Abdul Haleem was trained to be a Hafiz and then to be an Alim. He was then trained to be an Imam and served as an Imam in different places for six years. Then God moved in a mysterious way through the most unexpected and unlikely events. "No one approached me with gospel of Jesus. I never heard any evangelical messages too. I came to be a Christian by reading the Quran . . . . In Surah 3:55 it states “Behold! Allah said, O Jesus, I am terminating your life, raising you to Me, and ridding you of the disbelievers. I will exalt those who follow you above those who disbelieve, till the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is the ultimate destiny of all of you, then I will judge among you regarding your disputes.” This Ayat clearly says that those who believe in Jesus will be exalted above others. This interview with Jerry Thomas of Sakshi Times captures the mind of a former Imam who now serves the Lord Jesus Christ.
Value The Approval Of God More Than The Approval Of Men
Let us seek for the approval of God and not that of men. . . . In the final analysis, when we stand before the Lord, the opinions of all the billions of people in the world will count for nothing. Only God's opinion will matter in that day. Even the praises of your fellow-believers are fit only to be thrown in the garbage bin. It's only what God thinks about you that matters. People may praise you to the skies, while God thinks nothing of you. On the other hand, people may tear you to pieces and God may consider you to be the greatest man in your generation. Few have the spiritual discernment to recognise a man's worth in his lifetime. So don't get discouraged if you find people don't understand the way you are going. If God sees that you are humble, He will give you grace and you will overcome sin and the world.
Which Will Be The World's Reserve Currency In 2035?
In view of the current decline of the dollar, one of the most respected international commentators on financial matters has recently gone on record with the following statements: "By the time the dollar has lost its (reserve currency) status, somewhere around 2035, the Chinese renminbi or even the Indian rupee - not the euro - will be best placed to take over its mantle. ...The biggest risk to a RMB-standard by the mid-21st century is that between 2007 and 2035, there is likely to be major political change in China. This may be as smooth as the "velvet revolution" in…
40% Divorce Rate In Mumbai, India
Three different friends of mine send me this report from TOI. It says that 2 out of 5 marriage are officially breaking up in Mumbai. No one know how many unofficial divorces takes place… those who sever the relationship and decided to separate without legal hassles. Sociologists have blamed it on the hyper-urban lifestyle. Often as a result of time-starved relationships. 8-10 hour work days plus 2-3 hrs of commute, leaves couples with very little quality time at their disposal in nurturing the marraige. Other blame on extra marital relationships and some even on the influence of Bollywood culture in…
I Just Want The Plain Truth.
I've been praying about whether I should leave CBC or not. I decided to stay. I talked with my mentor and I was surprised that she respected my views. She wanted to make sure that I leave the church without offenses and that if there was an offense that I would have an opportunity to reconcile before leaving. Basically, I was frustrated after PBC. I had an extremely bad Bible College experience. I had a distorted view of CBC and spirit-filled Christianity because of the actions of a few people - including immature people and hypocritical leaders. Now, why did…
I Can Only Imagine . . . .
It's been tough tough week for me spritually as i am struglling with few things... its been weighing me down to a point where by i ask myself why in the world are thses things happening??? was on my way to work today and i was listening to this song called I can only Imagine... Watch YouTube Video: I Can Only Imagine I can only imagineWhat it will be likeWhen I walk By your side I can only imagineWhat my eyes will seeWhen your faceIs before meI can only imagine [Chorus:]Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feelWill I…
Heart Disease Among Asian Indians In America
Heart Disease among Indians is almost two to four times that of any ethnic community in the world. Consider these reserach finding: (Source: CADI Research Foundation) * The death rates from Coronary Artery Disease among overseas Asian Indians have been 50% to 300% higher than Americans, Europeans, Chinese, and Japanese, irrespective of gender, religion, or social class. * Among those younger than 30 years of age, the CAD mortality among Asian Indians is 3-fold higher than Whites in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and 10-fold higher than Chinese in Singapore. * About 50% of all heart attacks among Asian Indian…
Now You’re Gone (Does Life Move On…?!)
Reflections on Basshunter’s song by Samuel Thambusamy Now You’re Gone Lyrics Just heard Basshunter’s “Now you’re gone“. The song is about break in relationship. It tells us about the pain of loss, the lonliness of an empty heart and the human desire to love and being loved. A relationship break could be paralyzing. We all seek a dream relationship with all the ingredients of a fairy tale. And, when the dream crashes, we are crushed by even the weight of the shattered pieces that come falling down. We all seek relationships that can be trusted. We make a lot of…
Grandma Forestdale
As new parents, we can’t even count how many hours have passed with us just staring at this new baby. It has been a joy to gaze at her. But if it’s possible, it has been an even greater joy for our parents. Hannah’s grandparents have a magnificent obsession with this little girl. (Trust me, they took turns staying with us for 5 weeks!) In fact, seeing the way they interacted with Hannah left us wondering, “Who are these people?!?” I mean, what happened to the guys whose joy in life was disciplining us. Growing up, I was convinced that…
Heroes And Heroines Of Faith
From the Amplified Bible Hebrews Chapters 11 1NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. 2For by [faith--[b]trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report. 3By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by…
Unholy Matrimony – Dowry, An Evil Practice
Most of us pay lip service to condemn dowry as a contemporary social evil, however, this ancient Indian custom continues to destroy families in our present age as well. Before bringing up this issue to the whole world, I believe that this must first be addressed to the professed people of God who are called to be the light of the world (Matt. 5:14). It is for Christians to confront this issue and explore fully to know whether dowry is acceptable or despicable. Let us reason, examine and find out - Is demanding dowry a perverted practice? Do we have any biblical proofs in order to come to this conclusion? Is requiring dowry in marriage unbiblical, or to say further, an anti-biblical practice? This message might be offensive and discomforting to many money-loving readers. However, the fact remains – truth is bitter but makes our lives better. Therefore, I encourage you to read this message with an open mind and a humble attitude.
Is Tithing in the New Testament?
There is presently a teaching that is gaining traction among Christians which asserts that the giving of tithes is no longer a requirement in the present New Testament church. Although the giving of tithes is not one of the cardinal beliefs necessary for redemption (it is not as important as the deity of Christ, etc.) it is still an important issue we must grapple with. Although there are arguments against tithing that seem persuasive on the surface, the following are reasons why I believe tithing is still a requirement in this present kingdom age. Air Travel Rules And Regulations Becoming Intolerably Complicated And Confusing
As I travel quite a bit, my travel agency does me the courtesy of informing me of changing rules and regulations, and I must say that these are now becoming a nightmare - only because of the incompetence of the global agencies such as IATA. When we are constructing global rules for so many things, why can't we have global rules for the maximum allowed baggage in each class, and minimum seat space? Why can't we have uniform rules for simple things such as Lithium Batteries? Believe it or not, that is the latest thing on which there are now…
Missing Children In India
Bangalore may be the nerve center of technology companies in India. But did you know some 4500 children went missing in Bangalore last year! I was shocked at this report in Times of India. Sadly police does not even take any complaints and there is no support system for heartbroken parents. Some of them runaway from home, some are drawn by their “dreams” to a job/breakthro into movie industry/gang leader. But many of them end up in living on street, some in forced prostitution or some are trafficked out of the country. All of them drop of school and cut…
Invest Where Your Heart Is
I have been richly blessed by God in terms of money, time and the heart that He has given me. I am giving back what i have recieved During my poly days i used to work in Scripture union and during my last year in Poly I worked for Salvation Army. I worked so as to support myself. I had to pay school fees and i have to cover my life A - Z expenses except for house rental coz i stayed in my dad's place. Those times were very hard for me to survive as i was also involved…
Refreshing To Meet Young People Who Are Genuinely Passionate About God
1. Arrived in Portland just a few hours ago. 2. Maryland was a blast. It was great hanging with my little cousins Hannah and Jeremy and spending time with my Aunt and Uncle. 3. It was nice to see a lot of my extended family during Abel's reception. 4. Also had fun with some of the youth playing Settlers of Catan. Still not sure how I managed to win. Beginner's luck I guess... 5. Was refreshing to meet young people who are genuinely passionate about God and walking the straight and narrow and honoring their parents and glorifying God with…
So and So
Now, I am wondering what is the whole point of blogging. It feels like I am standing on the corner of a dock, facing the ocean and talking out to the ocean. Nobody is going to hear me and I doubt if anyone cares. College has been keeping me on my toes. I am a junior and this term I'm taking most of the hard classes so that my senior year will be easier. I'm tired of endless homework, tests, papers and unrealistic expectations from some professors. My advisor just said, "It's only your junior year and you're already having…
Brother Bakht Singh – A Saint and Servant Of God Who Lived For Christ
According to his autobiography, Brother Bakht Singh first experienced the love and presence of the Lord Jesus Christ when he was an engineering student in Canada in 1929. Even though previously he had torn up the Bible and was strongly opposed to Christ and Christianity, he developed a great love for the Lord Jesus Christ and an intense desire to read and study the Bible. After hearing the Lord's voice and having been convicted of his sinful life, he confessed his sins and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and dedicated his life to serving Him. Many of Brother Bakht Singh messages are available in book form, which can be downloaded and read. There are also a few of his audio messages that you can listen to online.
No Sex Leads To Divorce
A new court ruling in India - married couple who have aversion towards sex is enough grounds for dissolving their marriage. After 13 years of marriage, the couple got divorced citing wive’s denial of sex. Read entire report on TOI and CNN-IBN. Is absence of normal sexual relations sufficient reason for dissolving a marriage? What is normal, anyway? What if the husband was sexually abusive toward his wife? What if he is a sexual addict? Or what if there is plenty of sex, but no relationship between the husband and wife? According to the High Court judge in this case,…
God Knows The Real Me Like No One Else Ever Will
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit I have been going through a period of rest and there has also been somethings which have been bothering me.. Things which i should not be worried about but somehow rather it affects me.. So was in church yesterday during worship, Pastor went up and she said anyone needs healing come out and i just sat down and read the word and psalm 34:18 struck me... i was in tears and next thing i realised was somebody's hand on my head and when…