• Choose Humility (Philippians 2:3–4)

    Pride doesn't always look obvious.

    Sometimes pride sounds like:

    “I don't need anyone.”

    Sometimes it looks like refusing to apologize.

    Sometimes it is always needing to be right.

    Sometimes it is comparing yourself with others.

    Sometimes it is wanting recognition for everything you do.

    And sometimes pride can even enter our relationship with God when we begin believing that we know better than Him.

    But Jesus calls us to a different way of living.

    The Bible says:

    “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

    Humility doesn't mean thinking you are worthless.

    It means understanding that you are not the centre of everything.

    You can recognize your gifts without looking down on others.

    You can succeed without becoming arrogant.

    You can be knowledgeable without believing you know everything.

    You can receive recognition without making recognition your identity.

    And you can lead while still being willing to serve.

    Jesus is the greatest example of humility.

    He had every reason to receive glory.

    Yet He chose to serve.

    He washed His disciples' feet.

    He welcomed people others overlooked.

    He touched the hurting.

    He listened.

    He taught.

    And ultimately, He humbled Himself and gave His life on the cross for us.

    Think about that.

    The Son of God chose the path of sacrifice.

    If Jesus was willing to serve, we should never consider ourselves too important to serve others.

    Sometimes humility means saying:

    “I was wrong.”

    Sometimes it means:

    “I need help.”

    Sometimes:

    “I don't know.”

    Sometimes:

    “I'm sorry.”

    Sometimes:

    “How can I help you?”

    Those words don't make you weak.

    They can demonstrate strength of character.

    Pride asks:

    “What can I get?”

    Humility asks:

    “What can I give?”

    Pride asks:

    “Why aren't people noticing me?”

    Humility asks:

    “How can I make someone else's life better?”

    Pride wants the platform.

    Humility is willing to serve even when nobody is watching.

    This is especially important in a world where social media can make everything about visibility.

    Followers.

    Likes.

    Views.

    Comments.

    Recognition.

    It is easy to begin measuring your value by how much attention you receive.

    But remember:

    God sees what people don't see.

    He sees the quiet act of kindness.

    He sees the prayer nobody heard.

    He sees the sacrifice nobody noticed.

    He sees the person you helped without posting about it.

    He sees your heart.

    So don't serve only when people are watching.

    Don't do good only when you can receive recognition.

    Serve because you love God.

    Serve because Christ first served you.

    And when you succeed, remember where your abilities came from.

    When God opens a door, be grateful.

    When He gives you an opportunity, remain humble.

    When you achieve something, celebrate without looking down on those who haven't reached the same place yet.

    Your success should give you an opportunity to lift others, not make you feel superior to them.

    And if someone else succeeds before you, don't allow jealousy to take over.

    Celebrate them.

    Learn from them.

    Encourage them.

    Your journey doesn't become less valuable because someone else's journey looks different.

    Humility also means being teachable.

    Never become so confident that you cannot receive correction.

    Never become so experienced that you stop learning.

    Never become so successful that you stop listening.

    A humble heart remains open to growth.

    Most importantly, remain humble before God.

    You don't have to pretend that you have everything figured out.

    Come to Him honestly.

    Ask for wisdom.

    Ask for correction.

    Ask Him to reveal areas of your heart that need to change.

    Because the goal isn't simply to look humble.

    The goal is to become more like Christ.

    True greatness in God's kingdom is not about how many people serve you. It is about how faithfully you serve others.

    Today, look for one opportunity to put someone else first.

    Encourage someone.

    Help someone.

    Listen to someone.

    Apologize if necessary.

    Give without expecting recognition.

    And when nobody notices, remember:

    God does.

    What is one area of your life where God may be calling you to choose humility over pride?

