Lent Devotional: Day 29Prosperity to prideRev. Dr. A. K. Lama In a very subtle way, pride can cohabit with our spirituality. It isn’t easy to notice or discern when it infects us, but it is easily noticeable in others. C. S. Lewis wrote in the book Mere Christianity: “There is no fault which makes a …
Lent Devotional: Day 28From Failure to RestorationRev. John R. A. Simeon The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. (Psa 37:23-24) Recently I read an account of a boy from a small …
Lent Devotional: Day 27Faith in the Unknown: Trusting God in Every SeasonMr. Surender Pokhal “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 Faith is more than belief; it is trusting God even when we cannot see the full picture. Often, we long for clear answers and visible signs before taking a …
Lent Devotional: Day 26What is your alabaster?Mrs. Sonia Daniel A sinner’s encounter with JesusSimon of Bethany invited Jesus at his house, as per the customs of the times, the host/designated person should wash the feet of the guest, kiss them, anoints them before meals, amongst others such customs. However, Simon fails to honour these customs, …
Lent Devotional: Day 25Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?Rev. Dr. David Mende Mark 15:24 – And they crucified him. Mark did not explain much about the crucifixion because his readers knew how awful this form of punishment was. Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer, and philosopher, said that crucifixion is the “most cruel …
Lent Devotional: Day 24Thirst for GodRev. Dr. Samuel Richmond Bible Passage: Psalm 42:2 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” St. Augustine, a renowned theologian, once said, “God has made us for Himself, and our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.” Blaise …