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 …
Lent Devotional: Day 23Biblical examples of fastingJ.N. Manokaran There is a church tradition like Lent when people fast for 40 days before Easter. Seasons of fasting and prayer are essential to take stock of our spiritual life and progress.
Lent Devotional: Day 22Christians under CCTVRev. Dr. A. K. Lama Often, people of God might make wrong choices. To arrive on time or arrive early, they may break traffic rules. They may compromise righteous principles to acquire quick and easy success, fame, and wealth. Christian leaders around the world are not free from immoral lifestyles, …
Lent Devotional: Day 21The Call to Love and ServeMr. Surender Pokhal “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34-35 The night before Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, washed His disciples’ feet, and gave them a new commandment: to …