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“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”  Luke 2:10-11 Dear Friends, The birth of Jesus was declared by the angel Gabriel to be “good news of great joy for all people.” We are blessed to share that same Good News with the people of India. This month IEM-supported churches will be conducting...

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful…”   Hebrews 12:28a  Dear Friends,  The Thanksgiving holiday is a wonderful opportunity to pause and express gratitude to the Lord. When we think of all that God is doing in the country of India, we can be thankful that His Kingdom cannot be shaken despite the persecution, anti-conversion laws, and the threats to the Christian community. We are so grateful that His strength and His providence...

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,His power, and the wonders He has done.” Psalm 78:4 Dear Friends, There are more children under 18 in India, 472 million, than the entire population of the United States.[1]  According to the United Nations, India has the largest adolescent population in the world–253 million.[2]  These astounding numbers challenge us to action as we consider the declaration of the Psalmist, “We will tell the next...

“But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Luke18:16 Dear friends, In a powerful moment related in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus calls children to Himself, yet some people objected. Jesus responds and tells his followers, “Let the children come to me.” In India, we have a wonderful opportunity to introduce countless children to Jesus, and to lay a foundation for each of them to live a life of faith...

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.” Romans 12: 10-13A Dear Friends, Romans 12 concludes with the Apostle Paul’s exhortation, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”  How can we possibly stand up to the evil in this world?  The...

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22 -23 Dear Friends, One of the great assurances of scripture is that the Lord is always able to meet our needs and help us in times of crisis. We are taught, and we experience throughout our lives, that His love for us is steadfast and His mercies never end. This promise is a daily reminder to face life’s challenges with...

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 Dear Friends, In June, I was able to travel throughout India and witness what the Lord is doing in different parts of the country. As I experienced the different landscapes, cultures, and people in various states, I was reminded of how many opportunities we have to serve one another in this life. As always, Christ is our supreme example. He came to this earth to...

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Matthew 28:19  Dear Friends,  My father loved to preach on the Great Commission. In his sermons, Dad always reminded people that the Great Commission begins with God’s proclamation that He has all authority in heaven and on earth. Because of this, we can have supreme confidence in preaching the Gospel and making disciples.  Part of the...

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15: 57-58 Dear Friends, April brings warmer weather and the joy of celebrating Easter. This week, Christians around the world rejoiced together, celebrating our Savior’s resurrection. In the first letter to the...

 “But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.” Psalm 5:11 Dear Friends, It seems that each month we are receiving news of increased persecution of Christian believers in India. Recently, I read about a new “anti-conversion bill” which has been introduced in the northern state of Rajasthan. Such a law will be a threat and disruption to evangelism efforts. However, we continue to...