The story of Ananias and Sapphira is one that often strikes fear in anyone who hears it. Let’s recap: in the early church, believers were selling their properties and bringing the proceeds to the apostles to support the community. Ananias and Sapphira, a couple in the church, decided to sell their land and contribute as […]
Guess what? Christmas is just five Fridays away, and the season of gift-giving is on everyone’s mind. Speaking of gifts, children are among the most precious gifts from God (Psalm 127:3). But what happens when that gift seems delayed? The Bible highlights seven women who faced the challenge of infertility: Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Hannah, Manoah’s
This week, I celebrated my birthday, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a visit to Windsor Castle—somewhere I’ve long wanted to go. The timing felt perfect, and I’m so glad I took the opportunity to explore this historical landmark. To say it was an amazing experience feels like an understatement. Walking
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Growing up, I remember my dad buying jigsaw puzzles for my siblings and me. They were these engaging little pieces of fun, challenging us to build a big picture from countless small parts. One thing I quickly noticed was how small and similar the pieces were. Because of their size and similarity, it was easy to
As some of you already know, Diwali and Tihar are both being celebrated worldwide during this period. Diwali lasts for five days, and today marks Day 4. Many of my Indian and Southeast Asian colleagues are off work, enjoying the festivities. To give you some background, Diwali and Tihar are both known as the “Festival
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There’s nothing in a caterpillar that suggests it will become a butterfly. From the outside, it’s hard to see the beauty, the potential, or the wings that will soon emerge. But just as the caterpillar undergoes a quiet transformation, we too are capable of change that may not be obvious to others—or even to ourselves
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I remember my first time in London, navigating the famous Underground tube. It was a world of efficiency — trains arriving every 3 minutes like clockwork, each heading to its destination. Yet, despite the frequency, I noticed something curious: no matter how crowded the train, people would still rush to get onto the one right
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Years ago, I came across a story that left a lasting impression on me. It was about one of Africa’s greatest philanthropists, Chief MKO Abiola. Known for his generosity, Abiola was frequently approached by people seeking funding for their various projects. His office was a revolving door of visitors, all with proposals, hoping to tap
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Apostle Emmanuel Iren once talked about what I will write today—The Main Character Syndrome. It’s a phenomenon where we unconsciously place ourselves at the center of biblical stories, imagining we are the Abraham, Moses, or Joseph of our time. We often forget that countless others lived during these eras, many of whom played vital, yet
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Last night, I was in a meeting led by my good friend, Sir Mike Lanny when he mentioned that “No Egyptian historical record mentions a Pharaoh drowning in the Red Sea”. This fact struck me. History is often shaped not just by events, but by how those events are recorded—or erased. One notable example is
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