper for a man to sleep with her?

Oraimo naa yeye. 😥

Jesu 😮

Oba1ni:
God bless you.

My father in law and infact my mother in law too who was playing her interference unger-G were the reason I left their daughter.

Na only God no kill me.

Hummm......that UK is bleeped up now. That the only thing they needed now is the word of God to make UK good again.

What a word of encouragement.

Ẹ jẹwọ ẹ̀ṣẹ nyin fun ara nyin, ki ẹ si mã gbadura fun ara nyin, ki a le mu nyin larada. Iṣẹ ti adura olododo nṣe li agbara pupọ.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

James 5:16

🤔..... Chai! This one thick oooo

Hezmatosky210:
My wife is easily influenced by outsiders. But guess what? I don't bloody care
I attacks every problem that comes with patience, silence without withdrawing my duty at home. When i notice change of behaviour in her, I allow her with her madness. My in-laws, i mean her parents and siblings are the best inlaws one can ever pray for. They scold her on my behalf whenever she misbehave even though she's the first. I used to warn about friends, she no dey hear word. Na she go still carry matter come my table las las.
A particular best friend of hers came one Sunday afternoon when she was not around, to complain to me that my wife sleeps around. As a man like me wey hear this kin thing, I almost called my wife to start coming home immediately from church. But after a second thought, I say make I wait till she comes back. Now, when she came back I tried and control my actions, then I asked her, woman what about your friend Marbel? It was then she began to narrate all the stories, how Marbel has been gossiping me to her, that she used to see me with different women in the supermarket and bar. That Marbel once advised her to leave me so that two of them can find their way out of the country. Even that they fought yesterday morning over this matter and she has told Marbel stay clear from her. Hmmmmmmmm cold catch me, my ear tangled, my palm start sweating
WHO IS MARBEL:
Marbel is a married woman with 5 kids, her last child should be about a year old then.
WHERE IS MARBEL NOW:
Marbel was involved in an accident last Xmas, she died on the spot. Marbel was an igbo woman, married to an igbo man. What business does Marbel has with travelling to Kogi state? According to stories, they were travelling for an unknown event to Kogi. All were women.
DID MY WIFE LEARN?
Capital NO!

Exactly, but sometimes women are too emotionally attach to their parents advices.

heartmosphere:
That really testifies to how much of a handful difficult in-laws can be. When family members cross boundaries and turn into that third voice in a marriage, it quietly drains the peace right out of the home. Across any culture or background, the real damage happens when a husband or wife feels forced to choose between their partner and their extended family, which quickly breeds quiet resentment and division. The solution starts with the couple making a conscious choice to become a united front, agreeing that outside opinions stop at the door so that major decisions and loyalty always stay between the two people actually building the life together.

Father-in-law.....

Wetin Musa eye don see at the gate ehn?

😥

Trust your covenant with God

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

“Who is this uncircumcised Philistine?” 1 Samuel 17:26

Fourteen generations before David fought Goliath, God told Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse” (Genesis 12:3 NIV). Later, God extended this covenant to Abraham’s descendants and inserted a key provision: “You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between Me and you” (Genesis 17:11 NIV).

Apparently, no one in Saul’s army, including Saul himself, remembered they had a covenant with God, which led David to ask, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” David was asking, “How could this man, who has no covenant with God, even think about conquering us?” How strong is your faith in God’s covenant to bless, protect, and prosper those who are in right standing with Him? If you continue to run from the giants in your life, you will never see the power of God manifested. When you believe God’s promises, you won’t tolerate any giant in your life. Did you know that you’re an heir to the same covenant of blessing that God gave Abraham? “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29 NIV). David rested on a covenant of protection that was fourteen generations old and is still good today. The story of David and Goliath is representative of the many battles we face on a regular basis: good over evil, God’s power over man’s strength, and faith over fear. Whatever the situation, we can rest on God’s Word: “We who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said” (Hebrews 4:3 NIV).

Jesus is in your corner (2)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

“Christ…entered…into heaven…to appear in the presence of God for us.” Hebrews 9:24

Growing up, many of us had no clue what our parents did forty hours a week. We might have known where they worked, but we weren’t altogether sure what they did. In much the same way, most of us don’t really know what Jesus does all day. And our lack of holy confidence stems from that very fact.

