“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...

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...