Evil starts in our thinking and imagination – that is, in our hearts. It is a case of ‘garbage in, garbage out’. We need to watch not just our actions but also our thoughts, attitudes, motives and imagination.

Even in the midst of Evil and Corruption, it is possible to be different and to make a difference.

Here's a prayer to stay refreshed;

''Lord, help me to be righteous and blameless in my thoughts, words and deeds, walking with you in a close relationship. Help me to do everything you tell me to do.''

Do not let your past mistakes and failures define you.
That is the voice of shame.
You aren’t what you’ve done or not done.
You are not what’s been done to you.
You are who God says you are. His child.

What if people wore the meaning of their names for all to see? You’d smile to meet David (“beloved”), chuckle at Mary (“stubbornness”), nod with Joanna (“God is gracious”).

Matthew 1 begins with a long genealogy of more than 40 names — ​a few are familiar, many are obscure, but all look forward to the arrival of one central figure: the one named Jesus (“Savior”) or Immanuel (“God with us”).

Charles Spurgeon was thoroughly captivated — ​and motivated — ​by the names of Jesus. What’s in a name? Let’s let Mr. Spurgeon explain.