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- How to be Powerful and Effective, Using Lessons from Mark Chapter 4.In this blog post, I want to show you how applying the lessons from the parables in your everyday life can be a power move and help you go further in life as you navigate different kinds of relationships.
- Why the Bible Can Be Hard to Understand: A Look at the Parables of Mark 4Have you ever wondered why some people read the Bible and don’t understand it? Or why they read it and complain about how difficult it is to follow? When Jesus was asked this, here is his response: “And he said to them, to you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables, so that they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed heat but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven”…Mark 4 vs 11-12.
- How Lessons From Jesus’s Human Experience Can Help Us Navigate Ours.a) Don’t micromanage the relationships or your friend’s emotions towards you; let your friends be who they are. Here is a direct quote: “And he came and found them [his 3 close disciples] sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?” vs.37. b) You will not be close to all your friends, so figure out your close 3 (vs 33). c) In the same vein, don’t expect that all your friends will consider you one of their 3 closest friends. So don’t let this make you abandon or cancel your friends. d) Be prayerful; as someone’s friend, you occupy a special and priviledged position in someone’s life. It is important to be prayerful so that the devil doesn’t use you to harm your friends. Here is how Jesus puts it: “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing but the flesh is weak”. vs 38. e) Don’t be overly dependant on your friends for emotional support. vs 32-42. f) We should always endeaveour to understand people. Perhaps understanding the intentions behind actions helps us know how or if to continue in relationships with people. Perter was probably scared… however, sometimes, these let downs are all part of the plan. Jesus did not let the momentary disappointment derail the ultimate plan (Peter went on to testify and do miracles in Jesus name and lead people to Jesus. Read Acts chapter 3). g) Be prepared for disappointments in friendships/relationships. Don’t dwell in anger and hatred when your friends disappoint you, because they will. Remember Jesus also experienced all these, learn from how Jesus handled his experiences in Mark 14. h) Give of yourself in your platonic relationships. Be honest and generous often, and make it a habit of sharing memorable moments together. (vs. 22-25).
- Psalm 31: How to be Undefeated in Any SituationDear Zikora, Psalm 31 is a powerful prayer; however, I want you to pay attention to the Psalmist’s attitude as he interacts…
- How to Face Scary and Uncertain Times Using Psalm 91With today’s entry, I hope that “afraid” will not be among one of the feelings you have. Today’s reading will bring you calm and assurance that your protection is guaranteed. It will also give you an answer to questions like “What’s in it for me as a Christian?”.
- How to Have a Close and Strong Relationship with God.Want to live a Soft Life? Develop a relationship with God. Here is the step by step how to!
- Psalm 81: How to Preserve Our Relationship with God and Ensure a Soft Godly lifeSo bottom line: Praise God, pay attention, listen, understand, submit, and obey God’s words! There is a reward from God if we do!.
- How To Navigate Life Like a Pro.First things first, God created the world (Genesis 1 vs 1), so if you want to know how to live in the world God created, you must know, understand, and practice the guidelines stipulated in God’s words (the Bible). “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live” ….Proverbs 4 vs 1-4.
- How To Love God, Yourself and OthersAnd How to Know When It is Not Love Dear Zikora, As you move on in life, you will encounter several situations…
- Why Love is Non-NegotiablePart 1: What is Love? Dear Zikora, This is the part where I try to answer the million dollar question, What is…