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Reflection during COVID times

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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...

Christianity and Halloween

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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...

Here's to Good Times

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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...

I am a Christian

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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...

Shepherd's Psalm For All Couples

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1. The Lord is my wedlock's shepherd;  it shall not get divorced. 2. He makes my marriage to rest on green pastures; He leads it beside the still waters. 3. He restores the newness of my marriage; Because of His name, He maintains the righteousness in my marriage. 4. Though my marriage passes through the sea of thunder-clouds and stormy winds, I will not fear, for You are with my marriage to steer it on course to calm waters. 5. You make my marriage honourable among the people; You anoint it with Your Spirit's glory and beauty;  My marriage's blessings' overflow. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall be in my marriage through out all the days, And my marriage will flourish in God's presence forever.  - Anonymous

God's Amazing Care

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If you have ever observed an egg closely, you will note that it has one small and a large ending. The shell is thicker on the smaller end than that on the larger end. In case if you have been fortunate enough to see a egg hatch, you will notice that the baby chick emerges from the shell through the larger end. God has designed and arranged the shell in such a manner that the baby can easily peck its way through at the the point where the shell is thin. The shell is engineered such that there exists an air chamber at the larger end of the shell. This can be observed when the shell is removed from the hard boiled egg. When the baby chick is formed in the egg, it is so placed that its head is in the big end of the egg and its bill is in the air chamber.  No matter how the mother hen may turn the egg during the three weeks of the hatching period, the position of the chick within the shell does not change. The baby will always be formed with its nose in the air chambe...

Proclaiming the Good News

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Matthew 18:14 says, " Even so it is not the will of your father which is in heaven, that one of these little one should perish." There is a story, that goes out like this... Once, there was a man who along with his son, used to go out and distribute tracts after every Sunday service. On one of those days, it was heavily raining and the father was a bit hesitant to go out. However, the son asked the father, "Papa, aren't people still in the wrong tracks out there, although it's raining?". The son was eager to go on that day as well, and he went out with his usual distribution of tracts. The son went out and distributed all the tracts, except for one.  The boy was completely drenched in the rain, but still, he knocked on the door of the house where he took shelter. After knocking on the door thrice, there came an old lady on the door who looked quite grieved and irritated.  The next Sunday, while in the service, there stood up the same ...