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Introduction
Foreword to Issue 500
by Dr. Jacob Mathew, Chief Editor
Section I - Christianity - God and Church
Chapter 1: The Triune God
Who Is God?
by Joseph Tkach
The great and central question of Christianity is this: "Who is God?" ...The more clearly we understand who God is, the better will be our understanding
of who we are and of our calling to live in communion with Christ by the Holy
Spirit.
Who Is Jesus Christ?
by Msgr. Charles Pope
Who is Jesus Christ? Who is this savior who has been born for us? .. In the
Gospel of John, we learn at least five things about Jesus. We learn that He
is prefigured, preexistent, preeminent, powerful, and is the presence of
God. Let's look at each one. ...
Why Christ Came?
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God
became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this, or results from this.
...
The Trinity: Three Persons in One Nature
by Frank Sheed
The doctrine of the Blessed Trinity is a mystery, and that we can know it
only by faith. ...
God Doesn't Change
by John MacArthur
To Christians, His immutability means comfort. If He loved me in the past,
He loves me now and forever. ...
To Teach as Jesus Taught - A Reflection on the Qualities of Jesus as Preacher and Teacher
by Msgr. Charles Pope
Despite Jesus' often fiery and provocative stance, Scripture speaks of His
renown as a preacher and the eagerness with which many heard Him. ...
Seven Manifestations
of The Holy Spirit In The Believer
by
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Seven Mysteries of the Holy Ghost
by Fr. Mark
Trinitarian God - One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
The Trinitarian nature of God is shown in the Bible. Trinity IS the nature of
God as we have been given to know. ...
Chapter 2: The Seven Laws of the Spiritual Life
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
The First Law: He's God and We're Not
As long as we fight against God's right to be God,
our lives will be miserable and we will be angry and deeply frustrated. But when
we finally come to the place where we can rip the Big G off our sweatshirt, then
we're ready to move on. ...
The Second Law: God Doesn't Need Us But We Desperately Need Him
This law tells us something about God and
something about us. To say that God doesn't need us means that he is totally
and truly sovereign over the universe. He's the boss, the ruler, and the
Lord of all things. That means he alone has true freedom. ...
The Third Law: What God Demands, He Supplies
This is a wonderful word of hope for those who
find themselves face down in the dust with nowhere else to turn. The Third
Law brings us to the very heart of the gospel. If we understand this law, we
know why the gospel is truly Good News. ...
The Fourth Law: What You Seek, You Find – Matthew 6:33
The Fourth Law takes us into the realm of
practical Christian living. It tells us that "What you seek, you find."
Those five simple words challenge us at the level of personal motivation.
...
The Fifth Law: Active Faith Releases God's Power – Hebrews 11
Wthout faith it is impossible to please God. No matter how religious you may
be, if you do not have faith, you cannot please God. ...
The Sixth Law: There is No Growth Without Struggle - James 1:2-4
Struggle in the Christian life is inevitable, lifelong and ultimately
beneficial. We encounter God's grace through our trials in ways that would
not happen if the trials had not come in the first place. It takes a mature
Christian to understand this principle, and ironically, it is this principle
that makes us mature. ...
The Seventh Law: What God Starts, He Finishes
This law reminds us that in the end, everything we
give up for the Lord will seem like no sacrifice at all. And when life
tumbles in around us, and others have given up their faith, we stand firm
because we know that what we see is not all there is. The best is yet to
come. ...
Chapter - 3: The Holy Church
The Church – The Bride of Christ
by Michael Voris
THIS is the Church.
Our Blessed Lord would prepare nothing less than perfection for his Bride, as He
prepared nothing less than perfection for His Mother. ...
We Are All Invited to be One Heart and One Spirit in The House of God
From The Patriarchal Journal
The house of God is the Holy Church, the Kingdom of God on earth, which the
Lord Jesus established on earth when he began his economy of salvation in
the flesh calling people saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of
God has come near; repent and believe in the good news” (Mark 1:15). ...
The Church Christ Prefers
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
Sometimes small churches think there is little they can do for the Lord. But
it is all a matter of perspective. The church at Philadelphia had little
strength. We can assume that they didn't have much money or many influential
people. ...
The Marks or Identifying Characteristics of the Church
by Fr. William G. Most
We often speak of the four marks of the Church: one, holy, Catholic and
Apostolic. Christ established only one Church. "There is one Lord, one faith,
one baptism" (Ephesians 4:5). ...
Peace and Joy, Not Perfect Organization, Signs of God's Presence in Church
by Pope Francis
"The sign of God's presence is this, so says the Lord: 'Old men and old women
will sit again in the squares of Jerusalem, each with a cane in hand for their
age. And the squares of the city will swarm with young boys and girls
playing…Playing makes us think of joy: it is the Lord's joy. And these elderly
people sitting with a cane in hand, calm: they make us think of peace. Peace and
joy. This is the air of the Church!" ...
Do All Roads Lead to God? What Religion is Right?
by Shane Idleman
This is how people are truly saved, delivered, and set free from the bondage of
sin and death. Romans 10:13 adds, "For everyone who calls on the name of the
Lord will be saved." ...It's not about religion but a relationship – it's
all about Who you know.
God's Dwelling Place
From Daily Disciples Devotional
Where does God dwell? It is made just so He could dwell with His people. But
this place was no ordinary dwelling; it was a holy place, a sanctuary where
His people could enter into the presence of the Lord. ...
The Church Is Not a Social Club
by Fr. Sergius Nezhbort
The Church is not just a social club, where you can go if you want, where you
can listen to choirs, have a rest for your soul, console yourself and then leave
it and go on your way. It a place where we meet God. And this meeting changes a
person significantly. ...
Chapter - 3A: The Holy
Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist
by HH LL Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
This bloodless sacrifice is a remembrance of the Sacrifice on the Cross and an
extension of it and the continuation of its benefits. Furthermore, its true
offerer is the Lord Christ, who gave Himself as a redemptive offering on the
cross. ...
Jewish Antecedents of Christian Liturgy
by Rev. Fr. Dr. Binoy Thattankunnel
Christian
liturgical practice is derived from the Jewish worship practice. Studying Jewish
background of Christian liturgy will help us understand the hidden meanings of
Christian liturgy in a deeper level. ...
