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“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”  James 1:2-3 Dear Friends, I was reflecting on these well-known verses recently as the political landscape in India continues to create trying circumstances for Christian believers, especially in northern India. I have been so impressed with their steadfast faith, despite the trials they are facing. In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), IEM has...

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away;  behold, the new has come.“  II Corinthians 5:17 Dear Ones in Christ, I arrived home safely from my recent trip to India in June. During the second half of my trip, I traveled to the northern state of Punjab, where there are many believers in the Sikh religion. The Sikh men are known for wearing turbans on their heads, and the culture is known for its great food and music. In January, IEM began supporting...

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9 Dear Friends,  On New Year’s Eve, I landed in India, along with three of my nephews—Schuyler, Ethan, and Luke (Mishal and Len’s sons). It was very meaningful to have them with me after the recent passing of my dad. On that first day, we participated in a morning worship service, and in the evening there was a Watch Night Service, in which the local church members gathered...