i understand how it feels to have your dreams crushed.i have learned what it means to have a broken spirit.i know what it is like to physically suffer from a chronic illness.and i have experienced the pain of a broken…

Last Saturday was our last 7 Mile Road event for 2008. St. Mark’s, a local church, let us use their hall for free, and we hosted a small Christmas celebration. All of our teammates who were still in town and…

Check Out This Book  Number in Scripture:Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significanceby E. W. Bullinger Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?…

Though this newly-constituted group will not be able to flex its muscles properly for a decade or so, it is being led by Russia while being headquartered in Doha (Qatar). Why will the new Forum be unable to flex its…

Of the 600,000 Israelites who perished in the wilderness in their unbelief, it is written that "God was not well-pleased with them" (1Cor. 10:5). Those Israelites had been redeemed out of Egypt by the blood of the lamb (symbolic of…

To all my readers, May your life be filled with joy, eternal peace, and satisfaction beyond measure, regardless of the curveballs life presents us with. So, wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Warm Season's Greetings! Indu…

It is Hanuka, it is Christmas Eve - and I can't recollect what else it is but, to all my readers, I wish the very best! Even though it is the worst that this time of year has seen since…

In last few months, I had several conversations with Indian Pastors/Christian leaders from various denominations in different cities (none of them know each other, I think) and interesting they all raised a common concern - ”The Next Generation is dropping…

During this year, I failed a couple of times. Those failures shaped me. I learned from my mistakes and understand God better. If that's the case, those shortcomings are worthwhile. I simply have to go for it again. I may…

Everyone wants to enjoy life. Many people place the source of their joy in what they own, in their reputation, in their status, or in other worldly things. Yet, all of those things are unstable and can easily evaporate, taking…

7MR is devoting this week in a special way to seeking God in prayer.  Here’s what that will look like for us. monday  :: thanksgiving Give God thanks for His blessings in your life; for the Gospel and His grace;…

HINDU fundamentalist organizations in Orissa confirmed they will hold a bandh on Christmas Day triggering fears of further anti-Christian violence. On Dec. 17, 2008, ultra-nationalist Hindutva groups said they will observe a state-wide shut-down for 12 hours on Christmas Day, reported…

BHUBANESHWAR: Orissa Chief Minster Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced that his government will not permit Hindu outfits have a shutdown on Christmas day. The Hindutva groups had declared a shutdown strike on Christmas day demanding the arrests of those involved in…

Dear Children, It has come to my attention that many you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it…

JESUS’ LETTER OF TEARS ON Christmas DAY. I know that you are all getting ready to celebrate my birthday.  On this occasion, everywhere in the world, a saying “Christmas” Christmas” is rent the air.  People are busily engaged in the…

James Fallows, who writes for The Atlantic magazine, reports that China has imposed, as it appears, a nationwide ban on the New York Times's website, though he says that he "cannot be absolutely certain that this is a purposeful, country-wide…

Witness the Pound going from USD 1.63 to 1.52 and back to 1.59 in 24 hours on 24th October this year. The above (interesting) factoid is provided on his excellent Blog by John Wisbey, Chairman and CEO of Lombard Risk…

I was listening to a message from Pastor Larry Stockstill today. I always come to this point of desperation where I'm ready to give up and God comes along and says "Hey!" Well, just now was one of those times.…

The world is waiting for Christians to be something different. They are waiting for us to bring the goodness of God to them. They might not know it yet, but they crave our love and compassion. They crave our selflessness…

Christians are generally speaking, categorized into two groups as follows: (1) "Roman Catholics" and "Protestants" - depending on birth. (2) "Episcopal" (conformist) and "Free church" (non-conformist) - depending on church-pattern. (3) "Born again Christians" and "Nominal Christians" - depending on…