Daily Focus | Formation of the Church Elder Jonathan Yamba

She’s the first to show up, the one who carries everyone else’s burdens, the smiling friend who never seems to break. Yet behind her helpfulness lies a secret struggle—silent battles, hidden tears, and unspoken exhaustion. In a world that applauds selflessness, who notices when the helper is hurting? True strength…

Faith is not most tested in church pews—it is tested in fiery furnaces and lions’ dens. To stand firm amongst non-believers is not simply about having strong arguments; it is about unshakable trust in God’s character. Courage does not mean the absence of fear; it means faith that runs deeper…

Hope is not wishful thinking—it’s anchored in promise. For centuries, prophets painted the picture of a great rescue: a Saviour returning, not in weakness, but in glory; not as the Lamb slain, but as the King who reigns. The great rescue is not fiction—it is the climax of the story…

There’s a cost to conviction. Daniel knew it in Babylon’s courts, Esther knew it in Persia’s palace, and countless believers today know it in classrooms, boardrooms, and even family tables. To stand firm in faith often feels like walking a lonely path, where compromise is easy, applause is tempting, and…

It’s hard to watch someone you love in pain—but knowing how to respond can make the difference between isolation and healing.