Interestingly, the Egyptians believed in an afterlife and had elaborate cultural rituals. The Book of the Dead is a collection of mortuary texts, Coffin texts, or Pyramid texts that have spells, magic formulas, incantations, and instructions for the afterlife. There were authors and scribes, who compiled these writings on rolls of papyrus, with colorful illustrations. […]
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A young man got an opportunity to go abroad for his studies. He was excited as well as tensed. This was his first trip on an airplane and to a foreign nation. He meticulously prepared all his personal belongings, books, and documents. On that day, he reached the airport which was over two hours’ drive
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A boy from an oppressed community (Dalit) was hacked to death in his home, while his younger sister and mother were injured. The attackers were six boys (16-17 years) who studied in the same class, in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu. (Times of India, 12 August 2023) The victim excelled in his studies, and teachers used to
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There is an alarm created as if ‘conversion’ is the first and foremost problem facing the world and it should be tackled on a war footing. 1. Conversion as a choice: This is one kind of conversion exercised by some people who want to exercise the freedom of choice. Some individuals wish to use this
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One intellectual wanted to discredit the Bible. He was speaking with a few women who were not rich according to the world, but rich in faith. He said: “The Red Sea did not divide, Israel walked through wading in less than one-foot-deep water.” One of the women shouted: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord, it is indeed
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There are hapless fans of celebrities and intellectuals. They chose to be fans or follow that personality. 1. Not known: Will the celebrity know the individual? Not likely. God has loved us and chosen us means: He has called us out, by name and it is an invitation for a special relationship. (Isaiah 43:1; I
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Few people were furiously discussing prayer. One said: “Why did God not answer the fervent prayers of God’s people from the prayer mountains in South Korea for North Korea.” There was pin-drop silence. Since 1945, North Korea has remained a staunch Communist nation. Even a two-year-old baby along with their parents was imprisoned for possessing
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One servant maid shared her agony of being mistreated like dogs. The master used to buy meat for dogs and gave it to servants for their food. For the master and family, there was always the best meat. There are reports that servants are verbally, physically, and sexually abused and even tortured. The Bible teaches
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Many people want their name to be great and remembered beyond their lifetime. Many statues were erected as grateful memorials, later forgotten, destroyed, or dumped into obscurity. Those who built Babel wanted their name to be great. (Genesis 11:4) Absalom made a pillar as his legacy. (II Samuel 18:18) Nehemiah’s prayer: Nehemiah remarkably mobilized people
One senior bank executive was lured by an advertisement that promised one plate of food free if one plate is purchased. She downloaded the App and ordered food. Within minutes she lost over ninety thousand Indian Rupees from her bank account. (Deccan Herald 27 May 2023) Feeding of Five Thousand: Lord Jesus Christ fed the
