Haman was a man filled with pride. In Esther 3:5 (NLT), we see that Haman became very angry because Mordecai refused to bow down or show him respect. Then, in Esther 5:9 (NLT), Haman’s anger flared up again when he saw Mordecai sitting calmly at the gate, not standing or acting afraid when Haman passed…
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Recognising Our True Enemy: Understanding Spiritual Warfare
1 Peter 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The real enemy in our lives is the devil. It’s not your colleague who seems to be against you, your employer, your maid or nanny, your HR manager, your husband…
Read moreThe Treasure of a Godly Wife and the Power of a Triple-Braided Marriage
Proverbs 18:22 (NLT) says, “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favour from the Lord.” I’ve been reflecting on this verse for a while, and I’ve realised something important. The man who finds a wife finds a good thing. There’s a reason why your wife is a good thing in…
Read moreGuarding Our Words: The Power of Silence and Inner Transformation
Psalms 141:3 NIV “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” I often struggle with anger, and when I’m angry, I tend to say hurtful things in retaliation. That’s why this verse speaks to me personally. We, and especially I, need to ask God to place a guard…
Read moreEmbracing Change: Understanding the Seasons of Nannies in Our Lives
My friend Eve shared a powerful allegory with me. She said, “If you have tomatoes stored in your kitchen and they go bad, do you get angry at the tomatoes or blame the world because they’ve rotted? Do you say the person who sold you the tomatoes gave you bad ones, or that the tomatoes…
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