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Isaiah 1:18 (KJV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.   There is nothing haphazard about God’s plan for redemption. You may have read (in Luke 12:7) how God is so concerned about the details of your life that he numbers – not counts – but numerically codes every...

John 10:28 (NKJV) And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.   It has been scientifically proven that a “broken” heart can make even the most ravenous lose their appetite faster than a vegan at a braai. Heartbreak is a leading cause of skipped meals. The body of a person experiencing heartbreak is basically in survival mode. It is a...

Proverbs 6:31 (CEV) And thieves who get caught must pay back seven times what was stolen and lose everything.   In 2008, Facebook had to cough up a whopping $65 million to end a messy lawsuit with ConnectU that started in 2004. ConnectU claimed that Zuckerberg promised to help them create a social networking site while he was still studying at Harvard, but instead created his own rival platform, F...

Colossians 1:11 (CEV) His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.   An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. ‘Cardio’ is derived from the Greek word "kardia," which means "heart," (which is where we get the ‘K’ in EKG). EKG’s are often performed when a problem...

2 Kings 6:1 (GW)  The disciples of the prophets said to Elisha, “The place where we’re staying is too small for us.   Have you heard of the fascinating phenomenon where koi fish grow to the size of their container? It's true! These majestic creatures have a unique ability to adapt their growth to the size of their environment. This is achieved through a combination of genetic and environmental...

1 Timothy 6:17 (NCV) Command those who are rich with things of this world not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not in their uncertain riches. God richly gives us everything to enjoy.   ‘Abuse’ is a term used to describe any behaviour that is harmful, hurtful, or violent towards another person. For example, physical abuse involves hitting, punching, or any other form of physical harm. Emotion...

Matthew 26:41 (NLT) Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”   Walls played a vital role in medieval warfare and provided a significant advantage to defenders. They formed a formidable barrier against enemy forces, helping to protect the inhabitants and resources within the fortified area. Walls were also important for creat...

Galatians 5:22 (TLB) But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,   As an observer of nature, it's clear that when a house is neglected, nature quickly takes over. Animals will make their homes inside, while plants will overgrow. The very same animals and plants that were once prevented from...

Philippians 1:7 (NET) … All of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.   Open source software is a type of software that allows users to access its source code and modify it as per their needs. The software can be freely used, distributed, and modified by anyone. Open source software is often more secure, as flaws and vulnerabilities can be identified and fixed by the developer. Users...

James 5:16 (AMPC) … The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].   Prayer is the bedrock of Christianity, and your prayers are protocol that prepare the way for you. If you wait until you are in trouble to pray, you are too late. The scripture reminds us that prayer makes tremendous power available. This power is not just f...

Galatians 5:22 (KJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,   The joy of the Lord cannot be found in material possessions or worldly pleasures. As Christians, we know that true joy is the outworking of the Spirit of God in us. The Psalmist declares that in the Lord’s presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). Joy is not a fleeting emotion but r...

Luke 7:30 (NKJV) But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.   Have you ever noticed that when tragedy strikes, God is usually the first One blamed? When calamity befalls a person, often the cry is, “Why did God allow this to happen?” As Christians, we know that God is not out to punish us or exact revenge; in fact, His Word assures of qu...

Philippians 2:4 (AMP) Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.   In an age of rising technologies and waves of self-centeredness, it can be challenging to maintain a godly outlook. With nearly unlimited access to resources tailored for this ‘me, myself, and I’ generation, the focus is often solely on ourselves with little regard for those around...

Psalm 118:17 (KJV)   I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.   The pursuit of eternal youth is a tale as old as time, and in today's world, the anti-ageing age-defying cosmetic industry is thriving like never before. Valued at an astounding $58.5 billion in 2020, this rapidly growing market shows no signs of slowing down, with projections reaching $83.2 billion by 2027. S...

John 14:30  ( MSG )   The chief of this godless world is about to attack. But don’t worry—he has nothing on Me, no claim on me.   At Spirit Embassy, the GoodNews Church, God gave us a physical representation of our spiritual identification, which we call our GoodNews badge. This badge transcends a mere fashion accessory. The symbols etched upon it represent our collective spiritual identity and se...

Philippians 2:7 (KJV) But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:   In this day and age, we hear constantly that your reputation is everything. You're most likely to get that business deal or access to that connection because of good reputation. People will even spend money they don't have just to uphold a certain reputat...

Psalm 86:11 (KJV) Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. There are so many Christians who suffer from a serious deficiency of praying the wrong way. Some will pray long hours saying the wrong thing and wonder why things still don’t work in their lives. Remember it’s not about how long you pray but how right you pray.   So how does one pray based on tod...

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.   Who would’ve thought that fear brings you good health? When most Christians hear the word fear, they immediately think of it in the negative. The word fear here is the word ‘Yare’; it means to reverence. It’s a healthy kind of fear that holds God with the highest honour. ...

John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. If you look at the state the world is in, there’s hunger, poverty, insecurity, sickness and disease, death and despair – I could go on. But this is the difference between you and those suffering these worldly calamities: You...

Romans 14:17 (KJV) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.   There are some Christians that have received the Holy Spirit, yet their hearts are full of troubles; they’re worried about many things. They’re worried about their children, their health, business, etc. They just seem to have so many reasons to not be happy. When you ask them...

2 Peter 1:4 (KJV) Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Did you know that as a Christian, though you have a country of origin, a culture and a traceable genealogy you’re actually born of God? Your very origin is in God; you’re born of Him; you came f...

Proverbs 16:2 (KJV) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. No matter how highly gifted or anointed you are, when it’s mixed with pride, it’s not acceptable to God. In my time ministering the Word of God around the world, I’ve seen highly spiritually gifted Christians, including pastors, whose work turned to emptiness, because they weren’t walking in hum...

Psalm 2:8 (KJV) Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Is it possible for God’s power to be confined or made of zero effect? Emphatically yes! There are certain instances that no matter what, things simply will not shift in your life because the power of God in you is short circuited. Why or how? you might ask; w...

Ecclesiastes 3:13 (KJV) And also, that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.   Life is a gift, and a calling from God. Everything in life, including the world around you, was created for your benefit. All you need to enjoy life to the full is to be who God called you to be as you stay in the Word. Some Christians work flat out day in and day o...

1 Corinthians 15:33 (AMP) Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen people with so much potential waste it all away because they tagged themselves to bad company. It is a sad thing to see. People get messed-up when they get involved with a messed-up person.    If you’ve had or have friends with whom you’re not experiencing any meaningful spirit...