In one Christian WhatsApp group, one person rejoiced about the riots in India, cheering the oppressors and condemning the hapless victims. Sadly, blinded by hatred, could not see God’s righteousness. The Bible warns against such foolish attitudes. Edomites are descendants of Esau. Edom is the nickname given to Esau and his descendants for selling his […]
As we move towards any destination, there is anxiety. The number of milestones on the way decreases and disappears, as we enter our destination. There are many who consider life as a journey towards a dead end – grave. However, Christians have a different perspective. Life is a pilgrimage towards heaven. Life is preparation to
Lord Jesus Christ’s call for discipleship is: Deny self, embrace cross – death and receive eternal life. (Matthew 16:24-26) One who thinks, he is living or alive – in fact forfeits his soul. One who loses self for His Name’s sake, in fact gains eternal life. Christian life is Dying and Living simultaneously. Paul appeals
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Rachael did not have a child through Jacob, while her sister Leah had. Frustrated, Rachael complained to Jacob: “Give me children or I’ll die.” (Genesis 30:1) Indeed, Jacob was equally frustrated. He shouted at Rachael, “Am I in place of God?” (Genesis 30:2) This kind of conversation between spouses is common. All humans need physical,
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During the time of Judges that was for about 400 years after Joshua was a trying and testing time for the Nation of Israel. The Nation that was supposed to teach the whole world about God, His Commandments and His requirements, failed to educate themselves. The Law was not read or taught but simply ignored.
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In the Olympics, a bronze medalist is happier than a silver medalist. Logically thinking; a silver medal is better than a bronze medal. Yet, a silver medalist is less happy. Human nature is to celebrate victory. Hence, teams that lose in the semi-final to get a silver medal are not happy, and would have celebrated
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A recent popular toothpaste advertisement states: “If you brush with this toothpaste, all your words from your mouth would be good.” How can toothpaste transform a person’s mind, heart, tongue, and mouth to speak only good words? Sadly, the world is deceiving people by all false promises. Yes, all of us know: “A word fitly
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God was gracious to reveal to Nebuchadnezzar about his foolishness and intended punishment. As Nebuchadnezzar was resting, he had a dream. (Daniel 4:18-27) The tree seen by Nebuchadnezzar was large, green, and flourishing. The gardener or an angel explained the fate of the tree. It was chopped down, lost its beauty, size, and strength. The
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Lord Jesus Christ spoke with the Samaritan woman, she went to the village to talk about her spiritual discovery of the Messiah. Disciples came back from the village where they had gone to get food. Lord spoke to his disciples after they returned. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, then comes the
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The food delivery ‘agent’ is really a slave. When food from a favorite restaurant is ordered, a young boy or girl will bring the food. Sadly, though they are educated, they work for a pittance. Jobs are offered to them provided they bring their own tools: motor bike, smartphone…etc. The owners of such gig companies
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