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The Month of Fasting

Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn (sacred) assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of  the Lord – Joel 1:14

A fast was a period of time when no food was eaten and people approached God with humility, sorrow for sin, and urgent prayer. In the Bible, people often prayed during times of calamity in order to focus their attention on God and to demonstrate their change of heart and true devotion. Read More

The God With Many Names

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6

In a time of darkness, God promised to send a light who would shine on everyone living in the shadow of death. Death comes in different forms, physically, spiritually, emotionally, financially, and relational. Whatever the death maybe, we have a God that’s greater and His name express His Sovereignty. Read More

Leaning to Our Own Understanding

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.  – Proverbs 3:5-6

God has given us three commands to follow:

  1. Trust – meaning to rely,
  2. Lean not – meaning, for us not to depend on ourselves or instincts; and
  3. Acknowledge Him – meaning to have fellowship and intimacy with God on the mountain top as well as when we’re in the valley.  Read More