Wind Beneath My Wings

Three decades... It is a fleeting feeling and here is a glimpse of my twenties. Graduated from the top college in India, Broke my heart for love, Betrayed in friendship, Encountered God's grace in fresh ways, Sister got married and didn't have to fight for my couch side anymore ;), Experienced hostel living, Broke rules, Formed friendships for life, Nathan - my nephew or maasi's baby as I fondly call him came into our lives, Graduated with a Masters in Physics, Stepped into the corporate professional world, Worked through office politics, Cultivated deeper trust in God, Lived with Papa in Delhi post his retirement days, Took the risk of saying yes to a man for marriage who lived across the globe, leaning onto God's promises, Embraced patience through times of waiting, Learnt to give thanks in all circumstances, Moved my entire life in Delhi and immigrated to Canada, Got married to the man who is now the love of my life, Also, got married sans my friends and many loved o

It's a Sunday evening in my part of the world and I am just starting to write a blog after hearing a sermon preached by Mark Hughes, Lead Pastor of Church of the Rock. I pondered much about this whole ' RE-CALIBRATE ' topic and how much I wanted to dodge the fact that it was talking to me but I could not. Instead I was consumed by the four bullet points he talked about, which are as below: Re-Joice in the Lord Re-Connect with your relationships Re-Engage in your mission(s) Re-Imagine your future For many of us living in times of uncertainties, where  new restrictions  are shoved in our faces every couple of weeks, constant fluctuations on the number of active cases curve, watching Federal & Provincial governments battle each other and health officials giving us mixed cues about cross vaccinations and even which vaccines are fully acceptable. Then there is all the conflict among many civilians, those who are anti-mask vs those who pro-masks, those that are anti-vax vs pr

Well, I was wondering if I should title my new blog as COVID times or "END TIMES", as many would like to call it. Honestly, I do not feel that it is still the end. I believe so, because the Word of God is yet to be preached in many tribes of the world. Hence, the point is, it is not yet THE TIME because Bible clearly says in  Matthew Chapter 24 , as below: Signs of the End of the Age ... 3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 An d you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various plac

A Christian should celebrate Halloween? Take your call on the basis of Bible while it's an absolute no for me, personally! "What are the origins of Halloween? Whatever the history and origins of Halloween, Halloween is celebrated in many different ways by all sorts of people around the world. Traditionally, it was known as All Hallows’ Eve, when the dead were remembered. Over time, it became cultural. For Americans, it has become extremely commercialized. We begin to see Halloween decorations in the stores several months in advance. Unfortunately, the emphasis on this commercialized holiday has shifted from innocent costumes to a much more evil and pointed attraction to all things hideous and pagan. Satan has undoubtedly made this commercialized holiday into something that has subtly focused on the ugly and demonic. What are the origins of Halloween? Many believe the festival of Samhain to have been the beginning of the Celtic year. At Samhain, farmers brou

Hey buddy, While I get along with most of the people, with you was an unusual one. When I say that, it's definitely an altered one, in the best way plausible. Be it venting out about a ridiculously tight deadline or to share a cup of morning extra ‘kadak chai’ with ‘cum cheeni’, you and me have been constant.  You had set a bar of 'oh so high standard salt and pepper' and there has been nothing more fun but to downgrade it to 'oh so cheesy bald and varisht nagarik'(:P). I hope and pray that you find your special someone again, now that the smoking pot has left the arena *evil laughter*.   It's hard to say that I am not going to miss the stupid jokes and laughter (annoying others and you annoying me), checking out all the food outlets and eating like we are always starved, buying non-essential stationary although it's the end of the month and we have holes in our pockets, and of course healthy gossiping (wink). I am grateful to you for bearing up with me dur

When I say "I am a Christian"  I'm not shouting "I am saved."  I'm whispering "I get lost"  That is why I chose this way. When I say "I am a Christian"  I don't speak of this with pride.  I'm confessing that I stumble  And need someone to be my guide. When I say "I am a Christian"  I'm not trying to be strong.  I'm professing that I am weak  And pray for strength to carry on. When I say "I am a Christian"  I'm not bragging of success.  I'm admitting I have failed  And cannot ever pay the debt. When I say "I am a Christian"  I'm not claiming to be perfect.  My flaws are too visible  But God believes I'm worth it. When I say "I am a Christian"  I still feel the sting of pain.  I have my share of heartaches  Which is why I seek HIS name. When I say "I am a Christian"  I do not wish to jud