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

The Dreaded Champions Are Coming

There is emerging on the earth, an army, the likes of which have not been seen before. It is an army of ‘dreaded champions’. They are dreaded because they cause dread to come into the camp of the enemy. They are champions because they do not live for themselves but champion the cause of their king Jesus. Creation itself has been waiting for these champions to be revealed. ‘The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.’ Romans 8:19. You have an opportunity to rise up and be a part of this end time army of believers, a dreaded champion of the last days. I encourage you to embrace the Lords highest purpose for you so that the nature of Christ is formed in you. You are a Champion in the making!


Suicide Rising Among Asian American Women

Suicidal tendancy among Asian American women is on the rise. And the reason is tied to high parental expectations. AA children face tremendous pressure from parents academic and financial success and kids being pushed over the edge. See a report on CNN and video here.The sobering statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services confirms it. Asian-American women ages 15-24 have the highest suicide rate of women in any race or ethnic group in that age group. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Asian-American women in that age range.I have written in the past how model minority…

Changes

so that thing that i was talking about i two blogs ago, point #5, is that my dad sold his business. generally he's in the business of creating businesses, he usually starts them up and sells them soon after, but this last one's hung around for a while- too long for his liking. and finally after much prayer and God-interference it finally sold. now for my mom and dad this is what they've been waiting for for nearly 3 years, but for me and my sister it's become that bittersweet moment we've been dreading for as long as they've been…

The Week

1. I've started volunteering with the Conservative Party of Canada... currently helping with Alice Wong's campaign for MP. Interesting enough.2. Discovered Steveston this week. Went with Mia on Monday and walked around everywhere and had delicious bubble tea and fried chicken that the lady decided to make for us cuz she likes Mia so much. Then I went again on Tuesday by myself to Garry Point, walked along the beach, sat on a big rock and studied the horizon, read my Bible, contemplated my currently aimless life, ate fish and chips, topped it all off with more bubble tea.3. Went…

Global Day Of Prayer – Saturating The World in Prayer

In July 2000 God captured the heart of a South African Christian businessman, Graham Power, with a vision based on 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If My people, who are called by My name, will 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." South Asian Connection joins the local and global community of believers in saturating the world in prayer. We encourage all South Asian Christians to be an active part of this move of God in your family, cell-groups, church and community.  To learn more . . .

Child Abuse in India

The first National Study on Child Abuse in India, covering 13 states and a sample size of 12,446 children reports that 53% of children faced some kind of abuse. Most abusers are known people like friends or family members. Over 70% of cases are never reported. Boys and girls are almost equally vlunerable. See report IE, NDTV, Reuters etc.Every second child in India suffer some form of physical, emotional or sexual abuse. What shocking is that inspite of such prevalence this was never studied before, this is the first ever nation-wide study on this topic. The central government is promoting…

Only Fear The LORD, And Serve Him In Truth With All Your Heart . . .

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24O Dear Lord, I place my family and friends upon your altar.3Blessed (happy, [a]to be envied, and [b]spiritually prosperous--[c]with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!5Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, [e]spiritually prosperous--[f]with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering),…

Back and Better than Before

California was amazing! perhaps the best 12 days spent with friends. we went to universal studios, six flags, disneyland, california adventure, hollywood, santa monica, manhattan and hermosa beach, target, and taco bell.1. LA smells, i'm not just saying that because i love vancouver, but it really smells, we flew in at night and we could see the layer of smog hovering over LA and the first thing we all noticed was the repulsive odour of pollution- the city was still beautiful though, all the traffic, lights and palm trees...2. it was hot! not just warm, hot! while we were at…

Trying New Things . . .

      Shaadi.com. I don't really like the concept and made fun of these online sites. But yeah, I put myself up on shaadi.com just for curiousity and who knows? I was searching through this site and I am seeing mostly fobbish guys. Well...with a name like shaadi.com what can I expect? I did see one or two interesting guys (that is non-fobs); and if they asked me, I wouldn't mind going out on a date with. But, then again this is the internet so I better watch my back.    *    * Writing my novel. I am trying to get started…

Indian Diaspora and South Asia Statistics – I'm Loving It, Are You?

We're not talking about the McDonald's slogan "I'm loving it!" but a love for Indian Statistics. Indian statistics is mind blowing in its diversity, numbers, nature, scope and even numbingly shocking in its type of reported cases that can only happen in India. India is going through a mega-shift revolution being catapulted from the pre-modern to the post-modern era with ramifications in all sheres of social, economic, educational, financial, societal and family life.  Dr. JN Manokaran is an expert at this 'numbers game' so read on and discover an India you never knew.