The Marvelous Value of the Holy Mass
(Qurbana)
by Rev. Joseph Dwight
The Mass is not just a simple representation of the Sacrifice of the Cross; it
does not have only the value of a simple remembrance; but it is a true Sacrifice
as that of Calvary, which it reproduces, continues and of which applies the
fruits. ...
Why Call It Eucharist (Thanksgiving)?
by Shane Kapler
By calling what we Christians "do" Eucharist (the Greek word for
"thanksgiving"), we make a profound statement. ...
How To Prepare For Holy Communion
by Fr. Alexey Young
Receiving Communion isn't a right but a gift. It involves preparation,
thought, repentance, confession, and so on. We should receive as often as
possible, but in a state of preparation! ...
Chapter - 4: The Power of The Sacraments In The Lives of Orthodox
Christians
by Fr. Nikon of Philotheou Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece
Introduction by Fr. Constantine J. Simones
The Power of The Sacraments In The Lives of Orthodox Christians
The Power of The Sacrament of Baptism
Another Story About The Power of Holy Baptism That Took Place In Athens, Greece
The Demons Are Powerless Before The Grace of Baptism And Confirmation
The Miraculous Power of The Body And Blood of Jesus Christ
The Miraculous Power of The Body & Blood of Christ Whether In The Old or New Calendar Church
The Power of Confession Over Unclean Spirits
Demonic Entities Attempt to Destroy Faithful Members of The Orthodox Church
The Power of The Sacraments of Holy Matrimony And Confession
Chapter - 5: Oriental
Orthodox Church Family
Difference Between Oriental & Eastern Orthodox Churches
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
The Syriac Orthodox Churches
The Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church
Persecution of Oriental Orthodox Christians
The Persecution of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church
The Armenian Genocide
Sayfo - Suffering of Christians Continues in Middle East After 100 Years
Chapter - 6: Orthodox Faith
Faith - Key to God's Treasury
by Bishop Alexander (Mileant)
True faith cannot be satisfied with a cold
recognition of God's existence but strives to be in close communion with
Him. The believing soul naturally reaches to God, as a sunflower turns
toward the sun. ...
I Believe...A Short Exposition of Orthodox Doctrine Editor: Bishop Alexander (Mileant)
Basic Points of Difference Between the Orthodox Church and Catholic Church
By the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, et.al.
The basic distinction between the (Eastern) Orthodox Church and Catholic
Church is found in the doctrine concerning the uncreated nature and
uncreated energy of God. ...
7 Sacraments of Syriac Orthodox Church
Orthodox Church
by BBC
Essentially the Orthodox Church shares much with the other Christian Churches in
the belief that God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the
incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection. The Orthodox Church
differs substantially in the way of life and worship. ...
The Triumph of Orthodoxy
by St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
Orthodoxy is the true knowledge of God and reverence of God. Orthodoxy is
the worship of God in Spirit and in Truth. Orthodoxy is the glorification of
the true God, the knowledge of Him and worship of Him. Orthodoxy is the
glorification of God by man, the true servant of God, given to him through
the grace of the Holy Spirit. ...
Orthodoxy - A Thinking Man's Faith
by Benedict Seraphim
Orthodoxy has a mystical
theology. Which simply means that Orthodoxy thinks in terms of her experience of
the revelation of God in Christ. Orthodoxy is quintessentially an experiential
religion. She thinks with her mind, but with a mind that has descended into her
heart. ...
The Gift of Orthodoxy
by Elizabeth Huestis
It is possible to see that our becoming Orthodox was not just a chance
occurrence, but something that God planned out and manipulated starting
many, many years before we had even the smallest idea anything was
happening. Let me give you an example by telling a bit about what happened
in my case. ...
Chapter - 7: Heaven
Do You Desire Heaven? Really?
by Msgr. Charles Pope
Do you long for Heaven or are you just trying to make it through the day? Does the thought of
heaven excite
you? It is after all our reward, which eye has not seen and ear has not heard!
...
Focusing on Heaven by John MacArthur
Focusing on Heaven is the best way to endure difficulties on earth. ...
The Pull of Heaven by Greg Laurie
For those of us who have put our trust in Christ, we are citizens of a
different place. You might say that we have dual citizenship. We are
citizens of the planet Earth, but we are heavenly citizens as well. ...
Will We Know Each Other in Heaven?
Colin Smith
Christians who know and love each other on earth will know and love each
other in heaven. ...
Jesus Teaches About the Narrow Door to Heaven
Jesus made it plain that there are only two places people will go after they
die: heaven or hell. ...
What Will Heaven be Like?
by Dr. David Jeremiah
Heaven will be glorious and full of grandeur. We will experience fullness of
joy as we live in the presence of God and fellowship with each other. ...
Chapter - 8: Hell
What Is Hell?
Hell is primarily eternal separation from God. It is absolute emptiness and
isolation beyond anything we can fathom. ...
The Hell of It. A Short Teaching on Hell
by Msgr. Charles Pope
The heart of Hell is to lack God, to lack the one thing necessary. God is
the sine qua non, the absolute requirement for every other joy or pleasure
to make any sense or be operative. ...
The Strangest Part of the Creed: He Descended into Hell
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
The death of Christ brought startling changes in the spirit world, most of which
remain hidden to us. ...
How to Reconcile the Reality of Hell and the Grace of God
by Bryan Chapell
Jesus' greatest expressions of mercy and grace were poured out on those who
believed they had no hope of heaven due to their background, failings, and
sin. Their despair of God's care in this life, and of his provision of
spiritual security for the next life, made Christ's grace welcome and
powerful. ...
The Early Church Fathers on Hell
Scriptural Basis of Hell
Chapter - 9: Bible
10 big things Jesus said which you and I keep (conveniently) forgetting
by Dr. Joe McKeever
No one can command his own emotions - fear, anger, love, hate, etc - to the
point of being able to turn them on or off at will. ...
Revelation: Its Central Theme Illuminated
by Charles S. Meek
The central theme of Revelation is the coming judgment against Old Covenant
Israel in AD 70, and the establishment of the New Covenant in full..
Who Is Poor in the New Testament?
by Jerome H. Neyrey
Who was poor in New Testament times? Was "poor" an economic or social term
or both? What part of the population would be considered "poor"? How did
people become "poor"? ...
How Important is The Bible?
by Mary Southerland
If we really want to know God, if we really want to understand who we are,
the Bible must have the highest place of importance in our lives. ...
