Ganesh and Ranjana Padvi of Tapi district in Gujarat wanted to get married. However, both family members were not in favor of their marriage. They were opposed, verbally abused, and humiliated. Sadly, they committed suicide by hanging. After one year, the family has recognized their error and foolishness. They wanted to do some compensation or […]
People who do not think, reflect, reason, discern, analyze and understand become like animals. They do not know the purpose or meaning of life, hence perish like beasts, into a second death in the Lake of fire. “Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.” (Psalms 49:20) They have confidence
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At an airport, two flights of the same company were about to take off from two adjacent gates. One flight boarding was orderly, people moved in queue patiently and it was according to the seats. The other flight boarding was chaotic, with people pushing one another, and not following a single line, but the airline
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Many people wonder why the Lord chose Israel and not any other nation. Creation: God created the heavens, and the earth, all needed for human habitation, and then created Adam and Eve in His own image and placed them in the Garden of Eden. God visited them daily and had fellowship with them. (Genesis 1)
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Blinded eyes: Satan has blinded the minds or perceptive senses of people. Hence, they are unable to know the truth, receive the gospel, and understand the way to salvation. Blurred vision: Disciples who have been touched by the gospel continue to have blurred vision. “I see men, as trees walking.” (Mark 8: 24) Though the
Temptation is mentioned in the bible and has three important meanings and applications. Satan tempts: Satan tempts people by hooking to their lusts or desires to perform evil deeds – an enticement to evil. (I Corinthians 7:5; James 1:13-14) This is the challenge to choose between fidelity and infidelity, righteousness, or unrighteousness; truth and false.
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India adopted the constitution on 26 January 1950. That day is celebrated as Republic Day. Ultimate Lawgiver: God is the ultimate Lawgiver as He is the creator, Sovereign, Almighty, Righteous and Just. If humans, including the parliaments or kings, arrogantly think they are the ultimate authority, their laws would be dangerous. Law must be enacted
Lord and Saviour: When a person repents from sin, being sorrowful for sinfulness, seek to forsake old life, and receives in faith the vicarious death of Lord Jesus on the cross of Calvary followed by His burial, resurrection, and ascension; that person is born again and is spiritually transformed. Also, that person is snatched away
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In this parable, a man has a great harvest, perhaps an unexpected dividend from the share market. He thought he would extend his warehouses, and enjoy life for a long time. However, he will die and all he earned will be for the benefit of someone else. (Luke 12:13-21) Blunder One: He asked the wrong
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There was an interesting posting on WhatsApp: How can I tell the truth? Facebook blocks it; Twitter deletes it; Google hides it; YouTube bans it; Media censors it, Government forbids it. Ancient story: There was an emperor who had on one occasion a few sycophants gathered and discussed Brinjal (eggplant) and decided that it was
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