The Coffee Table

The Power and Purpose of Fasting 📖 What is Fasting? Fasting is the voluntary abstinence from food (and sometimes drink) for a spiritual purpose. In the Bible, fasting is often linked with prayer, repentance, and seeking God’s guidance. It is not merely skipping meals — it’s setting aside physical nourishment to focus on spiritual nourishment. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 💊 Medicinal & Physical Benefits of Fasting While fasting is primarily spiritual, modern science recognizes its physical benefits, including: Improved metabolism and digestion -  It also promotes metabolic switching —where the body burns stored fat for fuel (producing ketones) instead of using glucose from food. Cellular repair (autophagy) -  Fasting is believed to initiate a cellular "house-cleaning" process called autophagy (Greek for "self-eating"), where cells remove damaged and waste materials. This i...

Living as Salt and Light 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:13–14 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 12–14 New Testament: Ephesians 6 💡 Devotional Thought: Jesus calls us to live with influence—like salt that preserves and light that shines. Our presence in the world should bring flavor, hope, and direction. Whether through leadership, family life, or youth and children in school, our everyday actions are opportunities to reflect Christ. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Be an example of Christlike influence in the community. Men & Ladies: Shine Christ’s light in your homes and workplaces. Youth & Children: Be a friend who encourages others and points them to Jesus. 🤔 Reflection: Am I living as salt and light, influencing others toward Christ, or blending in with the world? ...