Paul writes about the Cretans: “They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.” (Titus 1:16) The Cretan culture has such sins, that are evident in almost all cultures in the world. The contemporary world is a sad witness to the collapse of […]
A young pastor in his thirties died of massive cardiac arrest. He did not take care of himself. Lack of discipline in his food habits, sleeping time, physical activities, and much time spent with a smartphone. Sadly, many people do not understand the teachings of the Bible. Paul writes: “Do you not know that you
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The fourth Thursday of November every year is celebrated as Thanksgiving in the USA. Many forget to be thankful, sadly, it has become a holiday season for many. History: President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed in 1863, a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” He called the American
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A few people are mentioned only once or very few times. Prophet Iddo was one such prophet. Yet, their lives are influential and inspirational even today. His writings are not included in the Bible, and they are considered lost literature. Certainly, he had the gift of prophecy, though there are no specific prophetic words in
Watching short snippets of videos or fast-forwarding through them makes people more bored rather than less, according to the results of seven experiments involving more than 1,200 people. Such “digital switching” is less edifying than sticking with one video and watching it all through. The participants found the longer viewing experience more satisfying, engaging, and
There are five examples in the Bible, where people of God defied human authorities that were contradictory to God’s laws. Apostles: Refused to stop preaching The Apostles were warned not to preach in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. They were flogged and arrested. Yet, they continued to preach the gospel. When the authorities
A religious place was ransacked and demolished by a group of people who claimed a little higher status than other communities. It was to prevent those who are given lower status, from participating in a religious fair. The government has decided to rebuild the religious place. (The New Indian Express, 20 August 2024) They would
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The Bible has recorded several prayers by the saints. King Jehoshaphat when facing the army mentioned in his prayer: “And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy— behold,
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Many bible readers may not remember his name. Shemaiah who lived around 930 B.C. He was a prophet used by God to avert wars during the reign of Rehoboam. Shemaiah was also called as a Prophet of Peace. His name means ‘God Hears.’ Civil war averted: Rehoboam, the son of Solomon witnessed rebellion. Instead of
There was a heated discussion about death and cremation. One pastor vehemently argued that those who are cremated can never be resurrected. Graham Staines and his two sons were burnt alive on 22 January 1999 in Odisha for their significant service among lepers by anti-gospel people. Will they rise in the glorified body to live
