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The Samaritan Woman: Rejected by People, Chosen by Jesus

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Some stories in the Bible hit closer to home than others. Maybe that’s because they speak directly to what many of us wrestle with—feeling rejected, carrying shame, or wondering if we’ve messed up too much for God to still want us. One of those stories is in John 4 . It’s about a woman with a complicated past, a bad reputation, and an encounter with Jesus that changed everything. But before we dive into the moment at the well, let’s look at why this meeting was so unexpected—and so powerful. Jews and Samaritans Hated Each Other To understand this story fully, we need to know the backstory between the Jews and Samaritans. Their division ran deep—and had for centuries. 1. Historical Division Hundreds of years before Jesus, the nation of Israel split into two: The north became Israel (with Samaria as its capital). The south became Judah (with Jerusalem as its centre of worship). In 722 BC, the Assyrian empire conquered the northern kingdom. Foreigners were brought in, people intermarr...
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Jesus - God or human?

Before I start on with my explanation of the topic, I would like to share a certain scientific fact. It is amazing to know how nature holds answers to questions about God. One need not look anywhere for answers but to the very creation of the Creator. There are things we see and yet neglect it not understanding that it has a concise account in it. I would like to tell you of one such fact. We all see ants everywhere we go. If you have not, then place a small chunk of sugar in the corner of your house. You will see ants around it a couple of days later. And when this happens, you would see ants lining up to take pieces of the sugar back to its hole. Ever wondered, why and how these ants walk in a line neatly one after the other? I hardly could stand still in line back in my school. I started to wonder why and how they do it. That's when I read an article which said that there is a leader among the ants, a commander, who goes out in search for food and when he finds it, ...
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Can Christian Command Angels?

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There are certain concepts around the study of angels that are understood either to some extent or not at all; one of the concept being the authority to command angels. There are people who believe that they have the authority to command or give orders to angels in heaven to do their bidding. This is a wrong understanding of the notion of angels. The answer to the question, ‘can c hristian command angels?’ is a plain and a simple ‘No’. Foremost, the Bible does not record any man ruling over or ‘commanding’ any angel. Secondly, angels are heavenly beings under the command of one and only King, God Almighty who is the LORD of hosts (we see various biblical verses stating God to be the LORD of hosts). Then how and when do angels assist people? How does it work? It is only when one prays to God or asks for His help that he sends His angels to guard, protect, help, or for whatever reason it is. It is not by anybody’s might, power or ability but it is by His Spirit. Of these, however,...
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Experience or Trend?

I heard of a story when i was a child that made me to think what i believe is from my experience or a trend carried down from my forefathers. There lived a devotee in a certain village with his wife and a son who, on a daily basis, without fail, carries out his religious rituals. They even had a small black cat as a pet. The devotee would prepare a small table, about knee height, which would hold 3 items - a coconut, an egg and a chicken's head. Keeping these ready, he would pray to his god. On a particular day, when he finished praying, he opened his eyes only to find the chicken's head vanish into thin air. He could not understand what happend to it. Initially he simply ignored it. But then this happened continuously for about 4 days and he decided to fins out what happens to it. He then installed a CCTV in his room. Next day again he continues with his usual routine. He prays, finishes, opens eyes and finds the chicken's head gone. He goes through the recording c...
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At the dawn of day

At the dawn of day, I dream to go away, Wishing I could fly, Grieving, not to cry. Still, tears streaming down, Loneliness settling in, Staring at the walls in the dark, Wondering why dreams grow thin. Riches I do not wish for, Nor fame anymore, Just one to love, And to be loved. When will you come along, And hold my hand all life long? Whether through storms of ignorance, Or in the depths of solitude— For as long as—whichever is longer— Forever or Eternity.
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Who am I

Today I witnessed a non-christian telling how to lead a Godly life. I cannot pen down the conversation because it made me realize certain aspects of my Christian life. Here, I began to wonder - Who am I? Where am I? Am I a child of the living God? Whether I am in the light or in darkness not realizing whether my actions are right or wrong? We all say that we are child of God and are in the light. But how can one be sure of this? Does your speaking in tongues or worshipping God in churches reveal how close you are or make you any closer to God? Don't even the pagans and the hypocrites do that? I do not know about you'll. But one thing I know. I have wasted precious moments of my life running behind worldly dreams and passions. I think its about time that I did something about my Christian life and about my personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I am taking this step of commitment and faith (this is not just mere talk) with a hope of forgiveness of sins and to have a stea...
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