Prayer and personal devotion are intended to be wellsprings of spiritual nourishment, moments when we draw near to God for refreshment, guidance, and renewal. Yet for many believers, this sacred practice has become a source of struggle rather than strength, leaving them burdened with guilt and frustration rather than filled with peace and purpose.
A fundamental aspect of overcoming the religious mindset involves viewing all aspects of life through the lens of Christ as the divine measure and pattern of thinking and acting. This encompasses our understanding of creation, history, culture, tradition, identity, relationships, ministry, business, family, leadership, governance, and every other aspect of human existence. When we fail…
The subject of humanity’s free will stands today among the most profound existential questions of our time, becoming the epicenter of philosophical and theological discourse as mankind enters an era of unprecedented knowledge-based intelligence and innovation. In this age of artificial intelligence and technological advancement, humanity increasingly feels invincible, seemingly beyond the reach of divine laws and moral constraints.
CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER: FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH Prayer and personal devotion are intended to be wellsprings of spiritual nourishment, moments when we draw near to God for refreshment, guidance, and renewal. Yet for many believers, this sacred practice has become a source of struggle rather than strength, leaving them burdened with guilt and…
THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles to spiritual growth…
BY ISAIAH-PHILLIPS AKINTOLA THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles…
The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God’s kingdom purposes…
Consider Daniel’s story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel’s persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it’s a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God’s will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.
By Isaiah-Phillips Akintola THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles…
