In the Christian walk, the concept of “pressing towards the mark” serves as a profound reminder of our divine calling and purpose. This phrase originates from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians, where he speaks of forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, pressing towardsContinue Reading
Backsliding, often referred to as drifting away or falling from grace, poses significant dangers to a believer’s spiritual journey. It is a gradual process, often unnoticed at first, where one’s commitment to God weakens, and worldly temptations gain ground. The Bible warns us in Hebrews 2:1, “Therefore we must payContinue Reading
In many African cultures, there’s a saying that goes, “You cannot put a new cloth on an old body.” This adage underscores the danger of merely external changes without a genuine transformation. Similarly, in Christianity, claiming to be “born again” without experiencing a true spiritual rebirth is a perilous misconception.Continue Reading
Today, the UNFPA reported that African women are 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America. The report, “Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope,” shows over half of preventable maternal deaths occur in crisis-hit countries. Discrimination, including racism and sexism, hampersContinue Reading
The redemption story is an expression of grace, sacrifice, and renewal. It begins with humanity’s fall from grace, mired in sin and separation from God. Yet, God’s love for us was so profound that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to bridge the gap between us and Him. JesusContinue Reading
Two studies looked at genetic markers in pregnant women’s blood cells. They found that pregnancy may age a woman’s cells faster than usual. One study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on April 8, 2024, involved 825 young women in the Philippines. It found that pregnant women’sContinue Reading
The story of David and Goliath offers a powerful call to repentance and salvation, urging men to turn from their sins and trust in God to be saved from the eternal fires of hell. David, a humble shepherd boy, faced the formidable giant Goliath, representing the overwhelming power of sinContinue Reading
Chinese scientists inserted a human intelligence gene, MCPH1, into 11 rhesus macaque embryos. This study was led by Bing Su from the Kunming Institute of Zoology and published in March 2019 in the Chinese journal National Science Review. The monkeys with the human gene showed improved short-term memory and brainContinue Reading
Cornelius was a Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, described in the Bible as a devout and God-fearing man. Despite being a Gentile, he was committed to prayer and acts of charity, and he sought to know the one true God. One day, an angel appeared to Cornelius, instructing him toContinue Reading
In the story of Jacob and Esau, we see a profound illustration of grace, redemption, and the consequences of choices. Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel, represents the believer who, despite his flaws and deceptions, finds grace and favour in God’s eyes. Esau, on the other hand, representsContinue Reading