Generally, history is documentation of hatred, violence, wars, oppression, and bloodshed. One group of people who are smart or powerful or both would dominate the others. The Israelites understood: “And the Egyptians treated us harshly and humiliated us and laid on us hard labor.” (Deuteronomy 26:6) Harsh treatment: Egyptians thought they were superior to other […]
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Kings cut off the defeated kings of their thumbs and toes. Seventy kings struggled to pick up scraps to fill their stomachs, under the table of Adoni-bezek. (Judges 1:4-7) When Israel caught him, he also got the same treatment, his thumbs and big toes were cut off. He realized that God had repaid him. Custom:
A man buried under the debris of a landslide that destroyed many homes cried out: “Somebody save me. I am a millionaire; I will give those millions.” Sadly, before he could be pulled out, his life perished. The wealth could not save him. It is good news, that God gives Inheritance that will not perish
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Taking advantage of others, especially when they are weak, powerless, vulnerable, and defenseless is a base or wicked or unworthy thought in the Bible. The world may interpret it as a business sense, which is incorrect. “Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, ‘The seventh year, the year
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A pastor and his wife traveled on a 3.5-hour domestic flight in the USA. Interestingly, the wife had frequent flier miles that she was upgraded to first class, while the pastor was in the economy class. Angry and resentful during the flight three times the pastor walked to the business class section and smacked his
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A newcomer is present in a Christian meeting. He was puzzled when people said Amen together after prayers. He also saw some individuals saying Amen while the pastor was preaching. What is the meaning of the word Amen? The friends who invited him could not give an answer and the meaning of this word. It
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When Joshua led the Nation of Israel to the Promised Land, they first defeated Jericho. Ai was the next, though there were hiccups due to the sin of Achan. Third were Gibeonites who surrendered, rather cunningly. (Joshua 9) They came to the camp of Gilgal and told Joshua that they came from a faraway country,
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Frederik Pferdt spent 12 years at Google, serving as its inaugural Chief Innovation Evangelist in California. He has written a book: ‘What’s Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready’. He provides three key lessons to lead a meaningful life, in other words, to be ready for the future. Interestingly, the Bible teaches the disciples
One who was serving the Lord died. In hushed tones, people who came for the funeral discussed his life. A highly talented, wonderfully gifted, had abundant resources, umpteen opportunities, and influential connections, but produced very little. One pastor commented God gave him five talents, he did not produce five more, perhaps only one more. A
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A Robin Hood-like politician was ruthlessly murdered near his home. He was involved in terrorizing people, amassing wealth, and helping many young people to do their higher education. After fifteen years, he left his underground activities and became a normal person, breaking free from all illegal activities. When he changed his ways, got married, and
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