    #ChooseHumility #Philippians23 #Humility #ServeOthers #ChristLikeLiving #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #FollowJesus #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    Choose Humility (Philippians 2:3–4) Pride doesn't always look obvious. Sometimes pride sounds like: “I don't need anyone.” Sometimes it looks like refusing to apologize. Sometimes it is always needing to be right. Sometimes it is comparing yourself with others. Sometimes it is wanting recognition for everything you do. And sometimes pride can even enter our relationship with God when we begin believing that we know better than Him. But Jesus calls us to a different way of living. The Bible says: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Humility doesn't mean thinking you are worthless. It means understanding that you are not the centre of everything. You can recognize your gifts without looking down on others. You can succeed without becoming arrogant. You can be knowledgeable without believing you know everything. You can receive recognition without making recognition your identity. And you can lead while still being willing to serve. Jesus is the greatest example of humility. He had every reason to receive glory. Yet He chose to serve. He washed His disciples' feet. He welcomed people others overlooked. He touched the hurting. He listened. He taught. And ultimately, He humbled Himself and gave His life on the cross for us. Think about that. The Son of God chose the path of sacrifice. If Jesus was willing to serve, we should never consider ourselves too important to serve others. Sometimes humility means saying: “I was wrong.” Sometimes it means: “I need help.” Sometimes: “I don't know.” Sometimes: “I'm sorry.” Sometimes: “How can I help you?” Those words don't make you weak. They can demonstrate strength of character. Pride asks: “What can I get?” Humility asks: “What can I give?” Pride asks: “Why aren't people noticing me?” Humility asks: “How can I make someone else's life better?” Pride wants the platform. Humility is willing to serve even when nobody is watching. This is especially important in a world where social media can make everything about visibility. Followers. Likes. Views. Comments. Recognition. It is easy to begin measuring your value by how much attention you receive. But remember: God sees what people don't see. He sees the quiet act of kindness. He sees the prayer nobody heard. He sees the sacrifice nobody noticed. He sees the person you helped without posting about it. He sees your heart. So don't serve only when people are watching. Don't do good only when you can receive recognition. Serve because you love God. Serve because Christ first served you. And when you succeed, remember where your abilities came from. When God opens a door, be grateful. When He gives you an opportunity, remain humble. When you achieve something, celebrate without looking down on those who haven't reached the same place yet. Your success should give you an opportunity to lift others, not make you feel superior to them. And if someone else succeeds before you, don't allow jealousy to take over. Celebrate them. Learn from them. Encourage them. Your journey doesn't become less valuable because someone else's journey looks different. Humility also means being teachable. Never become so confident that you cannot receive correction. Never become so experienced that you stop learning. Never become so successful that you stop listening. A humble heart remains open to growth. Most importantly, remain humble before God. You don't have to pretend that you have everything figured out. Come to Him honestly. Ask for wisdom. Ask for correction. Ask Him to reveal areas of your heart that need to change. Because the goal isn't simply to look humble. The goal is to become more like Christ. True greatness in God's kingdom is not about how many people serve you. It is about how faithfully you serve others. Today, look for one opportunity to put someone else first. Encourage someone. Help someone. Listen to someone. Apologize if necessary. Give without expecting recognition. And when nobody notices, remember: God does. What is one area of your life where God may be calling you to choose humility over pride? #ChooseHumility #Philippians23 #Humility #ServeOthers #ChristLikeLiving #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #FollowJesus #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • THAT WAS THEN. THIS IS NOW. BUT WHAT HAPPENED THEN CAN HAPPEN AGAIN.

    When we read the book of Acts, we see a church marked by boldness, prayer, sacrifice, biblical conviction, community, mission, and an unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.

    https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/23/that-was-then-this-is-now-but-it-can-happen-again/

    The early church wasn't perfect. Scripture openly records its struggles, disagreements, and failures. But there was something unmistakable about those believers:

    Christ had the preeminence.
 They feared God more than people.
 They prayed believing God could move.
 They were willing to sacrifice for the gospel.
 They lived with eternity in view.
 They confronted sin while extending grace.
 They cared deeply about reaching people with Jesus.

    The question isn't whether we can somehow recreate the first century.
    The question is whether we are willing to recover those same spiritual priorities in the twenty-first century.
    Before pointing at everything wrong with the church today, we should ask:

    Lord, what needs to change in me?

    Am I more concerned with God's approval or people's approval?
    Am I willing to stand for truth when it costs me something?
    Is Jesus truly first in my life?
    Do I pray expecting God to work?
    Am I more passionate about the gospel than my preferences?
    Do I live like eternity is real?

    We don't simply need better programs, bigger churches, or newer strategies.

    We need Christ-centered churches filled with surrendered people who believe the gospel is true, Jesus is alive, eternity is real, and the mission is worth our lives.

    Maybe our prayer needs to become very simple:

    Lord, do it again.

    Read the full blog and consider what it would look like for the church—and for each of us individually—to recover the passion, courage, holiness, prayer, and mission we see in the book of Acts.

