One social worker and politician commented that the Christian Faith in India has become flexible because it has accommodated the hierarchy of the caste system in its practice. (The Hindu, 6 January 2024) Sadly, not like the disciples who were called Christians in Antioch for good reasons. (Acts 11:26) In other words, modern-day Christians in […]
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One missionary who served for several decades in ministry thought the first season of his missional life did not have results. For him, it was like wandering without any reward. He was invited to speak in seminary and after his speech one faculty stood up and said: “Sir, you came to my home when I
Police have registered a case against a cadet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) after a viral video showed him mercilessly thrashing some junior cadets during a physical training session at a college. The video showed eight cadets in a puddle amid rain with their heads pinned in the muddy soil instead of using their
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A taxi driver was sick for some time. He could not drive and had no income. The bank officials were upset that he was not paying his bank loan properly. One fine morning a bank official came with bouncers, snatched the car keys, and drove the car to the bank. He pleaded: “Sir, this is
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Recently the lies of a politician, who was a darling of many pastors and prophets were exposed in mass media. Along with him, the associates of politicians also confessed their untruths, misrepresentations, subtle lies, and blatant lies. A good number of Christians were upset and worried about how God’s name was taken in vain. Those
There is an interesting proverb: Animals do not die due to the curses of crows. The noises of birds or animals have limited meaning and cannot bring a curse on other animals or birds. A bird may fly over heads but will not alight on human heads. Similarly, a curse given by anyone for no
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In the world today, people like to do what they feel is good. Also, they believe that what is good or right for them should be good for all, though it could be harmful to others. And for doing what they feel, there should not be restrictions from government authorities or any other authorities. Moses,
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Sweat-it-out is a phrase commonly used. When there is a difficult task or assignment or anxious moments, this phrase is used. After the Fall, humans were cursed to sweat and earn their livelihood. Sweat indicates human perseverance, effort, and toil to complete a task. In the Old Testament, a priest should wear linen clothes when
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One top politician in a country was found to be corrupt and the case was proved in court. The judge let her go scot-free stating that she need not be punished by the court, God will punish her. The judge who was entrusted with authority to punish the guilty, set free the criminal. This is
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Prophet Ezekiel lists the seven rules that should be followed by priests and Levites. (Ezekiel 44: 15-28) Ezekiel’s vision was about the future Temple, the glory, the structure, the services, and the personnel serving in the Temple. It is good to understand the intention of these rules and principles that apply to pastors, church planters,
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