Sunday, December 11, 2005

Purpose in every Step.

So I run with purpose in every step. 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

Its good to run but its useless if we do not know where we're going. Paul is talking about his apostleship here. And he says that his run is not a mindless run, rather he knows what he is running for, he knows there is an eternal prize waiting for him. Therefore, he is running 'to win'[v. 24]
Let us also run with God's purpose in every step and there will be no room for doubt or failure. Let us fix our eyes on the author and perfector of our faith[Heb 12:2] and continue our race.
And at the end of the day we are indeed going to be the overcomers, the winners of that eternal prize.
Let us alongside David, fulfill the purpose of God in our generation.[Acts 13:36, KJV]

Friday, December 09, 2005

KINGDOM KINGDOM KINGDOM!!

A really big sorry for all who have come on my blog these few days and found nothing new. Actually these few days I have been trying to get my head around 'The Kingdom of God does not consist in not words but power'. It is such a massive topic, I dont really know what to add and what to leave. Anyway, if you have some amazing insight into it and the essay title really captured you, you can write 5000 words on it and send it to me within two days. I will definitely oblige you by giving my approval.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity so go right ahead!!!!

Saturday, December 03, 2005

The Christmas market's amazing!!

I went to the Christmas market in town today and what a splendid display ranging from food to clothing and lovespoons and ceramic lamps and the list goes on!! It was a wonderful experience especially because at last I saw something that matched our market back in India[though in the last few years my city has also turned its eyes towards the whole palatial mall culture].
There is nothing better than going to shop in those long lines of shops with the adventurous anticipation of good deals and good food. Ofcourse, there are the soar feet at the end but then, the journey is worth the pain!!!
Is it like a tradition to have Christmas markets here or is it just a Cardiff thing?

Thursday, December 01, 2005

Today we had church history at college and for all of you who just groaned, I recommend attending Mike's class. Your view of church history will change radically.
He reviewed the Medieval Church Age and the depressing nature of its outcomes but the point is that all that misery could not stop the plan of God. There were still people like John Wycliff, Jan Huss who stood strong for their simple faith and fought their battle faithfully all through their lives.
It is amazing how God shakes the high and mighty of the age through ordinary people. Wycliffe and his translation of the Bible became such a pain in the neck for the power hungry authorities of that day that they dug up his remains thirty four years after his death and burnt them charging him of heresy. What a desperate move and shame on their part! and yet it shows how God can exhibit his sovereignty through any period of time. No one is too powerful to supercede him.
It is also very encouraging for the people of God today who have seen the King and his Kingdom because as Tony always says "they can kill you but they cant take away your victory"

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Breath taking!!

A friend sent this story:
Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Good shot Lara!!

For all the cricket fans who visit my blog[a very wise thing to do] Brian Lara has become the leading Test run scorer of all time, passing the 11,174 mark set by Australian Allan Border; cant ever forget the World Cup when he had outshined everyone else. Great going!! I am waiting for the day when India becomes the top team. I miss the 1995 team and the unforgettable Kapil Dev brigade. It had the best qualifications for that. now who cares?? These guys dont seem to have any passion.

Friday, November 25, 2005

Should I or should I not?

Yes; you should or No; you shouldnt!! Confusion is never from God how much ever you try to reason with it!!
'Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.'
Matthew 5:37 [NIV]

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Brand new warm boots!!!!!!!!

thats what life is all about! brand new fur lined boots!! ask me why i feel that? well, just got blessed with a pair.
God knows our every need. it was just amazing how the exact boots that i had in mind actually found their way to that shelf and that Heather decided to bless me with them. God's amazing. He is interested in every detail of our life, every possibility, every capability. So as people of God we should never underestimate any talent that God has given us because you never know when he may summon you to use it or any need however big or small it is because once again you know he will satisfy it and overwhelm you.
he is pretty much doing that on a daily basis in my life!!! its just such an adventure to be on board with God!

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Its simple, just follow him!

It was almost midnight and I was stuffing my journal with my thoughts. I found myself talking to God and asking him very dramatically to keep me from any wrong paths. The Holy Spirit immediately prompted me and said in very clear and candid words "just follow him. you will never go on the wrong path" and thats so true isnt it? sometimes we want to complicate everything up, make everything too dramatic whereas the solution is as simple as it can be staring us right in the face only that we dont have the eyesight to see it.
Apart from the momentary embarrassment which I have gotten used to by now I just hope I see right from now on!!

Monday, November 21, 2005

hey!!!!

hello everybody!! this is a new venture for me but i know u will never regret visiting my blog!
i am not very familiar with all the dynamics of this technology but u will surely get a literarily sound experience.
boy! that sounded boring but dont fret there are better things to come!