10 Steps to Interpreting Scripture
by Jennifer Slattery
With so many different interpretations, and many presented by brilliant
scholars, how can we ever know which is correct? ...
10 of the Best Things Jesus Ever Said (from Matthew)
by Joe
These are my nominations for ten of the best things our Lord said as recorded in
Matthew's Gospel. Each one is a nugget of pure gold, deserving to be valued and
loved, memorized and obey, preached and taught as often as possible. ...
Section II. Christian
Living
Chapter - 10: Prayer
Jesus and Prayer: Programming the God Machine?
By William L. Self
If I want to learn about prayer, I want to go to Jesus, whose life was a
living prayer, who prayed incessantly, unceasingly. Jesus, the man of
prayer, has something to teach us. ...
How to Pray without Ceasing
by Kelly O'Dell Stanley
Not only is it possible to pray without ceasing, but it's possible to do so
without making any significant changes to your schedule or time commitments.
It's all about shifting your thought process and turning everyday moments
into prayer. ...
5 Things You Do Not Know About Prayer
by Dr. Joe McKeever
It might be helpful to address some of the things we do not know about
prayer. ...
20 Quotes from Tim Keller's New Book on Prayer
by Matt Smethurst
The following 20 quotes caught my attention as I read Tim Keller's fantastic new
book, 'Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God' (Dutton) ...
It's Me Oh Lord, Standin' in the Need of Prayer
by Msgr Charles Pope
Beware of Pride. It is our worst enemy. Beg for the gift of humility, for only
with it do we even stand a chance. ...
The Purpose of Prayer
by Oswald Chambers
To say that "prayer changes things" is not as close to the truth as saying,
"Prayer changes me and then I change things." ...
Our Secret Weapon
We are at war "against the powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" ...
Prayer Does Make A Difference
by Martin G. Collins
A primary test of our lives as Christians and saints is the amount of
quality time we give to prayer. .
Chapter - 11: Faith
Faith And Prayer
by John W. Ritenbaugh
Faith is the foundation of Christian character. Without it we have no access
to God. He that comes to Him must believe that He is. ...
Beyond the Words - Living The Faith
by J.M. Njoroge
The primary call of God is to know God, to be near God, not to serve God or
to argue on God's behalf. Apologetics is important, but it is only a means
to an end, and the end is knowing God. ...
Faith in Action - Noah
by Dr. Michael Youssef
Genuine faith can only be demonstrated by obedient action. If we truly trust
in God and His Word and promises, then we will fully obey Him. ...
Helping our Unbelief
by Alan Brehm
The apostle to the Hebrews insists that there is something more to faith
than just a subjective feeling of trust. He calls it "the substance of
things hoped for." ...
How To Develop Faith
by Napoleon Hill
Faith is a state of mind which may be induced, or created, by affirmation or
repeated instructions to the subconscious mind, through the principle of
auto-suggestion. ...
Poem: My Faith Looks Up To Thee
by Ray Palmer
Growing Your Faith
by Joel Osteen
Do you desire to have more faith? Scripture tells us that faith can grow and
increase. ...
Chapter - 12: Suffering
Power Made Perfect in Weakness
By Rebecca Konyndyk Deyoung
What does it mean to have courage in the face of suffering, pain, or even
death? ...
Peace, Be Still! A Short Sermon from the Sea of Galilee
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
Where there are no storms, there is no faith.
No storms, no faith.
Few storms, a little faith.
Many storms, much faith. ...
Seeing God In The Midst of Adversity
It is often difficult to recognize the hand of God when we are in the midst
of adversity. We often feel God has hidden His face from us. ...
Stand By Your Savior (When Disaster Strikes)
By Julie Clinton
Difficult, life-changing circumstances. Extraordinary courage. These three women
realized that though life was testing them in ways they never could have
anticipated, they could choose their response, and their response would
determine the course of their lives. ...
When Tragedy Strikes
by Chuck Swindoll
What do you do when tragedy strikes? What do you do when a test comes?
What's your first response? Is it to complain? To be angry? To blame? ...
Worshiping with a Broken Heart
by Rachel Coulter
A broken heart might be a woman who gets the call from her doctor that she has
miscarried. It's the child who learns that his father has cancer. It's broken
relationships, debilitating depression, dreams dying and crumbling in our hands.
...
Look Beyond Present Suffering to The Presence of God
by Fr. Tommy Lane
The good times take us through the bad times. So when our cross is heavy or when
we are tempted to despair about the meaning of life, let us look beyond the pain
of the present moment and remember those times when we got glimpses of God,
those times when God sent us his consolations. ...
How the Bible Sustained Me During My Darkest Days
by
David Qaoud
"Let the afflicted hear and be glad." The afflicted! Not the person
in success, but in suffering. Not the one in prosperity, but in peril. And
that person was me. ...
Chapter - 13:
Forgiveness
The Happy Sinner
by Pete Briscoe
Jesus tells us that the worse our sin, the more grateful we are for
redemption - the more grateful we are for Him. ...
The Forgiveness of God
by Oswald Chambers
The only ground on which God can forgive our sin and reinstate us to His
favor is through the Cross of Christ. There is no other way! ...
The NEED of Forgiveness (part 1)
by Henry Law
To estimate forgiveness rightly, its must be distinctly seen. It will be
poorly prized, unless its value be weighed in balances of truth. ...
The NEED of Forgiveness (part 2)
by Henry Law
Such is the endless end of sin. Such are the penalties to which its guilt is
righteously consistent. Such is its sure condemnation. ...
The Originating CAUSE of Forgiveness
by Henry Law
The question now occurs, Whence springs forgiveness? Where is the
birth-place of this friend to sinners? Here the Word gives distinct reply.
...
The PRICE of Forgiveness (part 1)
by Henry Law
Grace originates forgiveness not arbitrarily, not in disregard of holy
claims, not in violation of His co-equal attributes; but in fullest
recognition of Jehovah's unity. ...
The PRICE of Forgiveness (part 2)
by Henry Law
The price has been pondered as a COVENANT price, pledged in everlasting
counsels, set forth from the foundation of the world. ...
REPENTANCE, the Path to Forgiveness
by Henry Law
Genuine repentance is a threefold cord. Three ingredients compose the cup--three
rays combine to form the picture. The following phases are united. ...
