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Through the Biblical Lens
Through the biblical lens, we'll proclaim, teach, defend the holiness of God in all its fullness. Plus, there's a lot to be said about approaching themes that can be polarising or controversial. But I'm always on the lookout for a biblical perspective that is rooted in and eventually points back to God's Word.
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Banes S. Lal
May 22, 20235 min read
Fathers, where are you? Part 2 Shared Parenting
Christian men, sharing parenting responsibilities equally with our wives is biblical and essential for our families well-being.
Banes S. Lal
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Bitterness and Resentment The nature of envy in your life
Envy is a common human emotion that can lead to many negative consequences if not dealt with properly.
Banes S. Lal
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Our Hope is in the Risen Christ
I invite you to reflect on the words of the angel at the tomb, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen"
Banes S. Lal
Feb 13, 20235 min read
Self-Love: Loving yourself the right way
We are called to love others and ourselves as Christ loved us. However, there can be a dark side to self-love. What is the right way?
Banes S. Lal
Dec 15, 20222 min read
The Life of One Person
And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes,...
Banes S. Lal
Apr 21, 20223 min read
The allure and the deception of self-help motivators
The wealthy, confident, successful person with a perfect smile had their act together. They all had a variation of the same story to shill.
Banes S. Lal
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Los Tesoros Encontrados en sus Cicatrices
PensarÃamos que un cuerpo glorificado y resucitado estarÃa libre de cicatrices si Lucas y Juan no nos hablaran de ellas.
Banes S. Lal
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Un Refugio de la Tormenta
El Señor protege a los que ponen su confianza en él. El Señor siempre ha sido y seguirá siendo el refugio de los creyentes angustiados.
Banes S. Lal
Jan 10, 20222 min read
A Refuge from the Storm
The Lord protects those who put their trust in him. The Lord has always been and will continue to be the refuge of the distressed believer.
Banes S. Lal
Jan 7, 20224 min read
No tomarás el nombre del Señor tu Dios en vano -Éxodo 20: 7 (la segunda parte)
¿Qué significa usar el nombre del Señor en vano? Considere algunos ejemplos de cómo usar el nombre de Dios en vano.
Banes S. Lal
Jan 6, 20224 min read
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain - Exodus 20:7 (Part 2)
The word "vain" means "empty," "hollow," "nothing," "worthless," or "to no useful purpose." What does it mean to use God's name in vain?
Banes S. Lal
Jan 6, 20223 min read
No tomarás el nombre del Señor tu Dios en vano -Éxodo 20: 7 (Parte uno)
Debido a la majestuosidad del nombre de Dios, cualquier uso que lo deshonre a Él o a Su carácter es tomar Su nombre en vano
Banes S. Lal
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain -Exodus 20:7 (Part 1)
Because of the majesty of God's name, any use of it that causes dishonour to Him or on His character is taking His name in vain.
Banes S. Lal
Dec 17, 20213 min read
perdón
La palabra "perdonar" indica hacer borrón y cuenta nueva, perdonar y cancelar una deuda. Cuando hacemos mal a alguien, queremos su perdón.
Banes S. Lal
Dec 13, 20213 min read
Forgiveness
The word "forgive" indicates to wipe the slate clean, pardon, and cancel a debt. When we wrong someone, we want their forgiveness to restore
Banes S. Lal
Sep 8, 20205 min read
The Weaponizing of Our Faith
These evangelical leaders exploit religious elements not to further the objective of faith but to achieve their personal political outcome.
Banes S. Lal
Aug 25, 20203 min read
Ask Yourself the Following Question
Why are so many Christians loyal to this president, a man that is so transparently not Christ-like? He lies, he cons, and he incites racism.
Banes S. Lal
Jun 30, 20203 min read
The Broken Circle: Our Failure to Call out Racism - Part 2
Uncover your eyes to the world at the end of your pointy fingers. Who are we to judge? The sword was never ours to swing.
Banes S. Lal
Jun 22, 20203 min read
The Broken Circle: Our Failure to Call out Racism - Part 1
Discrimination and racism exist in the church today, and we can't bury our heads in the sand and pretend it doesn't exist.
Banes S. Lal
Mar 10, 20205 min read
taking stock
We shun the caustic sting of honesty. But there's a need to consume equal portions for closure and cultivating wisdom.
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