Evidence of Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection
Historical Facts The story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is central to Christian faith, but what does archaeology reveal about these events? Over the years, various discoveries have provided fascinating clues that align with biblical narratives. From the possible site of Golgotha to the mysterious Shroud of Turin, these findings offer compelling evidence of the […]
MAJESTIC
Rise, brethren! Into the wonder of daybreak. Be a rainbow in the cloud. Be a free bird on the back of the night wind. Shine on, brethren! Walk with joy in your golden feet Over crystal seas And purple mountains. Know that your beauty Is a thunder. And your precious heart, unsaleable. Be brave, brethren! […]
REDISCOVERING THE POOL OF SILOAM
Historical Facts YEAR: 2004 | LOCATION: City of David, Jerusalem SIGNIFICANCE: Confirmed the historical setting of John 9 and linked New Testament events to real, verifiable geography It was a quiet corner of Jerusalem, largely forgotten beneath layers of history, until a broken sewage pipe in 2004 led to an astonishing find: the ancient Pool […]
GO QUICKLY
The Sunday morning of 14th July 2008 started like any other Sunday. My husband was invited to preach at one church in Chennai. Suddenly, I received an unexpected phone call saying, “Your husband, Rev. Stanie Charles, is having severe chest pain, so we have brought him to a medical clinic and the doctors have administered […]
Renew a steadfast spirit within me
As we journey through this sacred season of Lent, let us come before God with humble hearts and pray as David prayed: “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10). David prayed these words after he was convicted of his sin. In repentance, he sought not […]
Stand in the Gap – Arise Deborah
In Judges 4, we are introduced to Deborah, one of the most remarkable figures in the Bible. For 20 long years, the people of Israel were under the harsh oppression of King Jabin of Canaan and his mighty commander Sisera. The people were discouraged, fearful, and spiritually drifting away from God. At such a time, […]
MY ROPE OF HOPE
When the light in the darkness seemed bright It’s the knight in might I see in the light Thence my soul said to Thine To swirl around this hope of mine! When the colours of spring faded away It’s the dew of new I see along the way Thence my soul said to Thine To […]
With God All things are possible
As we step into this new month, God reminds us that with Him, nothing is impossible(Mat 19:26). When Abraham and Sarah faced a future with no hope of a child, God’s promise stood firm. Sarah’s womb was considered dead, and humanly it was impossible, yet they believed in God. Through faith, life was birthed, and […]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits
As we step into this new month, let us be mindful of God’s goodness in our lives. How often do we, like the people of Israel, forget the blessings of the Lord? Even after being delivered from Egypt, they rebelled against Him because they failed to remember His faithfulness. Forgetfulness leads to ungratefulness, and ungratefulness […]
Virtues of Esther (Esther 2:17)
Among all the virgins, Esther found favor and grace in King Ahasuerus’s eyes. Instead of Vashti, he made her his queen. She was crowned queen of 127 nations. We can learn from Esther’s virtues that it is always right to do the right thing, even when the circumstances appear to be opposite. Even though she […]