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Let God’s gracious light shine

Let God’s gracious light shine

Anna looks forward to celebrating Jesus’ victorious resurrection from the dead as Easter draws nigh. The fourth Sunday of Lent...

Fasting: Training in self-restraint

Fasting: Training in self-restraint

Fasting, a form of divine worship is observed for one month every year. During this period of fasting, man abstains...

The unravelling of the shroud

The unravelling of the shroud

Penelope was the beautiful wife of Odysseus, the wise king of Ithaca in Greece. Since Odysseus was morally committed to...

God offers a second chance

God offers a second chance

Ashish is grateful that God treats him differently, while people often dismiss him or even write him off when he...

The tendency to complain

The tendency to complain

On hearing an acquaintance complain about others, I pointed out that complaint is the killer of spirituality. Making complaints is...

The controller and the controlled

The controller and the controlled

When the mind continuously runs for happiness, then how come you are continuously unhappy? You are rich but unhappy, materially...

Agony and ecstasy of life

Agony and ecstasy of life

Jesus’ transfiguration experience taught Jason that agony and ecstasy are two parts of one story (Matthew 17). On Mount Tabor,...

Good in every situation

Good in every situation

Regarding the maintenance of relationships between a husband and wife, the Quran says, “Live with them in accordance with what...

The arrogance called Me: II

The arrogance called Me: II

How perfect is His planning! Do you worry as to who will breathe for you when you are fast asleep?...

Your wilderness journey

Your wilderness journey

On Ash Wednesday, David began his Lenten pilgrimage with Jesus, preparing himself to experience Easter’s joy and new life. David...

A wise lady

A wise lady

An incident which took place in a Maharashtrian family is worth mentioning. The daughter of the family married someone of...

The arrogance called Me: Part I

The arrogance called Me: Part I

When anxiety of the future steals my peaceful sleep, my thoughts do a dance and invite me to their feverish...

We are dust destined for glory

We are dust destined for glory

Suman gratefully acknowledges the Lent season helps prepare us to celebrate the most important event in the history of the...

Stubbornness or determination?

Stubbornness or determination?

On one of my journeys abroad, I once met a certain Christian lady, who confided to me that her husband...

Devaraha baba: An interaction

Devaraha baba: An interaction

Devaraha baba was a famous, loved and revered saint of the last century. He was a simple man who lived...