On Friday 4th Jan 2019, I was thinking of what to do something interesting and it was just impressed on my heart to write something. Note that – I am not an author as such. I do have my personal…
God gave you your life and He has a purpose for every child He created. He gave you life and He alone has the right to take it from you. There can be times of difficulty and you can honestly…
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. – John 17:3 Heaven and Hell exist. To avoid hell and to go to heaven, Repenting of one’s sins…
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. – Revelation 4:11 One of the purpose as a child of God would…
View yourself from God’s viewpoint and that will definitely help God has created you with a purpose. Let Him fulfill that purpose through you and realise the fact that you are precious to God and its a fact. Don’t look…
Won’t a good moral life get a person to heaven? We cannot get to heaven by just leading a good moral life. What we think good deeds can only impress other humans,but God is not impressed. In the sight of…
TRIALS ARE MEANT TO MAKE YOU STRONG. By this trial you might find the true God , or if you are already in the right path, you might be more strong. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our…
TRIALS ARE MEANT TO MAKE YOU STRONG. By this trial you might find the true God , or if you are already in the right path, you might be more strong. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our…
We cannot earn salvation. What we think good deeds can only impress other humans,but God is not impressed. In the sight of God, all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of…
No one can convince another person that there is a God. You can state facts and point them to God, but the convincing (drawing a person to God) is done by God Himself. No man can come to me,…
God’s promises are Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. – James 5:8 If you are sincere to know if there is a real God, pray if there is a true real God to reveal Himself…
What is the ultimate lifelong goal of a Christian? To be more Christ like. As long as we are in the world, we are the lights of the world. Reflect Christ in your life. We will be exactly like Christ…
I would observe as another human being who is far from God (I also used to be far from God). Every human being of whatever race, religion etc etc is from the same first parents Adam and Eve. There is…
I was living my life care free. I was brought up in a not too strict religious family. I used to pray to God for my needs. All of us have needs right! Getting good grades in exams, getting a…
Is God timeless and spaceless? In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. – Genesis 1:1 – Time started here. God is outside time. Time started when God created the heaven and earth. This is the origin of…
Who is God? God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. – John 4:24 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. God revealed Himself as Hear, O Israel:…
Depressed? Anxious? What to do? It’s a fact that most of us go through depression or anxiety at varying degrees at some point of our lives. Some are comfortable talking about this to their loved ones. Some keep it to…
Will God judge the world? There is much injustice happening around us. People driven by love for money, power, position oppresses the weaker ones. Many suffer in silence or are helpless against all these oppressive forces. Many people are victims…
I was living my life care free. I was brought up in a not too strict religious family. I used to pray to God for my needs. All of us have needs right! Getting good grades in exams, getting a…
How did I come to know God? I was living my life care free. I was brought up in a not too strict religious family. I used to pray to God for my needs. All of us have needs right!…
Why there must be a God? Nature is so beautiful. The beauty of the rivers, flowers, sea, sun, moon , stars, rainbow just reveal the majesty of the Creator. The human body itself is so complex and at the same…
Acceptance from others Don’t we all yearn for acceptance from others.. When someone appreciates what we did, when we are respected amongst the family members, in the office when recognised by our managers and peers, doesn’t it make us feel…
Does God listen to prayers only of Christians? Cornelius was not a Christian… There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with…
Did Jesus really die? Being born into a non-Christian family, as a child my first observation of Jesus was Him hung on a cross. Why Jesus, the Christian God was hung on a cross – with his face bowed down…
Why Jesus had to die? Being born into a non-Christian family, as a child my first observation of Jesus was Him hung on a cross. Why Jesus, the Christian God was hung on a cross – with his face bowed…
Is there only one God? God revealed Himself as Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: – Deuteronomy 6:4 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God…
Couples who struggle with fertility issues I have come across many couples who don’t have children. For some its a matter of grief to their hearts. In fact for most, its a matter of sadness.Others just accept it as it…
In the Old Testament or Torah God revealed Himself as Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: – Deuteronomy 6:4 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The…
There is only one God? God revealed Himself as Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: – Deuteronomy 6:4 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God…
I have come across many couples who don’t have children. For some its a matter of grief to their hearts. In fact for most, its a matter of sadness.Others just accept it as it is and move on with life.…
Jesus’ attitude Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought…
The Food for thought post series contains 2 sections – Food for thought and food for body. Food for body (recipe) section can be found towards the end of this post. Food for thought | Real Rest Don’t we all…
Why Jesus? The birth of Jesus was professied about 700 years earlier. Isaiah 7 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Luke 1…
Inspite of whatever is happening, ultimately good will overcome evil. Because God’s judgements are true and righteous. Matthew 1 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they…
Genesis 9 After the great flood at Noah’s time 8 And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 And with every living…
Genesis 9 After the great flood at Noah’s time 9 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2 And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be…
Genesis 8 Towards the end of the great flood at Noah’s time 15 And God spake unto Noah, saying, 16 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 17 Bring forth with thee…
Genesis 8, Genesis 9 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged; 2 The fountains also…
Genesis 7 And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and…
Was the initial creation vegetarians and then how it changed? Genesis 1, Genesis 9 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon…
17 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should…
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass,…
Did God create? YES definitely it is God who created. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people. Have we ever thought how God created this…
Jesus said 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith…
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are…
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go…
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God – Psalm 42 Isn’t it true that there is something within us that nothing in…