So what does Jesus do all day, every day? He’s pleading your case, pleading your cause. All you have to do is plead the blood. That phrase has fallen out of circulation in some circles. In part because of its misapplication. Let’s see if we can revive it. Pleading the blood is not some superstition. And it’s not an abracadabra; it’s an awareness of your authority in Christ. It’s an understanding that your forgiveness has already been paid for in blood money. It’s coming to terms with the fact that we overcome Satan by the blood of the lamb (See Revelation 12:11). Christ is in your corner, which means you have the full backing of the King and His kingdom. His full blessing–His full authority! Satan would like to make you doubt that. Remember what he said to Eve in the Garden of Eden: “Has God indeed said…?” (Genesis 3:1 NKJV). Translation? “God is holding out on you!” If Satan can get you to distrust God’s goodness, he wins, and you lose. Is it possible that because you’re holding out on God, you think God is holding out on you? Go all in with God! If you don’t hold out on Him, He surely won’t hold out on you.

Jesus is in your corner (1)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

“If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” 1 John 2:1

You might not know the name Angelo Dundee, but you’ve undoubtedly heard of world champion boxer Muhammed Ali. For more than two decades, Angelo was in Muhammed Ali’s corner–literally. He was Ali’s corner man! He also trained other world boxing champions. One of the great descriptions of Jesus is, “He’s our “corner man!” “If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” In his letter to Timothy, Paul exhorts us to “fight the good fight” (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV).

And you’re going to get knocked down a time or two. But you’ve got a corner man who once went three rounds with death itself. He got knocked down at the cross, but He got back up three days later. He walked out of the tomb, winning the fight against sin and death. Where is He now? He’s at the right hand of the Father, interceding for you. In other words, Christ is in your corner! And He’s not the only one. Jesus called the Holy Spirit the “paraclete,” which translates in English as comforter and counsellor. Paraclete is a military term referring to Roman soldiers who would fight back-to-back when they got into hand-to-hand combat. They protected each other’s blind side, and that’s what the Holy Spirit does. The Holy Spirit has got your back. And Christ is in your corner. The prophet Isaiah calls Him our rear guard: “The Lord will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard” (Isaiah 52:12 NIV). You don’t just have one member of the Godhead interceding for you–you have two!

Think good thoughts

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

“Whatever things are…praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

Experts estimate that we have 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day. So let’s use 60,000 as a happy medium. And let’s observe four important things about our thoughts:

(1) Psychologists say that 98 to 99 percent of our thoughts are habitual. In other words, they are basically the same thoughts we had yesterday, and the day before yesterday, and the day before that. Your mind must be renewed day by day (see Romans 12:2). You can’t keep thinking the same things and expect a different outcome or a different outlook. What’s the answer? Take on a learning mindset! “In all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you” (Proverbs 4:7-8 NKJV). (2) Only 12 percent of our thoughts are focused on the future. But faith, by definition, is future oriented. “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for” (Hebrews 11:1 NLT). (3) A Harvard University study found that the average person spends 46.9 percent of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they are presently doing. And psychologists say, “A wandering mind is an unhappy mind.” Of course, the most obvious culprits are the digital devices that keep us disengaged. Nothing dumbs down our ability to dream like our so-called smartphones! (4) The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 80 percent of our thoughts are negative. That’s 48,000 negative thoughts per day! And when we verbalise those thoughts, it compounds the problem. What’s the answer? “Whatever things are…noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (NKJV).

“Grab it, and throw it in the trash”

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

“Bringing every thought into captivity.” 2 Corinthians 10:5

Author Max Lucado wrote: “Some time back, a mother asked me to pray for her eight- year-old son. He was troubled by a constant barrage of images and scary visions that left him withdrawn and timid. They even took his sleep at night. On the day we met, his eyes filled with tears, and he clung to his mother. She had taken him to doctors, but nothing had helped. I told him that the devil had no authority over his life. That the real battles are fought in the mind. That God will help us take every thought captive.

I urged him to memorise a Bible verse and quote it each time the fearful thoughts came to his mind. ‘Reach up with your hand,’ I urged, ‘and grab the thought and throw it in the trash. And as quickly as you do that, replace it with a verse of Scripture.’ We then anointed him with oil and prayed for him. Five days later, his mother reported great progress. ‘Since last week, the images are gone; he is no longer seeing them. He recites this Scripture from Psalm 25:5 NKJV nightly: ‘Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation.’ I believe this has brought him closer to Christ. He uses the strategy of throwing the fearful thoughts away in the trash can. He said when he tried to throw them away, his head would hurt. I asked, ‘What made them go away?’ He smiled and said, ‘I know God made them go away.’” So the word for you today is—“Grab it, and throw it in the trash.”

