Category: Spiritual growth
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What the Bible says about being Deliberate
In a fast-paced world filled with distractions, living with intentionality and purpose has become more important for Christians than ever. Being deliberate means making conscious choices, taking intentional actions, and living with a clear sense of direction. But what does the Bible say about being deliberate? Let’s delve into the Scriptures and uncover the wisdom…
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10 Simple ways to acknowledge God in your daily life
As Deliberate Christians, we strive to live daily in alignment with God’s will amidst myriad of physical, emotional, mental, psychological, economic and social demands. We are pulled in so many directions that acknowledging God in all our ways becomes a challenge. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own…
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5 practical ways of identifying and walking in godly counsel
Psalm 1:1 tells us, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” This verse sets the tone for a life of deliberate Christian living, urging believers to seek and follow godly counsel for a blessed…
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4 Ways of Embracing Genuine Worship in the Face of Trials
“Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship” – Job 1:20(NIV) Reading the story of Job’s predicament in chapter one of his book, I was fascinated by his reaction to the series of bad news he received in a single day. Job’s…
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5 Things to Do When You Are Anxious
Deliberate Christian, as we step into a new month, we often receive cheerful “Happy New Month” greetings from friends and family. However, alongside these warm wishes, a new month can also bring a flood of emotions. Questions like, “What does this month hold?” “How can I make the most of it?” “What should I do…
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Can Christians Forgive and Still Ask forJustice?
Is it possible to forgive someone and still ask God for justice? Many Christians struggle with this question, wondering if seeking justice contradicts the act of forgiveness. Pastor Poju Oyemade, Senior Pastor and Founder’s recent Facebook post sheds light on this important topic by highlighting the difference between forgiving people and asking God to judge…
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4 Categories of People Who Have a Say About Our Salvation Experience
Salvation is the transformative experience of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. While it’s deeply personal, it’s also meant to be visible to those around us. Our salvation is witnessed and tested not just by God, but by others—both believers and non-believers. These different groups serve as reflections, helping us measure our walk with…
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How to overcome Fear and Uncertainty Through Faith: A Deliberate Christian Approach
Hello, Deliberate Christian family! Fear is one of the many emotions we deal with on a recurring basis over the course of our lives. It could be fear of uncertainty, fear of the future, fear of missing out, fear of rejection, fear of something bad happening, fear of getting hurt, fear of losing control, fear…
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Devotional: Meditate and Reign
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by…
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I am EXTRA!
The foolish bridesmaids took their lamps, but they didn’t take any extra oil. The wise bridesmaids, however, took along extra oil for their lamps
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How to start and end the year well 1
The beginning of a thing, be it a year, a job, a project, a family, a life, or whatever else it might be, is important, but how such a thing ends is better, or ‘importanter’
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How to make God your Shepherd?
Though well known and recited often, the truth of this Psalm is seldom lived by most Christians. How do we practicalize making God our shepherd in everyday life?