11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there…
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This…
Jesus said 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down,…
Jesus’ crucifixion (the worst evil ever committed) resulted in salvation for those who believe on Him. Pharaoh of Egypt ordered all Jewish male children should be killed. Moses was rescued by the same Pharaoh’s daughter and she brought up Moses…
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in…
35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the…
the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: 16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he…
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. – John 5:23 If anyone doesn’t honour Jesus, they do not honour the…
It’s a fact that the Lord reigneth! The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble – Psalm 99:1 When we see the violence and injustice around us, its easy for us question whether there is a God. There is a God who is…
The pleasures of the world seem to offer some satisfaction temporarily. But if we resort to the same worldly pleasures again, we sense that more of it is required to satisfy us. That’s why Jesus mentioned 13 Jesus answered and said…
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins:…
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved – Acts 4:12 Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. – Matthew 1:21 Acts…
Colossians 2 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to…
Revelation 12 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was…
Satan and his evil forces are mentioned as in Ephesians 6 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. At the…
Ezekiel 28 12 Thus saith the Lord God; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. 13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the…
First anyone wishing to know God’s will should not have preconceived ideas of what God’s will might be. Our biased ideas can make us miss God’s will for our lives. You should approach God with such an attitude that even…
It can be difficult when the husband is not a believer in Christ. In such cases, the Bible mentions as below. –> It does not imply to be subject to a violent or an abusive husband which endangers the wive’s or…
Titus 2 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands,…
1 Timothy 3 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own…
1 Corinthians 15 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto…
Yes, Christians can seek counselling support for depression or anxiety. Pray to the Lord Jesus to direct to a professional Christian counsellor. The professional counsellor would be able to understand the root cause for depression and be able to help to…
If a depressing thought of some sin we committed comes to our mind, check if we have confessed that sin to God. Bible clearly states in 1 John 1:9 – 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to…
Yes, a christian can get depressed. Elijah in the Old Testament is one of the best examples. He had one of the most important spiritual achievement in turning Israel from Baal worship to the real God, Jehovah. But when Jezebel…
The best most intimate love letter which I have come across Psalm 139 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou compassest my path…
Don’t we get annoyed sometimes by others? Are we not easily offended? If someone doesn’t agree with our view points, doesn’t it upset us? Jesus lived in a perfect peaceful, calm environment. The best place which we can ever think…
satan deceived Eve, who was very innocent. satan even tried to tempt Jesus. so just being innocent or good, doesn’t mean that we are protected from devil. That’s why the Bible says : be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless…
When we get up in the morning, submit yourselves wholly (body, soul and spirit) to God.Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you throughout the day. Pray to God for a sound mind and spiritual discernment – ie, to know if…
For example, when some sudden thoughts come to your mind, realise that it may sometimes be the thoughts or suggestions implanted into the mind by devil. Not all thoughts in our mind are the ones which originates from us. To…
God will definitely protect His children as per His will. The Bible makes it clear – Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7 God doesn’t say I will resist the devil…
New or old, every born again christian has the Holy Spirit dwelling within him. God commands us to resist satan clearly. So we should resist satan. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.…
Spiritual warfare is a basic thing which Christians need to be aware of. We are born again not into a play ground, but a battle field. We are redeemed from satan, the enemy and now we are in Christ.But the…
Don’t we get easily offended? Sometimes the neighbours say something about us and we get offended. Sometimes it can be our colleagues. Others backbite about us and we get easily hurt. Can we change other’s heart? It’s a big NO.…
The Lord requires – Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; Does God have the first place in my heart? Does God…
Am I beautiful? Am I looking presentable and attractive today? These are questions most of us think almost every day. As a matter of fact, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Have we ever thought whether we are…
Who is the Lamb of God, the perfect sacrifice that pleases God? In ancient times, people used to sacrifice animals to please God or to turn away the wrath of God. It’s been practised throughout the years in different countries…
How can I come to God? First of all, we can’t come to God directly. Just think about the head of our country. Can we just go and meet them? We can meet them if we have an invitation. God…
Have money, position, power, good family.. what about the soul? Most of us have something which we always think/ care about the most. For most, it can be money. The love for money is deep embedded within most of us.…
Jesus, the son of God, lived in Heaven in all His glory. God saw that the whole mankind was in sin. Everywhere hatred, violence, cheating, greed, selfishness, no love or compassion for the poor and needy. Because of sin in…
Have you gone through physical suffering? To some extend all of us has gone through in varying degrees. God knowingly sent Jesus to the world. Both God the Father and Jesus knew that one day Jesus would be crucified by…
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of…
God is love. At the same time He is perfectly just as well. Since we are created in God’s own image, we have these characteristics in some quantity in us. When we see some injustice, it disturbs us. But God…
As I mentioned before, I was brought up in a religious family. I believed in God, as the one to whom I can pray. I never thought there can be a God who is interested in my matters. really –…
But God why would you care for me? I really never bothered about you? I think of you when I wanted something in my life. Why would you care for me then? Why would you love me when I never…
Even a laptop has a purpose for which its manufactured. God, why did you create me then? What’s your purpose for me??… When a child is born, the parents rejoice. When I see a seed germinating, it brings much joy…
Is there really a God? really?? I think at some point of time, we all come across this question personally. For some of us the answer is yes, for some no. Its a personal choice which can have some influence…
I would like to start this blog with something which is the best, so jotting down the best thing which ever happened in my life in the following posts. I was living my life care free. I was brought up…