It is a frustration to deal with the double-minded. As they are unpredictable and not dependable. It is like trying to sail on two boats, which is dangerous. Unstable: Elijah rebuked the people of Israel for being double-minded. (I Kings 18:21) It also means. to falter between two opinions or options. It means to limp, […]
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A person was driving fast, and he wanted to take a selfie as he drove. In his attempt to take a selfie, he crashed against a tree and died miserably. His life was more valuable than a selfie. Psalmist prays: “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”
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People with an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) die, according to modern medicine. However, the Psalmist prays that God may enlarge His heart with His commandments and truth. (Psalm 119:32) In the Bible, the heart also means mind, and sometimes refers to emotion, as well as will to make choices and take decisions. Bigger and broader: Generally,
Psalmist pleads to the Lord to open his eyes, that he may see. (Psalm 119:18) He was not blind and needed surgery to open his eyes. Removal of the veil: Only when God opened the eyes of Balaam could he see the angel of the Lord standing on the road with his drawn sword. (Numbers
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One preacher asked the teenagers: “What should I do to go to heaven?” There was silence, then one boy stood up and spoke. “You should die to go to heaven.” He was startled. The boy was right, without death, how will a person go to heaven? Normally, people of all religions believe that when a
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Many things happen in a few seconds. Certain calamities could happen in minutes that spell doom and death. On June 12, 2025, a Boeing Dreamliner crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad. The pilot called within 36 seconds that the engine had lost power and crashed. 241 people died in a few seconds, and
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Most people know the sinking of the Titanic, which struck an iceberg. Now, there are ice-breaker ships that could break the icebergs, paving the way for larger cargo ships. The specialty of such ships is: Extra strong engines, a strengthened hull, and a unique shape. Essentially, it is like an escort ship that goes ahead
In one church, it is written: “Do not leave your mobile phones, purses, wallets, handbags unattended – others may think it an answer to their prayers.” Yes, some can misunderstand God, His attributes, and His righteousness. David writes: “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalms 23:3) Holy God: God is
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One motorist jumped the traffic signal while it was Red. Taking advantage, another five motorists behind him followed and jumped the signal. The alert traffic cops could not stop the first one, but stopped the rest, and collected hefty amounts as fines. One of them, enraged, shouted: “Why did you let go of the first
There are fantasy games on online platforms. One such is Dream 11, which has 200 million users. A person could choose a team, game, play, bet, and win/lose money. It is legalized gambling on Social Media platforms. Satan always offers himself disguised as money to keep people away from God. Training in greed: Sadly, some
