Heralds Digest

A commitment to a love relationship is an expression of absolute loyalty. Problems in every relationship never get started with a single event, it is always the accummulation of series of disloyal dispositions. For a vague consolation, some seek refuge in double dealings - which is worse than a sincere divorce. However, perseverance and self-denial in times of difficulty in relationship are the best qualities of love. Confidence in the good outcome of the present stress in relationships provides the required source of hope. Christ bled and died on the crosss; and He had gone to prepare a place for all is brides. Loyalty, not betrayal, demands that we consecrate our lives for His glory. While some are delighted to have the glory of the Lord, they are surprised when problems keep coming to challenge their faith. Rather, we should understand that there is no Christ without a cross - the sacrifice for denying all contradictory opinions to His counsel. Double dealings produce no real deal.

The Newton's First Law is probably the first law studied by every physics student; and it reveals the fundamental concept governing the reality of contending forces in life. Otherwise, every physical body will either remain at rest or moves in a straight line with constant speed. To remain at rest is to desire nothing in life, but that is not possible in the face of influences from the environment, social laws, and natural disasters. And to aim at implementing a well-developed project plan without considering ways of mitigating the risks in contending forces is a myth. However, contending forces are no excuses; the problem is the willingness to be entangled by them. In a kind of a valedictory message from Apostle Paul to Pastor Timothy, a warring soldier with the desire to please his commanding officer will not be entangled by challenges on the field. Many give excuses for non-performance, while underplaying their lack of responsibility. If there is Lord indeed, loyalty to Him dema...

The dying room of a man is the laboratory where his life philosophy and commitments can be re-examined. In the absence of pressure, many would likely express their disappointments or joy, and regret or re-affirm major steps taken in life. They would either wish time could be drawn backward or simply ensure all loyals uphold the philosophy well-tested. With the kind of words from Apostle Paul's second epistle to Pastor Timothy (the epistle was written after Paul was simply awaiting execution), it is evident that the summary of the epistle is: " I finished without fear or shame, do not fear not shame ". A personal reflection of Paul on his call to ministry and the experiences on the field was no doubt a source of courage for young Timothy. A mentor without a satisfactorily validated memoir should never become a model for his loyalists. All the redeemed of the Lord have the gospels as a comprehensive memoir of Jesus Christ. The gospels contain assurance of a place of rest af...

Within the last century and today, the world had witnessed tremendous inventions that have dramatical differentiated the way we live, from those who had lived the same world in the past. Starting from the invention of escalator, inventors have added the radio and vacuum, tractor, motion pictures, tommy gun, robot, traffic signal, digital computer, atomic bomb, aircraft, artificial heart, ipod, etc. While facts finding is one of the duties of man, the return of investment in research has been heavily shared for the promotion of evil, against the existence of God. Without care, the noble heart of man has become the centre laboratory of demonic activities. Deep pockets have hijacked the think tanks for the incorporation of wickedness. " Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God ". Through the ages, however, the word of God remain the same. It has been heavily researched. Yet unlike others, the art, s...

Beside the speed in his bunch of punches, Mohammad Ali utilized his bunch of words in fighting all his challengers. However, his popular quote " If you sign to fight me, increase your insurance. Ali's got a left , Ali's got a right . If he hits you once, you're asleep for the night " lay no claim to " the top "; while predicting " the ground " for all his opponents. No human being with the arm of the flesh can lay claim to the top. Therefore, a man of God - those who would not fight with the strength of man - can rest on his confidence in God. A good fight of faith is a fight without fainting, because it rely on the comfort of the Spirit when faced with the threatening life challenges. Fighting opposition to wellness in career, health, family, and ministry, it should be realized that the strength of man is limited. But with God on one's side, the fight is not finished until the face of the Lord is seen. This same solemn charge and words of...

The quest for fulfilment in life requires the determination to coordinate available resources towards achieving the common goal. While this quest is natural, the motivation behind the quest determines the nature of the drift - it is either God drift or Material drift. No matter how smartly disguised, Material drift will exhibit the problem of contentment. In its economy, the quest is insatiable. A quest to become successful in profession, ministry, family, etc is not a problem, the problem arises when the drift is material and not God. Material drift produces pride with every element of achievement, and anger with every element of failure or disappointment. However, God drift (commonly known as godliness) sees neither failure nor accomplishment in all its endeavours. The desire is the search for God in all the paths that His Spirit leads. There is nothing to lose or gain; because there is inner satisfaction in the zero-perfect share model adopted in his relationship with God. Godline...

Eligibility for social assistance has been under microscopic review in nations of the world, where the institution of subsidies like child-care, senior-care, disability-care, and employment insurance exist (unfortunately, this system of care do not exist in some parts of the world). Even where these considerations exist, distribution of social assistance based on equality leads to mismanagement of resources in every institution. The recipients of social assistance are not liabilities who are subjects of favour; they worth more than the assistance, if the model adopted is consistent with the scriptures, as laid down before Pastor Timothy. In his case, widows indeed (considerations are based on age, family structure, and faithfulness) are only eligible for church assistance. If the same biblical injuncture is followed, relationship with those in needs will strengthen the unity in homes, churches, and societies. How many homes and assemblies today have mismanaged their conflicts and disa...