Have you ever tasted gooseberry — (Tamil: nellikai)? Take a bite, and the first thing that hits you is sour, almost bitter. You chew through it for a few moments, and then a strange sweetness rises up right after. Nellikai carries a pack of nutrients that almost nothing else gives you, but to get those nutrients, you have to take the sour taste first. That is exactly what we experience in our walk with God. In this reading, we learn the bitter experience of Marah, and then th

We hear the word Salvation many times in church and often by many people. But if someone asked you plainly — what is salvation, really? — what would you say? Some may know Jesus Christ came to save us. But is this what salvation is all about? There is a lot more to it than that. The Bible calls Jesus the Rock of Salvation [Psalm 95:1 NIV] 1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. The Bible calls Jesus the Pioneer of Salvation [H

Happy 80th Independence Day to all our fellow Indians! What does this independence do to each of us? Each of us will have a different response to this question, and that's the beauty of the freedom to express what we want. For me, this freedom has let me experience the beauty of India — its diversity, its people, the harmony of living together, the freedom to worship and the freedom of speech, that has made it possible for me to write this blog. There is much to celebrate abo

Every person who is known in this world is known by a name. But a name alone does not make them known — they need to accomplish something. An actor becomes famous when his film hits the screen. A politician earns recognition by the work he does for the people. A businessman is known by the empire he builds. A student is known in school by how he performs in class. In every case, a name is known by what they do. But for God, it is the opposite. His name is not known by what He

Across the world, devotees of every faith do remarkable things to show their devotion — long pilgrimages on foot, hours of fasting, rituals performed with a discipline and consistency that most of us as believers rarely bring to prayer. You see it everywhere. People give their best to what they love, and it shows. The question it raises is a quiet one: as a devotee of Christ, what does your devotion actually look like? Paul doesn't ask us to climb anything or fast for day

The way marriages happen today has changed beyond what our parents and grandparents could have imagined. Some prefer dating apps and living together before deciding. Others rely on parents to shortlist profiles and arrange meetings over dinner. Some still go the traditional route — fall in love, convince the families, and hope for the best. There is no single formula anyone can call "correct." If a marriage holds peace, it works. If it turns into a battlefield within a few we

Think about the families around us where the grandchildren enjoy the wealth the grandfather built. They drive the car, live in the house, run the business — but most of them have no real idea what that man paid to get there. The years of sacrifice, the risks he took, the ground he had to leave behind. They enjoy the blessing without knowing the story. The same is true in our spiritual life. Many of the blessings we carry today are not things we earned. They come from a promis

Talk to most Christian parents about raising their kids and after a few minutes you will hear a version of the same story. After church or a prayer meeting, the child is great — spirit-led, engaged, asking questions. But when they head into the week — school, college, work — a different world is waiting for them. Their classmates and colleagues are talking about: The party they went to over the weekend The Instagram reel that got a thousand likes The movie everyone is watchin

We all use navigation today. Whether you are inside a familiar city or driving to a town you have never been to, the app on your phone has become something you cannot switch off. Wedding invitations now come with a QR code and a maps link. Even a short trip to a new office has us looking at the screen rather than asking someone for directions. But it was not always like this. There was no map, no signal, no satellite. And yet, when you read the Old Testament, the Israelites

If there is one thing that sits at the heart of the Christian life, it is FAITH. Not how long you have been a believer. FAITH. It is what separates someone who has a relationship with Christ from someone who simply knows about him. And Scripture does not leave any room for ambiguity here —[Hebrews 11:6 NIV] 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. That is a

Many of us pray for a breakthrough — in ministry, in work, in family — and instead of things getting easier, they got harder. I have faced these situations many times. You pray for a door to open in a situation and a storm comes instead the pressure doubles. At some point the honest question surfaces: is God even listening, why are these struggles coming these and what lies ahead ? When you read through the book of Acts 16 – We understand Paul and Silas were on the way to a r

We all have worked in offices. Think about how much heart we put into our career — the research, the preparation, the push to grow. Or think about buying a scooter or a car or a TV we need to buy — the YouTube videos, the showroom visits, the conversations before you finally sign. We give everything to the things we want. But when it comes to our walk with God — honestly, how much are we giving? I will be transparent with you. I have been a believer since birth — 45 years. An

Think about this. You have been working hard, saving, praying — with a dream of building your own home. Then a close friend calls and invites you to see his newly built house. You go, you congratulate him — but somewhere inside, there is a quiet unease. A feeling that asks, why him and not me yet? That is jealousy. And it visits all of us. Most of us have felt it at some point. But very few of us would admit it openly. What makes it dangerous is not just the feeling itself —

We are too quick to judge. We see someone dressed modestly, giving generously, reacting calmly in public. We see someone religious, faithful at church, vocal about their faith — and we assume they are walking with God. We immediately label them Godly But is that the full picture? What if someone was given access to watch your life for 10 days — not your Sunday best, not your public moments, but your private conversations, your secret thoughts, your everyday decisions, you

We are living in unusual times—things many of us have never seen before in our lifetime. We’ve witnessed global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, wars in Ukraine, and rising tensions in places like Iran and many countries. These are not normal seasons; they remind us that something is changing in our world. Note: This blog is part of a two-part series to help us understand this important topic, so that we may be ready for God’s coming and be part of His kingdom. Read Part 1

We are living in unusual times—things many of us have never seen before in our lifetime. We’ve witnessed global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, wars in Ukraine, and rising tensions in places like Iran and many countries. These are not normal seasons; they remind us that something is changing in our world. Note: This blog is part of a two-part series to help us understand this important topic, so that we may be ready for God’s coming and be part of His kingdom. Everyone has

In our daily lives, we encounter many people, including many who identify themselves as Christians. Among them, we often notice a clear difference. Some believers genuinely reflect the love, humility, and character of Christ in their lives. Their words, attitudes, and actions reveal the transforming work of God within them. However, there are others whose lives appear no different from the world around them. Though they carry the name “Christian,” the character of Christ is n

We live in a world where hurt and insults are unavoidable. Physical wounds heal over time, sometimes leaving marks we can see, but the wounds carried in the heart are invisible and often far harder to heal. While others may never notice them, these inner scars shape our thoughts and emotions. In such moments, what guidance does the Bible give us for dealing with hurt? Peter, a disciple of Christ, teaches about righteous suffering and the blessings that come through it in 1

Sometimes we pray for a long time and feel like nothing is changing. Slowly, prayer becomes routine, and our hearts grow tired. But the Bible shows us that one sincere and earnest prayer can change everything. The power of prayer is not in how many times we pray; it is in how we pray and the sincerity of our heart before God . For prayer to truly make a difference, it needs to be earnest and wholehearted . About JABEZ When we read 1 Chronicles 1–4 in the Bible, we mostly

/ All of us want to do work in life, that aligns to God’s plan. Many of us often say, “I want to do God’s will.” But this desire usually breaks into two groups. Some people never take time to understand what God’s will truly is . Others clearly know God’s plan—because God reveals it, blesses them, and even anoints them —but self slowly takes control and ends up ruining what God intended. When we look through the Bible, especially the book of Judges, we see the life of Sam