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El Roi: The God Who Sees Women Like Jyothi
Meet Jyothi. She has three young children. Her husband has serious health issues and is unable to work at even the most menial labor. She came to the sewing training center desperate for a way to feed her family and keep them off the street. In a few months, Jyothi will earn a certificate verifying that she is a trained seamstress. This government-recognized certificate will qualify her for a decent job at one of the many tailor shops in her...
Thankful
Jesus told a story about the time He was traveling along the border of Samaria and Galilee. “Ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ When He saw them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed.” (Luke 17:12–14)You’d expect the entire group of ten to turn back and thank the Lord, but only one did. He “came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was...
A Wedding Invitation
One of the orphan boys that grew up in our orphanage in India recently was married. It reminded me of a wedding to which Jesus was invited. The Lord had not done any miracles yet, so His attendance was not a distraction to the celebration.As best I can figure, to advertise the wedding in those days, the bride and groom were carried through the streets of the neighborhoods, inviting everyone to the celebration. After the ceremony there would be a feast with wine. At the wedding Jesus attended, the wine ran low. Running out would have been a major embarrassment...
What’s In It for Me?
The rich young ruler had determined that having financial security was more important than having eternal security for his soul. As he walked away from Jesus, Peter asked, “We chose to follow You and we’ve given up our businesses and homes to follow You. What about us?” Jesus told him that “in the renewal of all things” (a reference to the Messianic Age with new heavens and a new earth), the twelve disciples would be well compensated with remarkable privileges. “But”, Jesus said, “many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” (Matthew 19:30)....
Why Do Christians Suffer?
Many of our brothers and sisters in India are facing persecution at the hands of those who believe following Christ is a political statement that is an affront to the Hinduism of their nation. Our partners haven’t faced bodily harm, but they have felt the climate of their nation cool towards Christianity. Why does God allow His children to suffer, sometimes starvation and sickness, or other times, persecution? The Bible reveals at least three reasons why God’s children suffer.ONE: SATAN - Those who haven’t yet given their hearts to Christ tend to blame God for all the bad stuff in...