Word for the Week

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. (Daniel 1:8 NIV). Daniel and his three friends were among those who were taken captive to Babylon. They were among the young men from the royal family and…

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-20). Hymn singing holds significant value in Christian worship. It enriches the Christian life by fostering…

Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.(Ezekiel 33:7 NIV). A watchman warns people of any approaching danger, and God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel. Ezekiel’s role was to warn Israel about their sinful…

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25). While attending church is not a requirement for salvation, there are compelling reasons why being part of a church community is beneficial.…

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? … You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5:13-14 NIV). Jesus used the metaphor of salt and light to convey a profound message to His…

My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.(John 17:15-16 NIV). The phrase “in the world, but not of the world” originates from the Scriptures and reflects an essential…