We have heard this passage so often that we believe we understand what Jesus is trying to say here, but we might obtain a few more jewels if we dig deeper. Read and reflect on the gospels — one littl Read More
One of the things we often say, usually when we try to justify our sinfulness, is: "Oh, what can I do? I'm only human." Have you ever done that? What do we mean when we say we *only* human?
The world lacks people of integrity today. It would be wonderful if we Christians could be men and women of integrity, people of their word. How do we begin?
Studies have shown that the divorce rate has risen by 250% since 1960 and steadily rising despite the number of marriages falling. What can we do about it?
When is the last time you said, “I am sorry” to somebody? Probably a very long time. Why? Why is sorry such a hard word to say? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive Read More
Jesus used to get mad with the Pharisees because of their sense of self-righteousness. We can be guilty of this, too, so let us understand what self-righteousness is. Read and reflect on the gospels Read More
Jesus says that anyone who breaks one of the commandments might be the least in the kingdom of heaven, but he will be IN the kingdom of heaven! Does he mean what we think it means? Read and reflect o Read More
Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This can describe two sets of people in Christian ministry: those in visible service and those who work unseen. What are yo Read More
The beatitudes - I like to call them BE Attitudes - are eight attitudes that Jesus says will bless us. They are not easily understood, but let me try to explain them in a sentence or two. Read and re Read More
We need miracles in our lives today, perhaps more than the people needed them 2,000 years ago. So, how can we experience them? Here are ten ways to release God’s healing power. Read and reflect on t Read More
Seven of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles are believed to be fishermen. Although fishing might have been a dominant profession in first-century Israel, the number of fishermen Jesus Read More
Every prophet of note in the Old Testament called people to repentance. However, although Jesus' message was the same, the context was now different because the “kingdom of heaven” was contained in Je Read More
This is a beautiful story of hope, encouragement, and inspiration to all of us because it shows us that we can resist temptation when it comes our way. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little b Read More
When we read today’s passage about the baptism of Jesus, a question immediately comes to mind. Why was Jesus baptized in the waters of the Jordan? Was it a purely symbolic gesture? Was it because he n Read More
John the Baptist was a “preparer.” This is a word I really like. It describes somebody who is setting up something for someone else. It is a word that should describe all of us. Read and reflect on t Read More
In today’s reading, we have two instances of God speaking to Joseph in his dreams, which leads to the question: does God speak to us in our dreams too? The short answer is: yes. Read and reflect on t Read More
During the slaughter of the infants by King Herod about two thousand years ago, Rachel is said to have raised her head and wept. Who is Rachel and why did she weep? Why is she weeping today?
Herod was a man of great power. Not everyone becomes as powerful as Herod, but many of us would like to have power over other people: to dominate them and to be able to control them. That is the way o Read More
Today we take a look at what Joseph must have gone through when he heard the woman he was to take as his wife was pregnant. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive the Read More
A new series — The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — starts with a look at the rather long genealogy of Jesus. Most of us skip through genealogies because we find them boring, but they are much mo Read More
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 6:1-4We have heard this passage so often that we believe we understand what Jesus is trying to say here, but we might obtain a few more jewels if we dig deeper. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:43-48One of the things we often say, usually when we try to justify our sinfulness, is: "Oh, what can I do? I'm only human." Have you ever done that? What do we mean when we say we *only* human?
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:23-26When is the last time you said, “I am sorry” to somebody? Probably a very long time. Why? Why is sorry such a hard word to say? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:20-22Jesus used to get mad with the Pharisees because of their sense of self-righteousness. We can be guilty of this, too, so let us understand what self-righteousness is. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:17-19Jesus says that anyone who breaks one of the commandments might be the least in the kingdom of heaven, but he will be IN the kingdom of heaven! Does he mean what we think it means? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:13-16Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This can describe two sets of people in Christian ministry: those in visible service and those who work unseen. What are you: salt or light? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 5:1-12The beatitudes - I like to call them BE Attitudes - are eight attitudes that Jesus says will bless us. They are not easily understood, but let me try to explain them in a sentence or two. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 4:23-25We need miracles in our lives today, perhaps more than the people needed them 2,000 years ago. So, how can we experience them? Here are ten ways to release God’s healing power. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 4:18-22Seven of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles are believed to be fishermen. Although fishing might have been a dominant profession in first-century Israel, the number of fishermen Jesus chose looks pretty disproportionate. So, why? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 4:12-17Every prophet of note in the Old Testament called people to repentance. However, although Jesus' message was the same, the context was now different because the “kingdom of heaven” was contained in Jesus himself. What are the implications? Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 4:1-11This is a beautiful story of hope, encouragement, and inspiration to all of us because it shows us that we can resist temptation when it comes our way. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 3:13-17When we read today’s passage about the baptism of Jesus, a question immediately comes to mind. Why was Jesus baptized in the waters of the Jordan? Was it a purely symbolic gesture? Was it because he needed sanctification? Watch to find out. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 3:1-12John the Baptist was a “preparer.” This is a word I really like. It describes somebody who is setting up something for someone else. It is a word that should describe all of us. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 2:19-23In today’s reading, we have two instances of God speaking to Joseph in his dreams, which leads to the question: does God speak to us in our dreams too? The short answer is: yes. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 93214 56817.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 2:13-18During the slaughter of the infants by King Herod about two thousand years ago, Rachel is said to have raised her head and wept. Who is Rachel and why did she weep? Why is she weeping today?
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 2:1-12Herod was a man of great power. Not everyone becomes as powerful as Herod, but many of us would like to have power over other people: to dominate them and to be able to control them. That is the way of the world; not of heaven. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 90821 01605.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 1:18-24Today we take a look at what Joseph must have gone through when he heard the woman he was to take as his wife was pregnant. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 90821 01605.
The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — Matthew 1:1-17A new series — The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha — starts with a look at the rather long genealogy of Jesus. Most of us skip through genealogies because we find them boring, but they are much more interesting than you might imagine. Read and reflect on the gospels — one little bite at a time. To receive these via WhatsApp, please message "subscribe" to +91 90821 01605.