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This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, We also ought to love one another. 1 John 4: 10-11 Dear Friends,   As Christians, we are reminded that love is not merely a feeling, it is a profound gift that flows from the heart of God, who demonstrated His love by sending His Son to bear our sins. This act of love is our model, urging us to extend that same love to those around us. During my...

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”  Psalm 121:1-2 Dear Friends,   As the new year of 2025 was dawning, I had the privilege of being with a group of believers in Mumbai. They were ringing in the new year with prayer and praise to the Lord. I was joined on this trip by my sister Mishal, her husband Len, and their son Luke. Also with us were IEM board member Doug Smith and his stepdaughter, Melody, who is...

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God,  The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6 Dear Friends,   The Christmas season is filled with joyous activities and celebrations, and at these moments we reflect on the powerful message that Christ came as a child and that it is through Him that the world can find peace. As news of conflicts around the world...

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 Dear Friends,   As Thanksgiving approaches, we remind ourselves of the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. This year, my sisters and I are remembering our father, G.V., who passed away last November. We are so thankful to have had parents who loved the Lord and...

        ”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 Dear Ones in Christ, As the world continues to change rapidly, we as Christians have great comfort in knowing that our Lord does not change. This is especially comforting as we endeavor to share the Gospel in a country like India. There are many gods and goddesses which are worshipped there. The people need to know the one true God, who is eternal, living, and does not change.   This year IEM has made an effort...

”What god is great like our God?  You are the God who works wonders; You have made known your might among the peoples. You with your arm redeemed your people.” Psalm 77:13-15 Dear Friends, What a joy it is to know that we serve a great, wonder-working God. Despite the discouragements we may face in this world, it is so uplifting to know we can put our trust in the Lord.  I am excited to report to you about the work that the Lord is doing in East India, especially in the state of Odisha...

“Ask Me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.”  Psalm 2:8 Dear Friends in Christ, The first week of June, my sisters (Mishal and Sheela) and I, along with their families, were able to attend the IEM annual fellowship dinner in Ohio. It was the first time my sisters and I had been there together since we went as little children with our parents when they first met the wonderful Christian community there. It was such a blessing to fellowship with...

”I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you  will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Dear Friends, We know that God is sovereign in all things, and we take comfort in the knowledge that He has overcome the world.   For many years, IEM has supported a group of pastors and Christian workers in the city of Mumbai, formerly Bombay, which is in the state of Maharashtra. IEM’s leader amongst these dear workers has been...

 ”Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom  of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of  evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is  your reward in heaven.”  Matthew 5:10-12 Dear Friends, We are encouraged that the believers In India are holding firm in their faith, gaining strength and courage from promises like Jesus gave in the passage above.   Our workers in...

”Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the  Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”  Psalm 103:1-2 Dear Friends, There is a popular chorus that Christians sing, based on these verses from Psalm 103. In the song we sing, “He has done great things, He has done great things, bless His holy name!” My three nephews (Schuyler, Ethan and Luke) sang this chorus at every ministry stop we made during our recent trip to India. It is so simple in its...