A couple, both graduates, had two sons. Both parents and children were very regular in church attendance. Both sons used to participate in all events, Sunday School, Vacation bible schools, retreats…etc. However, the parents were ambitious that children should excel in their studies, get a scholarship to study overseas, and land up in high-paying jobs […]
Forgotten children Read More »
Dr. Luke in his gospel introduces four rich persons. Sadly, three of them failed to do God’s will, while one repented and started afresh. Selfish rich man: The rich man had fields. That particular season he had an abundant harvest. It was a bonus and bumper harvest. He thought he would expand the storage capacity
Self-giving rich man Read More »
Many times, the Holy Spirit is misunderstood. Sadly, many do not comprehend the term spirit, and hence have a confused understanding of the invisible spiritual realm. Lucifer is Satan who is a fallen archangel. Along with him few angels also joined and were cast out of Heaven. These fallen angels are known as Evil spirits
Holy Spirit, the third person of Trinity Read More »
It is sad to see young people die tragically. A 21-year-old Tik Tok star with over a million followers died in a car crash. The Daily Mail dated 2 December 2022 reported: “Tik Tok Star Megha Thakur, 21, dies ‘unexpectedly’ just days after posting a cryptic message of her walking in New York City: “You’re
My life is in your hands Read More »
A young girl had said: “I have the right to make my own decisions.” The 25-year-old girl got into a live-in relationship, later brutally murdered by her male partner. Her body was cut into several pieces and disposed of in different parts of the city of Delhi. (Indian Express, 15 November 2022) God has given
Right to take decisions Read More »
In one village, one gospel team went to preach the gospel. Some young people in the village came and asked them not to preach in their village. One person in the gospel team said, “It is our constitutional right to preach. We will preach.” The youngsters said: “We will not allow you to preach. If
Legal right and privileges Read More »
Digital media with so many user-friendly apps provide an opportunity to create images to impress people. Some Christian leaders wish to be considered or portrayed as Super Apostles or Global Evangelists, Powerful prophets who use such technology. In fact, they compete with cinema stars, stuntmen, and politicians. The pictures for advertisements in print, mass media,
The truth of the song ‘God is Good all the time,’ is popular and lifts the spirits of believers. Those who walk in the valleys of distress, danger, and disaster, could sing this song. Yet, there are many believers and others who wonder how a Good God allows such stress, strain, or sickness to affect
A huge crowd of five thousand men, women (maybe an equal number), and children (maybe another 10000) were gathered to listen to the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ. It was evening, people were tired physically and exhausted. Traveling back home (mostly walking) would make them faint on their way. No responsibility? Lord Jesus did not
Disobedience, rebellion, and hardening of the heart are processes. Interestingly, Prophet Jonah chose the downward journey as he tried to flee from God’s call and commandment. Jonah was righteous and had the right relationship with God, hence, he was appointed to go as a cross-culturally missionary to Nineveh. (Jonah 1: 2) Some Jewish traditions state
Going down the depth of rebellion Read More »
