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

Get Ready For Oil At $100, And Chinese Stocks To Fall Another 65% In 2009

You will recollect that when oil was around $120, and some were forecasting oil going up to $250, I forecast oil at $40. Then, when I was proved right, others started forecasting oil at down to $25. I stuck to my guns and said that while oil prices were volatile, the natural point of gravity for oil then was 40, not 25. Though oil did dip occasionally to around 33 (so that I was even at the bottom price more right than the doomsayers), it has continued to be around 40. Today, I tell you that we will soon see…

Year 2009: Our Nemesis?!!

We await the New Year. We hope for the best for we truly don’t know what it holds for us. Sadly, we are denied that divine privilege and perspective . . . .As humans, we must become better – in our grasp of reality, truth, love, hope, freedom. The Year 2009 seems like the worst of times. The Credit Crunch, Climate change, Job Loss and War are issues that need immediate affirmative action. But then, we must truly become human to give our remedial measures a human touch (identity, responsibility, relationality and destiny).

Biblical Significance of Number 9

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 43:18 But 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 3:13-14 God is a God of New Things. He is…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Last Saturday was our last 7 Mile Road event for 2008. St. Mark’s, a local church, let us use their hall for free, and we hosted a small Christmas celebration. All of our teammates who were still in town and some friends in the city gathered for a great night. We sang some Christmas songs, read Scripture, praised God for sending a Savior, and prayed for one another. We spent the rest of the night devouring deserts, laughing a ton, and enjoying community.  From all of us, to all of you…   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 7 Mile Road…

Broken

i understand how it feels to have your dreams crushed.i have learned what it means to have a broken spirit.i know what it is like to physically suffer from a chronic illness.and i have experienced the pain of a broken heart. as 2008 comes to a close, i really don't have a whole lot to say. i won't write a recap because that would be unbearably painful. i guess the year started out amazing, anything was possible. as it ends, my room has become a refuge from the world and also a sort of prison. from here? i don't know.…

Solving Your Search – January 1, 2009

Are you happy? Not just temporarily or superficially happy, but truly happy? If not, would you like to find deep happiness" happiness that money cannot buy? Happiness is not the default state of the human situation, but it is our default desire and our default need. Find out how to go beyond happiness and solve your search for happiness. Begin your personal journey today. Prof. Dr. Ramesh Richard Ph.D., Th.D.Ramesh RichardSpiritual Philosopher & Global Mentor

A Prayer Of Dedication For 2009

"If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Dear followers of Christ,The prayer below is written with intent that every follower of Christ to dedicate themselves, their family, their vocation / occupation/ business, their church / ministry / fellowship-group and our beloved land of India into God's hand in 2009. A. W. Tozer mentions "Anything God has ever done He can do now. Anything He…

Is God Happy With Your Life

Of the 600,000 Israelites who perished in the wilderness in their unbelief, it is written that "God was not well-pleased with them" (1Cor. 10:5). Those Israelites had been redeemed out of Egypt by the blood of the lamb (symbolic of our redemption through Christ), they had been baptised in the Red Sea and in the cloud (symbolic of baptism in water and baptism in the Holy Spirit) (1 Cor.10:2). Yet God was not happy with them. God was nevertheless very good to them, in that He provided all their physical and material needs supernaturally. "Your clothing did not wear out…

Russia's leadership of the new "Forum of Gas Exporting Countries"

Though this newly-constituted group will not be able to flex its muscles properly for a decade or so, it is being led by Russia while being headquartered in Doha (Qatar). Why will the new Forum be unable to flex its muscles properly for a decade or so? Because its ability to fix prices and influence production is limited by the long-term supply contracts that are usual in the gas industry. Moreover, in comparison to oil, the transportation possibilities are relatively limited. What is the significance of its being led by Russia but being headquartered in Doha? It indicates that Russia…

The God Who Creates New Year For You

The year 2008 is done. Never to come back. The clock has ticked. The bells have rung. Time flies even before you can think of it! Just when you thought you had time,  a year is gone.  “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day” wrote William Shakespeare years ago. Maybe you struggled a lot in the past year. There was debt. There was accident. There was illness. There was disappointment. There was a lot that went wrong. Now here you are peeking into 2009. You are hoping against hope for something new this year. You see, hope is what kept many Jewish prisoners alive in the Nazi camps. Many died for simply lack of hope.

WWW.2009 – Waiting, Watching, Working

We are going to enter a New Year - 2009. There are elaborate arrangements in various parts of the world to mark this occasion.  Every new day brings us closer to eternity.  Either the Lord’s coming is getting ahead by a day or our death.  Therefore, it is essential to anticipate the future with serenity.  This is possible, only by rescheduling our lives according to Luke 12: 35-43.  There are three principles written in that.  They are Waiting, Watching and Working.  Those who are familiar with the Internet can understand the significance of www.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

To all my readers, May your life be filled with joy, eternal peace, and satisfaction beyond measure, regardless of the curveballs life presents us with. So, wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Warm Season's Greetings! Indu Shanmugam

To All My Readers: Happy Hanuka, Happy Christmas . . . .

It is Hanuka, it is Christmas Eve - and I can't recollect what else it is but, to all my readers, I wish the very best! Even though it is the worst that this time of year has seen since 1873, we are reminded that when it seems darkest is when we are closest to the possibility of light. As you know, I do not speak of economic light (though Obama's actions, I hope, bring us at least temporary relief immediately following the Inauguration). I speak of spiritual light, psychological light, light in our relationships... and in all the areas…

Reasons to Rejoice during Failures

During this year, I failed a couple of times. Those failures shaped me. I learned from my mistakes and understand God better. If that's the case, those shortcomings are worthwhile. I simply have to go for it again. I may change or try a new route but those experiences are valuable. Failures never makes anyone a "lesser" believer. Failures are bound to happen because they are a part of life. Pretty straightforward, huh? You'd think so, but there are shallow people who tend to overspiritualize and view the world in a romanctized perspective. Some people without understanding tend to measure…

Next Generation – Missing from Church

In last few months, I had several conversations with Indian Pastors/Christian leaders from various denominations in different cities (none of them know each other, I think) and interesting they all raised a common concern - ”The Next Generation is dropping out of church - what can we do? A generation who had grown right within these walls, who went to our sunday schools and youth fellowship and even got married here, now is not interested in the church anymore?” Having authored a book on this generation, they feel I should dole out some quick fixes. Of course, I have raised…

O Holy Night

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, 'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels' voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

O Holy Night - Josh Groban



O Holy Night - Carrie UnderWood

Jesus Christ is the Reason For the Season

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest,  and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." 



The Nativity Story Birth of Jesus Christ Christmas movie trailer about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus.

Jesus' Letter Of Tears on Christmas Day

JESUS’ LETTER OF TEARS ON Christmas DAY. I know that you are all getting ready to celebrate my birthday.  On this occasion, everywhere in the world, a saying “Christmas” Christmas” is rent the air.  People are busily engaged in the activities like purchasing new dress, distribution of greeting cards, playing Christmas dramas or play-lets, singing Christmas songs , dances and such other amusements.Two thousand years ago, when I was born of woman (Mathew 1.16) , wise men  and shepherds came from very distant places to see me.  On seeing me, they rejoiced with exceeding joy(Mathew 2-10,11).  They bowed down before…

A Letter From Lord Jesus On Christmas

Dear Children, It has come to my attention that many you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I do appreciate being remembered anytime. How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the…