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When we think of communication the first thing that comes to our mind is Smartphones and various apps that it carries. With social media as the new weapon of interaction, communication has taken a new dimension altogether.  Social media is expanding in leaps and bounds each year. Some analysts attribute  the amazing rise of  internet technology and its speed from 3g to 4g and now the next gen 5g. Social media and Apps have risen show sharply that it has put a tremendous pressure on families and friends. Everybody needs ‘likes’ and 'shares 'for every photo and text they put.                                                                  ...

Jesus said anyone who does not keep my word does not love me and is not worthy of me. You show your love for Jesus by keeping his words. If you love someone truly, you will do exactly what that person tells you to do. Sometimes even without questioning.  That’s what true love is about!  The one who cares for you! The one who loves you! One who is interested in your well being will always say right things for you. So you needn’t hesitate. You merely need to choose a line of Jesus and observe his teachings because he loves you, he cares for you and he is interested in your future. We see this in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.  For Francis, loving God was of utmost importance. He loved Jesus so much that he observed his teaching to the core. As described in life of St. Francis, one biographer said, “something like acting straight from the scripture”. Every teachings of Jesus formed the visibility in the life and actions of St. Francis. Love, you know well i...

The Significance of number 40 in the Holy Bible is very significant indeed. 40 days after the resurrection of the Lord, that is Easter, we enter into the season of lent and 40 days after the feast of resurrection of the Lord the church celebrates the ascension of the Lord. Jesus ascends to heaven in the presence of his disciples. However, ascended Jesus continues to be present within us because of his promise to us that he will be with us till the end of the ages. So what could be so significant of number 40 in the Holy Bible? Let's find out! Number 40 has a special significance in the bible. In the Old Testament, the great flood at the time of Noah lasted for 40 days. Moses was called by God at the age of 40 and he prayed on Mount Sinai for 40 days. Great kings like Som, David and Samuel ruled their kingdoms for 40 years. Prophet Joana preached to the people of Nineveh for 40 days before the destruction of the city. In the New Testament we find Jesus tempted for 40 days...