Articles
Controlling a raging fire
I’ve always had a busy mind and a quick mouth. When I was younger, I used it as a self-preservation mechanism to deflect attention from my own lacks or faults. I found my... »
Kindness in Action
I am the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, both great and small, and yet I came to this earth to minister to all people—even the seemingly lowliest of peopl... »
A Glimpse into Prayer
It would be unrealistic to think we could cover the colossal subject of prayer in one edition of Activated. But, while the subject of prayer is vast, it is not complicate... »
Perfect timing
Today I was reminded of a miracle God did in answer to prayer. I am sure He answers my prayers every day and those of billions of others around the world; it’s just that... »
The Lord’s Prayer
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He taught them what is known as the Lord’s Prayer [[Luke 11:1]]. He said: “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in... »
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Recently I received a call from my daughter, who was a few hours away with her friends; they were going to attend a concert. They had excitedly purchased tickets months i... »
Hearing God’s Whispers
I’ve always believed that prayer is not only speaking to God, but seeking His guidance as well, and then taking the time to listen to His still, small voice [[see 1 Kings... »
Prayer pointers
Variety is the spice of life. This certainly has proven to be true in my prayer life. Here are a few things that have worked for me at different times. Prayer list. When... »
Ask! — and you will receive!
It was exam day for my brother and me. All the late evenings we had spent studying were about to be put to the test. We had taken one exam already. Our lecturer sent us a... »
Why I follow Jesus
When I was about 13, troubles in my family, a friend dying in a car accident, and the influence of an atheist teacher caused me to doubt the existence of God. So, I decla... »
Getting Closer
On a recent trip to Greece, I visited the Areopagus in Athens. Thousands of years ago, this rocky knoll was the site of a judicial court that had extensive authority over... »