Here we make comments or observations about various aspects of our lives or we write about new insights or perspectives we have learned regarding the practical outworking of our faith and our relationship Jesus, or about other things taught in the Bible.
On the Right Side of History? Our Christian Response to Politics
A new Dietrich Bonhoeffer movie is playing in theaters. I heard that it was not a true depiction of the humble pastor so I started researching a little. I also wanted to understand from a Christian perspective, the political happenings in Germany during WWII and how the Holocaust (from 1933-1945) had played out. We were Read More …
When Mother’s Day Hurts
Mother’s Day can be a day extremely painful for many who have suffered loss. I will mention a few reasons why it could have gut-punched some of us over the years. Loss Miscarriage of a pregnancy. Abortion – by force or by choice. Death of one or more children. Death of Mother or Grandmother Terminal Read More …
25 Years of Grace Alone
My heart soared as we sang “Grace Alone” at church yesterday morning. It is one of my all time favorite songs. Why? Because it exemplifies our story. 25 years have passed since Diwakar officially became Sandeep Nathaniel Thomas. 25 years since I had the privilege of becoming a mother and Peter, a father. 25 years Read More …
9/11 – Twenty Years Later
“Did you see what happened?” was the greeting I got as I took my toddler to her preschool that clear September morning. My heart froze as I watched the second tower of the World Trade Center collapse on the screen of the TV in the corner of the room. My husband had got on the Read More …
How the Gospel Infuses Life into the Bible
Our family has been through some trying times in the last few weeks. It is a combination of many things – loneliness, relationship challenges, and a barrage of spiritual onslaught that we have been facing from several different directions simultaneously. Suffice it to say, our circumstances have been shaking the very foundations of our faith. Read More …
Indian National Anthem
Today India celebrates its Republic Day. In January 26th, 1950, India formally completed its transition to become and independent republic, by adopting a democratic constitution. India has always been deeply religious, and its National Anthem reflects this. Here is the Romanized version of the Indian National Anthem, that is sung in Bengali Janagaṇamana-adhināẏaka jaẏa hē Read More …
Parenting Older Children With Trauma – Part 1
Part 1: The focus is on children 3 years and older. Here we talk about (a) The effects of trauma on children. (b) The grief and loss they face. (c) The importance of their attachment to their caregivers, (d) The social and emotional implications they need to deal with. (e) The developmental delays they have to overcome. Read More …
Parenting Older Children With Trauma – Part 2
Part 2: The focus is now on the parents. Often parents themselves suffer from secondary trauma which can effect them mentally, emotionally, physically and behaviorally. Parents may need to seek professional help, but ultimately true healing only comes from Jesus. It is worth it, because God Himself adopted us. Read More …
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Identifying Spiritual Abuse and Narcissism
The following talk was given as a Lifeline Connect zoom talk at the Deborah Rise Movement on October 31st, 2020. Following the recording is a transcript of the talk. The title of my talk is “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” with a sub-title of “Identifying Spiritual Abuse and Narcissism”. Why Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? This was Read More …
My Candidate – Far Better or Far Worse?
In response to the back and forth about who is the better candidate to vote for in this year’s election, I thought I’d give my two cents. Please keep in mind that the post below was written back on October 22, 2008. The issues in the 2020 elections are different but the reasoning stays the Read More …