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Certain names in the bible hardly do more than ring a bell. And that’s because not too many things were written about them or what they did. In spite of that, we often find great lessons from their little narratives. One of such is Apollos; a Jew born at Alexandria. Scripture describes him as an …
Temptations are bound to come; time and again in a lifetime. In fact, Jesus said, ‘It is inevitable that temptations to sin will come’ (Luke 17:1 ISV). That means the real concern, is not whether they will come but how we respond when they do. If we capitulate, our spiritual progress and consecration is hampered. …
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Does it seem like you are distant from your bible, even though you are a Christian? Do you find the bible boring any time you attempt to read it? All that, may be because there is nothing you look forward to when you open its pages. Good news is you could get more inclined to …
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When God was to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, He had two options: a shorter way and a longer one. The way through the land of the Philistines was the shorter one. The longer path was the route through the wilderness. Along the shorter way, war was waiting by the side. But the Israelites …
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Two encounters, one angel, different outcomes. That is the simple sum-up of Gabriel’s visits to Zechariah and Mary. But there’s a lot more to it than it sounds. How Shall I Know this? Alone in the temple, performing his priestly duties, Zechariah suddenly saw a flash. It was Gabriel. He came with news. Elizabeth would …
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Twenty-three thousand, one hundred and forty-five. That’s the number of verses the bible contains. Many of these have touched my life in unforgettable ways. But some of them have left more enduring impact solely because they have affected my mindset and helped me to model my life along certain paths. Here are my top seven …
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, I sat musing over the complimentary remarks I received some moments earlier. It happened that I had a necessary stopover at a friend’s place the night before. Knowing that I wanted to attend church in the morning (before advancing on my journey), I asked what church my friend attended. He …
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There are certain days in our lives that are unforgettable. Each one of those days marks a watershed in our earthly sojourn. Such was the day Zacchaeus met Jesus along Jericho’s road. What Zacchaeus Really Desired to See Scripture says, He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man, he could not …
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Game of Thrones. Prison Break. Grey’s Anatomy. Tinsel. Jenifa’s Diary. 24. These names share something in common. They are supra-long masterpieces that have captured our screens in the last decade and a half. The secret to the success of these films and their like lies in the way they intrigue and keep the suspense of …
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When the names of bible greats are mentioned, hardly does Barnabas get a look-in. But he was much in every way, a remarkable hero, who made notable contributions to the growth of the early church. A Giver Extraordinaire After the Pentecost, as the apostles began to welcome converts in great numbers, they decided that communal …
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