Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Appetite for risk seems to have returned - but only, so to speak, for "simple risks" such as equities and bonds. There is a simple reason for the return of the risk appetite, when the fundamentals…

Prayer Points for SAGC 2009EXACTLY ONE WEEK TO THE OPENING NIGHT OF SAGC 20097 days to 22nd July 2009 - Week 7 – 15th July 2009“ASK The Lord For Rain” Zechariah 10:1Did you hear the sound of rain. Did you…

Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:13-27"That there should be no schism in the body, each member should have the same care for each other" (1 Cor 12:25) We continue our meditation on the need for and the means to achieve unity of heart…

1. moved into our new apartment.2. got a job at starbucks.3. loving life.Benita Joy

In a crazy, unexpected, surprising (but welcomed) left turn, the group of folks that I’ve been doing Doubt Night with have agreed to study through the book of Romans with me. One of the nights led to a conversation about…

I am very excited about the forthcoming gathering of young South Asian Christian leaders of North America. Last one was in New York in Sept 2007 and we saw great momentum in what happening among South Asians Christians all over…

Week 6 –7th July 2009 Prayer Points for SAGC 2009 14 days to 22nd July 2009May this prayer points leap in your spirit as GOD IS INDEED GOING TO DO A WORK THAT WILL ABSOLUTELY BLESS, BLOOM AND BLOSSOM FOR…

Can you believe that there are people who think they do God a favor by serving Him? They think that God needs them to do His work. That God cannot do it without them. It is ridiculous. Have you ever…

Any violent attack on any group of people based on ‘otherness’ should be condemned by civil society.  Such perpetuators should be punished.   The attack of students in Australia on the basis of race should be condemned by the International community…

A  new study has found almost 15 percent of American teens believe they will die before age 35 — a perspective strongly linked to risky behavior. Read the report in Forbes. ALso see NIH findings on Adolescent Mental Health.Last week,…

Do you know what really wrecks relationships? Anger and bitterness. I met a man who set up some rules with his wife regarding this issue. They said that if there is anything between them, they have 24 hours to address…

Mark 10:17-31 (New International Version) 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18"Why do you call me…

Week 5 – 1st July 2009 Pray for... 1. God to bring the right person at the right time for each of the various tasks at hand.2. Faith to arise, the fire of God to protect every delegate, the fear of God…

21 Days - 12 hours Prayer Chain for SAGC 2009 [Fasting is Optional]*Start Date: Wednesday July 1st 2009*End Date: Tuesday July 21st 2009*Every Day Prayer Begins at 12 noon Every Day Prayer Ends at 12 midnight [You are welcome to…

It's officially the second day of summer and I'm lounging around at Walter's house eating frozen yogurt and reflecting on life. It's been close to two months since I arrived in Toronto and I think it's a good time to…

I have realized that so much of our evangelism needs to be ‘without words’. In a world driven by images ‘visuals’ attract our attention. And so, we need to be seen and not heard (to borrow words from a popular…

Prayer Points for SAGC 2009  - 28 days to 22nd July 2009Week 4 – June 24th June 2009 Pray for 1. Faith to believe God to do the impossible. Pray Luke 1:37 "For Nothing Is Impossible With God." 2. Trust in God…

Psalm 77 1 I cried out to God for help;        I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;        at night I stretched out untiring hands        and my soul refused…

When I take an up close, personal look at my faith, I am most amazed not during times of relative peace and security. Rather I am most amazed at what this relationship I have with Jesus does for me when…

Three events this past week inspired me to study the topic ‘Fatherhood’. Most churches last Sunday commemorated ‘Father’s Day’.  It was also my dad’s 83rd Birthday and I thought of the kind things he did for me growing up. Moreover,…