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

Reflecting On A Tremendous Gift

Here are some excerpts from a letter to our Core Group after taking some time to process the St. Mark’s vote. . . . . the church voted in favor of the proposal and to move forward with allowing mission and ministry to continue through Seven Mile Road Church.Stunned. Amazed. Awe.Here’s what that means for the immediate future. It means that the church has voted in favor of moving forward with dissolving St. Marks, transferring the property to Seven Mile Road Church, and allowing members to decide whether they would like to join our church or find a new one. It…

Observations and Ponderings For 2010

I love to ponder the possibilities and creative ways we can please God and serve others. I love to reflect on how things are, and “what if” we changed them. How can we further align ourselves toward His Most Excellent Ways. These are observations and ponderings can be purposeful to challenge existing paradigms, while firming up Kingdom foundations. Many of these are happening all around us, but what if they were not just the exception, but were consistently happening. What will Father do as His children grow up in becoming more like Him? My prayers are to continually stimulate possibility thoughts towards ways that bring forth His Kingdom through our lives.

New Intentions for 2010

Each year begins with numerous New Year decisions or resolutions.  But, they do not lost even for weeks.  So, I thought of having “New Intentions” that is applicable for day-to-day life.  These are not ‘New’ but ‘basics’ we often forget or neglect.  It is more like code of conduct for my life.  I share this, because it may be useful to some of you.  As there are twelve months in a year, I have listed 12 intentions that could be picked up and focused during each month.

Biblical Significance of Number 10

Check Out This Book  Number in Scripture:Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significanceby E. W. Bullinger Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.Isaiah 43:18But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14God is a God of New Things. He is a…

The Key To Every Door

"And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is Holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut and who shuts and no one opens, says this: "I know your deeds, Behold I have put before you an open door which no one can shut".....(Rev:3:7-13)The Lord also describes Himself as the One who can now open or shut any door. If we are overcomers, we need never stand before a closed door at any time, when it is the will of God that we should go through.But the…

Petty Things . . .

Long winded announcements... loud guitar... dislike of rock music... music not in my language of preference... and the list goes on and on and on... The petty things are what I like to call them. The things people gripe and complain about. We all hear it and are even guilty of saying it. But sometimes we miss the point of it all. We can end up majoring on the minors and forge the real point. It should all bring glory to Jesus. Sure you may not like rock music but if it can be baptized and given the good news…

Youth, Teen, Young People Growing Up Too Fast?

I have heard from several parents and thinkers that today’s kids are growing up too fast. What does that really mean? Are kids missing out on childhood? Is childhood culturally shaped or due to the fact they are growing up in an advanced/western society? Does it matter?Young people today process more information in a year than one generation ago had done throughout their entire adolescence. They are more exposed, more aware, more travelled, more skilled (especially with technology) than the previous generation. They think and express ahead of their age. Or, should we say we are stuck in the old…

Message of Angels – Christmas Reflection

Christmas a unique and great event that changed the destiny of Human Race.  The narration of this significant event has three episodes of angels appearing and giving messages.  All these three events are well described by St. Luke. First one was a private appearance that became public immediately (Zachariah), the second was also private (Mary) and it was not disclosed immediately, the third was public and it was acted upon immediately (shepherds). Message for all generationsThe appearance to the father of John the Baptist, while he was officiating in the temple is the first appearance.  He was old and did…

Merry Christmas!

Reading: Luke 2:1-20"Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift" (2 Cor 9:15) The Church calendar has fixed December 25 as the Christmas Day. There is so much of dispute over its accuracy, but it does not matter. The fact remains that the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity entered this world in flesh and blood on the first Christmas Day. History is His Story! He only has divided history as B.C. and A.D.Remembering the birth of Christ in a special way on a particular day of the year has nothing unscriptural about it. "He who observes the day, observes it…

"A Blessed Christmas" To All Our On-Line Readers, Family And Friends

South Asian Connection  Wishes All Our On-Line Readers, Family And Friends "A Blessed Christmas" Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing.The angel Gabriel went to Mary and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.”You will be with child and give…

A Kabaddi Miracle – PMC Christmas Drama 2009

Kabaddi from Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKabaddi Team sportKabaddi (sometimes written Kabbadi or Kabadi) is a team sport that originated in South Asia. Two teams occupy opposite halves of a field and take turns sending a "raider" into the other half, in order to win points by tagging or wrestling members of the opposing team; the raider then tries to return to his own half, holding his breath during the whole raid.A Kabadi MiracleMr. Bilson | MySpace Video PMC Christmas Drama 09 A Kabaddi Miracle PMC Christmas Drama 09 A Kabadi MiracleMr. Bilson | MySpace VideoPMC Christmas was well done. The youth did…

Awesome God

Our God is an Awesome God - He reigns from Heaven Above, With Wisdom, Power and Love . . . .Our God is an Awesome God. Our God is an Awesome God - He reigns from Heaven Above, With Wisdom, Power and Love . . . .Our God is an Awesome God.




Shepherds – The First Christmas Rush

As a pastoral theologian, I‘ve been most curious as to why the grandest news of Christ’s coming was first announced to lowly shepherds watching their flock by night? Why not proclaim the arrival of the ‘Prince of Peace’ to King Herod and his powerful authorities in the royal palace? Or, share the Advent of Messiah to the high priest and theologically learned leaders in the temple? Why not to all the family relatives of Mary and Joseph? Why would an angelic host bring the glorious message of Christmas: glad tiding of great joy for all people, to lonely low-class common…

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

THE debate about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has been raging for centuries. There are equally sincere and committed Christians on both sides of the issue, each with multiple reasons why or why not Christmas should be celebrated in Christian homes. But what does the Bible say? Does the Bible give clear direction as to whether Christmas is a holiday to be celebrated by Christians?First, let’s look at the reasons why Christians do not celebrate Christmas. One argument against Christmas is that the traditions surrounding the holiday have origins in paganism. Searching for reliable information on this topic…

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel - And ransom captive Israel - That mourns in lonely exile here - Until the Son of God appear - Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel - Shall come to thee, O Israel - O come, Thou Key of David, come - And open wide our heavenly home - Make safe the way that leads on high - And close the path to misery - Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel - Shall come to thee, O Israel

Jesus, Light of The World – Third Day

Jesus, Light of the world - Shine through the darkness, bright as the day - Jesus, Light of the world - Shine in our hearts, show us the way tonight - Jesus, Light of the world - Shine through the darkness, bright as the day - Jesus, Light of the world - Shine in our hearts, show us the way.




The Animated Biblical Christmas Story  

Christmas and JC

Christmas"Christmas has really become a hopeless muddle of confusion. The humility and the poverty of the stable are somehow confused with the wealth of indulgence and selfishness of gift giving. The quiteness of Bethelehem is mingled with the din of shopping malls and freeway traffic. The soberness of Incarnation is somehow mixed with the drunkeness of this season." - John MacArthur, The Incarnation of the Triune GodJCJesus Christ came to our wall;Jesus Christ died for our fall.He slew Queen Death.He crushed King Sin.Through grace He put us together again."... wherever there is sin, there must have been a preceding sinner.…

Power of Words – I Am Responsible For What I Say

1. Words are powerful. Words have the power of life and death. Never underestimate the power of your words. With one small word, you can change a person’s life for better or for worse. The Bible says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit or consequences of it - either for death or life. Proverbs 18:21    2. Words have authority and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy over a person’s life. The word power used in the context of Proverbs 18:21 is a Hebrew word ‘yad’ with a word…