I am not much of a movie buff. But I do enjoy well researched, stimulating and entertaining productions of talented actors/actresses/directors. Fusion of East and West is a growing theme in Desi movies. I have made references to and drawn lessons…

God I'm sick of my spiritual apathy right now. I claim to love you, but I don't have a passion for You. My heart is such disarray. I've wandered and tasted what the world has to offer, and at times…

The Importance of Family As I look back upon time, I can say with pure recollection, that family is one of the most important aspects of a person’s life. My upbringing defined me, and my family environment became a part of…

"Beer goggles."  This phrase is commonly used to describe the effect alcohol has on the drinker's perception of what makes the opposite sex attractive.  Drinking alcohol sometimes can make a seemingly unattractive person look like a fashion model in the…

"My Christian Girlfriend Doesn't Want to Follow My Hindu Faith" I am faced with a dilemma and was hoping if you could offer me some advice and solace. I am a Hindu and have received a proposal from a Christian…

Have you ever asked yourself, "What is my destiny?" Have you every looked at yourself in an analytical manner, asking yourself where you want to go, and what you want to be in life? It's the struggle that defines the…

People have said to me before that I'm too disconnected from my culture. Within myself I know I'm too connected to my culture for them to say that, but in the way I do things and in the way I…

I want and I need . . . freedomless stressmore motivationto pass all my classesrest (not the same thing as sleep)people to stop having expectationsto figure out my lifeto get awaymore timesleep Need not be in that particular order.

My friend I stand in Judgment nowAnd feel that you've to blame somehowOn earth I walked with you day by dayAnd never did you point the Way You knew the LORD in Truth and gloryBut never did you tell me…

Mom and I returned to the US on September 11 after spending 6 weeks in India. This past weekend we were invited to Chicago to minister at the International Pentecostal Assembly Convention. The trip to Chicago was awesome. God moved in…

Every day they pass me by, I can see it in their eye. Empty people filled with care, Headed for who knows where? On they go through private pain, Living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries Only Jesus…

So we're at Pastor Pritam's house in Singapore. It's Monday morning and we're all dressed and ready to leave (it's the day we're flying out).Pastor Pritam walks out of his bedroom, like he's on a mission, with a box of…

So I think I’ve finally recovered from jetlag enough to write about my two month vacation to Mumbai, Kerala, and Singapore. The long holiday was a refreshing break from the regular routine of school, work, church. Seeing family and friends…

God’s Word says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.” Though we know that we are to shine as Christians, often it is difficult to know what…

My dear friend Sarahi Dominguez, upon her return from a recent short term mission trip to Spain and Morocco, wrote the following.This week I came back from Spain and Morocco. My life was changed, my perspective of the world shifted, and…

I heard this "one-liner" from a friend of mine. i think it's pure genius: "I believe in the Big Bang theory; God spoke and Bang it happened"

Exams are out and summer's in full swing! My plans for this summer include: 1. Selling shoes so my pockets remain full. 2. Settling into our new house with my own room once again. It'll be a whole lot nicer…

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) Such a simple verse, most people recite it at the beginning of a prayer meeting or worship service not…

Hey people!! Well, as mentioned on my last blog, i'm up and ready for the evening. It's the end of my work day and i'm off to meet some youth from my church. Gonna hang out, have dinner, etc. Oh,…

Sigh...just as I was about to leave the office, it had to happen. It was 7pm..i packed my bag, cleared my table and my boss came in with a loud shout out "Hey Amit". We all know what would have…