“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, […]
The car mechanic, rickshaw puller, auto-rickshaw driver, cab driver, chai-wala, shop-keeper, and the stylist. And every other profession. They all wear it. All over India. They have the same message on their t-shirt. And they walk around as if they believe the message. The message is Apna Time Aayega. It is the new anthem […]
What do we do when we are walking in gloom, darkness and chained to misery? What do we do when we make foolish choices and we are totally messed up? What do we do when we are lost at sea and tossed about in the storms of life? What do we do when we […]
Johnny did not realize his small act would have such a huge impact. Actually, it was just a small harmless thing. Eating sugar. But his dad made a big deal about it. (Even wrote a nursery rhyme about it!) Johnny had no option but to twist the facts. Because sugar melts and it disappears. But […]
The journey is quite interesting. Overhear what you are not supposed to hear. Rush to plan what you are not supposed to plan. Do what you are not supposed to do. Become who you are not supposed to be. Grab a blessing you are not supposed to receive. Flee to a place you are […]
2020 had been all about stories. Unimaginable stories narrated to my younger son. He was six years old and he loved my stories. Or at least gives the impression that he loves them. The preparation for storytelling usually takes on this interesting process. Firstly, he pleads with me for an awesome story. I try to […]
More valuable than your possessions. More than your fame. More than your influence. More than the number of family members. At the core of your life and existence is your relationship with God. Jacob recognized this basic fact and he periodically reminded himself of the value of this relationship. Genesis 46:1-4 So Jacob set […]
“So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks. Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” Acts of the Apostles 16:24-25 NLT Often what chains us shapes us. It shapes what we do. How we behave with […]
You cannot undo the past. You can repeat the past. You can mess up the future. Alternatively, you can prayerfully reset your past. Ask Jacob. Genesis 33. More than 20 years ago he had cheated on his brother. Deceived and manipulated his brother to rob his brother’s birthright and blessing. His brother never forgave […]
Yes, I know. You wouldn’t need to write a suicide note. This is for your friend who might. You are the only one who can stop your friend from taking that painful heartbreaking step. One of my biggest regrets in life after I received word about a friend who committed suicide- I wish […]