30 per cent of rent variations during the pandemic involved deferring rent rather than reducing it, which has resulted in large debts.
Day: June 26, 2021
Jots and Tittles: Messiah
It’d be easy to think, when you first read the Gospels and Epistles, that when God became a man about 2000 years ago and walked along the dusty roads of Israel, He was known by the first name ‘Jesus’ and the surname ‘Christ’. But that’s not the case. ‘Christ’ is a title meaning the anointed [...]
Pakistani Priest Calls For Action On Abuse Against Girls
Premier News reports Father Yousaf says the kidnapping of young girls from religious minorities is getting worse, and Pakistan’s leaders are not doing enough to tackle the issue.
How to handle disagreements (1)
‘Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly.’ Acts 15:37–38 Paul and Barnabas were a great missionary team. On their first tour, a young man named John Mark had joined them. But for some personal reason, he left and returned to Jerusalem. On their second missionary tour, Barnabas wanted to [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 14–17 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” 36 And there was [...]