June 19, 2024

It’s easy to think that the promises in the Old Testament were only for the Israelites and not for us, the New Testament believers. However, let’s consider this: Before Jesus came, God’s presence among men was manifested through the Ark of the Covenant. During Jesus’ time on earth, God became flesh and lived as one

We diligently follow earthly laws. Diligently pay our bills on time, fearing the immediate consequences of neglect—darkness for unpaid electricity, incarceration for crime, and even deportation for legal transgressions. But why do these earthly consequences hold such weight, while the potential

The story of Esther reminds us that helping others can also benefit ourselves. Just as Esther’s prayers saved her people, our prayers for others can strengthen our own faith and connection with God. By actively praying for others, we stay engaged in our faith and focused on God’s will

The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35) came to pass not with a literal sword, but with a far more agonizing pain for Mary. She had to witness her son, Jesus, unjustly condemned, mocked, and tortured. She would have seen the scourging, the crown of thorns, the agonizing journey carrying the cross. And finally, the most heart-wrenching sight – Jesus crucified on the cross.