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.
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 …
Reconciling Broken Relationships
Relationships are hard! We are all sinful and will make mistakes as we communicate and interact with each other. At one time or another, if we invest in others, we will hurt each other – sometimes deliberately, sometimes without realizing it. Disagreements and arguments happen all the time creating hurt and confusion. So, how do we deal Read More …
(Baby) Showers of Blessing
This beautiful yet sad post caught my attention today…. “I recently went to a beautiful baby shower for a longtime friend of mine. It was her fourth baby, another boy. Everyone was happy and excited and jostled for time holding the baby. She was overwhelmed with more gifts than she knew what to do with, Read More …
Hannah’s Prayer, Eli’s Humility Leads To Blessing
Over the years, God has given me the privilege of listening to and counseling many people in their times of distress. I counsel more as a friend. I realize that I don’t always do it right for I am often full of my own opinions and judgments. I have also had the privilege of counseling Read More …
Being Exactly Where We are Meant to Be
November is Adoption Awareness Month. on November 12th this year, many churches across the globe celebrate Orphan Sunday and think about adoption and God’s care for the orphaned and vulnerable children. Saturday November 18th is National Adoption Day. For these reasons, this is a good time for me to share a truth from Scripture that Read More …
St. Marks Cathedral, Bangalore
St. Marks Cathedral was a beautiful old British church which stood tall at the entrance to the famous Bangalore M.G. Road, across the street from Queen’s Park. It was the CSI flagship church. The church hosted many of the elite Bangalore Christian families who regularly worshipped there. Bishop Cottons girls and boys schools were affiliated with Read More …