    #ChurchRevival #BookOfActs #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #Faith #Prayer #Repentance #GreatCommission #Gospel #FollowJesus #ChristianChurch #SpiritualRenewal
    THAT WAS THEN. THIS IS NOW. BUT WHAT HAPPENED THEN CAN HAPPEN AGAIN. When we read the book of Acts, we see a church marked by boldness, prayer, sacrifice, biblical conviction, community, mission, and an unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/23/that-was-then-this-is-now-but-it-can-happen-again/ The early church wasn't perfect. Scripture openly records its struggles, disagreements, and failures. But there was something unmistakable about those believers: 🔥 Christ had the preeminence.
🔥 They feared God more than people.
🔥 They prayed believing God could move.
🔥 They were willing to sacrifice for the gospel.
🔥 They lived with eternity in view.
🔥 They confronted sin while extending grace.
🔥 They cared deeply about reaching people with Jesus. The question isn't whether we can somehow recreate the first century. The question is whether we are willing to recover those same spiritual priorities in the twenty-first century. Before pointing at everything wrong with the church today, we should ask: Lord, what needs to change in me? Am I more concerned with God's approval or people's approval? Am I willing to stand for truth when it costs me something? Is Jesus truly first in my life? Do I pray expecting God to work? Am I more passionate about the gospel than my preferences? Do I live like eternity is real? We don't simply need better programs, bigger churches, or newer strategies. We need Christ-centered churches filled with surrendered people who believe the gospel is true, Jesus is alive, eternity is real, and the mission is worth our lives. Maybe our prayer needs to become very simple: Lord, do it again. Read the full blog and consider what it would look like for the church—and for each of us individually—to recover the passion, courage, holiness, prayer, and mission we see in the book of Acts. #ChurchRevival #BookOfActs #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #Faith #Prayer #Repentance #GreatCommission #Gospel #FollowJesus #ChristianChurch #SpiritualRenewal
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  • St. Bartholomew

    St. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is the same person of Nathaniel mentioned in the Gospel of John. When Philip told Nathaniel about Jesus, "We saw the Messiah as told in scriptures, who is the Jesus of Nazareth", Nathaniel then told "Can anything good come from Nazareth". Then Philip introduced Nathaniel to Jesus and Jesus told about him "Israelite……..incapable of deceit". Bartholomew is mentioned as one of the disciples of Jesus in gospel of Mathew (10: 1 \- 4), in the gospel of Mark (3: 13\-19) and in the gospel of Luke (6: 12\-16). He is mentioned as Nathanael in the gospel of John (1: 45\-51). Eusebius of Caesarea and St. Jerome says that Bartholomew went on missionary work to India also. Then along with Apostle Jude, Bartholomew went to Armenia in the first century. By his missionary work, Bartholomew converted Polymius, the king of Armenia to Christianity. But the king's brother Astyages ordered the execution of Bartholomew. He was martyred in Armenia (Albanopolis) by crucifixion, head downward. St. Bartholomew and St. Jude are considered as the patrons of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
    #followjesus #Catholic #trust #hope #world peace #kingofpeace
    St. Bartholomew St. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is the same person of Nathaniel mentioned in the Gospel of John. When Philip told Nathaniel about Jesus, "We saw the Messiah as told in scriptures, who is the Jesus of Nazareth", Nathaniel then told "Can anything good come from Nazareth". Then Philip introduced Nathaniel to Jesus and Jesus told about him "Israelite……..incapable of deceit". Bartholomew is mentioned as one of the disciples of Jesus in gospel of Mathew (10: 1 \- 4), in the gospel of Mark (3: 13\-19) and in the gospel of Luke (6: 12\-16). He is mentioned as Nathanael in the gospel of John (1: 45\-51). Eusebius of Caesarea and St. Jerome says that Bartholomew went on missionary work to India also. Then along with Apostle Jude, Bartholomew went to Armenia in the first century. By his missionary work, Bartholomew converted Polymius, the king of Armenia to Christianity. But the king's brother Astyages ordered the execution of Bartholomew. He was martyred in Armenia (Albanopolis) by crucifixion, head downward. St. Bartholomew and St. Jude are considered as the patrons of the Armenian Apostolic Church. #followjesus #Catholic #trust #hope #world peace #kingofpeace
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  • True greatness is found in serving others with humility.

    Share this with someone who needs encouragement to serve with love.