FAITH, the Means of Obtaining Forgiveness
by Henry Law
The graces of repentance and faith may not be separated. Where the Spirit
plants one, He surely adds the other--where one lives, the other thrives. If
one be absent, the other has no place--they lead in concert to forgiveness.
...
JOY, the Fruit of Forgiveness
by Henry Law
The tree of forgiveness, shaken by the hand of faith, pours down rich
fruits. From the showers of descending blessings let holy joy be now
selected. ..
LOVE, the Fruit of Forgiveness
by Henry Law
The prominent features teach that a realized sense of pardon kindles the flame
of fervent love. It must be so, for the knowledge of much forgiveness cannot
fail to fan affections into ardent blaze. ...
Condemnation of an UNFORGIVING SPIRIT
by Henry Law
Unforgiveness from God is the doom of those who forgive not heartily,
gladly, universally, unreservedly, every offending brother his every
offence. To withhold forgiveness from offending man is proof that there is
not forgiveness from the offended God. ...
ETERNAL GLORY, the Ultimate Cause of Forgiveness
by Henry Law
The worth of forgiveness will not be fully known until time swells into
eternity. To enliven hope and to encourage, strengthen, and embolden faith,
the Holy Spirit withdraws the veil, and presents a prospect of the endless
raptures which will then become reality. ...
Chapter - 14: Love
Love of God and Neighbor
by Fr. Philip LeMasters
Those who are blessed in the eternal life of the Kingdom are those who have
been purified by the love of God to the depths of their souls and who show
that love in their relationships with others....
The Unshakeable Love of God
by Fr. James Guirguis
God’s love far exceeds any concept of love that we might understand. His
love for us is perfect. ...
Be Christians like Jesus, who loves people, and not 'legalistic', 'hypocrites' or 'corrupt'
by Pope Francis
The novelty of Jesus is that he brings the Word of God, the message of God,
that of God's love for each of us. ...
Love Means Telling the Truth
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
Paul knew that true Christian fellowship could only be built upon a solid
foundation in the truth. If he didn't tell them the truth, they would go
merrily on in their sin and the relationship would be broken. Only the
painful step of confrontation would ever make them realize how much they
really loved him. ....
Stern Love -- A Meditation on a Moment When Jesus Was Unkind
by Msgr. Charles Pope
We tend to equate kindness with love; this is a mistake. Kindness is an
aspect of love, but so is rebuke and so is punishment. ..
A Love That Stays
by Gwen Smith
Even when we fail, God does not. Even when we disobey His commands and run
away from all that is good and holy, He loves us. Yes, consequences will be
handed out, but His LOVE will remain. ...
Chapter - 15: Humility
Humble Before the Lord
by Wes Saad
When we humble ourselves before God we will then be able to experience the
kind of life God wants us to live. ...
More Than a Superiority Complex
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
People with Superiority Complex focus on their self-importance because they
are threatened by the feelings of inadequacy and impotency that they dare
not face. Example from Old Testament...
Threats to Humility: Riches and Wealth
by John MacArthur
Everything you have, God gave
to you. Don't parade your possessions as if you obtained them through your
self-created abilities. ...
Threats to Humility: Doctrine and Hypocrisy
by John MacArthur
Avoid pride in your position, intelligence, or spirituality. ...
Take Up Your Broom and Follow Me
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord let me lift up those who are weak.
...The greatest person at this church is the greatest servant, because he is
the one most like Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "I am among you as one who
serves." ...
Lessons on Humility from Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13
by Steve Thomason
If we are going to be the community of God, then we must be willing to let
go of our sense of power and authority. It means admitting when
we're wrong and doing something about it. And it means looking out for each
other.
That is humility. ...
Of Humility
by Dom Mark
Humility is to be contented with the meanest and worst of everything, and in
all that is enjoined him to esteem himself a bad and worthless labourer, saying with the prophet: "I have been brought to nothing,
and I knew it not: I am become as a beast before Thee, yet I am always with
Thee." ...
Genuine Salt of Humility
by Alistair Begg
Humiliation of soul always brings a positive blessing with it. If we empty our
hearts of self, God will fill them with His love. If we desire close communion
with Christ, we should remember the word of the Lord: "This is the one to whom I
will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word."
(Isaiah 66:2) ...
Chapter - 16:
Peace
Peace That Exceeds Understanding
by Chuck Swindoll
God gives complete rest to those who lean on Him for support - to those who trust Him as an unmovable and strong
Rock. ...
Christian Endurance and Christ's Peace
by Pope Francis
Let us ask the Lord for the grace of Christian endurance that gives us
peace, this bearing things with a good heart, this joyful bearing to become
younger and younger, like good wine: younger with this renewed Easter youth
of the spirit. ...
The Character of A Peacemaker
by Ralph Bouma
When self-centered sin entered into Paradise, man, the crown of God’s
creation, became a peace-breaker instead of a peacemaker. ...
Peace With One Another
by Ralph Bouma
We don't seek peace with the world on the same basis as we do with the body
of Christ, but we must live in peace with all men as much as possible. ...
Christ Is Our Peace
by John MacArthur
Christ’s atonement made it possible for man to be at peace with God. ...
What About the 'Sword' of the 'Prince of Peace'?
By Wayne Jackson
How do you harmonize the Bible passage that supposedly represents Jesus as the
"Prince of Peace" with Christ’s own statement, "Do not think that I came to send
peace on earth: I came not to send peace but a sword"? ...
The Prince of Peace
By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
We can know eternal peace because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. We can
find peace with God the Father because of the work of our Prince of Peace.
..
Chapter - 17: Joy
How to Have Unshakeable Joy Like Paul
by Dr. Matthew Harmon
If we pursue joy in our circumstances, we are guaranteed a life of
disappointment. But when we seek joy in Christ, what he has done for us, and
the progress of the gospel, we can experience unshakable joy. ...
Joy Versus Happiness
by John MacArthur
Happiness is related to circumstances; joy is a gift from God. ...
How to Experience Joy in Any Circumstance
Don't stuff your emotions. Let them out in a healthy way among people your
trust. When you do, you'll put yourself on the path to experiencing joy in all
circumstances! ...
How to Lose Your Joy
by John MacArthur
True joy is God's gift to every believer, yet many Christians seem to lack
it. How can that be? ...
Joy Cometh in the Morning
by David J. Stewart
Life is filled with problems; some we create for ourselves, some our loved one's
create for us, and others which are completely beyond our control. These are ALL
"trials" which TEST our faith. ...
