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Obedience Expected
By Sean Tong, UK In Deuteronomy 29:29, we read that God desires that “we may do all the words of [His] law.” Does this verse apply to us today? Or is it relevant to ancient Israel only? It helps to note that our Lord Jesus Christ says in Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I [...]
Obedience Expected
By Sean Tong, UK In Deuteronomy 29:29, we read that God desires that “we may do all the words of [His] law.” Does this verse apply to us today? Or is it relevant to ancient Israel only? It helps to note that our Lord Jesus Christ says in Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I [...]
Red Tape
The expression “red tape” describes the annoying way that bureaucracy prevents things from getting done. Originally, the phrase referred to the common practice of binding official documents with red ribbon. In the early 1800s, the term was popularized by the writings of Scottish historian
Resolve
By Megan Low, Australia “I’m sorry, it has taken so long,” says Ichigo, as he face-off with Renji. “But I’ve finally found it—my resolve.” These may not be his exact lines in the anime Bleach, but he says something to the same effect. Okay, what does anime have anything to do with the new year? [...]
Resolve
By Megan Low, Australia “I’m sorry, it has taken so long,” says Ichigo, as he faced-off with Renji. “But I’ve finally found it—my resolve.” These may not be his exact lines in the anime Bleach, but he says something to the same effect. Okay, what does anime have anything to do with the new year? [...]
Perspective
By Ruth Lawrence, UK I have read a great deal of books that I would think of as my favorites. However if I was to narrow it down, D’Artagnan Romances would be in my top ten. It is a set of three novels by French writer Alexandre Dumas, the most famous of which is The [...]
Guest List
Qumran was a first-century Jewish community that had isolated itself from outside influences to prepare for the arrival of the Messiah. They took great care in devotional life, ceremonial washings, and strict adherence to rules of conduct. Surviving documents show that they would not allow the lame, the blind, or the crippled into their communities. This was based on their conviction that anyone with a physical “blemish” was ceremonially unclean. During their table fellowship, disabled people were never on their guest lists.
Perspective
By Ruth Lawrence, UK I have read a great deal of books that I would think of as my favorites. However if I was to narrow it down, D’Artagnan Romances would be in my top ten. It is a set of three novels by French writer Alexandre Dumas, the most famous of which is The [...]
Like Jesus
During a children’s church service, the teacher talked about the first of the Ten Commandments: “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Ex. 20:3). She suggested some ways for the kids to keep this command. She said, “Nothing should come before God—not candy, not schoolwork, not video games.” She told them that putting God first meant that time with Him reading the Bible and praying should come before anything else.
Superman
By Naftaly C. Sitompul, 25, United States “This way, Dad! Turn this way now!” I called out to him as we danced in front of the television. He happily took my lead. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. After some foot-thumping (and heart-pumping) moment, Dad dropped onto the couch and pant, “Ok, let’s take a [...]
Superman
By Naftaly C. Sitompul, 25, United States “This way, Dad! Turn this way now!” I called out to him as we danced in front of the television. He happily took my lead. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. After some foot-thumping (and heart-pumping) moment, Dad dropped onto the couch and pant, “Ok, let’s take a [...]
No Sweat!
By Megan Low, Singapore Blood, sweat and tears. All these elements are essential to the biological processes of mammals, which of course, includes humans. Now that this article has appeared on ymiblogging, I can say that I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into the website—in its Pen to Paper section, at the very least. [...]
No Sweat!
By Megan Low, Singapore Blood, sweat and tears. All these elements are essential to the biological processes of mammals, which of course, includes humans. Now that this article has appeared on ymiblogging, I can say that I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into the website—in its Pen to Paper section, at the very least. [...]
Ready For Glory
On March 1, 1981, preacher and Bible commentator D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones lay on his deathbed. From 1939 to 1968, he had served as the pastor of London’s Westminster Chapel. Now at the end of his life, Lloyd-Jones had lost the ability to speak. Indicating that he did not want any more prayers for his recovery, he wrote on a piece of paper: “Do not hold me back from glory.”
Gain a better understanding of what sin really is
It’s been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Let's look at a few biblical illustrations that help us gain a better understanding of what “sin” really is. Painting a challenging, but helpful portrait.
