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

I No Longer Know

I no longer know... Ever had this feeling? No longer know y u r here.No longer know where a relationship leads?No longer know how to deal with a situation? Well i am in that stage now.... I no longer know what to do...... I am being realistic...I am not willing to be used by anyone....Enough of using me as a stepping platform....No longer am i going to let ppl run with my emotions... I had enough of being used.... I am drained....I am not able to tell the person i love that i love her...I love you mum...I hope somehow…

YouTube Video: Anil Kant – Pray for India

A music video by Anil Kant and family and Johnny Lever. Anil Kant has been involved with music for many years. A Hindu-Punjabi, he spent three years in Singapore and ten years in Indonesia pursuing a career in music. In 1999, he was inspired by the teachings of the Lord Jesus to serve and minister in the land of his birth.  This was when he dedicated himself to use his talents for the Lord. God was gracious and blessed his family with a recording business and Trinity Sounds Pvt. Ltd. was established under which two independent recording studios and a music brand called Trinity Sounds was introduced. The vision of Trinity Sounds and it’s director Anil Kant, is to reclaim the music industry for Jesus. Music was definitely created by God to praise and worship Him. We believe that God will use ‘Pray For India’ in an awesome way to touch lives across this nation.

What Does Climate Change Have To Do With Spirituality?

So what are the alternatives? Obviously it would be foolhardy to expect one to go back to the days of the bullock cart. To be sure one cannot entirely abandon reliance on fossil fuels for economic activity must go on. But if Pachauri words are to be taken seriously how can we cut emissions immediately and drastically? Wasteful use, for one, can be avoided. What are the areas you recognise wasteful use of energy? How could you alter those habits? That, you may say, is only a drop in the ocean! But isn’t the ocean made up of droplets of water? If large numbers do take action then we will most certainly make a difference. Besides acting we can also advocate greener lifestyles. What are the practical ways in which you could encourage your local church to promote greener lifestyles?

How To Have "Safe Sex"?

A lot more people are talking about it every day. There seems to be an increased attempt to spread awareness about “safe sex” these days. Rightly so, perhaps, with the rate of HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases’ (STDs) infections steadily increasing, especially among the youth. We might not have to ponder long over the seemingly intensifying lust among men and women. Pornography and erotic scenes are aired right into our unsuspecting living room; the newspapers which form our opinion every morning and the huge billboards along the road are certainly no better. Agreed, sex is the most exhilarating physical pleasure. Yet if it is not enjoyed in the proper way there is untold pain lurking behind.

Healer from Planetshakers

- I'm back in school and it's as sucky as ever.- Work ....is...going....well I guess. Had a really horrible customer the other day. She was Asian and refused my help because I was a girl. K I admit i'm not a pro gamer, but I still know my stuff after working in Media for 6 months! - still getting used to no Beni. - A couple of people close to me has family members that fell really ill. I heard about two in one day and it totally broke my heart. I went to sleep praying for them. I woke…

"Whom shall I send? And I said "Here I am. Send me!"

From The BookBefore I formed you in the womb I knew you,Before you were born I set you apart;I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord.Then the Lord reached out His hand and touched my mouth and said to me, "Now, I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I…

4.4 billion People Moved By Airports In 2006

That's the news from the Geneva-based Airports Council International (ACI), which has 1,640 airports operated by its members from 178 countries. Presumably at least a few airports are not members, so the number must be larger in fact.... But even if we take the figure provided by the ACI, it means that, on average last year, something like one out of every two people in the world took a flight somewhere. I don't know if you have noticed, but the era of cheap air travel seems to be coming to an end. The airlines are trying their hardest to keep…

Fulltime

God is placing desires in my heart which i really dreaded not to happen.... Every time i read the bible, Pray or even at church. He is putting desire in my heart for missions... I did not go to any mission talk or mission trip for the past two years..... God has put a desire in my heart beyond just going on a trip... He has put a desire to be a missionary..... I don't know what to do... I am at the point of building my career... Will i be able to lay down everything? KIA ORA David Bala

Abortion In African American Community

I came across this disturbing Report - since abortion became legal in America in 1973, life was snuffed out of more than 15 million black babies! Also in this community is one of the largest out-of-wedlock births in the country. All this statastics proves ramphant sexual activity before and outside of marriage, a low view of life and poverty ridden ethos to get rid of babies, instead of valuing and nurturing new borns. This is in the scale of genocides that are going on many part of the world. Systematic eradication of black babies from the world. Some might argue,…

Supernaturally Happy

My friend, mentor, and former Pastor John Isaacs is blogging a wonderful series on the Beatitudes, which I want to collect here. Last update: Jan 30, 2006 Matthew 5:3*Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. You will be supernaturally happy, knowing you are approved by God and have a place with Him and will experience the reality of His dynamic reign and rule both in your present life and in your life to come, when you face the reality of your own poverty of spirit apart from God. Matthew 5:4*Blessed are those who mourn,…

