Why did the Fall happen?
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Welcome to the new Tirzah devotional series, Words to the Wise. My name is Ozi (“cozy”) Ojukwu, and Lord willing, I will write devotionals for you all. I hope to help you spend time with God each day.
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The heart is the most important organ in your body. Not only does it pump blood to the rest of the body, but it also holds the meaning of your existence. The heart is precious and deserves protection. After all, everything we do flows from our heart. So, we must keep our hearts pure, so our actions are pure.
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Wait. Generally used as an intransitive verb, wait is defined as “to remain stationary in readiness or expectation” (Merriam-Webster). Though often spoken in isolation, it is not a passive or weak verb. This little word carries weight. No pun intended.
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A new series with Tirzah!
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Reflections from the middle of the trials
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All throughout the Bible, there are different and distinct types of love that are mentioned. In the greek, there are four words to define different types of love: agape, eros, philio, and storge. The most powerful form of love is agape, the love that God has for us. It is the essence of God, it is who he is.
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The parable of Matthew 20:1-16 and teamwork
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Practical tips and advice for a new small group leader
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The glory of God is to be manifested through us in all things, at all times. But how is it possible?
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Last winter, on my 29th birthday, I wanted to reach another goal and check another dream off my bucket list by the time I turned the big 3-0. I spent a few weeks considering what goal would be worth pursuing based on my interests and values.
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Two weeks ago, we had a discussion about 5 signs of a cult and being aware of what type of church you attend. There are many groups that are misleading or drawing people away from the church. However, there are equally a great number of churches that draw people to Jesus. It is important to recognize when you find a great church so you can plug in and be a part!
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The season is upon us. The season of debating. Do you go ahead and put up your Christmas decorations? Or do you wait until you have celebrated Thanksgiving?
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1 Corinthians 13, verses 4 through 7, has always fascinated me. As a child, I saw it as yet another unattainable thing in the Bible. It was something that Christians were supposed to be, but also something I could never be. It felt overwhelming. As a youth, I started to understand that these were qualities of Christ, yet they still felt beyond my grasp. As a young adult who walked away from the Lord, I no longer cared what the Bible said about anything
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What do you do when there is a tear-stained face, hair uncombed, a heart full of fear and anxious thoughts racing up and down, a time when you can’t eat, sleep or face anyone? How does the Bible tell us to face, endure and overcome suffering?
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This fall I am on the home stretch of a goal to read through the Bible in one year. I wrapped up the Old Testament during the dog days of summer, which gave me a new perspective on persistence in patience, and am finally reading the good news in the fresh air of fall. Wrapping up the Old Testament during the dog days of summer and reading the good news in the freshness fall brings. It has been a joy to read of new life and new freedom in the new season.
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I am mama to a two-month-old baby boy, and my life has seemingly dissolved into a million tiny storms that swirl around into one massive tornado I call a day. The baby needs to be held, the dishes need to be cleaned, the laundry is stacking up, the office needs to be organized, the baby’s peed all over the bed, my breastmilk is leaking through my shirt… I think you get the point. I constantly am battling a swarm of troubles that feel consuming and unending.
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