Pretense is pointlessexpectations never dieregrets aren't forgivingand life only happens onceso what the **** am i doing? Benita Joy

To waste time, attempting to impress shallow people who otherwise don't care... or live up to superficial expectations and standards, which were anyway made for the shallow people to impress other shallow people. Yes, sometimes life requires you to play…

Text: Genesis 1:26-28God has called all of us to bear fruit, multiply, subdue the earth and have dominion. The following are some key principles so we can dream for dominion: 1. Understand that God’s love is unconditional but His blessings…

I was thinking… “Mortality inequality” is the phrase used to describe higher rates of death among genders (women and girls compared to men and boys) or socio-economic strata (poorer compared to richer countries), or other longevity factors (medical care, food,…

What is our reponse?I am appalled at the rampant insensitivity in most Indian-Christian responses to the gross human rights violation in Orissa. In 1999, We didn’t know how to respond to the attacks against the Church in Gujarat. It’s been…

We all know what Christians are known for and negative perception by outsiders. When I was in high school, my friends and I mocked the religious believers who fit every stereotype of a Christian and called them "churchies." I discovered…

A friend draws my attention to a paper entitled "The Origins of the Financial Crisis" from the Initiative on Business and Public Policy from the Brookings Institution. This is very useful. I note that the authors acknowledge the “pro-cyclicality” of"…

These are more effective than 911 When - You are sad, phone John 14 You have sinned, phone Psalm 51 You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91 People have failed you, phone Psalm 27It feels as though God is far…

I think the sign of growing older is when a person's perception and view of the world becomes more refined, sophisticated and shaped. He or she tends to view things more realistically. For me, it seems all the sudden something…

My niece shared with me this piece written by a friend of a friend, Srinivasa Addepalli ("Srini"), and he has kindly given me permission to post it here. Many thanks, Srini!: Third Person No Longer... The veil has been shattered.…

I am grieved over that. It is a wake-up call to the falleness of the world. My heart goes out to those who have lost family members by terrorist activities. I listened to some of the BS commentary from "experts"…

1. the mumbai attacks. i don't have anything to add to what's already been said. i can only pray. i spent most of this year in that city; the news was sobering. 2. spent thanksgiving weekend in north carolina with…

Ever wondered why people just can't get it! Ever wondered why some people make such a mess even if it is so simple and straightforward? Tim Kelley (in his book The art of Innovation) talks about the need for "Empathy…

Too much TV causes teens to engage in sex. A new research study from a professor at University of Wisconsin. No brainers right, especially after seeing some of the high sex television and racy movies that hollywood makes these days.…

I have always wondered why we don’t find any reflection of what we believe in. All we find is restatements - mostly denominational and/or cultural.  I have been reading the book, ‘ God is not Great: How Religion poisons everything’…

US President-elect Barack Obama has reportedly been skipping church services.According to media reports, Obama has been spending his free time working out at a Chicago gym.Obama's media managers have put out a reason for his skipping church. He is not…

Asian Indians continues to top the list of foreign student in American universities. During the academic year 2007-2008, there are 94,563 Indian students enrolled in American campuses which constitute 15 percent of total foreign enrollement. This is highest we have…

The Mumbai Violence - Muslim Terrorism A Direct Consequence Of Incompetent Government and Hindu Terrorism The terrible events in Mumbai over the last day and more will have consequences not only for the individuals and families directly affected but also…

When it comes to studying versus partying, the choice is obvious. What else am I going to remember 20 years from now? I can always find time for studying, work and other things at a later time (without procrastination of…

The attacks began in south Mumbai around 9:30 as the business district wound up for the day, and hotels and restaurants were filled with guests - a sharp contrast to the serial blast in local trains in July 2006, as…