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In Christ alone

In Christ alone

For in Him we live and move and exist  [that is, in Him we actually have our being],  as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’ Acts 17:28  [AMP]   Hello, my dear friend. How are you today? I have been reflecting on the beautiful hymn “In Christ Alone,” and I wanted to share some thoughts with you.  The opening words “In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my…

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Listen for His Voice

Listen for His Voice

Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for GOD’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track Proverbs 3: 5-6 MSG   Hello, dear friend. How are you?  I do apologise that I have not sent a note in three weeks now. Today’s note focuses on Listening for God’s Voice.  As Pastor Kech often emphasise, “Listening to God is not…

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Who has your ears?

Who has your ears?

Those closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven highest-ranking princes of Persia and Media, the inner circle with access to the king’s ear. Esther 1:14 MSG So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17   Hello, dear friend. I hope this note finds you in good spirits. Recently, I was reflecting on the Book of Esther, particularly Chapter 1, verse 14, in the Message translation. It…

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HYMN: Great is Thine FaithFulness

HYMN: Great is Thine FaithFulness

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3: 21-23 KJV   Hello, dear friend, I hope this message finds you well. Can you believe it’s already February? Some people say January feels long; I’d love to hear your thoughts on that. Today, I want to reflect on a hymn: “Great Is…

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HYMN: Jesus Paid it all

HYMN: Jesus Paid it all

speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord Ephesians 5:19 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God Colossians 3:16   Hello, my dear friend, I hope this message finds you well. If it does, I am truly grateful. May your joy be abundant in Jesus Christ….

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Isaiah 41:1

Isaiah 41:1

Quiet down, far-flung ocean islands. Listen! Sit down and rest, everyone. Recover your strength. Gather around me. Say what’s on your heart. Together let’s decide what’s right. Isaiah 41: 1 MSG Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. Isaiah 41:1 KJV Hello, dear friend. I hope this message finds you well. Today, I want to delve into Isaiah 41:1 and explore how it can enrich our prayer life. This verse highlights four important themes…

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Trusting God

Trusting God

 ”You’re right that you only have my word. But you can depend on it being true” John 8:14 MSG   Dear Friend, I hope this message finds you well. Today, we conclude our series on Waiting with the topic ”Trusting God”.   According to Merriam-Webster, trust is defined as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.   So when we say we trust God, we mean we are assured of His promises, we rely on His…

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Dealing with Breakup

Dealing with Breakup

But the Lord says, Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there. Isaiah 43:18-19 GNT   Hello, friend. In todays post we would be looking at dealing with break up.  The dreaded word especially when it is not mutual.  You might be…

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What You Want versus What You Need

What You Want versus What You Need

Hello Friend Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 My prayer for you this year is that you come to understand the love God has for you, recognise and know Him without a doubt, and respond to His love and mercy in Jesus’ name. In our ongoing series about waiting, we will explore the distinction between what we want and what we need in a life partner.   One time, I had an interesting conversation with a colleague on our way home from work. …

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DELAY

DELAY

Hello Friend I hope you are doing well. Its almost christmas!.  I can’t belive it, 2025 is almost a wrap.  Isn’t God good (He is!).  Now, there are still some days left in 2025.  Hence, I want you to be expectant, God has a special gift for you wrapped in love with your name on it.  He is a good God, restless to bless you as Pastor Kech would say. Today we continue with our waiting series and we would…

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