Bollywood More Popular With Indian Americans
Bollywood movies and songs has always been popular with global Indian diaspora. Lately it is becoming even more. See this report from Seattle.For immigrant generation, this was a time of nostalgia, but for the Coconut generation this provides means to define themselves. Glamour, culture power and being aware of latest in fashion and music is critical to overseas desi youth culture. Though they reject their immigrant parent’s values, religiosity and culture, yet they are quick to embrace what is offered by desi popular culture.Multiple genres within Bollywood movies like romance, songs, drama, suspense, action etc., offer something for everyone. Often…
Purpose is the innate sense of knowing why you were born (John 18:37), Vision is the ability to see in your heart your purpose unfolding (Luke 4:18), Mission is the general description of your purpose (Mark 16:15) and Goals are practical steps that bridge your vision and dreams to reality (Luke 13:32). Most people want their lives to be filled with meaning, purpose, and significance. God created us all for a purpose and He has mapped out our lives before we were born for a purpose. Fulfilling purpose is never selfish but always blesses humanity. God didn’t give you a purpose to have a nice house, cars, and luxury. Those are only by-products of blessings but not the purpose of your existence. Read on as Joseph Mattera shares the keys to understanding who you are and what your purpose in life is. 
My name is Gurdeep Lu Luthra and I was born in a Sikh family in Amritsar, Punjab but grew up in Bombay and later the United States. I took an active part in religious activities from an early age. I naturally thought of myself as a good person and holy in the eyes of God since I was raised in a very religious family in India and stayed away from evils like alcohol, drugs, smoking etc.. . Since my childhood I had always known that my good deeds would be able to save me and I thought of myself as holy and righteous. This is what I was taught till . . . 
Abraham’s Journey to Christ emerged from a seed-thought to do something for the love of Israel: its land, its history, its people, its God, my God. The idea pitted itself against my own doubts stemming from an informal learning in art, history, theology and the relevant sciences. Between the devil and the deep blue sea, this is where my personal relationship with God calls for faith, trust and obedience. But what I envisioned as a few months work stretched to two full years. In the process, it became evident that what mattered more than talent was character. Character that embodies faith, discipline and diligence, without the assurance of money or anyone looking over one’s shoulder, will transform a dreamer into a doer. The experiential process in producing this book has therefore entrenched me deeper in God. Be blessed as Larry James paints words into pictures to the glory of God..
My name is Birender Kumar. I am 29 and in the prime of my life. I heard the call of God to serve amongst the poorest of the poor in a slum colony in Delhi. An observer writers: "With very great difficulties, we entered
the hutments to meet a dear servant of
God, namely, Birender Kumar, who has his wife, three young children and
aged father all living in a single-room hut which lacks all basic amenities. During the rainy season, the rainy water enters their
living room . . . If
they have to answer the call of nature, they have to go to the open
space, preferably under the cover of darkness. In this hut, this
servant of God lives happily and ministers to the
people in his neighborhood. Birender is found in the center of God's will for his life." 
I have been around many older ministers over 28 years of full-time ministry. I have also noticed that only very few seem satisfied with the way they prioritized their time in regards to their life and ministry. Because of this I often spend my time thinking ahead about many years from now, when I will be near the end of my earthly sojourn, and try to visualize what activity and fruit borne that would give me the most pleasure based on the Scriptures and my calling. The following observations are those I have made for myself, looking ahead so that I will not live my last days with regret, cynicism, and denial.