On August 2, 1557, William Bongeor, William Purcas, Thomas Benold, Agnes Silverside, alias Smith, Helen Ewring, and Elizabeth Folkes were burnt alive for standing up against heresy. When all the six were also nailed likewise at their stakes, and the fire about them, they clapped their hands for joy in the fire. Like the three […]
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Jacob had robbed Esau of the Firstborn rights including his blessings. Esau even wanted to kill Jacob. (Genesis 27:41) Wisely, Rebekah sent Jacob far away to her brother Laban’s place. Jacob gets married there, has children, and returns to his home after twenty years. He was scared when he thought of his brother Esau, will
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There are many talented, gifted, and with the right attitude. The potential for their growth, progress, and contribution is enormous. They show a lot of promise. Nevertheless, they do not measure up to their promise. Sadly, King Solomon was one among them. Nehemiah writes: “Did not Solomon king of Israel sin on account of such
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It is a busy railway junction. Two trains connecting two cities in the North and South, cross at this junction. Both trains arrive at almost the same time. A person who was supposed to go North boarded the train that was going South. The co-passengers found that he was sitting on the wrong train, going
The Lord Jesus Christ gave the Global mission mandate to the Church to take the gospel to the whole world. (Matthew 28:18-20) Luke records the beginning, growth, and multiplication of the church throughout the Roman Empire. Yet, the Roman Empire was not the end of the world. The gospel spread to certain pockets in Africa,
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A successful football player shared this in an interview. His mind, heart, and desire are filled with the idea of scoring a goal. For that, he had trained himself. Christian Life also demands focus, commitment, tenacity, and perseverance. Mind: In the mind, the soccer player always imagines a play arena and how he is progressing
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Two pastors were visiting a town. They reached late at night due to a delay in their train travel. After settling in a hotel room, they felt hungry. Hence, they went out and only one shop with a big board: Vitamin shop, was open. They thought that the shop would have some food or biscuits
The word ‘Pastor’ was allergic to a girl studying in a college. She and her brother were against anything that was connected to Pastor. After inquiry, it was found that their father was a pastor, who abandoned his wife and children, lived with another woman, and also lost his ministry. Sadly, more and more reports
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There is disturbing news of parents physically abusing and even killing their children. Without love, patience, and parenting skills, children become hapless victims. Paul writes to fathers (including mothers) not to provoke, exasperate, embitter, or crush their spirits. (Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21) Lack of marital harmony: When the husband and wife argue and fight often
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Glancing at his wardrobe, the man was frustrated. How many dresses should he buy? According to seasons, occasions, and for common use. Some of his shirts were faded, some were torn, others were itchy and he had to throw them out. In a person’s life span, all dresses of men or women will wear out
