Articles

Articles, short and quickly readable, mostly from the printed newsletter.

  1. Someone Cares! by Sanchea Sandeep Daniel
    All of us are created for an extraordinary purpose. Our purpose is way higher than we can ever imagine. An article for teens. (read on...)
  2. Pillars to build a healthy family. by Rev. Renny Samuel; Dean, Global School of Counselling.
    God can still restore a relationship provided we seek His help. (read on...)
  3. When the going gets tough! by Sis. Shekainah Andrews
    Trials in life do not always have to be faced with fear. Courage and faith enables us to meet life’s challenges with serenity. (read on...)
  4. Never Give Up! by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    No matter what you are going through or what your circumstances are, you do not have to remain discouraged. (read on...)
  5. Who were the wise men in the Christmas story? by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    The wise men are the mystery men in the Christmas story. We have heard a lot about these wise men from childhood days, but as we study the scripture we find that there are many unanswered questions about the wise men. (read on...)
  6. Growing in Spiritual Maturity by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    God has a plan and a purpose about each and every child of God. God has a universal plan and God’s plan for you and me fits into the universal plan of God. We cannot obtain God’s purposes by leading an ordinary life. (read on...)
  7. Guide to a Victorious Life by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    Have you struggled in defeat as a person? Many times we face defeat because we do not get proper guidance in life. We all need guidance in our life. A ship without guidance heads nowhere. (read on...)
  8. Recession - A regression or a progression? by Sis. Shekinah Franklyn
    Recession - Isn’t that the most used word in the world today? Even the professionals are depressed about the financial crunch. Many of them find it difficult to share their financial problem with their family members and friends. (read on...)
  9. Should Christians Observe Christmas? by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    There are many who argue that Jesus Christ was not born on a Christmas night and some even denounce Christmas as a pagan religious holiday. (read on...)
  10. THE CALL OF ABRAHAM by Br. Sundar Raj Prabhu
    Abraham heard the voice of God. There is no hint that when God spoke to him that he questioned who God was. Further, he did not confuse the voice of God with the idols and false Gods that his father worshiped. He knew who was speaking to him. (read on...)
  11. Asking Big from God by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    Are you “asking big” from God? Many times I myself do not ask big. I might ask God for deliverance, an affordable house, the salvation of a relative, healing etc. God very much wants us to go to Him with petitions like these but if we never raise our requests to the next level, we’ll miss the fullness of what God wants to accomplish in our life. (read on...)
  12. Give Our Best to God by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    God deserves the highest quality of worship service we can provide. For me as a preacher, that means He deserves the best messages I can preach. For the worship team that means He deserves the best that you can offer. (read on...)
  13. Esther - An Example by Hanna Engtipi
    Women can make eternal differences, not only at home but also in our societies, churches, and nations too. To cite a few examples from our own country, we have Indira Gandhi, Mother Teresa, among others. (read on...)
  14. Release Your Burden by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    We all have different burdens in life. A burden can be heaviness of heart, soul, or spirit which can weigh us down physically, emotionally, or spiritually. God knows our limit and He knows exactly how much to burden us with. In this article let us learn how to deal with our burdens. (read on...)
  15. Freedom from Abuse by Glory Shine
    As much as God is interested in making you a happy person we have our part to play as mature Christians to keep our house abuse free. The father, mother, and children should belong to the family. Everyone needs love, safety, security, and belonging within the family. (read on...)
  16. The Cost of Disobedience by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    Are we obedient to God? If we do not like something, the basic human tendency is we either do not do it or just keep away from that situation. Not doing God’s will and keeping ourselves busy against God’s will is all disobedience or rebellion in God’s sight. (read on...)
  17. Contentment: A Virtue to be Pursued by Bro. Karthick Jayabalan
    If we are contented we will enjoy what we have rather than be worried about what we don’t have or will not have in life. Contentment is a protection from leading a discontented life. (read on...)
  18. A Heart of Correction by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    We are never perfect in whatever we do. Every person needs to be corrected. The Bible is our book of correction. Every scripture is given to us to correct our lives. (read on...)
  19. Be Wise by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    It is by God’s grace we have entered another New Year. Every New Year brings new promises and blessings from God. We all make New Year resolutions and yet at the end of the year many of us fail. How do we put our new resolutions into action? How do we make best of the New Year gifted to us by the Lord? (read on...)
  20. The Basic Christian by Rev. Dr. Jacob Cherian
    We often hear the call to return “Back to the Basics.” Whatever their particular vocation in life – whether they be surgeons, cricketers, pastors, or parents – all people seem to have their favourite “basics” that they tend to fall back upon. As Christian believers we too have our set of basics, but what do we usually mean when we call ourselves Christians? (read on...)
  21. An Indescribable Gift by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    We all like to receive gifts. When someone gifts you something it is always a great feeling receiving and opening it. When was the last time someone gifted you something? (read on...)
  22. Suffering - Blessing or Bane? by Bro. Karthick Jeyabalan
    We may ask is there a purpose in my suffering? If there is a purpose what it is? Is it Christian to suffer? What is Christian about suffering? What attitude should I have towards suffering? Or how should I respond to suffering? Is it alright to question God in times of suffering? (read on...)
  23. The Fullness of the Time by L. Andrew Haokip
    The birth of Christ is celebrated across the globe. According to biblical history God didn’t communicate to anyone from Malachi to Matthew. During this period, God prepared the nations for the coming of Christ. This preparation is known as ‘The Fullness of Time’. Let us see how God prepared the nations for the coming of Christ. (read on...)
  24. Meaningful Christmas by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    When Jesus was born, only a few people realized He was more than an infant. The same is true today. Many people celebrate Christmas, attend Christmas services, and observe holiday traditions but fail to understand the true meaning of Christmas. (read on...)
  25. Setting Our Priorities Right by Rev. Shine P. Thomas
    Priority setting and managing time are vital for one’s success. If you are not focused, the devil can delay your blessings. (read on...)