Psalm 30:5 - Joy Comes in the Morning
by Debra Aiken
Throughout the bible we see where the faith of God's people were tested in their
midnight experiences. We also see their “JOY” on the morning after...
Seven Ways to Cultivate Joy
by Charles R. Swindoll
Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day's
events from eternity's perspective. ...
10 Experiences That Can Make You Happy by Mark Ford
Experiences provide more happiness than material goods.
...
Chapter - 18: Mercy
Justice, Mercy, and Grace
by Greg Laurie
When God extends mercy, He doesn't give you what you deserve. And when God
extends grace, He gives you His unmerited favor and blessing. ..
God's Mercy
by Pope Francis
It is not easy to trust oneself to the mercy of God, because His mercy is an
unfathomable abyss – but we must do it! ...
Comfort in God's Mercy
by Ralph Bouma
There are consolations received from good things we experience, but there is
greater consolation in the good things promised....
Mercy for the Masses
by Jill Carattini
Even small glimpses of God's mercy are signs to stay alert to the miraculous
gift of a God who hears a world in need and is at work even now in every
corner. ...
Mercy And Peace Through Our Mediator
by Ralph Bouma
What is mercy? Mercy is undeserved favor! Mercy is one-sided love. We have
forfeited everything through sin. We have neither right nor title to God's
favor. We have no right to lay any claim upon God. We must have mercy, yet
truth can be maintained. There is no mercy in Mount Sinai; not one sin can
go unpunished. When our debt was paid in Christ, mercy was born. ...
Sharing God's Mercy with Our Children
by Jessica Archuleta
We are all in need of not only God's mercy but the mercy of others; everyone
we know will at one time or another be in need of our mercy as well. Let's
take this year as an opportunity to grow in mercy and gratitude for the gift
of mercy. ...
The Law of Jesus (Mercy & Grace) Not Moses (Mercy) Alone
God has only one answer to save sinners and that is grace. The problem with our
receiving grace is not on God's end. He provided His Son for that purpose. The
problem is on our end. We cling to pride and refuse it. ...
Mercy and Wrath of God
by Eric McKiddie
Do you find it difficult to figure out how God's mercy and wrath go together?
Maybe you stumble over God's wrath, wondering how a loving God could be
wrathful. Perhaps you doubt God's mercy, thinking God could never forgive you
for the sins you've committed. ...
Chapter - 19: Hope
On Christian Hope
- Encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI
In hope we were saved, says Saint Paul to the Romans, and likewise to us
(Rom 8:24). According to the Christian faith, "redemption" - salvation - is
not simply a given. Redemption is offered to us in the sense that we have
been given hope, trustworthy hope, by virtue of which we can face our
present...
Hope Beyond Failure
by Charles R. Swindoll
What tender mercy! What triumphant grace! Failure is not forever. God
specializes in forgiveness and hope. He can use even your worst failures in a
mighty way. ...
Hope For A Cast Down Soul
by Ralph Bauma
The soul is our most intimate companion in all our sorrows and joys. As
David's soul was his companion in all his sorrow, so he desired it to be in
all his joy. ..
The hope and encouragement David proposed to his soul is the only
foundation of hope. "Hope thou in God," because His presence and
His tender are fatherly love. ...
Inoculated with Faith/Hope/Love
by Shawn McEvoy
Do you have Faith to loan to the one today who has lost his, or placed it in
something temporal and disappointing? Can you spare Hope for one who doesn't
understand that Despair is the only place hope functions? ...
Hope for Those Who Have Lost Hope
by Dena Johnson
There are times when we feel utterly hopeless. When our hopes and dreams are
shattered, never to be fulfilled...
Are you in that hopeless place? He is with you, wiping your tears, holding you
up. He will see you through. Trust Him. ...
Hope: The Anchor of the Soul
by Dr. Charles Stanley
An anchor was a popular image in the ancient Mediterranean world. The anchor symbolized safety and steadiness. The
writer of Hebrews used the word to remind believers that God has given a hope
that holds firm in any storm. ..
The Role of Hope In Salavation
by John W. Ritenbaugh
There will never be a time in eternity when hope
is not on our minds! Think about that! It is that important. ...
Chapter - 20: Silence
Our Silent Path to God
By Rev. Dn. Reeves Manikat
How can we overcome our
shortcomings and find an answer to our faults? How can we attain this silence
whereby we are commuted with the Lord? The silence of our self and the resultant
creation of our understandings prepare a pathway that brings us closer to God.
...
If You Want to Hear God, Get Still and Listen
by Rick Warren
You have to be quiet in order to hear God speak. If you want to hear God's
vision, then you're going to have to turn off the television. You can't listen
to God and the TV at the same time!...
The Silence of the Word
by Pope Benedict XVI
The cross of Christ not only portrays the silence of Jesus as His final word
to the Father; it also reveals that God speaks through the silence: "The
silence of God, the experience of the distance of the almighty Father, is a
decisive stage in the earthly journey of the Son of God, the incarnate Word.
...
Solitude: A Vital Factor in Growing Closer to God
by Charles R. Swindoll
Solitude is good for us. Our natural tendency is to always have people
around, always have stuff going on, but let me be candid: I've never learned
anything all that significant in a crowd. ...
What I Learned When God Went Silent
by Lindsey Maestas
To hear the whisper of God, we must turn down the noise of the world. ...
The Value of Silence Before the Great Mystery of the Incarnation
by Msgr. Charles Pope
As the mysteries of the incarnation unfold for us
liturgically, Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling
stand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, bearing blessings in his hand (from
the hymn, "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence")....
Should I Fight or be Still?
by Debbie Holloway
Sometimes God calls us to fight, and sometimes he tells us to be still. How can
we decipher it? ...
When Life Goes Without Answers
by Shelli Williams
Job seems to move from apparent acceptance to what is happening to him to an out
and out challenge of God and God's power in his life. He demands answers now and
sees justice as due to him. We identify with Job here. We want answers. Answers
would make life easier. And we want answers NOW. But Job doesn't even seem to be
able to find God in order to register his complaint. God is maintaining His
silence! ...
Some Quotes for Further Reflection:
In his poetic eulogy "The World of Silence", the French philosopher Max Picard
says that silence is the central place of faith, where we give the Word back
to the God from whom we first received it. ...