    #Mark935 #ServantsHeart #ServeWithHumility #FollowJesus #FaithInAction #ChristLikeLeadership #WalkInLove #ChristianLiving #FaithInChrist #Lordsbook
    🤲 True greatness is found in serving others with humility. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to serve with love. #Mark935 #ServantsHeart #ServeWithHumility #FollowJesus #FaithInAction #ChristLikeLeadership #WalkInLove #ChristianLiving #FaithInChrist #Lordsbook
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  • Choose the narrow path, it leads to life.

    Share this with someone who needs encouragement to stay faithful on the journey.

    #Matthew71314 #NarrowGate #FollowJesus #ChooseLife #WalkByFaith #FaithAndObedience #ChristianLiving #FaithInChrist #StayFaithful #Lordsbook
    ✨ Choose the narrow path, it leads to life. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to stay faithful on the journey. #Matthew71314 #NarrowGate #FollowJesus #ChooseLife #WalkByFaith #FaithAndObedience #ChristianLiving #FaithInChrist #StayFaithful #Lordsbook
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  • No darkness can ever overcome His light.

    #JesusIsTheLight #LightOfTheWorld #HopeInChrist #FollowJesus #FaithAndHope #LordsbookApp
    💡No darkness can ever overcome His light. #JesusIsTheLight #LightOfTheWorld #HopeInChrist #FollowJesus #FaithAndHope #LordsbookApp
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  • True faith isn't just saying “Lord”, it's living in obedience to His Word.

    Share this with someone who needs encouragement to put faith into practice.

    #Luke646 #ObeyGod #FaithInAction #FollowJesus #GodsWord #ChristianObedience #LiveYourFaith #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
    🛤️ True faith isn't just saying “Lord”, it's living in obedience to His Word. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to put faith into practice. #Luke646 #ObeyGod #FaithInAction #FollowJesus #GodsWord #ChristianObedience #LiveYourFaith #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
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  • Listen for Jesus' voice, know His heart, and follow where He leads.

    Share this with someone who needs encouragement to stay close to the Shepherd.

    #John1027 #HearHisVoice #FollowJesus #GoodShepherd #ListenToGod #WalkWithChrist #TrustJesus #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
    🐑 Listen for Jesus' voice, know His heart, and follow where He leads. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to stay close to the Shepherd. #John1027 #HearHisVoice #FollowJesus #GoodShepherd #ListenToGod #WalkWithChrist #TrustJesus #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
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  • Obey God Even When It’s Difficult (John 14:15)

    It is easy to say that we love God.

    But Jesus connected love with something very practical:

    Obedience.

    He said:

    “If you love me, keep my commands.”

    That can be challenging because obedience isn't always convenient.

    Sometimes God asks us to forgive when we would rather hold a grudge.

    To tell the truth when lying would be easier.

    To walk away from temptation when everyone else is participating.

    To wait when we desperately want to move forward.

    To love people who don't treat us well.

    To give when keeping everything for ourselves feels safer.

    To choose God's way when our own way seems more attractive.

    Following Jesus isn't simply about agreeing with Him.

    It is about allowing His Word to change the way we live.

    There will be moments when you know what the right thing is, but doing it will cost you something.

    That's where genuine faith becomes visible.

    Anyone can say, “I trust God,” when everything is going well.

    But obedience says:

    “I trust God even when I don't understand.”

    Think about Abraham.

    God called him to leave his homeland and go where He would show him.

    Abraham didn't have the entire journey mapped out.

    He simply responded in faith.

    Think about Noah.

    God gave him an instruction that probably seemed strange to everyone around him.

    But Noah obeyed.

    Think about Mary.

    She accepted God's calling even though it would completely change her life.

    And above all, look at Jesus.

    In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the suffering of the cross and prayed to the Father.

    He chose the Father's will.

    His obedience led Him to the cross, where He gave His life for our salvation.

    That is the heart of the Gospel.

    Jesus didn't simply tell us to obey God.

    He demonstrated complete obedience Himself.

    Because of His sacrifice, we can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God.

    So when God asks you to do something difficult, remember that obedience isn't about earning His love.

    We obey because He has already loved us.

    Grace doesn't give us permission to ignore God.

    Grace transforms our hearts so that we want to follow Him.

    Maybe God has already shown you something you need to change.

    Maybe you know you need to apologize.

    Maybe you need to end a relationship that is pulling you away from Christ.

    Maybe you need to stop a habit that is damaging your walk with God.

    Maybe you need to forgive.

    Maybe you need to start serving.

    Maybe you need to surrender your future to Him.

