My name is Abreham Gebrekidan. I accepted Christ in December 2005. Besides this website, I also create content for elyzark.com.

Ever since I started pursuing God, my first desire was to know and experience how Christ loves others. I initially thought it was purely a spiritual matter—God is love, so to truly love, I need God. So I prayed a lot for the spirit of love. But soon I realized that I also had to work on my volition to practice humility, mercy, patience, and kindness. I found out that such virtuous qualities were key to drawing near to God, alongside prayer.

After that, God was no longer a theory to me, because I finally encountered the spark of His tangible Spirit. It was life-changing. It felt like a drop of water that could grow into a river. But one thing I still think I should have done better wasn’t to pray more, but to invest more in practical kindness. In Galatians 2, when James, Peter, and John discussed Paul’s grace and the ministry he was about to begin—and gave him their support—all they asked was that he remember the poor. So, knowing God with fervent love and devotion is not enough. One must always make time to support and care for others.

I don’t serve on pulpits, nor am I a pastor. I am just a believer who pursues God with determination for real change. The articles I’ve prepared in this post are what I’ve learned through the past two decades. Grace can be imparted from one believer to another. I remember listening to audio sermons by Leonard Ravenhill and Dr. A. W. Tozer from sermonaudio.com—they were inspirational. They genuinely helped me to be determined in seeking God diligently. So besides praying and reading the Bible, I think it’s also wise to receive grace from other mature believers. I also believe that it’s beneficial to be intimate with your church leaders. To humbly approach your leaders and the church family in general gives you freedom and strength.

From my experience, one of the most incorrect assumptions a believer can make is to think, “God is always on my side even when I make mistakes.” You may ask, “Then whose side is He on?” In Joshua 5—after the Israelites began inheriting the Promised Land through victorious battles—Joshua saw a man with a drawn sword standing beside him. Joshua asked, “Whose side are you on?” The man replied, “Neither.” Then he added, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.”

Later, in chapter 6, a man named Achan took something valuable that belonged to the enemy. But God had told them to keep away from everything in the city because it was to be devoted to the Lord. Because of Achan’s disobedience, God gave the Israelites over to their enemies. Eventually, Joshua found out what Achan had done, and he and his family were stoned to death. So, God is on the side of His will. According to His word, transgressions will be repaid, no matter how loved someone believes they are. I believe that revering God is one thing, and fearing Him is another. That’s why I decided long ago to live with prudence and knowledge rather than assumptions.

I hope you’ll find wisdom and insight in these contents—something that helps you understand the protocols and laws of the spiritual life. You can also find my eBooks in this store.

Keep reading the Book (The Bible), and keep praying—because your life will be in continuous, progressive transformation.