October 2026

Today, digital technology is all-pervasive. It has not only penetrated the systems and structures of government, institutions, businesses, sports, education, health care, banking, communication systems, information sharing, etc. Nevertheless, advertisers continuously bombard smartphone users with product promotions, recommendations for entertainment videos, numerous notifications, and there is an information overload. This causes exhaustion of physical, mental,

Sadly, today, many people are emotionally overwhelmed, afflicted by anxiety, uncertainty, confusion, mood swings, and indecisiveness. Believers should be grateful as God blesses them with emotional wellness. Anxieties converted into prayer: Christians have a great privilege and a marvellous spiritual tool termed prayer. Mostly, prayer is an underutilised gift of God. Worries, anxieties, and fears

David writes that God heals all our diseases. (Psalm 103:3) In the world, sickness, lack of stamina, chronic illness, injuries due to accidents, natural disasters, and death due to infection are common. The Bible teaches that there are seven ways God helps His people to handle sickness. Food as medicine: God has promised to bless

It is wonderful to be a Royal Priest to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (I Peter 2:9) Indeed, all humans are sinners, spiritually blind and dwelling in darkness. Through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, sinful humans are transformed to become priests to serve in His presence. Animals and other sub-human beings

There is a social media post lamenting the culture in some countries in Asia; because of that, there is no Efficiency, Productivity, or punctuality. Some responses to that post were negative, while others were affirming. The Bible transforms cultural values. Sadly, some of the biblical values are labelled as Western values. Diligence and Efficiency: Those

Harsh words from teachers have killed the spirit of children, their future, and their careers. Unreasonable parents use words that demotivate children. Yet, others build up, uphold, encourage, empower, equip, and upskill others with their words. The ideal woman described in Proverbs has this quality. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of

“All my friends are toxic” is a song among teenagers, and some display this on their T-shirts. The song expresses the frustration of being betrayed by friends, broken relationships, quarrels, fights, longing for community, and loneliness. There is an older saying: “Tell me your friends, I will tell you who you are.” That means the

There was a commotion on the banks of a lake. A man was struggling to keep himself afloat; he might drown and die. There were different noises and voices: “Keep trying; do not give up.” “Why did you go there? Are you a fool?” “He deserves that.” “Be careful in the future; do not fall

Paul lists 29-36 individuals in his letter to the Romans, as it includes the household also. (Romans 16). Scholars number about 27 men and 9 women. Recognizing, affirming, encouraging, and rewarding people is essential for their growth and more diligent contribution. People should feel that they are seen, valued, recognized, and strengthened. Remember: Paul certainly

A man lost a large sum, ten years’ savings, by investing in shares that went bankrupt. In the world, such experiences are considered misfortune or bad luck. Nevertheless, God spoke with the diligent believer: You lost only money, just money? Is everything lost? The man wondered: ten years of sweat, toil, saving them sacrificially, is