We live in a world that is most impatient. I was waiting to see a physician in a hospital and I was the next to go. I was waiting and waiting for the patient to come out. It took nearly 45 minutes for that patient to come out. I became impatient; my wife who accompanied me also got impatient. When the Doctor checked my BP it shot up to 160. I usually have normal BP. But it had gone up – because of my impatience. Most of the time we don’t realize......
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“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil” (Proverbs 3:7) “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers” (Ps. 1:1) Greetings to all of you in the Name of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ from all of us in Shalom Family Enrichment Mission. We live in an age of foolishness. Wisdom is extremely important for this time. Bible is misinterpreted as to the fancy of......
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We long for God’s Blessings. God Blesses any one who comes to Him, in a spl.way. The Greatest Blessing is living with the Living Lord. This is possible. At,home,specially,when the Husband & Wife knows the Living Lord & walk closer with Him,then the Great Peace of God prevails at their lives & homes too. His Presence will be vivid. God of the Bible is the Prince of Peace. The meaning of Zechariah is: Whom God Remembers & that of Elisabeth is: Oath of God. Both,to the surprise of their names,had a closer......
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Godly ways brings Contentment & Happy lIving. It’s hard to live like a lonely person. We need others care & concern. In the same way,we have to be concerned of people around us,specially at our own homes,at work places,at Worship centres,Community places etc. In the same way,you have to live with the Maker & Live with HIM. .God’s Rules are found in God’s Book. Fearing God’s Ways & Honouring God is not something which goes un-noticed by The Maker Himself. God Rewards to those who Fear Him& Fear His written Laws. These......
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Living away from the Maker will leave a vacuum in our personal & family living. Our comforts can not give us an inner fulfillment. Peter and James didn’t catch any fish the previous night. The Boats & nets were empty. May be, with dejection, they would have started that morning cleaning work. Emptiness & failures are a foot away from The living Lord’s helping Zone. Be sure of God’s Availablity for your needs. Many a times, we don’t value the things which we have, education we have received, the job which is......
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Our specialties are by the Lord’s great making.Everyone is gifted in something.You should know your specialties, which is your strength.Some are good in keeping the house extra neat.Some very good at cooking.Some very good at hospitality.Some at cheerful giving.This widow of Zarephath was gifted in hospitality though she was a widow and the resources were almost done.It worked.Keep your specialties alive at your home too. To some, God sends His servants and to some, God will not send His servants.May be, they would have spoken ill of God’s Servants or ignored them.When......
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Consultation with God on every issue is the key to success for a believing family.Joseph was considering the issue of Mary.He got the guidance in a dream.God guides His children when we bring all our needs to Him and wait for His guidance. Obedience to the guidance of God is the source of joy and happiness.Joseph, when he got the dream, immediately received Mary as his wife.Never delay things which you have to do then and there.Do have short accounts.Has the Lord asked you to forgive someone? Our Home should be a......
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As long as Adam & Eve did God’s will,they were the Happiest Couple.Do God’s Will always. God’s Ruling was evident.Satan wanted to overthrow it.And he succeeded.Never by pass God’s Ruling in your life.HE is Lord & God.Consult HIM for bigger & smaller issues too.At Home also,Husband & Wife to consult with each other.When Children are grown,with them too. God’s Rules are for our own Safety & Happiness.Adam was given the job of working & care taking of the Garden of Eden.He should have taken care of Eve too.The fruits of the Tree......
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These small termites eat away an entire tree or structures over a period of time, without any indication in the outside, erodes the inside slowly and steadily. And on day this big tree falls down. Issue like ‘termites’ can erode family happiness over a period of time. Should we not take precautions against these termites, as you are 10 years and above of married life. Getting irritated, arguing and shouting against each other frequently for nothing! Not having a mind to openly appreciate your Husband / Wife either alone, or in front......
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Dear Young Couples, Married life is something very precious for a lifelong living. Modernity and socialness has brought destruction to many families. We need to draw certain lines in our relationships. Here are a few tips. Private life is between a husband / wife only. Do not share anything with anyone at any time and at any cost. Always speak the positive aspects of your spouse to outsiders and friends. In the name of modernity, one need not hold the hands of opposite sex or tap one’s shoulder or hug them. Do......
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