Exulting in God's Magnificent Love for Us
Today, the world witnessed a moment of high drama at the White House—an angry and public confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelensky of a small, war-torn, eastern European country, Ukraine, and President Donald Trump & Vice President J.D. Vance of the most powerful nation in the world, the United States of America. Zelensky, the guest, was Read More …
Kendrick Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper and 17-time Grammy Award winner, is known for his thought-provoking lyricism and deep social commentary. As one of hip-hop’s most influential artists, he made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans. His high-energy performance blended music with bold symbolism. Read More …
While studying Esther 3, I noticed something fascinating—Mordecai was from the tribe of Benjamin, and Haman was an Agagite. This took me back in history to Israel’s first king, Saul, who was also a Benjamite. Why did God choose Saul, when His plan was for the Messiah to come from the line of Judah? Before Read More …
Illegal immigration is a complex issue that must be addressed within the framework of the laws of a sovereign nation. As a legal immigrant to the United States, I understand firsthand the challenges, expenses, and lengthy waiting periods involved in obtaining permanent residency through legal channels. It is frustrating when individuals circumvent these rules to Read More …
“Be like a tree… Sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Both are necessary for life.” -Rumi My beloved grandmother, Pattima, died in the first week of December over a decade ago and my family’s hearts were broken as we loved her so much. We had a memorial service here at Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …