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BeSharpened Getting you renewed and refreshed. My name is Pastor Cliff Lukaye and this Bible Teaching Ministry is my labour of purpose.

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This concludes our Honor, Power, and Purpose series.Throughout Esther 1, we saw how pride, dishonor, and selfishness can...
08/07/2026

This concludes our Honor, Power, and Purpose series.

Throughout Esther 1, we saw how pride, dishonor, and selfishness can damage relationships. But God never intended brokenness to define marriage.

In Genesis 2:24, we return to God's original blueprint, that is, a marriage built on purpose, sacrificial love, and mutual honor.

So, whether you're married, preparing for marriage, or encouraging another couple, God's design is still the best foundation for you.

📖 Read the full devotional on the blog and share it with someone who could be encouraged today ( https://besharpened.com/genesis-224-gods-blueprint-for-marriage-purpose-love-and-honor-weekly-devotion/ ).

Question: Which of these three: purpose, love, or honor; do you think couples neglect most today?

The disciples followed Jesus into a boat and found themselves in the middle of a storm they couldn't control.Perhaps you...
16/06/2026

The disciples followed Jesus into a boat and found themselves in the middle of a storm they couldn't control.

Perhaps you're facing a storm today. It could be financial pressure, uncertainty, sickness, disappointment, or family challenges.

I want to encourage you that Jesus has not abandoned you. He is with you, just as He was with His disciples in the boat, and He is still able to speak peace into your situation, as He did then.

Read this week's devotional: Jesus Presence Provides Comfort in Life's Storms ( https://besharpened.com/mark-435-41-how-jesus-presence-provides-comfort-in-lifes-storms-weekly-devotion/ ).

📖 MARITAL CRISIS: 5 ESSENTIAL MISTAKES TO AVOIDA private disagreement between King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti became a p...
03/06/2026

📖 MARITAL CRISIS: 5 ESSENTIAL MISTAKES TO AVOID

A private disagreement between King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti became a public crisis with life-changing consequences.

So what went wrong?

Instead of seeking understanding, the king sought advice from others. Instead of pursuing reconciliation, he made irreversible decisions, driven by pride, pressure, and poor counsel.

Many marriages today face similar challenges.

In this week's post, we explore five critical mistakes couples must avoid during a marital crisis:

✓ Seeking counsel from the wrong people
✓ Making decisions without seeking God
✓ Allowing pride to take control
✓ Ignoring your spouse's perspective
✓ Making permanent decisions during temporary emotions

A marital crisis does not have to become a marital catastrophe.

Read the full post and discover biblical wisdom from Esther 1 that can help protect your marriage, family, and future.

🔗 https://besharpened.com/esther-113-22-marital-crisis-5-essential-mistakes-to-avoid-weekly-devotional/

Which of these five mistakes do you think is most common in marriages today?

The Lord used men with experience in His Ministry on earth.His very first disciples were fishermen; men with the discipl...
29/05/2026

The Lord used men with experience in His Ministry on earth.

His very first disciples were fishermen; men with the discipline, skill, and work ethic to be responsible in their line of work.

Later, he called a tax collector, a man who was experienced in records, systems, and finance.

Such men were trained and developed by God to serve Him in His kingdom because they were capable of doing the work of the kingdom.

When we are skilled, God can call us and send us into the world to minister to others.

I encourage you to read my post on this and be uplifted.

https://besharpened.com/matthew-418-22-gods-calling-discover-who-he-sends-and-why-weekly-devotion/

The source of encouragement for this week will be how God transforms ordinary working professionals into builders of the kingdom through Jesus Christ, His Son.

SOMETIMES COURAGE LOOKS LIKE SAYING NO.In the Book of Esther 1, Queen Vashti refused to participate in something that co...
21/05/2026

SOMETIMES COURAGE LOOKS LIKE SAYING NO.

In the Book of Esther 1, Queen Vashti refused to participate in something that compromised her dignity, and her decision still speaks powerfully today.

In this week’s message, I explore:
1. healthy boundaries
2. honor in marriages/relationships
3. dignity and self-worth
4. the difference between control and love

Because strong marriages/relationships are not built on fear or performance…, they are built on honor.

👉 Read it here: https://besharpened.com/esther-110-12-the-power-of-a-woman-who-knows-her-worth-weekly-devotion/

💬 What stood out to you most from Vashti’s story?

20/05/2026

💔 Cheating doesn't "just happen."

It's a choice, and it leaves deep wounds behind.

After reading the story surrounding Tina Campbell and Teddy Campbell, I wanted to address 3 devastating truths about infidelity that every couple needs to hear.

THE DANGER OF BEING LED ASTRAY BY FALSE PROPHETS IS REAL!This is why our Lord warned us about false prophets and false t...
14/05/2026

THE DANGER OF BEING LED ASTRAY BY FALSE PROPHETS IS REAL!

This is why our Lord warned us about false prophets and false teachers so we could avoid falling prey to them. One way to identify false prophets is by their fruit.

I have published a post on how to identify false prophets using the book of Matthew (Matthew 7:15-20) and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 28-29), as well as some general principles from the Bible. You will learn 2 specific ways to identify false prophets so that you can protect your faith, your family, and your purpose here: https://besharpened.com/matthew-715-16-unmask-false-prophets-2-essential-tips-weekly-devotion/ .

13/05/2026

Forgiveness frees you from the pain.
So: Let go; Heal; Move forward.

06/05/2026

Forgiveness frees your heart.

So: Let go. Heal. Move forward.

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