Good intentions are not good decisions. Even good decisions are not implemented by many. The New Year resolutions made by millions are buried sooner or later. Very few are implemented. God punished Israel for their continuous sin of idol worship. They were sent to Babylon as slaves for seventy years as predicted by Jeremiah. They […]
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People generally have the habit of making New Year’s resolutions and quietly forget after a few days. Even those resolutions should be following His requirements. Daniel resolved in his heart and executed meticulously. (Daniel 1:8) Prophet Malachi gives a list of expectations from the Lord to escape God’s fierce judgment. (Malachi 3:5) Sorcery: One nation
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Nehemiah prayers are an inspiration throughout generations. His short prayers, whispering prayers from the workplace, during travel, and intercession for people are worth studying. Nehemiah identified with his people and prayed for them. People like to give excuses for their sins or even justify their sins. However, godly people confess their sins and intercede for
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When asked which is the richest place; Some said the oil-rich Gulf region, or diamond mines in Africa. The seminar leader said: “No it is the cemetery. Yes, it is the richest land in the world, because millions of people have departed/died and they carried many valuable ideas that did not come to light nor
A highly placed officer in the government said: “I am sane, I want to remain sane. I am afraid of working among ten thousand fools, I also will become a fool sooner or later.” Many wish to be right, righteous, and good. However, they are surrounded by wrong models and examples that they foolishly follow.
Mothers tend to love their children more than their fathers. There are great mothers in the Bible as well as in the history of the church. One example is Monica, who by her tearful intercession brought St. Augustine back to the faith, who became a great servant of God. However, some mothers spoil their children
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An elderly man was waiting at his home gate in the early morning. When the teenager came with the Newspaper, he stopped him. He said; “Please ring the doorbell, and hand over the paper every day to me.” The boy said: “Sir, to save time, I put a rubber band and throw the paper through
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Let us make a name for ourselves! This is a desire that drives people to do something. Guinness World Records has many achievements. Some of them are funny and even purposeless. Others are serious. The Bible records about people after Noah’s blood who wanted to create a name for themselves. (Genesis 11:1-9) Religious feat: They
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God sending his Son into the world, the greatest historical event has two aspects. There was macro-preparation, but micro-preparation was inadequate from a human perspective. Macro-preparation: God sent His son at the appropriate time. (Galatians 4:4) The world was prepared socially, economically, politically, and culturally to receive the Messiah. God prepared Mary so that The
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People are in search of different kinds of emancipation. Political: People living under an oppressive king want deliverance. There are nations invaded and the victims long for independence. They wish to escape from the tyranny of the sins of the dictator or ruthless ruler. Economic: Some people are exploited by powerful and rich people. No
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