Drudgery is repeatedly doing things that we do not like. Otherwise, drudgery is tasks that feel heavy, like a weight you carry because you have to, not because you want to. Think about that person stuck at the railway ticket counter during rush hours, doing the same thing, hour after hour. Or the endless loop […]
Commodification, branding and monetising are the forces that drive the modern world, especially entrepreneurship. Commodification transforms goods, services, ideas, or even human experiences into commodities that can be bought, sold, or traded in a market. Commodification often involves assigning economic value to things that were previously not considered commercial products. For example, entertainment is commodified […]
Women are unique in their anatomy, psychology, and societal roles, yet they are not mere contributors to humanity but essential to its existence. Without women, there is no world.From the beginning, God established the equal value of men and women. When he created the first man, he also made the first woman a “helper fit […]
Nestled in the lush landscapes of Kerala, the journey to Nelliyampathy is a soul-stirring experience that offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and tranquility. Our trip began from Nenmara town, where we meandered through scenic village roads, flanked by swaying palms and verdant paddy fields. The drive itself was a soothing prelude to the […]
The intensity of loss we feel when dear ones depart is directly proportionate to their impact on our lives.Recently, a beloved member of my community bid farewell to his granddad, who had lived a long, fulfilling life. He had the joy of seeing his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren thrive, and his presence was a constant […]
Christianity is not just another religion with different beliefs and rituals. It is a way of life as disciples of Jesus Christ. This is the powerful message that Dallas Willard has for us in his book DIVINE CONSPIRACY. Though written in 1998, its message is even more relevant now as the Christian faith struggles to […]
Many of us may not know that two of the sixteen classical prophets in the Old Testament were from royal families.By the way, classical prophets is a technical term for the prophets whose names we have books, like Isaiah, Amos, Jeremiah, etc. At the same time, despite their antiquity and prominence, Elijah, Elisha, Gad, or […]
What does delivering a person to Satan in 1 Corinthians 5:5 mean? Paul said this regarding the person who lives with his father’s wife or stepmother, a sin considered particularly grave in the Christian context. This sin is not found among those who have not known Christ. Paul says such a thing is “not tolerated […]
God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt” -Exod 13:17 God considers our strengths and weaknesses when he maps […]
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want” (Prov 11:24). In terms of finance, this verse is an absurd proposition. It seems highly unlikely that any finance expert or someone with average skill with numbers would admit that the more one gives, the more one […]
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