Serving God's Purposes in Our Generation (Acts 13:36b)
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Too Inspired for My Own Good

We visited the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America in Buenos Aires. This is me in front of the museum by the water fountains. The museum wouldn´t let me take pictures inside. I saw pictures of famous Latin American…

Busy July

I think this is probably my most busiest month of July ever. - this sunday we'll be leaving after church to go to six flags in california. we'll be spending about two days in Portland as well on our way…

Weekend In Malacca . . .

I spent my last weekend in Malacca. It was really fun and many interestin thing hapened up there... Including my Chinese which is improving at a damn quick rate ha ha ha... Well we left on saturday morning. In total…

Majority Religious Belief

Spiritual Truths from Contemporary Life to Build You Up I was thinking… “Most Americans agree with the statement that many religions – not just their own – can lead to eternal life. Among those who are affiliated with a religious…

The Power Of Purpose

The question of purpose is central to gaining personal [professional] competence and productivity. It is purpose that drives us. What if we don’t? Well, as they say if you don’t know where you are going any road is okay. Most…

India – Diabetic Capital of the World

India has a new dubious distinction now - Diabetic capital of the world! A Recent Report tells about the dramatic rise in diabetic cases in India, amouting for nearly 25% of cases in the world. WHO reports that by 2025,…

An Overdue Update

Its been crazy days.... Things are looking up for me... I want to thank God for his grace and mercy in my life.... Look out for more soooooon David Bala

Raising Support

In April, I had attended the Dwell church planting conference in NY. One of the seminars was about raising funds for the work of church planting. The speaker challenged us to be bold and ask specific requests to potential supporters.…

Spirituality In The Common Things

Sometimes you get a realization of truths that most people take for granted at the most unexpected and most ordinary things. I always hear church VBS, youth camps, church conferences and specifically designated church events advertise, "Come here to find…

Wasted Power

I was thinking… “Scientists across the world are seeking ways to turn waste heat from motor vehicles into power, to achieve lower carbon dioxide emissions and lower fuel consumption.” All the best scientists! We are waiting for this and other…

To Question

What if everything and nothing could be redoneTo a shade or a color or a word or a song? What if depravity and audacity could be unsaidTo a leaf or a branch or a tree or a field? What if…

The Power of Television

This Vblog presents Oprah Winfrey’s Life Time Achievement Award acceptance speech at Emmy Awards, 1998. She talks about how a daily simple prayer, “Lord Use Me” took her into Television and consequently helped her touch lives through the Television Medium.…

Doctor, Is My Medicine Effective?

Or else, "Doctor, Is My Medicine Counterfeit?" When we fall sick, a medicine is given to cure us of that illness. This pill contains a substance that essentially neutralizes the organism or substance that is causing sickness. For example, penicillin…

How Much Is China Opening Up?

Today's Financial Times (London) has a story which seems to indicate that at least part of the ruling elite is continuing to resist any opening up: China seeks to muzzle quake victim parentsJul 01 2008 23:31Chinese security forces are pressing…

Missions And Worship

1. Since I haven't written any serious updates of late... 2. Imagine walking down some street and scraggly looking slum kids who come begging suddenly recognize you and smile sheepishly... "Hello Teacher!!"...their grimy but loving hand extended. And even though…

Beef Tongue for Dinner, Anyone?

I haven´t had it yet but my friend did. As for me, I´m getting better used to the food and environment. I´m getting over my brief culture shock and want to experience more of this place. The italian food here…

Doctor, I Am Confused About My Origin

Homo Confusio Profundus The human family tree is now a tangled, messy bush, says Meredith Small, LifeSciences Human Nature columnist (http://www.livescience.com/history/070831_hn_family_tree.html) It is amazing that in the face of increasing confusion and disagreement in the academic pursuit of evolutionary theory,…

Unhealthy Habits Of Teens

Guess, what are some of underlying causes of unhealthy habits of teens… TV in their bedrooms! A new study published recently by the University of Minnesota School Public Health found that teenagers who have a television in their bedroom are…