Painful, Precious And Priceless Life Changing Truths

During the 47 years that I have been a born-again Christian, I have learnt some important truths that have encouraged me and given direction and purpose to my life. I share them here with you with the hope that they will be an encouragement to you as well. God Loves Us As He Loved Jesus, God Delights In Honest People,  God Delights In A Cheerful Giver, Holiness Comes By Looking Unto Jesus, We Must Be Continually Filled With The Holy Spirit, The Way Of The Cross Is The Way Of Life, Man's Opinions Are Fit Only For The Garbage Bin, Nobody Can Harm Us Except We Ourselves, God Has A Perfect Plan For Each Of Our Lives, Knowing God Intimately Is The Secret Of Being Strong, We Are Called To Be Rejected And Persecuted By Men, We Must Receive All Whom God Has Received, We Must Treat Every Human Being With Dignity, We Must Reveal Our Financial Needs Only To God. Read and be blessed by Zac Poonen's journey in faithfulness to God.

The Future Of Freedom In Canada: The Islamist

A debate seems to be raging in Canada over Muslim attempts to use anti-discrimination legislation against critics of Islam.Link to BBC Article Though the legislation was put in place no doubt with the best intentions, the way the case is handled will decide whether free speech, as well as social and political freedoms, continue in Canada. All I can say is that words are inherently discriminatory, thought is inherently discriminatory - and that can't and shouldn't be targeted by any anti-discrimination legislation. The original article by Mark Steyn did not advocate discrimination against Muslims, rather it was a call for…

Search Terms

Wordpress has this feature that lets you see what words people typed into a search engine that then connected them to our site.  Here’s my favorite one so far: samson indian shop in 14 mile road Some poor guy was looking for the local Kwik-E-Mart and found us instead.  I love it.7 Mile Road Church

Colorism

I really don't understand why our Indian culture seems not only obsessed with coveting fairer skin but judging others on skin color. Yes, I know all theories behind that. Come on people! For one, this is the 21st century and about time to move away from narrow-minded, shallow thinking. And as Christians, we're all equal in God's eyes. Matrimonials crack me up. When I'm bored and have nothing else to do, I check shaadi.com for laughs. There's still the "fair, tall, slim, pHD types..." that everyone wants. I wonder what would happen if I post an ad, saying, "...complexion of…

Home Made Video Music Album

Tamil Christian Song - Entha Neyramum by TimmyThis is a home made video music album... One evening, we three decided to take this one a try... Song, Music & lyrics - Timmy Paul Mathew, Video Editing - Johnson Cherian, Camera - Sam Jones Cherian. Location - Secunderabad. Enjoy this song and pass on some comments.  

I Never Had A Relationship With . . .

My father. I am really disappointed that i was never able to have a relationship with my father... I cannot remember him in my important days of my life... I have been longing to have a relationship with him but his expectation just kills my thirst. What can i do? I tried everything i possibly can without compromising Christ. It does not work. God why do u have to harden my dad's heart? Really y? I am just so disappointed... With things that i did and things that i did not do... At this moment i am just asking God…

Skipping Breakfast Is Not A Good Idea

Did you have your breakfast today? About 25% of teens in US skips breakfast. Kids in your home or kids under your care in church or school, may be picking up some bad eating habits - not eating breakfast! A study of teen health, lifestyles and eating habits done by University of Minneapolis is out. Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast tend to weigh less, exercise more and eat a more healthful diet than their breakfast-skipping peers. Eating breakfasts is a healthy habit. Leaving tummy empty for prolonged duration is harmful. Nothing very surprising, I guess! Breakast is the most important…

Ne’er Ask For More

O the wonder of knowing a Savior so sweetlyO the joy of serving this God who loves me soO the grace of living this life for my JesusIt speaks and whispers to me o’er and o’er Everyday…but a blessing from aboveThe words said…emotions felt…hands heldAll is wrought in the care and love of my JesusAs I live to glorify this matchless God Through darkness and distressThrough anxiety and doubtThrough troubled waters and violent stormsI’ve lost myself…o’er and o’erYet you find me stillYet you wash me cleanYet you pour out grace and love and peaceI can ne’er ask for more Ashish Joy

Life Is Never Without A Mistake

Text: ” And Samson’s hair began to grow” (Judges 16:22) Reflection We’ve all made wrong choices at some points and consequently messed up our lives. All of us carry the scars of our past. Every face has a story. Every story has a history. Painful memories of failure have a crippling effect at the psyche level. Worse, it shrinks us on the inside and takes us through a downward spiral of guilt and shame. Samson was once marked for greatness. But he blew it up big time! Samson made wrong choices. He had treated his calling with contempt. He had…