The Indian male grooming market has grown at a rapid pace from the level of $ 643 million in 2018 to $ 2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to about $ 3.5 billion by the end of this decade. Male grooming consists essentially of five segments, namely, skincare, haircare, shavecare, fragrance, and […]
Nathan was a bold prophet. He had the guts to confront King David when God sent him to rebuke him. Nathan skillfully tells a story about a poor man who had one sheep that grew like his daughter in the family. A rich neighbor, who owns several flocks, snatched that poor man’s sheep and slaughtered
There are many metaphors in the Bible for the Church: The Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the Family of God, and the Temple of God. Lord Jesus Christ is the Head, and the Church is His Body. (I Corinthians 12:26-31; Romans 12:5) According to scientists there are many systems in the body including
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The word salary comes from ‘salt money’ , the allowance given to Roman soldiers to buy salt. People demand personal loyalty if they have eaten their salt. Someone who works hard and earns a salary is regarded as ‘worth his salt.’ Abijah defended his kingship as a descendant of King David, with whom God had
Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, though it was promoted as an unsinkable ship in 1912 during its maiden voyage. Ocean Gate expeditions take adventurers in a submarine, to see the wreckage of Titanic which is 21/2 miles or 4 KM under the water. Sadly, one such trip ended in a tragedy, as five people
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People of God had to venture in faith, sometimes taking only what they have, or even abandoning what they possess. Trusting God, His call, His faithfulness, and His Promises they proceeded into unchartered paths. They were steadfast in faith, and God rewarded them. Without a destination: Abraham had to leave his hometown Ur, Mesopotamia; and
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
