Scars reminds us of wound, pain, hurt or imperfection. When we are hurt physically, it bleeds and a scab is formed which eventually forms a scar. Physical scars can be seen and we can witness it healing. But emotional scars cannot be seen and can only be felt by the one who has gotten hurt. We can’t watch it physically healing, yet these scars are there for a purpose.
Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart” The common word used for sacrifice is ‘Korban’ in Hebrew. The word doesn’t actually mean giving up something but ‘drawing near’ or ‘coming closer’. Yes, sacrifices were meant to bring us closer to God! There are many instances of…
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Proverbs 29:18 can help us realize the importance of having a vision without which people will perish. Vision unfolds slowly (Hab 1-3) and involves people. It is within you and can manifest when trust God and learn to listen to Him. The Bible is full of examples such as Elisha who lived in the spiritual…
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Proverbs 31:30 “…But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised” I personally like the segments where the biblical view is totally different from that of the world. When the world is going gaga about ‘Women empowerment”, the Bible stands out by associating women to “submission” and “fear”. With the International Woman’s Day…
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One look at popular media and the people around and you will realize how resentful people are towards their boss and work in general. Either this or there is another extreme: Workaholics whose life revolves around work. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God intended man to work when He put him in the garden of…
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The sermon this week was a sequel of what was shared last week, “Preparing for Sunday Worship”. It’s always not enough how much we worship our God! How do we worship the Lord? Do we look at how others are doing? Are our hands too heavy to lift up? Are we in fear of ridicule….what…
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Concept of community is biblical as God himself is a community. The Trinity shows the relationship of love between the Father, Son and the Holy spirit. They work together in unity. It is the plan of God to create community on this Earth, a community governed by love. Church is the community of God and…
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Ruth 2:10 “ So she fell on her face, bowed down to the ground and said to him, ‘Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner” Ruth was a widow, a gentile and we all know her story and how God blessed her. She…
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A father, as the spiritual head of the household, plays an important role in raising a godly generation. He models Christ who fulfills three important functions – the role of a priest, prophet and king. The Scripture exhorts fathers to teach the ways of God to their children. “These commandments that I give you today…
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