A picture of Jesus and John the Baptist. (Image from Wallpapers.com)In the quiet desert, John the Baptist lived a simple life. He started by praying and getting water from the Jordan River every day. His breakfast was basic—locusts and honey. Then, he went to the river to help people who...
Picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Image from Wallpapers.com) Born in a time of racial injustice, Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a charismatic Christian leader, advocating for civil rights through nonviolent means. His impassioned speeches, notably the iconic "I Have a Dream," resonated beyond his era, inspiring a global...
An image of Gideon on a donkey. (Photo from FreeBibleimages)We often see a Bible in the guest room of a hotel. Picking it up, we can see the words Gideons International. The organization was founded in 1899 in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA, by two traveling businessmen, John H. Nicholson and Samuel...
A lion in the den. (Photo by Mika Brandt from Unsplash)The biblical narrative of Daniel is a powerful tale of unwavering integrity and faith amid adversity. When Jerusalem was conquered, Daniel, a young Israelite, was taken into captivity by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar's army. Despite the allure of the king's...
In the annals of biblical history, a remarkable figure's story resonates through the ages. Her name is Deborah, a woman of immense wisdom, faith, and strength whose narrative unfolds in the Book of Judges.Deborah's story begins in a time of turmoil and uncertainty in the land of Canaan. The Israelites...
In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words,...
We all encounter moments of betrayal. We felt betrayed when our younger sister disclosed to our mother that we accidentally dropped and shattered the candy jar. We experienced disloyalty when a close friend from high school shared a confidential secret with others. In later stages of life, we faced extreme...
In some of our sobering moments, we wonder if we were heeding God's call. Is God prompting me to serve in the kid's ministry? Is He telling me to help the homeless in the neighborhood? Is God telling me to preach in church?Are we like Jonah of the Bible, who...
In contemporary Afghanistan, women and girls grapple with limited rights and freedoms. Bound by strict dress codes and travel constraints, they can't venture over 75 km without a male relative. This confines them to their homes, constraining their mobility and access to public spaces. It highlights the delicate equilibrium of...