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Together is Better Dr. Zenet Maramara
Standing Together Worldwide as One The recently concluded Fourth Lausanne Congress (L4) in Seoul, South Korea, underscored the critical need for collaboration within the Body of Christ and for us to stand together. The event centered on closing the gaps in the global Gospel mission through collective efforts and identified 25 “Great Commission Gaps”—key challenges…
Read MoreStewarding Consolation By Dr. Zenet Maramara
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” – Psalm 94:19 Consolation is a state of spiritual wellness where one feels uplifted, encouraged, and drawn toward God’s love, often accompanied by joy, hope, and faith. It is a positive movement of the soul that fosters greater trust in God, love…
Read MoreIn Search of Well-Being By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Definition and Christian Perspective on Well-Being The Oxford Dictionary defines well-being as “the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.” For Christians, well-being reflects the Trinitarian life of God, characterized by flourishing within a community. This idea is deeply rooted in God’s nature as a relational being—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in perfect communion. This…
Read MoreStewarding Life Transitions By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Understand Transitions and Learn How to Embrace Them Life transitions are inevitable, encompassing shifts in relationships, careers, health, living arrangements, and personal identity. Whether anticipated or sudden, like the loss of a loved one or unexpected illness, these transitions demand adjustment to new circumstances, roles, and responsibilities. Emotions such as excitement, anxiety, grief, and hope…
Read MoreThe Superiority of Generosity by Dr. Zenet Maramara
Seven Reasons Why Generosity Wins Over Materialism Scripture provides God’s perspective on generosity and greed. “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” ~ Luke 12:15 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to…
Read MoreCollaboration in Christian Ministry By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Effective Collaboration Takes Us Farther Having spent forty years in full-time Christian ministry, I have learned the critical importance of collaboration in advancing the work of the Kingdom of God. One key lesson is that catalyzing movements like biblical generosity requires the collective effort of an entire network rather than being the sole responsibility of…
Read MoreLiving as Generous Stewards of God Dr. Zenet MaraMara
Understanding Our Generous God God is a generous God who freely gives abundantly and sacrificially. Romans 8:32 states, “He, who did not spare his son, but gave him up for us all—how will not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Understanding God’s generosity and looking to him as the ultimate model…
Read MoreGiving and Generosity in the Church By Dr. Zenet Maramara
The Church as a Community of Giving and Generosity The early church in Acts models a radical display of community, giving, and generosity. Those believers shared their possessions with needy people; some even sold properties to add to their giving. “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions…
Read MoreHappiness and Human Flourishing By Dr. Zenet Maramara
The Search for Happiness and Human Flourishing Throughout history, people and society have pursued happiness and well-being. The worldly (hedonic) definition of happiness consists of enjoying the pleasures of life and adding fun, joy, and excitement to everyday living. People buy and accumulate stuff to make themselves happy. They seek gratification, entertainment, or amusement to…
Read MoreAttending to the Story of Others By Dr. Zenet Maramara
Living the Story that God Designs The Bible is where we find the story about God; in it, we also find ours. God included us in his story and His divine self-revelation through the Scripture gives us a deeper understanding of who we are in the light of his account. In the beginning, God created…
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