In September 1972, eleven Israeli athletes were kidnapped and killed by Palestinian militants during the Munich Olympics. Golda Meir, the Prime Minister of Israel, authorized the secret agents to search out and kill all those who were involved directly and indirectly. It took seven years for the spy agency to track the attackers and kill […]
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Nehemiah is a great motivator, mobilizer, team builder, and humble leader. It is amazing to read how, within 52 days, he completed the building of the wall around Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 6:15) The city was without a wall, which was a disgrace for more than 70 years, while some estimate it as 114 years. However, the
A believer was distributing gospel tracts on a street corner of a village. Some people received the tracts. However, a group of youngsters came and snatched the literature, tore it, and also burnt it. A passerby, a retired school teacher, came and rebuked the youngsters. “Why do you tear literature? Books give knowledge.” One vociferous
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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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