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The Man from the Ends of the Earth
The New Testament Book of Acts contains many fascinating stories of the growth of early Christianity. One of those stories tells of the conversion of an African man from Ethiopia whose coming...
The Second Step of Forgiveness
When it comes to forgiving others as we know we should (Matthew 6:12), we sometimes need to remind ourselves of advice the apostle Paul gave to the Corinthian Christians. The church at Corinth...
A Burden to Carry – or Not?
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ … for each one should carry their own load” (Galatians 6:2-5).On the surface, these two...
Preparing for Battle
Scripture: "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord." Proverbs 21:31.Something to think about: As with so many biblical proverbs, we can see a...
The Three Things that Define Us
Some people are defined in their own eyes, and in the eyes of others, by their accomplishments, others by their relationships, others again by their education or experiences. There are clearly many...
First with the News
Even in this age of the near-instant spread of news on social media, it still matters to journalists to report news first – especially if the news has long term significance....
The Blood and the Water
Scripture in Focus: John 19:34 “… one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water” (John 19:34).This small but graphic detail of the crucifixion of...
The Triumphal Entry: What Was the Victory?
“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey”...
Meekness is not Weakness
Many people presume that Christianity is a religion of meekness and mildness – even of weakness. To be fair, many have absorbed this idea from hymns, songs and sermons that juxtapose...
I’m Fine – Save Me!
Last year the suicide-prevention group Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) ran a highly successful advertising campaign in which they published a series of ambigrams – words or messages that say...
Finding the Fountain of Life
The idea of a fountain of life or rejuvenation has captivated humanity for a long time. Stories of such a fountain are known from around the world and dating across many...
Developing Your Replacement
A recent survey published in the Harvard Business Review asked business leaders what qualities or “competencies” were most valuable for all management positions. It’s an...
