“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...
“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...
”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...
”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...
“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....
”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...
”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...
”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...
“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...
“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...