Rebellion is in the DNA of all humans. Children rebel against parents, students against teachers, citizens against authorities, poor against the rich, labourers against their supervisors. Even people of God rebelled against God and His chosen leader Moses. In all, God defended Moses by doing signs and wonders in the three kinds of rebellions. 1) […]
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One shrewd person asked: Lord Jesus Christ said that: God so loved the world; but Apostle John says: love not the world. (John 3:16; I John 2:15,16) Whom should we follow? World is mentioned in the bible in three ways. 1) Created world: God created Heavens and the Earth, all that are seen: mountains, oceans,
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The Great Commission given by the Lord was to preach the gospel to all nations and they shall be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the corners of the world. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8) Yet, Lord had to nudge Peter to go out to reach Gentiles. 1) Vision or trance: Peter was staying
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There is a Tamil saying that means: “A timely help is greater than the whole world.” Human beings who are social beings are expected to help one another. Moreover, the believers are called to be supportive of each other and do good to all. In a medical emergency, the first hour is called ‘golden hour,’
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Paul writes that he forgets the past, stains toward the goal, to fulfil God’s purpose in His life. 1) Forget past sins: “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13) God is faithful and just to forgive those who repent and exercise faith in
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There is an interesting fable. One miser lived in a village, he would calculate each and every action in terms of money and profit. His day-to-day activities were evaluated by cost. The whole villagers nicknamed him as: “Man for profit.” They believed earnestly that he does not do anything without being assured for profit. One
There are atheists, agnostics, rationalists, and other anti-god proponents who ask: Who is God? Why should I bow before him? Some declare: “We did not elect him as God, how can he rule over us?” Nevertheless, they will have no option but to bow down before him. Paul writes: “Therefore God has highly exalted him
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Kapalmochan Mela is an annual festival gathering that happens in the state of Haryana, where a million or more gather. They come from several districts of states like Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. A team of people used to visit the mela to distribute/sell Bibles. Over two thousand copies of the New Testament were distributed
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Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob, was violated by Shechem (the son of Hamor, the prince of the land) and he wanted to marry her. (Genesis 34) When Hamor came to speak on behalf of his son Shechem and was willing to pay any bride-price. Jacob did not make a decision until his sons
People are addicted to wine, drugs, pornography, video games, and several enslaving habits. Many celebrities have become hapless victims. Many simple folks are lured into it. Some explore with an attitude that they have strong will power and could shake off any habit. However, the truth is the majority become victims. Even good things used
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