There was this time, during the 90s/early 2000s when it was the era of girl Christian singers. I remember the concerts, tours, and teen girl magazines. Rebecca St. James had her tours with her brothers Joel & Luke (now known as For King & Country) in the background. Natalie Grant was a household staple. Then, there was Britt Nicole - the new, young cool singer. Those days were some of my favorites.
Read MoreIt was the end of 2007, life felt perfect. We lived in Kilpauk, a beautiful suburb in Chennai, India. Our apartment was a cute 3 bedroom- tailor made for us. The little window between the kitchen and dining room was a signature detail that we all loved. The little balcony had heaps of potted plants, a cage with love birds, and another one with guinea pigs.
Read MoreDivided into five sections of descending numbers of verses, Psalm 17 teaches us how we are to lament correctly before God. Note that to lament is not exactly the same as complaining. To complain before God is to despair over circumstances while at the same time distrusting his goodness.
Read MoreI recently saw the movie, Cyberbully (via ABC Family and available in Redbox). Although the quality left something to be desired, I thought the message behind the movie was a worthy subject that, in my opinion, has been a bit neglected.
Read MoreThis is a WORD STUDY. You will need a journal and pen to complete it. You can do a little a day, through the week as it has been marked out. You can do it on your own or with a group of friends. The word we are going to study this week is sing. You may want to highlight the word in all the verses you read this week!
Read MoreI have always been a sedentary person. Never one for sports, my preference was the company of good books and a comfy nook. There’s nothing wrong with that unless you let that preference lead you to a lifestyle of seeking only comfort and sedentary ease. Like I did.
Read MoreI love birthdays. Each birthday reminds me of God’s grace and love for me. A time to thank God for his protection.
When I was 20 years old, I was doing my Bachelor of Architecture. I went with my class of 22 second-year students on a 10-day tour to towns and cities along the west coast of India. We started in Chennai where we boarded the train.
Read More“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That’s the question for every child when they go to school, meet older people, or just casually walk around the grocery store. It’s always a thought to consider.
Read MoreSusan entered the café and her eyes scanned the room looking for Reya the birthday girl. The crowded space and the chatter of people made her feel invisible.
Read MoreThis week we have a WORD STUDY for you. You will need a journal and pen to complete it. It can be done through the week or in a couple of days. You can do it on your own or with a group of friends. The word we are going to study this week is thanks.
Read MoreAmazing Grace is one of the most well-known, ageless songs around. I accidentally stumbled across the movie by same name and only recently got around to watching it. And, it was amazing (pardon the pun).
Read MoreI’d like to sit here and tell you I knew what I was doing from day one; but that’s just not true. I’d be lying. Married by twenty five! That’s funny. College graduate! Yeah, nope. “Are you engaged to him?” I am not.
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Read MoreSuffering; the topic of suffering has been weighing heavily on me as of late. Everywhere I turn someone seems to be hurting, struggling, or grieving. We all endure suffering on this earth, and some suffer more than others. As Christians, we are not promised a life free of suffering but we are reminded in Romans 8:18 that it does not compare to the glory we will experience with Jesus.
Read MoreFor a long time, I pondered and asked God for revelation on what the following verse actually means: “So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams”. (1 Samuel 15:22 NKJV)” Reading single verses in isolation,without their context, is fraught with danger…
Read MoreThe excerpt above from a Psalm of David perfectly captures the simultaneous feelings of despair and hope that sometimes plague believers. On one hand, we know intellectually that God is good (all the time) and will never leave or abandon us (Hebrews 13:5). On the other hand, circumstances of life can sometimes feel so unbearably heavy and crushing that it is tempting to wonder if the former is really true.
Read MoreHygge: Noun, A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture (Oxford Languages). Pronounced hoo-guh, this cozy little word conjures up images of candles and a cup of tea, a hearthside fire, the aroma of freshly baked bread, and dwelling in an abode. Abiding.
Read MoreI have been listening to the podcast The Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz, for a few years now. I love his dialogue after reading the scriptures. I have learned much from listening to the Bible daily and listening to his commentary afterwards. I recently went through the book of Judges in the Old Testament; and although quite different time periods from the modern time, there is, indeed, a connection between the book of Judges and our world today.
Read MoreIn 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, we find valuable verses that offer believers insight into the love of God while also giving us instructions and applications for how to show love to others. While most of this scripture tells us what love is, verse 5 tells us what love is not and does not do. The last part of this verse says that “love does not delight in evil.” (NIV)
Read MoreGet up at 6AM, 8AM, or if you’re lucky, 10AM (anyone?). Turn the coffee brewer on, or prepare the tea bags if that’s your preference. Shower (or not). Drive to work, or, if you’re fortunate, walk downstairs to your home office. Work for eight hours Monday through Friday. Turn off your computer portal, and hit repeat. If you’re a weekend warrior, while everyone else gets to hang out with their friends, you have to work.
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