Benita Joy
Benita Joy is a Malayalee Christian and serves as the Chief Editor for South Asian Connection. She is a woman of faith, gifted in the area of leadership and administration, and has a heart for world missions. Her desire is to live a life that is pure and to serve God's purposes in her generation. Benita is pursuing a double major in English and Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She loves big cities, chai, the internet, roller coasters, international cuisines, music, and hanging out with friends. She is the youngest member of Team SAC, plays guitar with a baby pink pick (Yikes!), and she's not much taller than your average dwarf (don't tell her that).
I am a follower of Christ and my life must reflect that truth whether I am working at my job, shopping at the mall, throwing a party, attending classes at university, serving in church, hanging out with friends, deciding on a career, choosing a spouse or in any other activity of life. And I won’t need to label all my activities as ‘Christian’ because such labels are unnecessary and rather lame. It is understood that because I am a follower of Christ, everything I do will comply with the standards and values I profess to hold. If your walk with God is simply a part you play, an act, getting in and out of character is as easy as changing clothes. If it’s who you are, it doesn’t change with circumstance. Don’t fall into the trap that separates the spiritual and the secular. Being a Christian isn’t just a part of who I am—it is who I am.
The question of how tens of thousands of people survived forty years in the desert, raised their children, warded of enemies, and fulfilled a God-given plan and purpose continues to baffle many. Benita writes a compelling analysis of Exodus and sheds further light on how this story has shaped the workings of the society of the time and those of subsequent generations.
Blogs by this Author
Herstory in the Making
- By Benita Joy
- Published 04/16/2010
i am a Christian. i am a Feminist. i am an Indian. i value justice and equality. i will not apologize. i will not retreat. i will not be defeated. i do not owe anyone an explanation. i am independent....
Remind Me
- By Benita Joy
- Published 04/8/2010
Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the poor?Yet when I hoped for good, evil came; When I looked for light, then came darkness.The churning inside me never stops; Days of...
Compliments!
- By Benita Joy
- Published 02/23/2010
Sometimes, compliments are nice.Grande with whip and chocolate drizzle mocha frappuccino (a regular) commented that I had a very beautiful face today. I smiled and thanked her awkwardly.Doppio espress...
Butterflies Scare Me!
- By Benita Joy
- Published 02/18/2010
1. So I got a second job. I do admin work for a doctor/psychotherapist who treats high risk behaviors. Last Tuesday, I sat in a support group session for wives of sex offenders. Probably one of the mo...
Compliments
- By Benita Joy
- Published 02/10/2010
Sometimes, compliments are nice.Grande with whip and chocolate drizzle mocha frappuccino (a regular) commented that I had a very beautiful face today. I smiled and thanked her awkwardly.Doppio espress...