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Memorise:  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. -1 John 3:18 Read: 1 John 3:16-18 (KJV) 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. Bible in one Year: 2 Kings 19-20, Luke 11:33-54 MESSAGE: The character of love is seen in practice and not through empty words. This is the reason why John the beloved advised that we should make the expression of love practical. One practical way of expressing love is through giving. The Bible in John 3:16 says that God loved the world, and this love compelled Him to give His only begotten Son, so that men could be saved. It was through the medium of giving that God as...

Life as we all say is a precious gift from God but I am adding to this that Life is a rented gift from God. Am I funny? I understand that the famous and generally agreed quotes/norms are always considered as right by most of us. But you need to be unique by taking a second and if possible, a third thought on issues. What do we call a gift? The Oxford dictionary calls it something that is given to another voluntarily without a charge/payment. Rent is payment for use of an equipment, property or service; we can also call it ‘lease’. With this misconception and misuse of language by calling life a gift, we have felt that our life belongs to us. So we wake up as if it is by our power, work as if it’s by might, we live as if we own ourselves. We all know that a gift is different from a rented item. When a Toyota Camry 2014 model is given to you as a gift, you are not expected to report to the giver on how you use the car because it is automatically yours. Meanwhile, when a ...

Outlined below are ten great mistakes any living being on this planet should watch against. If you have made them before, do not criticize yourself but seek advice. However, if you keep on repeating them, then you will definitely live to regret it. I have warned you. Note these mistakes and AVOID THEM! #First Mistake- Inferiority Complex Many philosophers are of the profound opinion that having an inferiority complex is one of the worst mistakes people make in life. An inferiority complex is nothing but begrudging your own life and demeaning your own abilities. It wrecks you system and throws you into a hell of disbelief in the profound potential inherent in your own life. The first person you need to believe on is yourself because you can never influence others when you don’t know your worth. People who have inferiority complex tend to follow other’s part and therefore will have no satisfaction at the end. This class of people follows other’s path and lives other people’s d...

GEY wish that you learn from her, a Woman of dignity, difference, love, kindness, selflessness and determination. She is the virtuous woman who stood for selfless love. God uses the most insignificant lives for His glory. He often selects some person from an unknown home and with His redeeming love builds a character that all the ages remember. Humble folk, who can listen to the heavenly Voice calling them to His service, become the great [servants] of God. David Livingstone, who [brought] the Gospel to Africa, was such a person. David went from a Scottish weaver's home to Africa, that he might blaze a Gospel trail across the Dark Continent. And when he was doing all those marvelous things, God was preparing another humble heart for mission work in Africa. Mary Slessor, a Scottish girl, patterned her life upon the career of the mighty David Livingstone. He was her hero. When the word came, "Livingstone is dead, and his heart is buried in Africa," Mary...

In the African world, a failed marriage is always attributed to the woman. No one sees the fact that the man has made a mistake. But everyone is quick to blame the woman for lapses in marriages. Therefore, before you say I do, see these 10 most common mistakes women make in relationships. 1. Too many questions about the past:   Everyone has a past, although it is good to know some of his past but knowing too much and asking too much in one sitting may initiate misunderstanding especially for a new date or fresh relationships. It is better you allow the needful past to unveil themselves as the relationship grows; you learn more of your man. 2. Visiting his workplace:   Why would you pay him a surprise visit at his workplace if it is not going to improve the relationship? As long as that visit shows your lack of trust for him or suspicion then it is not healthy for the relationship. 3. Bringing up marriage:   I understand that as relationship grows older...

Barabbas was a notable prisoner in the city. He had committed so much atrocities including rebellion that it has been programmed that he died in the prison. Jesus was God in human form and performed so many miracles, healed the sick, delivered the oppressed, taught the truth, showed the way and promised abundant and eternal life to anyone who believes in His name. At the point of Jesus’ death, there was an abnormal comparison. The Jews were given an option; to allow the release of Barabbas (that notable prisoner) or to exonerate Jesus (the life-giver). But the people cried louder and louder, give us Barabbas. Ironically, the Jews preferred the notable prisoner and murderer, Barabbas to Jesus! Do not be amazed as such decision, this same decision and attitude still persist in our generation even right now as you read this tract, so many people have preferred evil to good. You see people celebrating sin with no remorse. They see the born again Christians as fools living...