Angels came to rescue Lot and his family from destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as an answer to prayers of Abraham. (Genesis 18,19) However, the old and young men of city came to Lot’s home to harm the visitors. The angels struck the men with blindness, they groped for the door. Blindness could be judgement […]
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When Fanny Crosby was six weeks old, she caught cold and developed inflammation of the eyes. To treat her discharge, mustard poultices were applied that damaged her optic nerves and blinded her. Her father died when she was six months old. Her mother Mercy Crosby and Eunice Paddock who gave her Christian foundation. God used
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Self-esteem movement wanted to give children a high sense of self-esteem and gave such parenting trips. Parents realized that it did not bring any desired result. Later, child psychologists understood that children needed to belong: Known and loved. It is not about what they learn, can do or achieve; but how they are accepted, loved
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A woman was brought to Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple. (John 8:1-11) The accusers said that she was caught in the act of adultery but did not bring the partner in crime. Lord stooped and wrote on the ground. Then, Lord simply said, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first
A missionary couple came to a small town. As they observe, they felt these people need education, modern medicine, hygiene and general discipline for progress. They decide to stay there and start a school. Initially the children were not interested. Parents did not want to send girls to school. Literally, they had to bribe (compensate)
Music concerts are enjoyed by young people. For them it is a great show, pomp, music, songs and emotionally uplifting situation. Some songs are superb, and all people enjoy it. After the song is over, there will be shouts or requests from audience: “Once more.” They wish such songs to be repeated. Lord Jesus did
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There is an interesting Tamil proverb. Peacocks dances are beautiful during cloudy and rainy days. In contrast turkey is not as colourful or beautiful as a peacock. However, turkey dances imitating peacock. In the same way, people try to imitate others without sense or reason. Ananias and Sapphira were good godly couple. The Jerusalem church
Along with my friend, I went to preach in a remote village church. We were invited for dinner in a leader’s home. When we sat, suddenly the hosts came with large buckets, towels, soap, and basins. They washed our feet. When we asked why they did it; they reasoned: “If we wash preachers’ feet, we
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One Member of Indian Parliament instructed government officials to identify Christians with the symbol of crosses in their necks (chains, pendants, bracelets, rings) and deny them services or privileges offered by the government. Sadly, the politician did not understand that just external marks are inadequate expressions of Christian faith. The real or true mark of
A well-educated person serving the government was searching for truth. By listening to a testimony, he came to know Lord Jesus Christ as saviour. He became a disciple, attended occasionally church services. However, he never shared his faith with anyone including his wife or children. He was a very passive, dormant and non-influential personality. Sadly,
