There was a town where rain was not coming. In anticipation of the rain, the priest of the town called all the people to prayer at the temple one morning as it was already getting late in the season. It was then that people started praying to God for rain to fall. After a while, the whole town laughed …
The Jesus saves slogan is everywhere, from signs at sporting events to banners thrown across the sky. In reality, few people truly understand what Jesus saves. They contain a great deal of power as well as truth. It is Jesus who saves, but who is Jesus?It is generally understood that Jesus lived about 2,000 years ago …
An argument between two good friends led to one of them slapping the other. In spite of the pain, the man wrote on the sand, “I received a hard slap from my friend today.” They found an oasis as they continued walking. After swimming in the wellspring, the one who was slapped almost drowned, but …
Keeping a positive attitude isn’t always realistic. Maintaining perspective is essential to being positive. To be positive, one must see the reality of the situation, rather than some distorted version of what is happening. The human condition is one of being hard on oneself, even catastrophizing. There is a sense that you performed poorly or that the worst-case scenario will unfold. This is, …
It is with great pleasure that I share my testimony about how I became a born-again Christian today. My entire life, I have been addicted to pornographic films and masterbation, as well as smoking and drinking a lot. My thoughts weren’t really focused on living a clean life. As a highschooler, I turned to satanic rock music as an escape …
In one instance, a lawyer came to Jesus and asked for directions on how to live forever or get into heaven. In response to his question, Jesus asked what the Ten Commandments said. According to the lawyer, love God with all your heart, soul, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. “Right!” replied Jesus. …
It is not the act of judging someone that defines their identity; it is the act of judging the self. It is human nature to judge others, no matter how hard we try. Maybe it’s something as simple as your friend not listening well to you. The issue could be over something bigger, such as a person who …
