Blooming Spring

“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy,” 1 Peter 1:15.  This biblical passage summarizes the prerequisites for being in a good relationship with God our Maker. It instructs that every true Christian must be holy in all manner of conducts.  Holiness is the basis of our relationship with God. It is the umbilical cord linking every true believer to the Holy Spirit. In our modern world where the true biblical meaning of holiness has become a topic of debate, it is imperative we try to understand the meaning of holiness.  What exactly is holiness? I will give you a simple definition: Holiness means separation from the world and being set apart for God.  What does it mean for us to separate ourselves from the world? Does it mean we should not exchange greetings, sell or buy from our fellow humans? Of course, that's not true. By separating ourselves from the world, God wants us to set ourselves apart from the world and its ungodly activities. He wants us to...

  Somewhere deep inside, you feel a void, more like a missing piece or a feeling of disconnection from yourself and the world around you. It feels like life is against you, pushing you into a struggle to find purpose and meaning in this vast world. When this feeling comes, it comes with confusion and a lack of direction. You find it difficult to express emotions and often feel detached from your own feelings.  Yet, deep within, you know you have a purpose. You know you possess potential, you know you can be great — you can feel that greatness. But still, you’re all over the place, scattered, confused, lost, and lonely. It’s overwhelming. Sometimes the emotions spill out when you least expect them. You might even find yourself crying in odd situations and places.  There’s no motivation here, though — because you do not need it.  Motivation is a short-term solution, what happens when the motivation fades? You end up going back to your former state. The only form of mot...

Most Christians demean others behind their back thinking they are having just a casual conversation. But this conversation creates enmity between people, separates homes, breaks trust, and destroys relationships. It's not a casual conversation, its true name is gossip and it's a sin against God Unfortunately, the harmful effects of this sin and its consequences are often neglected. The Church gives little to no attention to the topic and it's almost becoming normal. Many people commit this sin daily either directly as the news carrier, or indirectly as the willing listener.  The honest truth is this: humans always love some juicy gist; it's the way we are wired. We are always curious to know what is happening in the life of the next person. Whenever there’s news about a person, we are eager to listen, and sometimes even contribute. Out of our curiosity and eagerness, we forget the warnings of the Bible. The Bible strongly warns against gossiping and associating with a g...