Kholwa Magazine

16/06/2024

When I really wanna spin inside the microwave, that's when I am pi**ed off.

11/05/2024

LOVE... LIKE RAIN DOES NOT CHOOSE THE GRASS ON WHICH IT FALLS.

07/04/2024

Consider yourselves dead to sin and your relationship to it broken. Even though we die to sin, sin does not die. Tell your neighbor SIN NEVER DIE!!!

29/03/2024

Don't worry about what other people are thinking about you, because everyone is only thinking about themselves.

09/12/2023

We need to look at a more empowering viewpoint everytime things don't go our way.

For instance seeing a job loss or unable to get that job you applied for, look at that not as a failure but as an opportunity to pursue a passion or learn new skills.

This shift in perspective can transform obstacles into stepping stones.

01/12/2023

It really hurts when you have someone in your heart but you can't have them in your arms.

I wanna make it last forever but you are unreacheable.

25/11/2023

To those who are in a relationship or married, over time, one or both of them might realize there are aspects of themselves they don't feel comfortable sharing with the other person, leading to a breakup so they can find someone more compatible. The secret can't be shared so the best option is to find someone better than you.

25/11/2023

Technology today has brought the world closer in many ways, but it is also starting to tear relationships and marriages apart.

As well as causing arguments over using the phone at the table. The opportunities for cheating have grown heavily with the expansion of the internet.

Note: Social media brings old flames back into people’s lives. Tell me I am lying. They make use of it as a barometer. More likes and the person feels I am important and not necessary. Forgetting that the more important you think you are, you are replaceable.

25/11/2023

To live is to do things, not to acquire them.

25/11/2023

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you don't have. Remember that what you have now was once among the things you only hoped for.

25/11/2023

Boastful speeches are the sign of weakness and those who are capable of great things keep their mouths shut.

25/11/2023

The life we receive is not short but we make it so, we are not ill provided but use what we have wasteful.

22/11/2023

Man of your dreams can become your worst nightmare. Same as woman who are the great manipulators.

11/11/2023

Being at peace with being alone means that I no longer seek external validation.

11/11/2023

When a person cries and the first drop comes from the right eye, it's happiness note that. But a drop from the left eye is pain and on both eyes it is an indication of frustration.

11/11/2023

How a person treats you is who they are.

26/10/2023

Let's just address the questions that will follow at the end of this information.

Love is a beautiful journey where two people come together to share their lives.

But sometimes, as a man I can’t help but wonder if my partner really enjoys having me around.

For me it's a common worry many of us have, especially during quiet moments when I am alone with my thoughts.

Do you ever ask yourself if your partner truly appreciate you?

Do they enjoy your time together as much as you do?

While it’s not always easy to read someone’s feelings, there are little signs that show you how much you mean to your partner.

09/10/2023

We black people have this mentality of going to school, become a Pastor, a teacher, work for a company, earninga salary, buy a townhouse or a house paying bond, buying a Mercedes, BMW and be defined by what we put ourselves into, for the sake of being better than neighbor's.

06/10/2023

I wanted to buy eggs and this what I get

16/09/2023

The loyalty of a dog is unquestionable as opposed to that of a man or woman.

09/09/2023

Will I be wrong to say Woman speak twice the number of words as of man?

08/09/2023

Ngilawule Nkosiyam
Ngicondise
Make me righteous before you.

26/08/2023

24/08/2023

Come to God daily for forgiveness and the cleansing of sins.

Repent of a sin you commit and try not to do it again. If thoughts of guilt come to you trying to make you think you are not forgiven, just simply ignore them and know that God has forgiven you. As long as you are struggling with sin, that means you are trying to resist the sin.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)"

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Make a habit of reading the word of God. At first it may be hard or you may face distractions, but make an effort to make it a habit. Once you make yourself do it regularly, you will eventually grow into liking it and the word will become alive to you.

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)"

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The Christian life is not to be lived alone but with others who can strengthen you in hard times and vice versa. Simply going to church and seeing others who are wanting to know God will help you seek God more easily. Church is a good way to find friends who will hold you accountable.

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17 )"

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Expect difficult times in your Christian walk. You will struggle, but don’t give in. Remember, “no pain, no gain”. The devil doesn’t want you to be a Christian and if you aren’t butting heads with the devil, you are probably going in the same direction he is.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. (James 1:2-3)"

12/08/2023

I am seeking a refreshed connection to God and a new level of closeness and worship

31/07/2023

Biblical Qualifications of a Pastor

The Bible specifically speaks about the qualifications for those who will lead a congregation of people. These qualifications have been the same for almost 2,000 years. Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these qualifications as the “senior pastor” of the Church.

Above Reproach
(Titus 1:6, 7; 1 Tim 3:2)

This is the overarching, summarizing characteristic. You will find similar (but not identical) lists in First Timothy and Titus. Living a life above reproach is the first requirement in both lists and Titus repeats it. The other items on the list explain what “above reproach” means. If we peruse the two lists, as well as First Peter, we find 17 qualifications of an elder who is above reproach.

