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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 …
It was 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 such 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 because the …
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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. #1. A Giver Extraordinaire After the Pentecost, as the apostles began to welcome converts in great numbers, they decided that …
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So much has been said about what a youth ought to accomplish before turning 30. This is probably because, the commencement of the third decade marks a major defining period in a person’s life. Biblically, 30 appear to be the age when a Levite picks up his service and a man is considered mature (Numbers …
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To be married for many years without the fruit of the womb is an experience no one desires. For a minister of God, it can be very disturbing especially when he prays for others and they receive the blessing but he continues childless. The fierce battle that goes on in the mind of such can …
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