A flight from Mumbai to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Kuwait due to an engine fire. The passengers were divided into two groups: those holding entitled passports from the European Union, the UK, and the USA, who were allowed to enter Kuwait without a visa, and those from South and Southeast Asia, […]
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A hope chest is a special piece of furniture traditionally used by unmarried young women to store treasured items in preparation for marriage. These chests contained carefully collected clothing, hand-knitted winter wear, household linens, table mats, towels, quilts, and dishware. Often beautifully decorated, the hope chest had a special place in the home. Also known
If humans can be arrogant, so can AI—created by humans. An AI-powered Death Clock claims to predict the exact date of a user’s death. This app, costing $40 per year, has already been downloaded by 125,000 people. It also suggests lifestyle changes. The AI is trained on a dataset of over 1,200 life expectancy studies
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Bartolomeu Dias was the first European explorer to reach the cape in South Africa in search of a sea route to India and Asia. He reached it on 12 March 1488 and named it the Cape of Storms. However, King John II of Portugal changed the name to Cape of Good Hope, considering it a
A shopkeeper explained to his customer: “These oranges will be sweet because they are seasonal fruits. Only unseasonal fruit will be bitter or tasteless; these will be good.” Blessed are those who meditate on the Word of God day and night. They are compared to trees planted beside a stream. Their leaves are evergreen. Hence,
A 19-year-old girl was working in the city of Bangalore as a student counselor. Along with her boyfriend, she checked into a service apartment. Three days later she was found dead with severe stab injuries, and her body decomposed. The boyfriend had premeditated the murder and executed it. (Times of India, 26 November 2024) It
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Selfishness is focusing on and prioritizing one’s own interests over others. It can ruin relationships in families and among friends and could lead to other sins. Paul advises believers not to do anything with selfish ambition. (Philippians 2:3) John Piper writes about five traits of selfishness in his book: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. Expect
Naomi, fearing famine, decided to migrate with her husband and two sons. The two sons married Moabitesses. Sadly, all three men died, leaving only three widows. One widow chose to return to her people, while Ruth and Naomi went back to Israel. Naomi exclaimed, “I went away full, and the LORD has brought me back
An old bible scholar desired to visit a country considered a Christian nation. More so, because that country’s president was regular to the church and even was an usher in the church serving communion to common people. Like the Queen of Sheba who visited after hearing about Solomon’s wisdom to learn from him, he went
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St. Augustine writes about the selflessness of St. Paul. In his letter to the believers in Philippi, he was grateful for the gifts he received but was glad about the fruit they gained. “Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.” (Philippians 4:17) It is not about
