This Week With Jesus

                          Computers and computing are integral to our lives. But how do computers operate? In simple terms, computers require an input, which is processed by the computer's brain, known as the processor, resulting in an output. It goes without saying that the quality of the output depends on the quality of the input. Computers are like humans. Our output largely depends on our input, and our brain acts as the processor. This is why it's crucial to be conscious of what we feed our minds. Our thoughts and beliefs are shaped by these inputs. If we consume negative content, it can lead to harmful behavior towards others. Conversely, if we nourish our minds with positive, life-affirming material, we will likely express life-giving words to those we meet. However, dwelling on unproductive things like gossip and foul language leads to words that are not beneficial to anyone, including ourselves. Allowing foolishness to guide our lives can result in many adverse situati

                                                         Droughts are the second most devastating and costly weather events, after hurricanes. Lack of sufficient precipitation, whether rain or snow, can result in lessened stream flow, crop damage, decreased soil moisture or groundwater, as well as general water scarcity. Today's post is about this miracle mentioned in 2 Kings and is based on the KJV #Biblestudy, and teaches us an important truth: What do we need to do to receive a blessing of a miracle.  The verse says, "Thus saith the Lord, Make this valley full of ditches. For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye and your cattle, and your beasts" . — 2 Kings 3:16,17. Can you imagine such a scenario, where out of nothing, water will magically fill the trenches?  The armies of the three kings were famishing for want of water: #God was about to send it, and in these wor

All too often, in this great world, we seem to lapse into a state of ingratitude, taking for granted all of the blessings and comforts we enjoy or have enjoyed. We either revert into an attitude of self-satisfaction, expecting that peace and bliss will always follow us, or, become despondent and depressed and totally hopeless when face with adversity and think that our desperate situation is forever. During these times we should, with sincerity of heart, count our blessings! Maybe even write them down to keep reminding us. There is a song too, by the same name which has a history which demonstrates the reality and truth of this song. We may have heard this song in school or #Sundayschool, because maybe adults think it is childish to thank #God so simply.  Gipsy Smith, a famous evangelist of yesteryear, said of this song, "Men sing it, boys whistle it and women rock their babies to sleep to it." How did this song come about?  Johnson Oatman, Jr., born April 21, 1856, was a ci

  The 19th century evangelist and pastor R. A. Torrey wrote, “We should never utter one syllable of #prayer, either in public or in private, until we are definitely conscious that we have come into the presence of #God, and we are really speaking to Him.”  Today, Pastor Rajiv on his series on prayers with this powerful topic - Praying with Power.

                 I cannot forget a Book by Robin Sharma called  "Who will cry when you die". The title inspired me to think,  and often I ask myself the same question: who will cry when I die? Maybe not literally, but who will genuinely grieve?  Apart from my family and a couple of friends, I really can't count any. We are so involved with self and careers and God knows what else, we forget to carve out a legacy  of good which can live on after us. But why should we?  Because "Life" is not a career; life is not about just us. There is nothing wrong about doing things for us but that is not the end. Life is the means to the end but life is living in harmony with the world around us. Taking care of the world and people around us. Using our talents wisely for the benefit of others. Thats how we can create a legacy.  Creating a legacy is about making a lasting impact that transcends your lifetime. It involves living with intention and purpose , and making contribut

  Today we take a trip down memory lane with two posts we thought you may like. All things Bright and Beautiful This post aims to underscore humanity's greatest shortcoming, which lies in our inability to adhere to God's initial directive to mankind as stated in Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." We have indeed created a disaster of the #environment and #nature. The Hypocritical Tree A notable post from the past depicts Jesus showing an unusual response to a barren fig tree. Even with the assurance that #Jesuslovesyou , the implications and lessons from this event are indeed frightening. Have a Great Week. 

Not many of us like to be corrected, whether by a true friend, a parent, a partner or even God! We also do not like "change". We are happy to continue in our state of ignorance, rather than correct ourselves.   Chipotle Biti has this to say about correction.  "It is far better to be smarting from the correction of a friend who cares for you, instead of being led on the wrong path by people who try to deceive you with false approval. If you choose to base your life on positive feedback only and you block out any form of correction, you will end up with the wrong people advising you" . Such a situation has been the ruin of many a leader, and many Christians. In fact, it is equally harmful to always give false feedback which a lot of us do in the name of "motivation".  It's tantamount to "bearing false witness".  She goes on to say - " Correction is necessary for our growth as Christians . We need correction in our spiritual lives in order