In the modern world, lifelong learning has become a buzzword, trend, and fashion. The technology changes fast, and skills are needed to handle the newer ones. Hence, a person must learn throughout their life. But lifelong learning is a call and commitment for a disciple. Learning noble, holy, righteous, and good aspects should be a […]
How people treat others matters. Relationships and attitudes toward others in the family, extended family, neighbors, colleagues, friends, strangers, and others are under God’s purview. David gives the principles by which God deals with people. (Psalm 18:25-27) Mercy: The Lord taught a parable about the importance of showing mercy to others. The king forgave ten
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King David expresses his love for the Lord. This passage is considered the highest expression of love in the Old Testament. He gives nine reasons to love the Lord. (Psalms 18:1-3) This psalm is a victory song of David. Strength: The God of strength empowered David to survive all attacks of enemies and equipped him
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Advertisement by builders screams that they provide an ideal home. Buyers are mesmerized by glossy pictures, astonishing videos, and other facilities. However, most buyers are disillusioned and disappointed. When God builds a home, there is bread of blessing, not sorrow, and blessed sleep. If not, it is a futile effort. (Psalms 127:1-2) Having a blessed
On a flight journey, a fellow passenger asked a Christian, “Why are you a Christian? Can you give ten reasons?” 1) Child of God: The world could give fundamental or human rights. Only God could give the spiritual right to become a child of God when we trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. (John 1:12)
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One person mocked Christians, stating that they are wasting their time praying. Who listens? Perhaps the walls and ceilings, and nothing else. “O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come.” (Psalms 65:2) The false gods may have ears, but are unable to hear or listen, certainly cannot answer either. (Psalm 135:17) All:
Many people are sluggards or laggards, and lazy. The Bible describes four qualities of sluggards. (Proverbs 26:13-16) The four are an excellent analysis or diagnosis of the mind of a sluggard who gives excuses and even blames others for their pitiable status. Lion in the road: It is an excuse for imagined or perceived dangers.
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A branch manager at Life Insurance Corporation in Alirajpur, Mr. Sushil Nathaniel, 58, had travelled to Jammu & Kashmir for holidays with his wife, daughter, and son. As reported in the Newspapers, a group of terrorists attacked the tourists. His wife, Jennifer, said: “He had probably sensed that something bad was going to happen and
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As usual, the 51-year-old man was taking his two German Shepherd dogs for a morning walk. One of the dogs slipped and fell into the river in the Gorwa area of Vadodara district. He jumped to save the dog, which was barking furiously. Nevertheless, he drowned and died. (The Times of India, 23 January 2025)
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At an airport, there was a miniature hut of a tribal community. There was a slogan: ‘Humility with Pride,’ inscribed on that. Is it not an oxymoron? Pride goes before a fall or destruction. (Proverbs 16:18) Mesmerized by pride: Somehow, almost all people are mesmerized by pride. It is across cultures, classes, clans, communities, and
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