MANINI Digal knows the wrath of Hindu fundamentalists in India. Manini, 17, from a poor family, was caught by fundamentalists last August during the outbreak of anti-Christian violence in Orissa. They tore off her clothes and attempted to rape her.…

Forbes magazine (USA) has just a Special Report listing "The 100 Most Powerful Women".According to this, the most powerful woman in the world is Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. This is possibly true. The 2nd most powerful woman is Sheila…

By Barbara LardinaisAugust 19, 2009 | 01:39:27 Adonai means LORD and was often used as a substitute for God's name 'Yahweh' or 'Jehovah' (these are interchangeable) in the Old Testament. The Hebrews felt that God's name was too sacred to…

In response to one of my posts, a friend writes: "All religions are the same. It is the belief which counts. Believe in Him and you can never fail".I could respond with material to fill a book, but I'll confine…

Well, to be precise, what is being signalled is women members of the Cabinet:Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad, said he would nominate at least three female ministers to his cabinet, reaching out to the women who have been particularly active in…

In relation to my review of Dr Willi Brammertz's book, a friend draws my attention to last week's Newsletter of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), which had a stunning bit of news: GARP has now moved to accepting…

IF you know the Lord, nothing will shake your faith. It is true that the man with an experience is not at the mercy of a man with an argument. Take for example a little boy who is looking at…

WE live in uncertain times, when the daily news plays out the truth of Matthew 24:7: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” Everyday, we read or hear about…

There is a world in need of people who would bear Christ and his kingdom to the ends of the earth. To furthest corner of the nations of our world, to the forgotten corners of our cities and towns, Jesus…

What is the basic problem with the global economy today? I have made my view quite clear in this blog: unfashionably, I maintain that the fundamental problem is still toxic assets - and, while a temporary reprieve has been provided…

Having been a vigorous atheist from the age of 8, I became a follower of Jesus at the age of 14. Ever since then I have tried in my feeble and failing way to invest at least some energy in…

Guwahati: The continuing violence affecting innocent people from Dimasa and Zeme Naga tribes in North Cachar Hill district of Assam has raised concern in various quarters in neighbouring Nagaland and Manipur. The Naga Hoho, the apex body of peoples’ organisations…

THE loss of employment and/or income is one of the most distressing events in life, especially for those supporting a family. Foreclosure on the family home or having to declare bankruptcy due to unemployment adds additional fear, uncertainty, and emotional…

PSALM 62:10 says; "If riches increase, do not set your heart on them." Of course we all say we won't. We want riches to increase in our life and we feel sure that, though others may not be able to handle…

LAHORE: Brig. Gen. Sajjad Ahmed Bakshi, the commander of Punjab’s anti-narcotics force said July 8 that drug addiction has increased steadily among girls and women."We are living in a country where drug abuse has [become] like a cancer at the…

New Delhi: Public health, or the lack of it, is a more important determinant of malnutrition than poverty.  The latest government compilation on the incidence of hunger in India and related factors shows that states with the highest incidence of…

We’re planning to throw a Community Bash to end the summer. On Saturday, August 29 we’re going to be hosting a Free Community BBQ and showing a movie on the front lawn of the church where we meet. We’ve got…

This week, I got to preach about Jesus & His Mission from Ephesians 3:1-13. I have been stunned by verse 10 for about 2 weeks now and its effect is still not lost on me. Ephesians 3:8-10: To me, though…

Justin Gottlieb, one of the pastors at 7 Mile Road Boston, read my earlier post about one of the conversations we had at Doubt Night a few weeks back. One of the folks in the group asked this great question…

The global economy is still overwhelmingly driven by the USA, Europe and Japan - though you might not think so, given all the noise about the rise of China and India. Even if one uses as the basis of calculation…