Many people identify as Christians, yet the moral and spiritual influence of the Church is often weak. Events such as the Rwandan genocide and ongoing conflicts across Africa remind us that religious affiliation alone does not transform society.
Every believer will face seasons of pressure, trials, disappointments, and challenges. The Christian life is not exempt from difficulties. However, God often uses pressure to strengthen, refine, and prove our faith.
The story of Miriam in Exodus 2:1–9 takes place during one of the darkest periods in Israel’s history. The Israelites had multiplied greatly in Egypt, and Pharaoh became fearful of their growing numbers and influence.
Scripture reveals God as a consuming fire whose presence guides, protects, and empowers His people. In the wilderness, God led Israel through a pillar of fire (Exodus 13:21), reminding them that His presence was with them.
Miriam’s story teaches the importance of cooperation in fulfilling God’s purpose. During a dangerous time, when Pharaoh ordered all Hebrew baby boys to be killed, Moses’ mother Jochebed acted in faith by placing him in a basket on the Nile.
Faith is not just a theoretical concept; it is the practical assurance and conviction of things hoped for but not yet seen. God is not looking for our ability but our availability.
We all come from families, and every family carries a story, some visible, others hidden. For many, these stories include struggles: delayed breakthroughs, recurring challenges, strained relationships, health battles, or patterns that seem to pass from one generation to another.
After the resurrection, Peter found himself carrying the heavy burden of failure. He had denied Jesus publicly after boldly declaring that he would never fall away. Many believers can relate to this experience.
After the resurrection, Peter found himself carrying the heavy burden of failure. He had denied Jesus publicly after boldly declaring that he would never fall away. Many believers can relate to this experience.
The African Church has grown rapidly, yet spiritual maturity has not kept pace. Many believers have never been intentionally discipled, making it difficult to reproduce true discipleship in others. As a result, nominalism, traditionalism, and false teaching have weakened the Church’s witness.
The world is often comfortable calling Jesus a good man or a great teacher, but the claim of His resurrection is what sets Him apart as the true Saviour. No other religious leader conquered death.
Missions is the expansion of God’s kingdom to all nations. Daniel exemplifies this calling in a foreign context. After the fall of Jerusalem (Daniel 1:1–6), Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were taken to Babylon and embedded within a pagan system of governance.
