There is a historical portrait painted by Thomas Jones Parker that portrays Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle presenting a fine Bible to an unnamed African envoy. Probably the African envoy was Ali bin Nasr, governor of Mombasa, who attended Victoria’s coronation in 1838 and returned in 1842. While handing the Bible, the Queen said that […]
David lamented while staying in a cave, probably the Cave of Adullam or the Cave of En Gedi. (Psalms 57:4; I Samuel 22:1; 24:1) He declared that he was among the lions. It had a double application. First, David was in the midst of the dense forest, where lions roamed around. Second, the lion was
An employee wrote her resignation letter on toilet paper. She wrote: “I felt like toilet paper, used when needed, discarded without a second thought. I quit.” (The Economic Times, 16 April 2025) When someone takes advantage, or uses, but does not compensate or provide recognition, it irritates and frustrates. God given dignity: When a person’s
A group of men comes in their cars to a place of worship, well past midnight. They woke up the priest, demanding to open the gate. As he opened the gate, he was beaten. Then these men entered, performed the rituals and worshipped, and left. (NDTV 13 April 2025) When people do not know the
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When asked, people give various answers regarding their most important component in life. There could be a thousand such good things for a variety of people from different contexts, age groups, nations, cultures, and economies. However, all these choices fade away and become insignificant compared to the presence of the Lord. Psalmist sings it is
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Mahesh Gurjar Shoots Daughter Tanu dead in front of cops, panchayat, days before her wedding. She had publicly opposed the marriage arranged by her family, expressing her desire to marry a man of her own choice, and from a different caste. (15 January 2025) Obsession of power: Children are gifts from God. (Psalms 127:3) However,
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Thirteen people were killed after a fire rumour on a train crossing Maharashtra’s Jalgaon triggered panic among passengers, with several of them jumping off the train and getting crushed by another incoming train, said the police. (NDTV 23 January 2025) Disaster follows disaster and rumours follow rumours. (Ezekiel 7:26) There is a proverb: Jumping from
Paul writes about a few believers in the city of Thessalonica. “For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.” (II Thessalonians 3:11) Idle Walk means walking without purpose, and a specific destination. “Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks.” (Ecclesiastes 10:18) Idle
The Psalm celebrates the splendour of God’s holiness and declares the grandeur of His voice. God is not just an impersonal power, but a person with great attributes like love, righteousness, justice, mercy, and compassion. The beauty of holiness is expressed in four different bible passages: I Chronicles 16:29; II Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 29:2; 96:9.
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Connor Stephanoff, a pizza delivery driver in Indiana, walked half a mile through a snowstorm to complete a delivery, receiving only a $2 tip. Police Officer Richard Craig, said: “I witnessed firsthand the work ethic, dedication, and determination of this young man.” Upset by the meager trip from a rich neighbourhood, the police officer set
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