Shalom stories

In a world filled with distractions, confusion, and chaos, the voice of Jesus continues to call out—softly but clearly: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matthew 4:17). This call is not just for a select few; it is for all humanity. It is a call of love, urgency, and eternal significance. Time Is Not Promised  We delay change, postpone forgiveness, and make excuses for our spiritual apathy. But the truth is, none of us are promised tomorrow. Life is fragile. The news headlines, rising violence, natural disasters, and growing moral decay all echo a sobering truth: we are living in the last days. Jesus warned that in the end times, there would be signs—earthquakes, famines, wars, and the love of many growing cold (Matthew 24). We see these signs unfolding before our eyes. They're not meant to scare us, but to awaken us. The Urgent Call to Repentance Repentance isn’t just about feeling guilty. It’s about recognizing that we have strayed from God’s perfect pa...

According to the Bible, we are all sinners who deserve to die in hell. But, because God is love and full of grace, He made a way for His Son, Jesus, to come and die on the cross for our sins, so that we could live forever with Him. This gift of salvation, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life is something we cannot earn, but rather receive by God's generosity. It is available to everybody who believes in God and accepts the gift by faith.

It is difficult to forgive and let go, but you must remember that when you forgive, you are doing so for yourself and not for anyone else. Forgiveness permits you to let go of the past. How will you be able to focus on the future if you are still preoccupied with the past? To hold on to something in life, you must first let go of whatever is pulling you down. And here are three steps to help you forgive.  Forgive yourself.  Instead of blaming yourself for the things you can not change, focus on what is ahead of you.