Nkori Raphael 
Did you ever go through a period where you felt heaven didn’t respond to your prayers?When difficulties overwhelm you, you find yourself praying to God during the night.You ask the Creator for guidance, relief, and direction.You try to connect with God by whispering prayers, but nothing happens.The air is full of silence so thick it … Read more
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 Joy. It is so far from just a word- it’s a Divine Power, it’s a heavenly spark capable of setting the deepest shadows of this existence on fire. We sing about it in worship, write it on gift cards, and say it in church. … Read more
Life is beautiful: birthdays, laughter, and answered prayers. Let’s face it: life also comes with difficulties. Sometimes without warning. A single phone call, diagnosis, heartbreak, or surprise loss can turn our world around. Quakes beneath our feet, and then suddenly the faith that which before felt like a rock now feels like a thing that … Read more
Anger. It’s fiery. It’s fierce. And it’s all too familiar.It can simmer under the surface or explode into an all-out storm, but regardless, anger is an emotion that can easily spin out of control. Until something triggers you, everything seems peaceful. All of a sudden, you’re bathing in rage, and your hold on your fists … Read more
Living a godly life in a world full of noise, chaos, and perpetual changes in values may sound, on the one hand, very noble and on the other, very frustrating. The 24-hour media cycle fills our heads with garbage that thrills self-indulgence, relativism, and morality by compromise. The tendency to be tempted sits at every … Read more
A relationship with God marks the start of the most powerful transformation that brings inner peace and life purposes. This marks the start of a completely new odyssey that brings both hope and healing together with its purpose and everlasting love. New believers often ask themselves the very first question about their faith journey: “What … Read more
The experience of emotional desertion hits when your soul becomes empty while your prayers become powerless and your heart experiences deep yearning. An intense emotion has shifted into a slow unfeeling state. Complete spiritual worship now stands as nothing but emptiness. You pretend to follow the normal routines like Sunday church services and holding your … Read more