Happy Mothers’ Day to all mothers! Many of us recognise that mothers play an important role in our lives and in taking care of the household. The selfless love of a mother has been demonstrated by many. We see such an example in the Bible through Jochebed, the mother of Moses (Exodus 6:20), and note some lessons from the biblical account. Jochebed was a mother of great faith. The Israelite nation, at that point in time, was living in Egypt with a pharaoh who “knew not Joseph” (Exodus 1:8). As...

Last month, we considered two reasons why I study God’s Word. They were for getting to know God and His will, and guidance for godly living. We will consider another two reasons this month. Growth and Transformation In encouraging Christians who were going to face tribulations, the apostle Peter wrote of the need for them to continue to desire the word, just like how newborn babies will desire milk. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” (1 Peter...

As a young Christian, I was told to study God’s word and that it is very important to do so. Even now, I tell Christians that the study of God’s word is very important. Isaiah 40:8 reads, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” This verse probably already sums it all that as a result of the eternity of God’s word, there is a need to study it. However, it is needful for every individual Christian to reflect and understand for himself or herself...