Chapter - 21:
Service/Discipleship
A Different Kind of Greatness
by Dr. Joe McKeever
Nothing proves the Lord's statement that true greatness resides in serving like
an example of someone who pulls it off. ...
The Three Tests of a Servant Leader
by Dr. Joe McKeever
The secret of effective servant leadership is driving a stake through the heart
of the ego. The way to do that is to give yourself a strong talking-to on the
matter of duty and expectations. Rebuke your pride, restrain your lust for
recognition, and release your love. ...
Cost of Discipleship
by Biaya Pemuridan
Discipleship is a serious commitment that requires much thought and careful
deliberation. Becoming a follower of Christ is the most important enterprise
we will ever undertake. ...
Five Keys to Intentional Discipleship - Mentoring
by Melissa Kruger
As you grasp the importance of being intentional about the way you pursue Christ
and help others to do the same, consider these principles before you begin a
structured type of mentoring relationship. These should help to set expectations
and provide a shared vision for your time together. ...
Pursuing Jesus - The Quiet Power of Daily Discipleship
by Nathaniel Peters
When praying for a friend, a person ascends "from
that holy love with which he embraces a friend to that with which he embraces
Christ." The love that exists between Christian friends is a foretaste of
heaven. ...
I Can't Find the Words
by Suzie Eller
Only in hindsight do we see what Moses could not see in the beginning. God
wasn't worried about Moses' lack of eloquence, vocabulary or skill, but whether
or not Moses trusted God enough to obey. ...
Leadership Style of Jesus
by Michael Youssef, Ph D.
Jesus of Nazareth taught and modeled a leadership style based on morality,
truthfulness, servant-hood, humility, and meeting the needs of others. ...
Eternal Servant Leadership
by Mark Schindler
Leadership Lessons From The Animal World
Jesus has taught about the value of Servant leadership. Interestingly, this is
practiced by the animal kingdom for survival. ...
Section III. Life In This World
Chapter - 22: Family-
Marriage
Relationships
1: Gaining Ground by Paul David Tripp
Be honest with yourself. In some way, you've been disappointed with every
relationship you've ever had. It's the universal experience of everyone this
side of eternity. No, it's not that you've met the wrong people or that you
lack relational skills. ...
Relationships
2: Mercy in the Mess by Paul David
Tripp
We all dream of the perfect relationship. You know, the one that’s free of
disagreement, conflict, communication difficulties, power battles, anger and
control. We can envision what it would be like. The problem is, none of us
ever get what we were once able to imagine. ...
Relationships
3: Why Can They Be So Scary? by Paul
David Tripp
Why are relationship struggles so disappointing? Why do the problems we have
with other people affect us so powerfully? Why is relational disappointment one
of the hardest disappointments for all of us to face? Let me suggest some
reasons. ...
Relationships
4: Something Bigger by Paul David Tripp
We were surprised. We simply didn't see it coming. We thought things were
going well. We thought we'd built a good relationship. ...
Relationships
5: Can You Relate? by Paul David Tripp
Have you ever wondered if the people around you deal with the things you do
in your relationships? Have you ever wondered if other marriages deal with
petty differences, or with the collision of differing agendas? ...
Relationships
6: A Harvest Mentality by Paul David
Tripp
God's Word really does open up to us the mysteries of the universe. It really
does make us wiser than we could ever be without it. And yet, having said this,
it's sad that we don't take more advantage of this wisdom God has given us. ...
Relationships
7: An Investment Mentality by Paul
David Tripp
We're in the middle of looking at three mentalities that are essential to
creating and sustaining a healthy relational lifestyle. Here's the second
mentality. ...
Relationships
8: A Grace Mentality by Paul David
Tripp
Previously,
we discussed what it meant to live in our relationships with An
Investment Mentality. Here's the third and final mentality...
Relationship Health Quiz
by Steven Jay Fogel
Is Your Inner Child Keeping You Trapped in a Bad Relationship?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself; The Answers May Help Set You Free. ...
Chapter - 23: Family -
Parenting
Some Sober Reflection on Matrimony, Sexuality and the Family
by Msgr. Charles Pope
Recently Mona Charen offered some thoughtful reflections on Marriage in National
Review. I would like to offer her comments along with some of my own. ...
Marriage: Holy Spirit Unites, Satan Separates
by Pete Briscoe
Satan is at work in our marriages, our families, and our friendships, and
some of his favorite tools are his lies. ...
Marriage Lie #1: Marriage Is Irrelevant Today
by Pete Briscoe
Lie number 1: Marriage is an archaic institution irrelevant for enlightened
modern people. Many believe this lie, the rest of us need to ask ourselves if
marriage is even worth it. Why do we even need this anymore?" ...
Marriage Lie #2: You Can't be Happy Unless You're Married
by Pete Briscoe
Think you have to be married to be whole and happy? Get this: Paul spends the
whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 7 convincing people not to get married. ...
Marriage Lie #3: Your Spouse Will Complete You
by Pete Briscoe
Your spouse will NOT complete you; your spouse will complicate you. One of
God's purposes in marriage is to use our spouse to reveal our flesh
patterns, selfishness, and sin. If you are looking for true love and
affirmation, only Christ will complete you....
Satan's Lie #4: You two can handle this on your own
by Pete Briscoe
Satan's strategy is to divide and conquer. He
wants you to think that you are the only ones going through this stuff...
Satan's Lie #5: Divorce is an option
by Pete Briscoe
It's normal for marriage to get tough—even so tough that you don't think you
can handle it anymore. But your two options are not "stay in this miserable
marriage, or get divorced."...
Satan's Lie #6: The Kids Will be Better If We Divorce
by Pete Briscoe
Marriage is painful. It's part of the design, as God created this permanent
covenant relationship to strip away our flesh and make us more like Jesus...
Satan's Lie #7: Your Marriage Is Hopeless
by Pete Briscoe
It's a beautiful image! If your marriage is like that utter wasteland, God says,
"You see that devastation? I will restore everything that is lost. I will bring
it back to life, new life in Me." ...
Satan's Lie #8: Marriage Isn't Worth It
by Pete Briscoe
The truth is that marriage is one of God's best ideas, and a good marriage
is an inexpressible joy. Work? Yes. Pain? Yes. Blood, sweat, and tears? Yes,
all of that too... but it's worth it. ...
