Lord Jesus was invited to the home of Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:5) There are opportunities when people invite gospel preachers to share. However, there are many occasions when the gospel preacher should take the initiative. Lord borrowed the boat of Simon Peter and taught to the people on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. (Luke […]
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A medical professional for over 30 years, who was born in the United States was stripped of his citizenship. A 62-year-old man was informed that when he was born in the US, citizenship was granted to him by mistake as the son of a diplomat with diplomatic immunity which is not eligible. He was directed
In one region in India, there were two princely states. The missionaries came to that region and requested permission from the kings to allow them to start a school and a hospital. One king rejected them and chased them from their territory. Another king welcomed them and allowed them to serve. After nearly a century,
Taking credit for other people’s achievements is quite common. Politicians, bureaucrats, scientists, businesspeople, religious leaders and others. Sadly, some like to credit for the work of God. Prophet Isaiah writes: “Shall the axe boast over him who hews with it, or the saw magnify itself against him who wields it? As if a rod should
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With the advent of advanced technology, the downsizing of staff in offices, banks, and private sectors has become a norm. God commanded Gideon to downsize his army. Volunteers were 32000 who wanted to go and fight. However, Lord said they are too many and should reduce their numbers. (Judges 7:2-3) Self-glory: God does not share
Many pre-teens and teens who spend a lot of time on Social Media sites begin to exhibit symptoms of depression. Sadly, studies show that the mental and well-being of adolescents and youngsters are affected. One survey states that nearly one-third of children are affected. Parents must help children not to be addicted to compulsive and
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There was a terrible siege of Samaria by Ben Haddad, the Syrian king, that a woman in her madness, distress, and hunger cooked her son and ate. (II Kings 6:29) Jehoram the king of Israel indeed blamed Elisha. However, Elisha prophesized the siege would end. “The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said
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The High Priest had special apparel when he served in the Tabernacle or Temple. (Exodus 28) The garment with other attachments had spiritual meaning. Lord Jesus Christ the eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek, once and for all did the service both as sacrifice and the priest. Prophet Isaiah portrayed the death of
In the world, God uses different people to help believers grow, progress, discern, and fulfill God’s purpose. Indeed, David had five prominent personalities who shaped his life directly or indirectly. Samuel: David’s father Jesse paraded all brothers to see if they were eligible to be anointed by Samuel. Yet, he did not summon David, probably,
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Private schools want to safeguard their reputation and want more students to join their institutions in the subsequent years. For that, they carefully check the students’ performance when they are in lower classes. If they are average or below average, they summon their parents and ask them to admit their children to other schools. Only
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