Here we make comments or observations about various aspects of our lives or we write about new insights or perspectives we have learned regarding the practical outworking of our faith and our relationship Jesus, or about other things taught in the Bible.
Surviving Narcissistic Family Mobbing
God designed families and relationships to be rooted in love, humility, and unity. Scripture calls us to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). In Christ, we are called to bear with one another in love and to “make every effort to keep Read More …
Outcomes of Power Dynamics – Global or Personal
Today, the world witnessed a moment of high drama at the White House—an angry and public confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelensky of a small, war-torn, eastern European country, Ukraine, and President Donald Trump & Vice President J.D. Vance of the most powerful nation in the world, the United States of America. Zelensky, the guest, was Read More …
Super Bowl LIX’s Halftime Show, The Bible, and Interpretive Truth
Kendrick Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper and 17-time Grammy Award winner, is known for his thought-provoking lyricism and deep social commentary. As one of hip-hop’s most influential artists, he made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans. His high-energy performance blended music with bold symbolism. Read More …
Their Demand for a King
While studying Esther 3, I noticed something fascinating—Mordecai was from the tribe of Benjamin, and Haman was an Agagite. This took me back in history to Israel’s first king, Saul, who was also a Benjamite. Why did God choose Saul, when His plan was for the Messiah to come from the line of Judah? Before Read More …
Deportation: Justice and the Call of the Gospel
Illegal immigration is a complex issue that must be addressed within the framework of the laws of a sovereign nation. As a legal immigrant to the United States, I understand firsthand the challenges, expenses, and lengthy waiting periods involved in obtaining permanent residency through legal channels. It is frustrating when individuals circumvent these rules to Read More …
When Love Calls
“Be like a tree… Sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Both are necessary for life.” -Rumi My beloved grandmother, Pattima, died in the first week of December over a decade ago and my family’s hearts were broken as we loved her so much. We had a memorial service here at Read More …
On the Right Side of History? Our Christian Response to Politics
A new Dietrich Bonhoeffer movie is playing in theaters. I heard that it was not a true depiction of the humble pastor so I started researching a little. I also wanted to understand from a Christian perspective, the political happenings in Germany during WWII and how the Holocaust (from 1933-1945) had played out. We were Read More …
When Mother’s Day Hurts
Mother’s Day can be a day extremely painful for many who have suffered loss. I will mention a few reasons why it could have gut-punched some of us over the years. Loss Miscarriage of a pregnancy. Abortion – by force or by choice. Death of one or more children. Death of Mother or Grandmother Terminal Read More …
25 Years of Grace Alone
My heart soared as we sang “Grace Alone” at church yesterday morning. It is one of my all time favorite songs. Why? Because it exemplifies our story. 25 years have passed since Diwakar officially became Sandeep Nathaniel Thomas. 25 years since I had the privilege of becoming a mother and Peter, a father. 25 years Read More …
9/11 – Twenty Years Later
“Did you see what happened?” was the greeting I got as I took my toddler to her preschool that clear September morning. My heart froze as I watched the second tower of the World Trade Center collapse on the screen of the TV in the corner of the room. My husband had got on the Read More …