Recently, my smart mobile phone with touch screen fell and the screen developed a crack. Reading was obscure due to a distorted screen. I felt upset, and worried how much it would take to get it replaced. Is there anything impossible for our Lord? Whenever I put it in my pocket, I desired that when […]
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People of Israel were worried about their misfortunes. (Numbers 11:1) They did not focus on Miracle working God but on Moses whom they thought had a magic wand – his staff. Later they wanted leaders to take them back to Egypt. (Number 14:4) Even after the Lord’s glory and power were displayed for them; they
People who could help forget us. However, Sovereign God is in control to send us help only at the appropriate time. Joseph in the prison or pit could have come to an end, but for the forgetful friend for whom Joseph gave interpretation of dream. (Genesis 41:1) In the meanwhile, God worked in the life
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In the Covid 19 pandemic, many people died. It is sad to see many youngsters losing their battle against this strange virus. Many Christians are confused when they hear about young pastors, church planters, social workers, doctors and nurses dying in their prime of life. Did not Lord promise to satisfy with long life? (Psalms
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There were no permanent slaves in Israel. After six years of service, slaves are set free according to Mosaic law. However, there are a few, who will not choose to be freed. “But if the slave plainly says, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,’ then his
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Corrie Ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Holocaust survivor. Her sister Betty died in prison. She was a powerful evangelist and the bible teacher. She narrates from her life: “When I was a little girl, ” she said, “I went to my father and said, “Daddy, I am afraid that I will never be strong enough
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Consecrate means to make it holy or dedicate for higher purpose. For example, a building has to be consecrated to become a church. Consecration is human part, while sanctification is God’s part. It simply means to be interested, focused, and concentrated in what God has called us to do. Jacob commanded his family to remove
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Scientists state that there are ten million (1 crore) shades of colours derived from basis eleven colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown, gray, black and white. With computer aided help, these could even be multiplied. The basic eleven cannot be altered. Sin is the basic problem of humanity. It is expressed through
A pastor was supervising four congregations. He planned to appoint few leaders in each congregation as Elders. In a village congregation there were two potential candidates. One was little educated and was working in a grocery shop in a nearby town. Another was working in the village with a farmer who had lot of lands
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Sometime ago we had dinner in the hometown of my wife. Thatti Vilas a local chain of restaurant in Theni. The name is funny but has a valid reason. Few years back the small hotel used to function under a thatched roof and the walls were just fencing made of bamboo bark woven with wooden
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