January 2024 | Conversion: Persecutor Turns Promoter
Christ's Way to Victory in Suffering
Each person in this world suffers in some way. The heart of each person is heavy or broken because of tragedy, injustice and/or violence to oneself or family members or dear friends. Suffering comes in as many forms as there are people on this earth—physical, mental, emotional, relation...Read More
Is there any one who does not go through difficult times?The answer is, ‘No’. This answer generates another question, ‘Why?’The Bible gives us different answers to this question. The blind man referred to in John 9, suggests that our suffering is to reveal the glory and power of God in and t...Read More
Human Vulnerability Vs Divine Protection
Human beings are exposed to sickness, danger and death always and everytime. This awareness is the reason for fear and anxiety in every one’s life on this earth. The famous pastoral counselor and author Howard Clinebell says that every human problem has a spiritual dimension. The only animal or a ...Read More
God’s people are under divine protection and care. God not only commands his angels to guard over us, but He himself goes with us. Because of this confidence the Psalmist declares: Even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me. This very verse e...Read More
Suffering is part of human life whether righteous or wicked. “Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 5:7. The difference is, one is purificatory leading to glory; and the other as punishment, leading to destruction. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; know...Read More
Christian Martyrs: Did They Miss Supernatural Safety
Cloud of WitnessesChristian life is basically a life that faces countless atrocities and sufferings. But the beauty of this life is the continuing presence of God amidst the sufferings. There are many Christians who have already experienced such situations. We are surrounded by “such a great cloud...Read More
Natural Calamitieis-God's Punishment?
Disasters often raise questions about God and the meaning of life. Does God punish human beings through natural calamities? What should be the Christian perspective on natural disasters? What should be church’s response at such times? Do we need to be silent spectators or do such occasions call fo...Read More
The beginning of Biblical history of the world is underscored with a major disaster that happened to the entire world. This was owing to human indiscretion. The end of Biblical history of this world is predicted by a devastation owing to their increased sin. We are living in a very critical period i...Read More
An Interview with Dr. George Samuel1. Dr. Samuel, we understand that you have faced situations in your life that cause one to think about ‘suffering’ in more than a peripheral way?Yes. Three of my four children have died before their time. One son died in early infancy. He and his two brothers ...Read More