Serving God's Purposes in Our Generation (Acts 13:36b)

Survey: Indian Youths Among The Happiest

III        Indian Diaspora Super-rich Indians turn London suburb into ‘Millionaires Row’:  Super-rich Indians in Britain are transforming a London suburb into what has been described as a ‘Millionaires Row’ where most properties are being bought by Indians who have prospered in business and other walks of life.  Houses in Astons Road in Northwood in West London are being sold for 5 million pounds each – and most of them are being bought by people of Indian origin.  The homes include indoor swimming pools, marble stair cases and extravagant landscaped gardens.   (Times of India, 30 October 2006, p.18) 26.       Indian youths…

Rising Indian Population in America

Asian Indians continues to arrive at the shores of United States in big number and with big dreams. Based on American community survery 2005, between 2000-2005 Asian Indian population in the United States grew by 38% (nearly 2.4 million). See the US census report - http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ See also news reports in Washington Post, Little India, and Hindustan Times. The influx outpaces all other groups of immigrants. The growing partnership and goodwill between the two great nations (not to mention American need for technology workers) will only cause steady rise in the years to come. Even outsourcing is not keeping Indians…

National Healing Campaign with T.B. Joshua

Prophet T.B. Joshua, popularly known as ‘The Man In The Synagogue’ is the Founder and General Overseer of the SCOAN. He is 43 years of age and God is using him mightily to bring about salvation, deliverance, healing and the manifestation of God’s supernatural powers to multitudes around the globe. They include the healing of HIV / AIDS, cancer and barrenness; deliverance from demonic spirits; restoration of sight to the blind, life to the limbs of the crippled, and many others. Read on about the National Healing Campaign with TB Joshua to be held in Singapore between 27th November till 3rd December, 2007 . . .“The age of miracles has not passed. The miracle worker is still alive; His name is Jesus Christ.”

Forget The Former Things; Do Not Dwell In The Past

I had an awesome weekend, the kind of awesome that happens when God's around. i spent it in prayer and discussion, and i'm feeling so much better. But now, this is what the Lord says- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames…

I Am Nothing. He is Everything.

"As for me, being on the way, the Lord led me..." Genesis 24:27 "We should be so one with God that we don't need to ask continually for guidance." - Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest I am nothing. He is everything. Beni http://onedesi.blogspot.com

18 and Preaching the Word!

Meet  Moses Ajay Patras - the 18 years old preacher extra-ordaniare. He's young, godly and passionate to serve God's purposes in our generation. Last week Moses preached his first sermon on "Unity" from Ephesians 4:1 -7. Moses says that unity is not just a possibility; it is a divine requirement if we are to be everything God wants us to be as a church . . . and there is no divorcing Christian doctrine from Christian duty! “You know the truth, now walk in it!” The bottom line is this: Where there is genuine faith, there will be genuine works to back it up in unity!

SAGC 2007

Official SAGC 2007 website www.SAGC2007.comSAGC 2007 is the 2nd International Gathering of South Asian Youth and Young Adults for Mission Mobilization Dear Friends in Christ, We personally invite you to the South Asian Global Convention 2007 (SAGC 2007) and to the beautiful city of London, UK. We will have excellent plenary speakers like Ram Gidoomal (UK), Pall Singh (UK), Johnson Charles (Canada), Bhaktaur Singh (UK), Richard William (Singapore), Sungeeta Jain (USA) and GI Ebenezer (UK), dynamic seminar leaders and worship teams from all around the world.  But what SAGC 2007 is really about is . . . YOU – inspiring and mobilizing YOU…

Lost In The Wonder

Lost in the wonder…caught in the momentAs life, love and being…stop Eyes are lost in a gazeMouths wide open in a grinHands directing a symphonyAs body and soul unite in rapture I saw a flamingo the other dayPink, long-necked, spots of whiteBeauty…sheer beauty…I’m amazed It remains a wondrous mystery to meThe details of creation seem a bit hazyHow did my God create such wonders?What schools did God learn such art? I am reminded of the great wisdomI am reminded of the great understandingI am reminded of such extravagant love I’m lost in the wonder…caught in the momentAs life, love and…

So Much to Do . . . So Little Time

I long for having a Saturday to sleep in, lounge in all day in my pajamas, watch a movie. I'm the mood for something like The Notebook or Hum Tum or even an old black and white romance with the old fashioned tenderness and something very emotionally cuddly. But, no! I don't have the time and cannot afford a luxury like a Saturday to myself. That's typical college life. I love being busy with school, work, church and socializing but sometimes I really crave a day all to myself.I am keeping my connection with church even when so much is…

Confessions Of A Young Man

Dear Lord,Its been a good day. I should have read your word while coming back home rather than listen to that music, I would have felt better now. The music was temporary. Your word last for a long time. Especially when I read it in that 'lectio divina' way. Lord, my mind always gets mess up in thoelogical philosophy and struggles and in the searching and reflecting, and along with praying, worship and intercessing my mind gets transformed. Is that called spritually growing or will I one day be complete and emulated to you Lord. I want to be like…

All This Obedience And Still No Assurance.

