Ebenezer Family Church

We tend to focus on all the nasty, ugly things that happen around us, especially that which goes against God's Word. But what about those who are walking in the Truth? Let's remember them and take joy in knowing that God is still working!

Not only are mercy, peace, and love ours as Christians... they are ours in abundance! Let's be encouraged by God's great blessings to us, no matter what the circumstances in which we may find ourselves!

Nehemiah knew he had to return to Jerusalem from Babylon to rebuild the walls, but he did not just rush into it. In fact, there was a lot of waiting involved. Let's learn some lessons from Nehemiah as we learn to wait on God's timing!

God calls Saul, the persecutor of Christians, His chosen instrument. There is new life in Christ. Turn away from your former selves! And let's also put aside the sinful pasts of our fellow brothers and sisters!

One of the main goals of faithful Jews who returned from Exile in Babylon was to rebuild the temple. This was the reestablishment of their faith; their unique heritage and a symbol of their covenant with God. Today, we know that Jesus Christ is our temple. Let's learn some lessons from this narrative!

We celebrated Women's Day yesterday, so let's ask the question: what is a biblical woman? We can see the answer in the example of Deborah the Prophetess. A biblical woman does what God has empowered her to do!

Sometimes two stones will look basically the same on the outside, but they are completely different on the inside. As believers, we are called to have a clear mind. We must be able to speak the truth without fear of suffering for the Lord! Let's not merely satisfy our itching ears, but know the difference between the Truth and falsehood.

The much-loved, timeless narrative of Daniel in the Lions' Den teaches us wonderful lessons about God's faithfulness and provision. Today, we revisit the lessons once again!

Today, I want to imagine what Reuben, the eldest son of Jacob, would have thought and how we would have reacted to Joseph, his younger brother. Join me for this interesting first-person narration as we look at the mind of a weak and indecisive character!

Have you heard the saying: "the writing is on the wall"? King Belshazzar of Babylon thought his city was undefeatable up until it was too late. Let's learn some lessons about the writing that we CAN still see on the wall!

Let's have a look at the story of Father Abraham (Abram) today. What did he do right? We can learn some lessons!

Three brave men refused to bow down to an idol. Not because they did not feel like it, but because of FAITH! They bowed only to God Almighty. Let's learn some lessons from this narrative today!

Let's not get caught stumbling in the darkness because we are not loving our brothers and sisters in Christ as we ought to. Keep loving, serving, and ministering, and you will keep walking in light and moving forward!

South Africa has grown tired of God. Have we forgotten His grace and provision? It starts with you, the believer. Let's do right, love mercy, and walk humbly with God as His children!

There are some blemishes we just cannot scrub off. But God can use us blemished bodies for His glory. And one day in Heaven we will have unblemished bodies altogether!

Our lives may be a whole heap of dry, dry bones. Our spirits may be empty and full of nothingness. But just as God gave life to the valley of dry bones, so can He restore us by His power and love!

The disciples noted a problem that there was no food. They had some fish and bread, but clearly not enough. But Jesus is not limited by limited resources!

Today we celebrate our fathers. Let's have a look at some lessons for the dads and remember our Great Father God!

What is true wisdom? It comes from God! That's what we need to remember. True wisdom comes from true faith!

This is one of the most well known prophecies that we find in Ezekiel. Let's have a look at what this prophecy entails and what it means for us in the future!

We cannot disregard the wonderful role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He is NOT a fairy godmother to grant us guidance as we please. Let's remember to who He really is!

When God does something, He does it properly. We are properly blessed! But, there is a process to follow. Let's have a look at the pattern of experiencing boisterous blessings!

The people of Nazareth rejected Jesus because he was familiar to them. So when He tried to teach them unusual things, they were offended. Let's not get comfortable with the familiar, but allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit to new challenges in service for God and His Kingdom!

We all know this famous narrative. But do we know the deeper meaning of why Jonah landed in the belly of a big fish? And do we know what happened to Jonah after the big fish? There is a lot to learn from Jonah's story!

When Paul heard about the Ephesians' love for Christ, he did not stop giving thanks and praying for them. Let's follow his example and remember our fellow believers as we move together in God's Kingdom!