Satan's Lies About Your Marriage - Conclusion
by Pete Briscoe
Remember, the secret of marriage is two people walking in the Spirit, loving
one another. Let's do something about that, following the pattern Paul laid
out in Romans 12:1-2...
Don't Mean It Sins
by Lee Eclov
Sometimes we sin without meaning to. We aim for righteousness, honor and
wisdom, but we miss by a mile. Leviticus 4:2 introduces a Hebrew word for
sin that means "to miss the mark." ...
Chapter - 24: Family -
Parenting
A Parenting Guide For The Perplexed
By Rabbi Y.Y. Rubinstein
Children have to make their own way, and that way is unlikely to be a replica of
their parents' way. It won't necessarily conform to the outcome they would have
chosen for their child. ...
Advice To Parents
by Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
The gospel tells us, that a good plant cannot produce bad fruit, and that a
bad one cannot produce good fruit. A good father brings up good children.
But, if the parents are wicked, how can the children be virtuous? It is very
difficult to find children virtuous, who are brought up by immoral parents.
...
Is Your Child Depressed?
By Dr. Meg Meeker
Parents of teenagers can have difficulty differentiating normal teen
separation behavior from depression. Here’s how you can do this. ...
Living as Sons and Daughters, Not Slaves
by Os Hillman
Satan wants us to see ourselves as slaves and orphans, not sons and daughters of
our Heavenly Father. The marketplace wants to make us slaves living from
performance instead of our heart. ...
Bear with one another charitably and love your Children
by Fr. Tommy Lane
A woman once asked Mother Teresa, asked, "You have done so much to make
the world a better place. What can we do?" Mother Teresa smiled and simply
said, "Love your children." "There are other things you can do, but
that is the best. Love your children. Love your children as much as you can.
That is the best." ...
How to Raise Your Son by God's Design
by Whitney Hopler
God has created boys according to His good design. As the parent of a son,
your sacred duty is to help him grow up to manhood in ways that honor that
divine design. ...
Christian Parenting
by Edward Bickersteth
The inconsistencies of Christian parents in their conduct and conversation,
have a most pernicious influence over their children. The spirit of the
world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life,
manifested by a parent - are eagerly and most naturally imbibed by children.
They are creatures of imitation in all things - but they have a natural
aptitude in imitating whatever is wrong. ..
12 Truths I Want My Daughter to Know before She Enters College
by Cindi McMenamin
These are 12 things I wanted my own daughter to know before she entered
college – and 12 things she is still, by the grace of God, holding fast to
today..
Setting a Parental Agenda
by Paul Tripp
Parenting teenagers is a difficult responsibility. We don't have to deny
the reality that as a person passes from childhood into adulthood, the
transition can be tumultuous....
The Idol of Appreciation
by Paul Tripp
Children should appreciate their parents. Yet, hear me now mothers and
fathers - being appreciated cannot be our goal. When it becomes the thing we
live for, we'll unwittingly look with hyper-vigilant eyes for appreciation
in every situation. ...
Parenting - The Idol of Success
by Paul Tripp
"This isn't the way it's supposed to be. We tried to faithfully do
everything God called us to do as parents, and look what we ended up with! I
ask myself, if I knew that this was the way it would all turn out, would we
have ever chosen to have children? I can't describe how disappointed and
embarrassed I am." ...
Ben Franklin's Biggest Regret
By Craig Ballantyne
In 1736, Ben Franklin, long an opponent of inoculating children against
Smallpox, lost his son Franky to the disease. Losing a child
must be the greatest burden a parent could bear, but to do so in this manner
surely yielded extra heartache to Franklin and his wife Deborah, who had born no
other children. ...
Chapter - 25: Personal
Improvement
Napoleon's Principle of Success
by Wes Hopper
Comparing yourself to others and trying to copy what they do is a waste of time.
You can learn from them, but you can't copy them. ...
Fail First
by John O'Leary
My friend, a great paradox of life is that in letting go of the desire to
not lose, you win; that in releasing the need to never be wrong, you're
right; ...
How to Fix Work Stress
By Leo Babauta
When we hold on to the idea that we can do everything, and that we have to
deal with everything at once, we become stressed because obviously we cannot do it
all. ...
Imagination by Napoleon Hill
It has been said that men can create anything which he can imagine....It is worth repeating many times that ideas within the mind are limited only by
those limits placed on the mind by the individual. ...
Focusing on Your Strengths
By Julie Clinton
Most of us spend far more time focused on what we're not good at rather than
what we are good at. But human resource professionals tell us that the
greatest opportunity for personal growth and development come from focusing
on our strengths, not our weaknesses. ...
How to Affect Change and Growth in Your Life
by Ralph Drollinger
What follows is the biblical formula for growth, and it stands in dire and stark
contrast to the world's notions of how to achieve that.
Unlike the idealistic commodities that are bought and sold today, the biblical
formula for growth is not pleasant, nor is it ego-gratifying. It's hard work and
it has everything to do with coming to the end of yourself and understanding the
critical need for repentance and turning from sin. ...
The Entrepreneur's 5 Pillars of Success
By John Bowen
s entrepreneurs, we know we must deliver tremendous value to our clients and
our prospective clients. The more value we can give them, the more value we
create for ourselves and our stakeholders. This is the enlightened
self-interest of capitalism. ...
The Power Of Resilience
by Wes Hopper
Get in touch with what's important to you and build your motivation and
self-esteem around that. Fill yourself with assurances that you CAN do what
needs to be done. ...
Keeping On-Course
by Jim Stovall
What you do today will bring you one day closer to where you want to
be -whether you are able to recognize it at this time or not. Keeping the faith
today is the price we pay and, as always, today’s that day! ...
Chapter - 26: Money/Finance
9 Wealth-Building Lessons From Billionaires
by Mark Ford
One of the best ways you can create and maintain wealth is by following the lead
of people who've already done so. About 33% of the very rich got their money
through inheritance.
The rest - two out of three - created their wealth through business. About half
of those mega-entrepreneurs started with family money, and the other half
started from scratch. ...
Financial Planning for the Birds
by Jim Stovall
When it comes to money, we can all learn from our friends the birds.
Most people among us know no way to survive financially other than flapping
their wings through working at a job and living paycheck-to-paycheck. These
people work hard and spend every penny they earn—and often a bit more—thanks to
our culture of credit. ...
