Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” We can say a lot about the relationship we have with a person based on how we approach them. A CEO’s assistant might have to knock and wait at the CEO’s door […]
Psalm 150:3 – “Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp!” Numerous studies have shown that the spoken word is powerful. The world has built businesses around the concept, with TED speakers and new age gurus touting the power of affirmations. The book of Proverbs in the Bible […]
1 Corinthians 1:27 – “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” The term “imposter syndrome” is fairly new but many people seem to be struggling with it. The Oxford […]
1 Peter 2:9 – “You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” It feels special to be chosen, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a kindergartener being picked as some’s best friend, […]
1 Peter 1:24-25 – “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” It’s always a joy to see a new bud blossoming into a flower. It adds a bit of […]
Psalm 45:6 – “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.” Leaders have the influence to make or break the lives of those they lead. Good leadership breeds excellence, but corrupt leadership builds discontent and cynicism. It’s said that many people leave companies because they’re […]
Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” What comes to your mind when you think of home? It’s a place where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. A place where you find your loved ones, enjoy their companionship, and make memories you […]
Revelation 3:21 – “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Imagine a family playing a raucous game of carrom. Each player tries their best to score the maximum number of points. Nobody plays to lose. […]
Psalm 146:1-2 – “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” What does it mean to praise someone? The dictionary says it’s a way of expressing our admiration, respect and gratitude. We praise a […]
Joel 2:26 – “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame.” When reading the Bible, it’s always good to look at the context of a particular verse. Joel chapter 2 starts […]