Ten Major Proofs for the Existence of God

Does God exist? Dr. Joseph Materra writes a persuasive and well thought-out article on the "Ten Major Proofs Offered by Theists for the Existence of God." He presents the argument from an Ontological, Cosmological, Teleological, Biblical, Wish, Faith and Subjective perspective supported strongly also with the argument from life, miracles and moral values.

Porn Found On 25 Per Cent Of Corporate PCs

III        Indian Diaspora1. Porn found on 25 per cent of corporate PCs: The study, which involved auditing about 10,000 personal computers in 125 businesses and public sector networks, found that 12.4 per cent of the 12,000 e-mail accounts and 5.4 per cent of 26,000 file server shares scanned were similarly affected, according to online technology weekly InformationWeek. With over a third of all images found created in the last 12 months, it is clear that a significant number of employees continue to ignore corporate policies and in some cases are going to extraordinary lengths to bypass protection systems in order…

Rise of Indian Stars on American TV

A regular reader of this blog send me a brief email asking why I haven’t yet commented on Sanjaya Malakar on the American Idol show. Of course, there is much coverage on this phenomena in the newsmedia. See USA Today, Delware Online and India Tribune (BTW, I write a regular column for Chicago based IT on youth & family issues in the Indian American community).Of course, the recent craze of Sanjaya on American Idol has taken the Indian American community by storm. It has become a major point of discussion at dorm hangouts, office water coolers, weekend parties, temples/churches etc.…

Talk About Being Romantique !!

These are entries to a competition asking for a rhyme with the most romantic first line but least romantic second line:Love may be beautiful, love may be blissbut I only slept with you, because I was pissed.I thought that I could love no otherUntil, that is, I met your brother.Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet,and so are you.But the roses are wilting, the violets are dead,the sugar bowl's emptyand so is your head.Of loving beauty you float with grace,If only you could hide your face.kind, intelligent, loving and hot,This describes everything you are not.I want to feel…

Rekindling an Old Flame

      More than anything in the world, I want a renewed vision. I am remembering when I first felt called by God to serve Him. Recently, I gave up and came back again. I don't mean as in questioning the existence of God. From time to time, I get tired of hearing the words "God has a calling and purpose for YOU, YOU, YOU." It sounds very self-centered and typical of selfish, individualistic American culture. Some people try to use God's name to simply make a name for themselves and build a personal empire rather than build God's kingdom.    *   …

This And That

1. The food at the Punjabi Convention was delicious!2. Tahira Ali was singing on Friday night and Sim and I couldn't quite figure out what she was saying... I turned to Sim and say, "I think she's saying 'who will go?'--'kaun jayega?'" And Sim looks at me and says, "No I think she's saying 'khun jayega'--'blood will go'." So we both have our moment contemplating what it was that Tahira was singing--it was quite funny. It sounded like "khun jayega" but "kaun jayega" made more sense. I decided that I was probably wrong and Sim was right since she seems…

Young Lady– You Are Called And Anointed

I believe that women are created with a specific purpose and God loves us. Picture this- think of the creation story, our God puts Adam to sleep and takes his rib. While God was walking away into His lab to create Eve, I believe He had a specific purpose in mind. I am going to share a few empowering thoughts I had about God in my spiritual journey. I had many “God moments.”  God moments are the times you hear from God and get a revelation either during church worship, a sermon, my own personal devotions or even dreams or visions. It really hit me when one day during a worship service, I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Young lady, you are called and anointed, I have a plan and purpose for you…”

Forced Marriages And Challenges of Finding Life Partners

Recently I read a story from Andhra Pradesh (India) about a 21-year-old bride who protested against her parents on the eve of her wedding. As a result, she was subjected to violent abuse in full public view by her parents trying to force her into submission. Sadly, this incident happened in front of  the groom and her aunt’s son! Under the domestic violence act, marrying off a major without her consent is a violation in India. But everyday there are scores of children (especially women) who are married off without their consent. Marriageable girls are seen as a liability to parents…

Wanna Learn Chinese??

Wanna learn Chinese?? LEARN CHINESE IN 5 MINUTES(make sure to exagerate and say it how the chinese do it... ) Are you harbouring a fugitiveHu Yu Hai Dingwho u hiding See me ASAPKum Hia Naocome here now Small HorseTai Ni Po Nitiny pony Did you go to the beach?Wai Yu So Tanwhy u so tan I think you need a face liftChin Tu FatChin too fat It is very dark in hereWao So DimWhy so dim? I thought you were on a dietWai Yu Mun ChingWhy u mun ching This is a tow away zoneNo Pah KingNo paaa kiingg.. Our…

The Lord Led Me . . .

"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