The book of Jeremiah chronicles the experiences and prophecies of Prophet Jeremiah, who served during a time of great upheaval for the nation of Judah during the 6th century BCE. Judah was on the brink of disaster, facing the impending Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah was given the unenviable task of telling his people they were heading […]
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Andrew the apostle is from the village of Bethsaida by the Sea of Galilee, where he meets Jesus for the first time. Andrew’s call to discipleship holds great significance even though it might seem less dramatic than most of the other apostles. Luke’s gospel describes Jesus calling Andrew while he was out fishing, and the
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The Gospel of Matthew is a great source of comfort and hope. The Gospel ties believers to the mercy and grace of God. There are a number of verses that speak to one’s heart and provide solace during trying times. Here are five verses from the book of Matthew that can strengthen your faith today: Matthew 7:7 “Ask,
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Jesus said: “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). We may think this is a command we cannot obey, because it is about feelings. But feelings can be trained and Jesus tells how: by trusting Him (John 14:1-2). As we build up our faith, we will also develop
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Father of Faithfulness and Love, As I come into Your presence today, I am reminded of Your deep love and care for me. Thank You for all that You have done for me, and for always being by my side. And just as Moses sang Your praises boldly (Deuteronomy 32), I too want to sing
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The feeling of being forgotten, ignored and unheard can be very painful. And this is the experience of so many Christians around the world. These include not only people we get to hear about, but many who die in difficult and painful circumstances and merely remain a statistic. The words of Jesus, “my God, my
My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me? Read More »
Romans 8:31–39 ‘I am convinced that [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God…’ (v38–39) ‘Sometimes I feel that I just can’t go on. I feel alone, lost, empty, abandoned. It’s painful.’ I wasn’t sure how to reply to Jane when she said this. I had to think: where do you
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Are you standing at a crossroads, searching for a sign to guide your next steps? If you’re facing a big decision, consider following Eliezer’s example of seeking divine guidance through prayer. This could be a profound way for you to make the best choice and find the right direction. Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to
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Book Review: Oden, Thomas C. How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2010 pp.203 The African Seedbed of Western Christianity Rarely does one come across a book that grips you like, HOW AFRICA SHAPED THE CHRISTIAN MIND REDISCOVERING THE AFRICAN SEEDBED OF WESTERN CHRISTIANITY. Reading
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Recent happenings at Nexcus, the International Board of Barnabas Aid, are deeply concerning. The Founders of Barnabas Aid were hurriedly removed from the International Board without notice. Furthermore, the Malaysia Board representative was also removed, and there is no transparency regarding the internal happenings inside the organization. Nic Ng, the Chairman of Barnabas Aid, Malaysia,