The Pharisees used to pray with their long robes, long prayers at synagogues, and on street corners to impress the onlookers. Impression was their goal, they got it. Prayers were not heeded or answered by God. Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray in secret so that God could reward them openly or publicly. (Matthew […]
When a person must amputate a leg due to medical reasons, it is possible to fix an artificial leg called a prosthetic leg. It appears like a normal leg and mimics the function of a leg. The Church is called the Body of Christ, and Christ Himself is the head. All believers are part of
Many times, helpers are nameless people. Not generally recognized and remembered. Paul writes a list: of first apostles, prophets, and teachers, followed by miracle workers, helpers, administrators, and speakers of tongues. (I Corinthians 12:28) Paul places helpers ahead of managers and supervisors, who do administration, and those who feel good about speaking in tongues. Somehow
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This is interesting news. A devotee dropped a cheque for Rs 100 crore (1 billion) in the hundi of a temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The temple officials found out later that person had just Rs. 17 in his bank account. (India Today, 25 August 2023) Was God impressed by this great offering granted his
Warning billboards protect people from accidents, disasters, and destruction. In spiritual life also, there is a need for warning, exhortation, and direction. W.H. Griffith Thomas gives us insight to understand the Book of Hebrews. There are five warnings in this book for believers so that they are not destroyed. Ignoring warning messages is self-defeating. Drift:
Two men took their pet dogs for a walk. In the narrow lane, the two pet dogs scratched and tried to bite one another. Then began the argument between the two men, later it ended up in a shooting; two were dead, and six others were injured. (NDTV 18 August 2023) Adamic nature is at
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A believer’s smartphone fell, and the touch screen was destroyed, he could see only an obscure or blurred screen. Upset he prayed that God could do a miracle to magically restore his phone. He put it in his pocket expecting a miracle, but nothing happened. Dramatic miracles: Many have experienced dramatic miracles. A young 17-year-old
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Today many are self-proclaimed prophets enjoying luxurious lifestyles. Indeed, many fake prophets give false messages in the name of the Holy God. The prominent prophets in the Bible were given a depressing call. Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel had to prepare themselves for rejection of their message and risk to their lives too. (Isaiah 6:9-12; Jeremiah
A desire to own a house is a dream of many. For that, people save and sacrifice. Interestingly, in the State of Kerala, many migrated to foreign countries. They sent their money to build houses to get settled after retirement. However, their children chose to settle abroad, old parents were forced to stay with them
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When a godly person met with an automobile accident, he was perturbed and perplexed. Why did this happen? In his analysis, he did not commit any sin, blunder, or deviate from the Will of God. If so, was it permitted by God? Can bad things happen to good or righteous people? Yes, in this imperfect
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