Prayer makes all the difference

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

“Pray for one another, that you may be healed.” James 5:16

Christian cardiologist Dr. Randolph Byrd had a great interest in knowing if prayer had a “scientifically measurable” impact on healing. He has said, “After much prayer, the idea of what to do came to me.” Over a ten-month period, a computer assigned 393 patients in the coronary care unit at San Francisco General Hospital to one of two groups.

The first group was prayed for by home prayer groups. The second group was not remembered in prayer. The home prayer groups were from various Christian denominations. They were given only the first names of the patients and brief descriptions of their diagnoses and conditions. They were prayed for each day. The prayed-for patients differed from those not prayed for in these ways: (1) They were five times less likely to need antibiotics. (2) They were three times less likely to develop fluid in the lungs. (3) None required an artificial airway attached to a ventilator. (4) Fewer died. If the technique being studied had been a new drug or procedure, it would have been heralded as a breakthrough. Even Dr. William Nolan, the author of a book denouncing faith healing, said, “It sounds like this study will stand up to scrutiny…Maybe we doctors ought to be writing on our order sheets, ‘Pray three times a day.’” In the Old Testament, we read: “‘For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord” (Jeremiah 30:17 NKJV). In the New Testament, James wrote: “The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up…Pray for one another, that you may be healed” (James 5:15-16 NKJV).

For me, I don't care if you bother me and I've already told you how I feel. I'm not turning my receipt off for anyone. Like the OP said, if your ghosting up....you are only doing that for yourself. I deal with serious minded people.

Ezeama400:
. Peace is priceless.

Open and reply the relevant messages and ignore the irrelevant ones.
Some people know how to abuse social media by constantly texting without discussing anything meaningful.

Put it off so that if you read and ignore they won’t know feel offended.

Set financial boundaries

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” Amos 3:3

It’s no secret that today, many marriages fail because of financial issues. Other relationships can also be threatened when we fail to repay a personal loan or meet our financial expectations. The following three strategies will go a long way in mitigating these pitfalls:

(1) Discuss with your spouse the maximum amount each of you may spend without getting the other’s permission. Any amount above this limit will be considered “major” and will require complete agreement. Every couple defines a “major” purchase differently, depending on their household income, so stick to what has been agreed on. This is important. If you do not agree on a transaction, when the deal goes bad, the tendency is to point fingers. (2) Advise your family that personal loans are against your “house policy.” Should you decide to make an exception to the policy, make sure your spouse is in complete agreement. If you are wise, you will put the terms and the due dates in writing. (3) Don’t enable your child, spouse, or anyone else to remain irresponsible by bailing him or her out or always being their safety net. Just say no. By not saying no, you interrupt one of God’s most effective principles—sowing and reaping the consequences of individual behaviour. Real maturity occurs when this lesson is learned. Love must be tough! If you are an enabler, ask God right now to give you the strength to stop being so. For example, insist on that rent check from your still stay-at-home adult child. This demonstrates character-building love, which is genuine love. If you need to set financial boundaries, do it!

History is His story

Sunday 23rd August 2026

“Go…teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV

The words Jesus spoke changed the world forever. These were the last instructions to His disciples: “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (vv. 18-20 NKJV). Jesus’ followers took this seriously: “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ” (Acts 5:42 NKJV).

They remembered that they followed a man who taught everyone, and who commanded them to teach all peoples. So they did. They began to teach both men and women, both slaves and free. Some of the world’s greatest teaching institutions were founded by followers of Christ. Oxford and Cambridge Universities began in the thirteenth century. (The motto of Oxford University is from Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light.”) George Marsden noted: “One of the remarkable facts about American history is that within six years of landing in Massachusetts wilderness, Puritans established what would soon become a reputable college.” These words are from a student handbook: “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of his life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life (John 17:3), and therefore to lay Christ…as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and learning.” That was Harvard University! And 92 percent of the first 138 colleges and universities founded in America were begun by followers of Christ. His words not only inform us; they also transform us.