George Verwer founder of Operation Mobilization advised young people in his book: Messiology: “Learn and practice to use your time more productively. Less watching and more action needs to be your motto. Beware of the television trap, game trap and the endless chit-chat trap.” Bible exhorts: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a […]
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People like to be popular, and prosperous. No wonder, two of the disciples of Lord Jesus Christ also were driven by aspirations, ambitions and desire. Then, the sons of Zebedee did not directly ask the Lord but tried to do mediation through their mother. Lord Jesus asked whether they will be ready to go through
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Moses had gone up Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. The people came to Aaron and said: “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” (Exodus 32:1) They
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There was a fiery ‘faith preacher’ who teaches that health, wealth, prestige, power…are entitlements for Christians, especially pastors and preachers. In a remote part of Eastern India, a missionary couple served among the primitive people. That region is known for the malaria infections and death. The mosquitoes spread the disease fast and many die each
It is distressing to watch ‘Crime News’ telecast in some of the 24 hours news channels in various languages in India. Like ‘Finance news’ or ‘Sports news’ or ‘Cinema news,’ ‘Crime News’ has become a regular feature. Do we need ‘Crime News’ every day and that too sponsored by advertisers? As Paul wrote to Timothy,
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“Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant.’ (Hebrews 3:5) Like Moses, Rev. David Matthew was faithful in serving God in Madurai region. He was hard working visiting as shepherd in his old bicycle. The offerings collected in the various churches were handed over to sextant or church secretary. His son Jebaraj joined
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‘New Year’ brings New Cheer! Beginning something new, receiving something new, experiencing something new is a matter of great joy. There are many things and many times we get opportunity to have it afresh or anew. Jeremiah writes, amid ruins of Jerusalem, done by ruthless Babylonians that ‘God’s grace, mercy or loving kindness’ is new