How To Be Your Own Economic Quarterback
Ultimately, each person must be his or her own best financial advocate. It may
take a team of professionals in various fields to provide retirees with the good
life, but individuals need to be their own most valuable player for their
well-being. ...
Money Management Tips
by Mike Finley
The importance of money is impressed upon most Americans as soon as we're old
enough to buy candy. But the importance of money management is an entirely
different story, says self-made millionaire Mike Finley. ...
Money and Wise Investments for the Future
by Edward F. Markquart, Seattle
Have you been making good investments? Have you been planning for your
retirement years? Have you been making shrewd investments with those dollars you
have saved? ...
Teaching Your Children About Money
by Dave Ramsey
We need to teach our children intentionally about money. There are four main
areas that our children need to learn....
The Money vs Happiness Debate
by Valerie Young
My nephew Jason was pretty excited about starting college. "Do you have any idea
what you'd like to do when you graduate?" I asked. "Something in the sciences,"
he said adding, "and where I can make a lot of money." "Is that all?" I asked.
Jason paused for a moment before replying. "Well, I just hope I can find a job I
don't hate too much." ...
What You Can Learn About Business Success and Wealth
From John E. Fetzer--Media Mogul, Philanthropist and Former Detroit Tigers' Owner
By Jackie Lapin
John E. Fetzer found as much joy in his quest for spiritual enrichment as he did
in the wealth he acquired building a financial empire that ultimately made him
the sole owner of the Detroit Tigers from 1961 to 1983 and put him on Forbes
Magazine's list of 400 richest Americans. ...
Four Warnings to the Wealthy
by Dr. Ray Pritchard
The Bible talks about money a lot. In the broadest sense, you can find
something about money on almost every page of the Bible. Money is life, and
life is money. Ecclesiastes 10:19 even says, “Money is the answer for
everything.”
Money isn't good or evil.It's what we do with money that matters...
Chapter - 27: Inspirational
Her Life's Sacrifice
by Paul Ernest
I can only imagine one of a mother's worst fears is discovering she has
cancer just months after the happy news she carrying her firstborn child. ..
A Better Way to Run the Race
By Sandy Montgomery
Are you driven by what's pursuing you or by what you're pursuing? ..
The Ultimate Sacrifice
by Greg Laurie
I heard a true story about a man who operated a drawbridge.
Anything and Everything
by Shawn McEvoy
My children, at ages five and three, knew my weakness.
They recognized that it's not ice cream, baseball, or their mom's chili... or
even a hug or puppy-dog eyes from them. See, none of the above make me cry. Yes,
my children have seen their father cry. ...
Paying the Debt
by Brennan Manning
A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, the beloved mayor of New York City
during the worst days of the Great Depression. ...
Last Words
Manohar Parrikar
Inspiring Words from a Cancer Victim...
An Irish Ghost Story
This story happened a while ago in Dublin, and even though it sounds like an
Alfred Hitchcock tale, it's true. ...
Chapter - 28: Poems
Last made but first planned - Spiritual 'Design Thinking'
By Dr. Erica Brown
This stanza suggests that although the Sabbath was the last work of His
creation, it was conceived of first, the crowning achievement of this intense
spurt of divine creativity. All of creation moves towards this shared end of
rest and introspection. ...
The Last Supper ( Vanity Poem)
Whatever your cross
there will always be sunshine,
after the rain ....
Poems From Saint Mariam of Jesus Crucified
My God, in spite of all my miseries and sins, I will always hope in You. Even if
You cast me into hell, I will still hope in You. ...
The Hound of Heaven
by Francis Thompson
How little worthy of any love thou art!
Whom wilt thou find to love ignoble thee...
The Labyrinth
by Dr Mrs Mercy Abraham
I am lost in the labyrinth of ways
I was walking through ways that seemed familiar
searching for my home. ...
Thanksgiving Hymn
Come, you thankful people,
and let us praise the Holy and consubtantial Trinity,
to whom belongeth worship ...
My Soul Has A Hat
by by Mario de Andrade
I counted my years
& realized that I have
Less time to live by,
Than I have lived so far.
Chapter - 29:
India Nostalgia
An Indian Education From a Foreigner's Perspective
By Thane Richards
Indian students are taking their useless Indian liberal arts degrees and
going abroad to get real ones that signify a real education. A real
education being one that challenges the intellect and questions paradigms,
not one of rote memorization and conformity. ..
Hunger Stalks My Father's India Long After Starvation End
by Mehul Srivastava
India is now a generation removed from those "ship-to- mouth" days, even though
those words today still bring back memories of national humiliation. Less than 2
percent of Indians now go without two square meals a day, and far fewer still
die of starvation. ...
Is India in a Coma?
by Mohan Maruti--India
Europeans believe that Indian leaders are too blinded by new wealth and deceit
to comprehend that the day will come when the have-nots will hit the streets.
...
Life in Kerala 100 years Ago
The more we change, the more we remain the same. ... (In Malayalm)
Living in India is like having an intense but insane affair
By expat Catherine Taylor
Tonight, as I waved my high heel in the face of a bewildered taxi driver, I
thought suddenly: I am absolutely nuts in India. It's a thought I have often.
Someone or something is always going nuts, and quite often it's me...
Letter To My Grandson
by Dr. Verghese Kurien
I started my working life soon after our country became independent. The
noblest task in those days was to contribute in whatever way we could
towards building an India of our dreams - a nation where our people would
not only hold their heads high in freedom but would be free from hunger and
poverty. ...
Reflections on India
by Sean Paul Kelley
If you are Indian, or of Indian descent, I must preface this post with
a clear warning: you are not going to like what I have to say.
My criticisms may be very hard to stomach. But consider them as the
hard words and loving advice of a good friend. Someone who is being
honest with you and wants nothing from you. ...
Why India is part dysfunctional, fully functional
by Aakar Patel
However horrible a place it may be, India is balanced out by all of us: north
Indians, south Indians, east Indians and west Indians. We are a unit, and the
unit works. ...
Indian culture or Bad Upbringing
by Ram Krishnaswamy
Basically Indians are brought up to believe that cleaning is a menial task
meant for the low lives and in this instance the cinema cleaners were also
Indian students. What Irony. ...
Chapter - 31: Humor
Ant Story
Consultants in Bathroom
How To Prevent Falling Asleep in Seminars
Humor From Church Bulletin Boards
Kids Say The Weirdest Things
To those who have crossed 50:
Nervous Priest
About Malankara World
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