A 17-year-old boy studying in twelfth grade shot and killed his school principal. When questioned by the police, he stated that the principal often scolded, rebuked, and warned him against bullying other students. Enraged, he decided to kill him. Shockingly, the investigating officer reported that the boy showed no regret or remorse. (The Tribune, 7 […]
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Can truth be sacrificed on the altar of power, or should power be sacrificed on the altar of truth? This is a dilemma many face in life. King Herod faced the same question—and like most, he chose power over truth. Mesmerized and possessed by his authority, he had neither respect for the truth nor for
In a chaotic and imperfect world, many young people believe that human leaders are neither effective nor good. Some argue that Artificial Intelligence—flawless and efficient—should be chosen, anointed, and installed as a world leader. The idea of AI ruling over humanity is gaining popularity. The Parable of the Trees: In the Bible, there is a
A flight from Mumbai to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Kuwait due to an engine fire. The passengers were divided into two groups: those holding entitled passports from the European Union, the UK, and the USA, who were allowed to enter Kuwait without a visa, and those from South and Southeast Asia,
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A hope chest is a special piece of furniture traditionally used by unmarried young women to store treasured items in preparation for marriage. These chests contained carefully collected clothing, hand-knitted winter wear, household linens, table mats, towels, quilts, and dishware. Often beautifully decorated, the hope chest had a special place in the home. Also known
If humans can be arrogant, so can AI—created by humans. An AI-powered Death Clock claims to predict the exact date of a user’s death. This app, costing $40 per year, has already been downloaded by 125,000 people. It also suggests lifestyle changes. The AI is trained on a dataset of over 1,200 life expectancy studies
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Bartolomeu Dias was the first European explorer to reach the cape in South Africa in search of a sea route to India and Asia. He reached it on 12 March 1488 and named it the Cape of Storms. However, King John II of Portugal changed the name to Cape of Good Hope, considering it a
A shopkeeper explained to his customer: “These oranges will be sweet because they are seasonal fruits. Only unseasonal fruit will be bitter or tasteless; these will be good.” Blessed are those who meditate on the Word of God day and night. They are compared to trees planted beside a stream. Their leaves are evergreen. Hence,
A 19-year-old girl was working in the city of Bangalore as a student counselor. Along with her boyfriend, she checked into a service apartment. Three days later she was found dead with severe stab injuries, and her body decomposed. The boyfriend had premeditated the murder and executed it. (Times of India, 26 November 2024) It
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Selfishness is focusing on and prioritizing one’s own interests over others. It can ruin relationships in families and among friends and could lead to other sins. Paul advises believers not to do anything with selfish ambition. (Philippians 2:3) John Piper writes about five traits of selfishness in his book: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. Expect