    Whatever it is, don't keep asking God for a different instruction simply because the first one is uncomfortable.

    Pray for courage.

    Ask for wisdom.

    Then obey.

    You don't need to see the entire outcome before taking the next faithful step.

    Sometimes obedience begins with one simple “Yes, Lord.”

    And remember:

    Delayed obedience is still disobedience when we knowingly refuse to do what God has called us to do.

    Don't allow fear, pride, comfort, or people's opinions to keep you from following Christ.

    The world may not always understand your choices.

    That's okay.

    Your goal isn't to impress the world.

    Your goal is to honour God.

    Love God with your words, but demonstrate that love through your obedience.

    Today, ask yourself:

    “Is there something God has been asking me to do that I have been avoiding?”

    If there is, don't run from it.

    Bring it to God.

    Take the next step.

    Trust Him.

    Obey Him.

    And leave the results in His hands.

    One obedient step can change the direction of your life.

    #ObeyGod #John1415 #FaithAndObedience #FollowJesus #TrustGod #ChristianYouth #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    Obey God Even When It’s Difficult (John 14:15) It is easy to say that we love God. But Jesus connected love with something very practical: Obedience. He said: “If you love me, keep my commands.” That can be challenging because obedience isn't always convenient. Sometimes God asks us to forgive when we would rather hold a grudge. To tell the truth when lying would be easier. To walk away from temptation when everyone else is participating. To wait when we desperately want to move forward. To love people who don't treat us well. To give when keeping everything for ourselves feels safer. To choose God's way when our own way seems more attractive. Following Jesus isn't simply about agreeing with Him. It is about allowing His Word to change the way we live. There will be moments when you know what the right thing is, but doing it will cost you something. That's where genuine faith becomes visible. Anyone can say, “I trust God,” when everything is going well. But obedience says: “I trust God even when I don't understand.” Think about Abraham. God called him to leave his homeland and go where He would show him. Abraham didn't have the entire journey mapped out. He simply responded in faith. Think about Noah. God gave him an instruction that probably seemed strange to everyone around him. But Noah obeyed. Think about Mary. She accepted God's calling even though it would completely change her life. And above all, look at Jesus. In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the suffering of the cross and prayed to the Father. He chose the Father's will. His obedience led Him to the cross, where He gave His life for our salvation. That is the heart of the Gospel. Jesus didn't simply tell us to obey God. He demonstrated complete obedience Himself. Because of His sacrifice, we can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God. So when God asks you to do something difficult, remember that obedience isn't about earning His love. We obey because He has already loved us. Grace doesn't give us permission to ignore God. Grace transforms our hearts so that we want to follow Him. Maybe God has already shown you something you need to change. Maybe you know you need to apologize. Maybe you need to end a relationship that is pulling you away from Christ. Maybe you need to stop a habit that is damaging your walk with God. Maybe you need to forgive. Maybe you need to start serving. Maybe you need to surrender your future to Him. Whatever it is, don't keep asking God for a different instruction simply because the first one is uncomfortable. Pray for courage. Ask for wisdom. Then obey. You don't need to see the entire outcome before taking the next faithful step. Sometimes obedience begins with one simple “Yes, Lord.” And remember: Delayed obedience is still disobedience when we knowingly refuse to do what God has called us to do. Don't allow fear, pride, comfort, or people's opinions to keep you from following Christ. The world may not always understand your choices. That's okay. Your goal isn't to impress the world. Your goal is to honour God. Love God with your words, but demonstrate that love through your obedience. Today, ask yourself: “Is there something God has been asking me to do that I have been avoiding?” If there is, don't run from it. Bring it to God. Take the next step. Trust Him. Obey Him. And leave the results in His hands. One obedient step can change the direction of your life. #ObeyGod #John1415 #FaithAndObedience #FollowJesus #TrustGod #ChristianYouth #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • Stay rooted in God's Word, and let His truth set you free.

    Share this with someone who needs a reminder that true freedom is found in Jesus.

    #John83132 #TruthSetsFree #GodsWord #FreedomInChrist #AbideInChrist #FollowJesus #BiblicalTruth #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
    ✨ Stay rooted in God's Word, and let His truth set you free. 📲 Share this with someone who needs a reminder that true freedom is found in Jesus. #John83132 #TruthSetsFree #GodsWord #FreedomInChrist #AbideInChrist #FollowJesus #BiblicalTruth #FaithInChrist #ChristianLiving #Lordsbook
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