Hwa Yung, in his book “Leadership or Servanthood,” writes that the appropriate title should be The Parable of the Waiting Father and not The Parable of the Prodigal Son. (Luke 15:11-32) Hero: The rascal son is not the hero of the parable. The guilty son is projected as the central character, ignoring the pain and […]
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How to start a new venture, or step into a new year. Jurie Kriel writes in his book: Hitting the Ball You Cannot See. Disciples of the Lord should have faith and biblical discernment to do pioneering work for the Lord. (Hebrews 11:1) He provides five kinds of perspectives for the future. Disciples are called
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People like to make New Year’s resolutions. David also made resolutions that can be termed daily resolutions for his whole life. (Psalm 101:1-8) I will sing: Thanksgiving, praising, and worshipping the Lord is a great privilege. Paul exhorts believers to sing in the spirit and understanding. (I Corinthians 14:14-15) It is essential to understand the
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A 15-day-old baby was found abandoned in a forest in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district. The baby’s lips were sealed shut with glue, and a stone was allegedly stuffed in his mouth to make sure he couldn’t cry or make any sounds that would invite attention. Despite attempts to kill him, the child survived. A cattle herder
Some may praise the Lord, only with their lips, that is, half-hearted praise. It is not possible to be a half-hearted disciple of the Lord. David sings unto the Lord with his whole heart. (Psalm 9:1-2) That means he loves and sings unto the Lord with all his strength, soul, and spirit. David teaches us
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One young man was shot dead by some miscreants. Some people believed he died as a martyr for his faith. Others disputed that claim, saying he died because of his opinions and comments that demean others. In the post-truth society, and in the Digital World, it is a maze, difficult to arrive at the truth.
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There are reports that dogs, goats, and even cats come to shrines and other worship spaces, which is considered special that animals also worship. Sadly, there are reports that some humans are prohibited from places of worship, even violently attacked, stating they belong to the lower rung of the ladder of the caste system. In
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Trappist monks of the Abbey have manual work as an integral part of monastic life. They make products to sell and be self-sustained for their needs, to focus on Prayer, contemplation, and ministry. In some cities, they run a bakery that supports their mission and serves the community. Thus, their lives are a blessing to
Anna is an important personality recorded only by Dr. Luke in his gospel. (Luke 2: 36-38) Prophetess: About one hundred prophets are mentioned in the Bible. About 75 are in the Old Testament and 25 in the New Testament. Abraham was the first prophet. (Genesis 20:7) Most prophets in the Bible are men. However, there
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There are many wrong perceptions about Christmas. The truth is God became a man in Jesus and paved the way for the redemption of humanity. Myth: There are many myths and legends. Mostly, they are religious, and some are political. They are not true, but are believed as real by some people. There is no
