Turning Life's Pages with Faith and Purpose
In the 1800s, Horatio Gates Spafford was a lawyer and a wealthy man. He was fortunate to have five children. Tragic events struck his family, much as they did in the family in the Old Testament. Scarlet fever killed his 4 sons. Then, a year later, a major fire destroyed all of his Spafford had […]
Crucifixion comes from the Latin word ‘crucifixio or crucifixus’, which means ‘fixed to a cross’. The Romans used this method to punish the worst criminals, captive armies, and traitors. Jesus was crucified in a T-shaped structure called the Crux Immissa. When we read Matthew 27 32 – 56, we understand the sufferings of Jesus on […]
I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back About 150 years ago, there was a great revival in Wales, England, and many missionaries chose Garo Hills, Assam, India, as their place to spread God’s love. Garo Hills are known for the tribes called “Headhunters”. The tradition of these tribes is to […]
Every woman is remarkable in the eyes of God. I want to put forward a few questions. What is God expecting from us? How should a godly woman be? Here are a few thoughts about godly women in the light of scripture. Shall we examine ourselves with prayer? Who is a Godly Woman? […]
As I looked out of the window, feeling the gushing wind on my face as the train moved fast, thinking about my 29th birthday and hoping to have a memorable day, a sudden thought came to my mind. It was about the kind of love God shows me, a lost sheep. Being a young teenager, […]
We read that God appeared to Abraham when Ishmael was 13 years old. Abraham went ahead of God’s promise and had Ishmael through Hagar, listening to his wife Sarah’s advice instead of waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled. God reveals His power to bless Abraham after he reconciles with God. Once Abraham reconciles with […]
The origin of the family began when God created Adam and Eve. Family plays a vital role in everyone’s life. Every household falls into God’s plan to reveal His glory. In the early church, there was literature called “household texts.” Apostle Paul, in his letters to the churches, spoke about individual households and larger households. […]
Once upon a time, there lived a big tree in a forest. A small leak was growing near it. Seeing how small and lean it looked, the big tree began teasing the little one and kept saying proudly- “I am handsome and strong. No one can defeat me.” The leak told the tree, “Dear friend, […]
