In the ancient world, it was a terrible disease. Lepers became outcasts and had to live outside the city. According to the …

Going through persecution is not easy. There are reasons to doubt, be discouraged, and depressed. Nevertheless, the widow’s persistent plea to the …

Bartimaeus, the blind man, was healed by the Lord. He said, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Mark 10:52) …

Some people have zeal, but do not obey, and even overdo things that should not be done. King Saul is one such …

The principal of a government high school on the outskirts of Hyderabad has been accused of asking senior students to assault some …

It was a five-star hotel. In the lobby, somebody had left a wallet with a lot of currency. A couple picked that …

Many times, the contributors of assistants or associates are significant. Somehow, they are in the shadows and soon forgotten. The status given …

A businessman purchased a sophisticated smartphone. He used it for two days and then left it at home and went on a …

The characteristics of the Amalekites indicate the human traits which are worldly-wise, flesh–dominated, and carnal-minded. God commanded Saul to destroy all Amalekites, …

Lydia, a successful businesswoman, is one of the influential women in the Bible. In the second missionary journey of Paul, she became …

Cornelius, the Army Commander, who was based in Caesarea, is considered the first Gentile to come to the Lord. (Acts 10) Angel’s …

There is a danger of setting one’s heart on the wrong things, especially riches. Riches can increase legitimately, yet that too could …

The Lord met Zacchaeus in the city of Jericho. (Luke 191-10) Roman Tax collectors: Tax collectors got their job or contract by …

Powerful and wicked kings reflect the evil and vile attributes of Satan. Pharaoh was like Satan; he did not allow Israelites to …

A father who served in the military wanted their sons to obey like his soldiers under his command. The terrified sons would …

Eunice was from a Jewish family. She became a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Her son Timothy became a stalwart of …

God called Israel to be His covenant people and a treasured possession. (Exodus 19:5-6; Deuteronomy 7:6) Instead of celebrating that privilege, they …

Exploitation is common in all cultures, societies, and nations. The weak and vulnerable would be exploited in most situations. The Bible warns …

Many marriages end in divorce. Sometimes the reasons are flimsy, minor, and trivial. Dispute regarding eating onion and garlic ends 23-Year marriage …

There are two board games. Chinese checkers is easy to play and a fast game. However, chess is a tough game that …

One person said, “You are my Facebook friend.” The response was: “Is it so?” Both dived into Facebook and realised they had …

She was sick from birth and could sleep only when she was held closely in the arms by her father, and sometimes …

There are numerous devotees of various religions, cults, sects, and traditions. A few follow gurus or spiritual guides. However, the Risen Lord, …

St. Augustine wrote: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage …

Can a stone be a witness? “And Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, …

Ray Oldenburg, an urban sociologist, wrote: “The third place is not home and not work, but instead one of the physical settings …

Justice Anoop Dhand, Rajasthan High Court, delivered the judgment while hearing a plea for protection filed by an 18-year-old woman and a …

A bizarre case of a foster family allegedly trying to “protect” a young woman from a suspected molester by locking her in …

There is a report about a professor who has obtained 150 degrees, which include twenty professional degrees and doctorates. He teaches in …

The world of information in the Digital Era has fuelled and accelerated confusion in the minds of adolescents and teenagers. Some even …

There were floods and landslides in the hilly terrain. A young man who wanted to experience adventure was lost and was trying …