One day, I asked, "Pitaji, when I die, will my obedience set me free from the cycles of births and deaths? "Son, there is no gurantee," my father replied. All this obedience and still no assurance."Son, there is no guarantee," my father replied. All this obedience and still no assurance.I was angry, confused and disappointed. Feeling cheated, I made the decision to leave the religion of my forefathers. A few days later I walked into my father's room and told him of my decision to leave Sikhism. My father thought I was joking. I had my hair cut and walked away from the religion. My life was empty and was so meaningless. I did not understand why I felt so empty.

Sugarcoated, MTV-style Youth Ministry Is So Over. Bible-Based Worship Is Packing Teens In Pews Now.”

Few week’s ago Time carried a story on youth ministry - In Touch with Jesus. It said, “Sugarcoated, MTV-style youth ministry is so over. Bible-based worship is packing teens in pews now.” The young generation are more intense seekers. Many religious institutions still treat them as little kids. An era of game, fun, music, “childcare” for teens approach to youth ministry is dying a natural death. I have never really believed in that in any way, but have seen many youth leaders pouring their heart and soul into it. They have longed gone beyond music to genuine connection with the…

You Would Have Made A Difference, But You Were Not There…

When u love someone, you show it. The occasional flowers, a peck on the cheek or even a simple call jus to say, "I miss you". Saying, "I love you " are just words. If you call me your best friend, I would expect you to want to call me, to go out occasionally. I dun want you to meet me just because we happen to be going to the same place. I dun want us to meet cause it's "convienient". I would at least expect you to want to go out of your way to meet me cause you…

Asian American Alliance 2G Network

This week, I am attending a second generation network conference of Asian American pastors of Christian Missionary Alliance denomination. There were second gen leaders from Lao, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Hmong, Korea, India etc. When it comes to second generation (I really do believe) there is so much we all can learn from each other, though our cultures and churches have many unique issues. It was great fun to hang out with AA leaders last night and I am looking forward to my session on Lessons from the Coconut Generation this evening. I wish more of emerging leaders get to hang…

Malayalees And The Media

Thomson Valliyakalayil attended a seminar organized by the Kerala Pentecostal Writers Forum called "Malayalees and the Media" Sunday evening 9/24/06. There were four writers on the panel, who have been repping Mallu pride with extreme class, and it was a pleasure to hear from all of them. The four panelist were George Rajan Thomas - Reporter for CBN News , Sree Sreenivasan - Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, George Abraham - Founder of Kerala Digest, a Malayalam newspaper in North America and Sarita James - freelance writer exploring the art of the personal essay. Read more about the interview . . .

The Haggard Truth

Source of Article: Out Of Ur "What are Christian leaders to make of the spectacularly painful experience of watching Ted Haggard this past week? The president of the National Association of Evangelicals and pastor of giga-church New Life Community in Colorado Springs, Colorado, gradually admitted to purchasing methamphetamines and the services of a male prostitute. We asked Leadership editor-at-large Gordon MacDonald to reflect on what we should learn from this episode. It is difficult beyond description to watch Ted Haggard’s name and face dragged across the TV screen every hour on the news shows. But as my friend, Tony Campolo…

Praying for Ted Haggart, New Life Church

I normally don’t write about things like these but I felt I had to add my voice to the many who are praying for Ted Haggard, New Life Church, and those closest to him who are affected by the situation. Sin has a way of consuming us. It normally starts with a small pleasure driven situation where our judgment has weakened. It then progresses into an action that is caused by sinful tendencies. After enough times of acting out in the sin, it leads to an ingrained habit that weakens our judgment. Habits consequently lead to a lifestyle or character.…

Integrated Rocks!

Earlier tonight was the Integrated or Deeper Walk Worship Band dinner, and though I cannot list on here all the details, I must say I am so encouraged! The card was so sweet and all the things you guys wrote in there even sweeter. Dinner, worship, pep talk, pledges, fellowship--everything was wonderful! Tyna - my partner in crime, the food was delicious! ohh--and send me pictures! Mia - your mission is complete :D you're so awesome, i can't imagine Integrated without you. Ammukutty - i low you--and your servant's heart. keep at it gurl. Sim - remember, one-ly Jesus! *shakes…

On-line Matrimonials

Last Sunday at church I met an old friend from New Jersey. He was beaming and glowing all over. Excitedly he introduced me to his fiancee standing beside him. I congratulated them and was very happy for them. They invited us to their wedding later next year and I promised I will be there. Soon I discovered that they had met over a popular Indian matrimonial website and have decided to get married. Last week’s Businessweek carried a story on Yahoo-India attempt to buy out another popular Indian marriage portal. India’s growing Internet market, popularity of matrimonial adverstisement in print…

Being With You Is Never A Thief Of Time.

Dear Lord,Its tough speaking but I know I can do it by your Spirit. I need and desire to be more sensitive to you Lord.I know Lord that with You, I can have a phenomenal aptitude, not just a limit to a double portion of annointing. Not that I am greedy Lord, but hungry to see Your will be done. Not somehow but by pure faith.I love you Lord. Being with you,is never a thief of time.It is more than an Art,of head and heart,More than a wantof therapeutic Art.All mine time will only know, What is installed for those who…