Persecutions are unavoidable in ministry, especially for preachers who commit themselves to doing extraordinary works in truth to glorify God and advance His kingdom. It is not surprising, therefore, that John the Baptist was imprisoned after preaching against Herod the Tetrarch (Luke 3:19-20). It appears John expected Jesus’ intervention but …

As you may know, Paul was one of the foundational apostles even though he was not part of the 12 apostles who physically walked with Jesus Christ. Paul regarded himself as the least of the apostles, yet he laboured greatly than all.  Now, all ministers of the gospel, like every …

“Be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5, NIV). Some people are too insecure to applaud the success or achievements of another, be it a co-worker, distant relative, sibling, spouse or even a child. They feel that they must have comparable success, so they won’t feel inferior. If they can …

I have been teaching on prayer in my recent articles. Most Christians, especially those in Africa spend hours to pray during church meetings and at home. Believers usually gather to pray during specially organised programmes with visiting ministers. However, the sad reality is that many do not commune with God …