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Pray for India - Nun Burnt Alive, Churches Burnt, Christians Tortured, Killed and Persecuted

no@spam.com (Evangelical Fellowship Of India) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:40:15 MDT

NUN BURNT ALIVE: A nun was burnt to death on 25th, Monday 2008, after an orphanage was torched in at Phutpali in Bargarh district in Orissa during a bandh called by Hindu nationalist parties. RASANANDA PRADHAN TORCHED ALIVE: Another person, Rasananda Pradhan, was burnt to death when his house was set ablaze at Rupa village in Kandhamal district. INFLAMMATORY SPEECHES TARGET CHRISTIANS: During the bandh inflammatory speeches spreading hatred against the Christian workers and the community were given by the VHP leaders. CHURCHES BURNT ALL ACROSS ORISSA STATE: Churches were attacked in various districts as also in the state capital, police sources said, adding 40 houses were set ablaze in Phulbani town. PRAY NOW FOR PERSECUTED INDIAN CHRISTIANS.

From White Russia with Love

no@spam.com (Hosanna Manokaran) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:38:43 MDT

You may find it odd that I ended up in a former Soviet republic of Belarus from South India. But the story of how I got here is a testament to God’s bountiful grace and His communication of purpose for me . . . . As a mission leader, my father always encouraged young people to pursue God’s agenda and be willing to go to new places and bring others to the Lord Jesus Christ. The will to go was certainly there, both in my parents and I. But the resources were not. As a result, there was little money to draw from. My dad had the answer: “You can go,” he said. “But, your only resource will be faith in our living Saviour. And he will provide.” But the question of where the money would come from remained. My purpose was to become a “medical missionary” but God’s higher purpose was to make me a “student missionary” first.

You Raise Me Up, So I Can Stand On Mountains

no@spam.com (Rajwin Singh) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:09:09 MDT

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up: To more than I can be.

Mom, Dad, Let Me Find My Own Husband

no@spam.com (Sarita James) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:47:06 MDT

MY Suitable Boy was seven years older than I with a gentle Superman wave of hair at his forehead and broad shoulders that defied the reedy build of our South Indian heritage. The son of a family friend, he often visited us in our northeast Indiana town, a few miles east of the Dan Quayle museum. Affable with dinner guests and handy with sports scores, he was adored by my parents. And I realized quickly, despite my parents' denials, that they wanted me to marry him. . . . . "Suitable boy" is a term used by Indian families to describe a strong marriage candidate — someone who comes from the right religion, region, community and family background. Within my circle of American-born cousins, however, we used the term only to tease each other about our parents' marriage schemes.

Arranged Marriage, Love Marriage and Cross-Cultural Marriage

no@spam.com (R. Stanley) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:09:29 MDT

Arranged marriages, until recently, have been normative in Indian culture. But now the number of love marriages is on the increase. Arranged marriages are an inconceivable idea for the westerners. Eventhough the eastern culture is considered to be too conservative, divorce rate is much less and family ties much stronger here. . . . . Eventhough love marriages are becoming more and more common in India, a recent poll in some of the major cities reveals that nearly 80% of the young people prefer arranged marriages. This is encouraging. However no two young people are alike. Even within a family one child differs so much from the other.

God - Be My Everything - Christ In Me The Hope Of Glory

no@spam.com (Rajwin Singh) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:42:55 MDT

God in my living, There in my breathing, God in my waking, God in my sleeping, God in my resting, There in my working, God in my thinking, God in my speaking, Be my everything, Be my everything, Be my everything, Be my everything, God in my hoping, There in my dreaming, God in my watching, God in my waiting, God in my laughing, There in my weeping, God in my hurting, God in my healing, Christ in me, Christ in me, Christ in me the hope of glory, You are everything, Be my everything, You are everything, Jesus, Everything

Jesus Light of the World

Holy Land Tour of Israel - Tears of Deep Inexpressible Loving Joy

no@spam.com (Bhupinder Singh) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:18:25 MDT

I am a computer professional and majority of the time, I am sitting working at my office desktop, if I am not in business or technical meetings. However, as soon as I reached my office, I had to work on some urgent technical issues and almost forgot about the website. At around 4:30 pm after fixing the issue, I had a chance to relax in my office and took a look at my “To Do” list. I realized my plan to visit the Benny Hinn Ministries website. I wasted no time and started browsing the site. As I browsed the site, I became excited about the various biblical places that were part of tour itinerary of Israel. My spirit immediately longed to be part of this tour but I knew that it would be very difficult for me to go as I had many pending work assigments.

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

no@spam.com (Molly Banerjei) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:03:41 MDT

We note that like David, we too can find a special place in God's Heart. David was not perfect. Like all of us he fell again and again. Yet every time he fell, his response was immediate repentance. This act restored his relationship with God. God knows our short-comings. That is why He sent His Son Jesus. He has paid the price for all of us for all times. Once born again all we have to do is to learn to enjoy the very real presence of God in prayer, in the Word and in fellowship. I am confident that since God is no respecter of persons, He will make us people after His own Heart too as we learn to spend time with Him

Masih Tube - Connecting The South Asian Community Globally Through Music Videos

no@spam.com (Masih Tube) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:01:02 MDT

Guys and gals, you must check out Masih Tube - the South Asian version of YouTube or GodTube. This website comment came from Ron - the founder of Masih Tube - I loved the way you are connecting the South Asian community living around the world through your website. After getting inspiration from a man of God like you, I decided to work on a Christian video portal for the South Asian Community around the world… and through this process, I have finished a video portal http://www.MasihTube.com It contains Christian videos from many Indian languages and I believe that many would benefit from this video portal. I will be adding the latest videos every week in this portal. God has blessed me with many talents and I am using all for His glory. LET US ALL SPREAD THE WORD TOGETHER.

Rabi Maharaj Death of a Guru

no@spam.com (Rabi Maharaj) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:13:12 MDT

No matter how fulfilling life becomes, there are always certain regrets when one looks back. My deepest sense of loss involves my father. So much has happened since his death. I often wonder what it would be like to share it all with him, and what his reaction would be. We never shared anything in our lives. Because of vows he had taken before I was born, not once did he ever speak to me or pay me the slightest heed. Just two words from him would have made me unspeakably happy. How I wanted to hear him say, "Rabi. Son." Just once. But he never did.