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Timeless Truth Encrypted in Ancient Wisdom
Little did we know what events would unfold in 2009! A new and intensified war in the Middle East – with a higher death toll than anyone would have imagined. These horrifying events remind god-fearing people of what Moses wrote when he pondered the destruction of a whole generation of Israelites. He humbly acknowledged, "Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. Teach us to number our days aright that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:11,12) A similar meditation was penned by Solomon, "Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart. ... The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure."
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New Year’s Reflections
The New Year is upon us and many people examine themselves with questions like, “What will the next twelve months hold in store for me, my loved ones, the world? What could I do to become a better person? If this is my last year on this earth, am I ready to face the Day of Judgement? Have I done enough good deeds to get to paradise?
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The Desperate Plight of Iraqi Christians
Spectacular events do tend to get their attention especially when the media cover them 24/7. Such was the case with the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, One reason for the scant attention given to the suffering Christians of Iraq is that few people in America or other Western democracies care much about the issue. ... To draw attention to the plight of Iraqi Christians at this particular time does not imply that persecution is a new phenomenon for Eastern Christians.
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Messiah the Peacemaker
Electrifying news of the Mumbai terrorist attack has reminded us that our world is not becoming safer and more humane. People are looking for peace and safety more than ever. Interestingly, not only Christians but also Muslims believe that the Messiah will return in the last days bringing peace on earth.