1. A pastor must be devoted to his wife; one-woman man (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim 3:2). The pastor’s marriage illustrates Christ’s love for His church—His bride (Eph. 5:22 ff.). A Pastor must love his wife exclusively with his mind, will and emotions and not just his body.

2. A pastor’s children must be in submission, though not perfect (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim 3:4-5). If a man does not know how to manage his own family, he will not know how to take care of God’s church. The first flock for a pastor is his own family as Pastor Dad. A Pastor’s qualification for the church starts in his home management as he leads them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4).

3. A pastor is a faithful steward (Titus 1:7). Here the term used is overseer (Greek episkopos). It is not another office, but a functional title of the elder. It is what he does. He is a steward, a manager of God’s resources and Jesus’ flock. He takes responsibility, but not ownership.

4. A pastor must be humble — not arrogant (Titus 1:7). A pastor must constantly demonstrate the gospel by admitting when he is wrong and assuming responsibility and restoring relationships.

5. A pastor must be gentle — not quick-tempered (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3). No man will be of any use in the kingdom that is quick-tempered. The difference between how Jesus demonstrated anger is that He was angry at the abuse of others in the name of religion and the dishonoring of God. We get angry at how it affects us.

6. A pastor must be sober — not a drunkard (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3). This is not just overindulgence in alcohol but is idiomatic for any behavior that fuels addictive responses.

7. A pastor must be peaceful — not violent (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3). A pastor is prone to inflict violence through his words. He is to be a peacemaker.

8. A pastor must have financial integrity — not greedy for gain (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3; 1 Peter 5:3). A pastor is to be upright in his financial dealings and not accused of pursuing money over the kingdom of God.

9. A pastor must be hospitable (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim 3:2). A pastor’s home is to be open for others to enjoy. A pastor’s home is not a heaven on earth, but rather a place of ministry.

10. A pastor must be a lover of good (Titus 1:8). A pastor genuinely loves what is good. He does not just think he should love it.

11. A pastor must be self-controlled (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim 3:2). Self-control is a characterization of every area of a pastor’s life: diet, time, mouth, exercise, relationships, s*x, and money.

12. A pastor must be upright (Titus 1:8). He has integrity in his relationships and in how he treats others.

13. A pastor must be holy (Titus 1:8). His life is devoted wholeheartedly to Jesus externally and internally.

14. A pastor must be able to teach (Titus 1:9; 1 Tim 3:2). All of the other qualifications are character qualities. This is the only ability-based requirement. He is to be able to teach sound doctrine, not just be able to communicate in an excellent manner. His teaching can be to one or two, to twenty, to a hundred or to a thousand. Most of the churches in Crete were house churches. The elders were to defend the faith once delivered to the saints against the numerous false teachers that arose.

15. A pastor must be spiritually mature (1 Tim 3:6). Positions of authority without spiritual maturity lead to the trap of pride. When pride grows in a man, sin abounds.

16. A pastor must be respectable (1 Tim 3:7). That does not mean that everyone must like him or even appreciate him. It means that there is no credible witness to an ongoing sinful behavior.

17. A pastor must be an example to the flock (1 Peter 5:3). Elders are examples of biblical expressions s*xually, time management, marriage, parenting, worship, relationships and any other way. A pastor should be someone your sons could pattern their life after and the kind of man your daughter should marry.

Conclusion

What would you do if an elder violates one of these requirements? 1 Timothy 5:19-20 warns us not to accuse an elder flippantly. Matthew 18:15-18 gives us the steps: 1) Go to the elder alone, 2) If still unsatisfied, go with another person, 3) If still unsatisfied, let the greater eldership know. If accusations are verified and the elder remains unrepentant, rebuking that elder before all is the next biblical step.

29/07/2023

Churches should support those who labor in preaching and teaching God’s Word.

Paul wrote (1 Tim. 5:17), “The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.” While scholars differ over the meaning of “double honor,” the context and Paul’s other writings on the subject support the view that the term includes both respect and financial remuneration. In Galatians 6:6 Paul wrote, “The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.” “All good things” includes financial support. And, although Paul denied himself the right of receiving financial support from churches that he was currently ministering to, he argued that workers are worthy of support (1 Cor. 9:1-18). In that discussion, he stated (1 Cor. 9:14), “So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.”

28/07/2023

“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will" (Proverbs 21:1)

Your boss is unfair and unjust towards you. Many times it can drive you to great discouragement and despair. Your Heavenly Father is greater than your boss. Pay close attention to your behavior as you ultimately work for God and not man. The Lord always rewards good work.
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25/07/2023

If you want God to bless you.
SHUT up.....
STOP complaining and start to PRAY.

24/07/2023

These are the type of people who are good at showcasing a typical modern day Christian who thinks God belongs to the Christians and they can decide and judge others. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Not their purpose serving their egos.