A young man missed an opportunity to be selected in a prestigious company, because of a bus breakdown. He arrived late and was sent away. This made a deep impression on his life, and he kept cursing that day, the bus, the company, and everything. He never tried to get a new job and lost […]
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Alexei Navalny was a political leader of courage. He opposed the policies of the President of Russia, which were not based on righteousness. He was poisoned but survived recuperating in Europe in 2020. After recovery, he boldly went to Russia to be with his people and fight for justice. In the prison, he died at
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Some nations have issued Identity Cards in a digital format. These cards have microchips and are connected to the database of the government. This is also connected to all databases like health, education, finances (bank), insurance, work, travel (passport), house-ownership…etc. A few individuals in one country found out that their cards were deactivated though, they
Life-long learning is a buzzword today in Management seminars. The disciples are essentially lifelong learners from their loving Master the Lord Jesus Christ. Reading is one of the best ways to learn. Paul requested Timothy to bring his books and parchments. (II Timothy 4:13) Paul was old, in prison, awaiting a death sentence. Yet, he
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In a bank, they appointed a night watchman. Due to cataracts, he was not able to see properly. Robbers came in the night, he realized there was a danger. He switched on the torch to scare them away, but the light gave robbers better visibility and accessibility. Overpowering the blind watchman, robbers looted the bank.
Pastors are shepherds of their flock and one day would give an account of each person under their care. (Hebrews 13:17) Those who exercise leadership to small groups like children Sunday school, youth groups, and staff of an organization are also pastoral leaders. There are at least seven areas of accountability. Spiritual growth: Pastoral leaders
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A banyan tree grows, and the branches spread down to penetrate the earth to take root. The tree continuously branches out, becomes root, and spreads. The church that obeys the Great Commission, sends out missionaries, they establish churches, those churches send out and the mission continues until the Lord comes. (Matthew 28:18-20) 1. John Eliot
When the Israelites possessed the Promised Land, they were commanded to build six cities of refuge. This was a provision for the person, who kills someone accidentally, unintentionally, could flee and be safe in the city without being slain by the avenger of blood. (Numbers 35:11; Joshua 20:3) When a person is murdered, one person
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One of the difficult parables to understand in the Scripture is the Parable about the Shrewd Manager. (Luke 16:1-9) Audience and Context: It is a lesson for ‘Children of Light’. Lord chose children of Israel as ‘Children of light’ to the Gentiles. The Apostles were the immediate audience of the Lord Jesus and were the
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A 28-year-old young man was engaged to be married. The man had an inferiority complex, and he thought his smile was not good enough. Hence, he underwent a “Smile-Enhancement” Surgery in a Dental clinic in Hyderabad, in preparation for his wedding ceremony. Sadly, he could never smile, because, during the surgery, he died. (NDTV 20
