“Do Not Exploit The Poor And Needy!”
“Do Not Exploit The Poor And Needy!”(Dt.24:14-15).When you enter some homes it is easy to distinguish between biological children and foster children or house-helps. In such homes nonbiological children are overworked, undernourished and cheaply clothed.Those we call house-helps are usually from poor backgrounds. When we go looking for them we promise the parents how we […]
“Appreciate God’s Impartiality!”
“Appreciate God’s Impartiality!(Mt.20:1-16).According to the Bible, though not stated, it is inferred that jealousy and envy were the root causes that led to the first murder.(cf. Gen.4:3-8).Let us begin by defining key terms: jealousy and envy. These words are bedfellows. To be jealous is “being hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy advantage.” […]
“The Lord Can Use You Anywhere!”
“The Lord Can Use You Anywhere!”(Rev.1:9-18).Armed men entered a Church during service and surrendered the worshippers. They asked the worshippers, “Who is it that was shouting, “Jesus is Lord?” The pastor pointed to the deacon, deacon refused and pointed to the choirmaster, etc. Nobody was ready to acknowledge that “Jesus is Lord.”Today I mention Dietrich […]
“Look Toward Heaven As You Pray!”
“Look Toward Heaven As You Pray…!”(Jn.17:1-8).When it was time to eat at the ceremony, the pastor was asked to say grace before meals. He started praying then suddenly he shouted, “Drive that dog away!” What happened was that while praying he saw a dog that was sending its mouth into the pot of soup.There is […]
“Carry Your Cross And Follow Me!”
“Carry Your Cross And Follow Me!”(Mt.16:24-28).I mentioned this before that at the Handicraft center (hereafter Prescraft) in Bali there is a cemetery for missionaries. Talking about Prescraft, the Rev Hans Knòpfli who founded the Prescraft center, Bali passed away on January 30th, 2023 in his homeland, Switzerland. May his soul rest in peace.The place known […]