An officer of the health department went to the river Ganges at Kanpur’s Nan Mau Ghat, along with his friend. He slipped into a deep section. His friend approached divers to rescue him, but they demanded a certain amount to be transferred to an account before they did the service. After the money was transferred, […]
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Hustle culture glorifies relentless work and constant productivity, and gives an impression that there’s always more to strive for, more money to make, a bigger title awaits, and a high ceiling to smash. This all-consuming work culture is often at the cost of personal well-being, stress, burnout, mental illness, and work-life balance. Some argue more
There was a village pastor, who self-sustained himself by growing vegetables and having a milk-giving cow. One day a family brought a young man possessed with an evil spirit. Pastor prayed and the man was miraculously healed. The family later became disciples of the Lord. However, the next day, the cow was found dead. There
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One elderly man was traveling and was waiting for his flight. He observed one well-to-do person sitting, using his Bluetooth, munching snacks, and drinking coffee. When the announcement for the flight came, the man left the garbage, picked up his bag, and started toward the gate. The elderly man stopped him and requested him to
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Infants lack discernment. Even a dangerously sharp knife is a toy. As a child grows, he can make informed or intellectual choices. In the spiritual life also, discernment is essential for a victorious Christian life. Those who lack discernment will fall into sin and fail. Spirits: Apostle John challenges the disciples to discern good spirits
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A rich candidate from a political party that oppresses and spreads ill will against Christians gave a huge donation to a pastor in a city. The rich man sought the blessings and also asked the pastor to influence the Christian community to vote for him. So, he joyfully received the donation and pretended to be
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Surinder Kaur was born in a devout Sikh family. Being a brilliant child, she got promoted ahead and studied along with her elder sister. When studying in school she understood Jesus Christ as one of the many gods. Along with her family members, she attended Sikh temple worship and joyfully partook in the langar –
Paul writes about the Cretans: “They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.” (Titus 1:16) The Cretan culture has such sins, that are evident in almost all cultures in the world. The contemporary world is a sad witness to the collapse of
A young pastor in his thirties died of massive cardiac arrest. He did not take care of himself. Lack of discipline in his food habits, sleeping time, physical activities, and much time spent with a smartphone. Sadly, many people do not understand the teachings of the Bible. Paul writes: “Do you not know that you
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The fourth Thursday of November every year is celebrated as Thanksgiving in the USA. Many forget to be thankful, sadly, it has become a holiday season for many. History: President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed in 1863, a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” He called the American
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