Tag: christian living
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The Gift of Not Knowing
Have you ever felt uncomfortable simply because you didn’t know something? Someone knows what happened, but you don’t. There is a conversation you were not part of. A decision is being made somewhere, and you have no idea what the outcome will be. Something is trending, and everybody seems to know the story except you.…
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When Hard Work Becomes Disobedience
Key Scripture: “To obey is better than sacrifice.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 There is nothing wrong with hard work. The Bible honours diligence. We are told to work heartily, as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Proverbs repeatedly commends diligence, discipline and wise labour. But here is a truth we don’t always want to hear: Hard…
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Christian Quotes on Obedience and Disobedience to God
Hard work cannot compensate for disobedience to God – Dunmininu Makoyawo, 2026 We often assume that if we are working hard, sacrificing and giving our best, God must be pleased. But effort does not make disobedience acceptable. We can be busy doing what God never asked us to do, or stubbornly continuing what He has…
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The Bible is More Accessible Than Ever- Are We Taking it for Granted?
“Easy access to God’s word is a privilege, not a guarantee. Many believers have lived without it or paid a high price for it. Be grateful for your Bible, and let discipline- not convenience – shape your time in God’s word.” Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that owning a Bible had become illegal. Imagine…
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The Power of the Right Response: Lessons from Jesus on the Cross and Erika Kirk’s Forgiveness
“The power of the right response is something all believers must pray for. It is the height of true Christian living.” Dunmininu Makoyawo How do you respond when life hits you hard—when someone offends you, betrays you, or wounds you deeply? As Christians, our response is not just a reflection of our emotions, but a…
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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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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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Why Every Christian Should Conduct Regular Heart Checkups
“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 Our physical health requires regular checkups…
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How to Forgive Those Who Hurt You: A Biblical Guide for Christians
Hurt is an inevitable part of life. Whether from family, friends, colleagues, or even fellow Christians, the pain caused by betrayal, rejection, or offense can leave deep scars. But as followers of Christ, we are called to forgive—even when it feels impossible.So, how do we truly forgive? Does forgiveness mean forgetting? What if the offender…