Three Marks of a Spiritual Man
Note: Thought I should post this piece by Zac Poonen. Hope it helps… “I could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh” (1Co. 3:1). We read in 1Co. 1:5,7 that the Corinthian Christians excelled in three areas – knowledge of the Scriptures, preaching and the gifts of the [...]
The call to do mission is loud but not clear
It was another great Sunday at DBF. The pastor continued the sermon on “Mission”, final of a four-week series. I was sure very cheered to see the pastor urging his congregation to go out and do mission. But I was so much in curiosity why the sermon contained all about “doing mission”…especially when people of [...]
Iran’s practice of death by stoning is primitive and shocking
Sometimes we don’t realise how fortunate we are living in our country that has democracy as its backbone. Think of being born as a woman in a country like Iran. Sample the case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. She was earlier this month convicted of adultery and was to be stoned to death. She had [...]
Church – Delhi
Delhi Bible Fellowship is sure a great place to worship in the capital. Was attending an early morning service this past Sunday. The message was great. The sermon did stir me to write an article, here is the link if you want to read. I sincerely hope there are more evangelical churches that stress on [...]
Brian Doerksen’s ‘Faithful Father’ song
I am totally in love with Brian Doerksen’s songs. Brian has written popular songs, including ‘create in me a clean heart’ and ‘don’t let my love grow cold (click here)’. Here is one that I came across last week which is a must hear – ‘faithful father’. It gets to the top on my charts [...]
‘So you would come’ – Hillsong
Here is a song that stirred my spirit and led me to tears. Heard this song for the first time during our church service. The lyrics of this song is very moving, so I am posting it for all of you. Also, there is another popular song (To be pleasing you) that breathed again fresh [...]
Finding JOY in Calcutta..
It has been a tiring first week of January 2010. Made a short trip to Kolkata aka “City of Joy” for one of the largest ecumenical youth gathering. When was the last time I visited Kolkata, oops are you ok with ‘Kolkata’? or should I use the anglicised name Calcutta? May be I should first [...]
Merry Christmas!!
Surprisingly the media in India has given an extensive coverage on Christmas and the celebrations. But sadly none gave coverage on the birth of Jesus, teachings of Jesus or any moral stories that would have helped thousands religious and non-religious amid violence and chaos here. As I wish you a happy Christmas, let me urge [...]
Enjoying being a foster dad: Welcome me to the club of child sponsors
Being in India you cannot miss the sight of poverty-stricken scrawny children scavenging around. Almost everyday I see them. Either begging, stealing or mobbing readying for a rampage. The sight sure has a morose effect on me and I can’t turn a blind eye. Our father of the nation had once called “poverty the worst [...]
Meeting the Prime Minister: My Christmas gift!
It was sharp 4pm and I get an unusual call. “Mr Sam you have been chosen to be welcomed at the Prime Minister’s exclusive Christmas Dinner.” What? Did I hear it right? I really could not believe my ears. It was indeed a dream of mine to someday personally meet the Prime Minister and share [...]
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