REV. DR. RICHARD HOWELL, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

CHRISTIANITY: Put on Christ

Putting on Christ is like wearing a bright cloak in darkness. Just like a cloak covers and protects us, Christ’s presence surrounds us and...

CHRISTIANITY: Inner renewal

Our inner renewal in Christ is like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Once earthbound and limited, it enters the chrysalis, symbolizing our union with...

CHRISTINATY: Memory leads to repentance

Memory is one of God’s amazing gifts to humanity. It enables us to relive a moment we cherish. Our wounded memories search for healing,...

CHRISTANITY: God, the lover; world, the beloved

The metaphor of God as the Lover and the World as the Beloved, a powerful image of God’s deep, passionate, and sacrificial love for...

CHRISTIANITY: Patience with confidence in God’s love

Patience is a virtue that all followers of Christ must cultivate, but it can be challenging in a culture driven by instant gratification. True...

CHRISTANITY: Love as image of God in humanity

From the beginning, the Bible teaches us that we are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27), and this image is love. In the life...

CHRISTIANITY: Reflecting God’s character

Humility is deeply connected to our creation in the image of God which stands as a profound aspect of human existence. Being created in...

CHRISTIANITY: The blessedness of meditation

In a world filled with distractions and noise, meditation offers us a sacred pause—a moment to centre our hearts and minds on God’s love....

CHRISTIANITY: Power of solitude and silence

Prophet Elijah’s encounter with God at Mount Horeb, as told in 1 Kings 19:1-18, gives us deep lessons for spiritual growth and shows us...

CHRISTIANITY: God’s Loving Discipline

The Bible teaches that truth is both comforting and demanding: the loving discipline of our Heavenly Father. This is beautifully illustrated in the story...

CHRISTIANITY: Empowered Women

In our journey of faith, it is crucial to recognize the significant role women play in the church, community, and society at large. Empowering...

CHRISTIANITY: Understand humility through Christ

Let’s reflect on a profound and transformative aspect of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ—His humility. Humility is not merely a virtue among many;...

CHRISTIANITY: Loving faith blesses others

Jesus Christ teaches us to love God and one another, demonstrating that God’s love is inclusive. In this passage, we see Jesus teaching in...

CHRISTIANITY: Kingdom of God: Open and joyful

The Kingdom of God is open to everyone, no matter their social, economic, or moral status. Jesus’ ministry showed this by reaching out to...

CHRISTIANITY: Longing for God’s presence

King David experienced many profound moments of separation and longing for God’s presence. When he fled from Saul or faced rebellion within his own...

CHRISTIANITY: Jesus the Prince of Peace

Peace and non-violence are essential teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our faith asks us to be peacemakers and representatives of God’s Kingdom in...

Mukti Prayer Bell

The word “mukti,” which means “liberty” or “freedom,” best describes Pandita Ramabai Dongre (1858-1922). She inaugurated her mission at Kedgaon in 1898 and named...

CHRISTIANITY: Empathy through re-experiencing

We explore a profound biblical idea called “re-experiencing,” which means deeply connecting with the experiences of others. This involves using our imagination, feelings, empathy,...

CHRISTIANITY: God’s peace through prayer

In his letter to the church in Philippi, the Apostle Paul provides timeless wisdom and encouragement for believers facing anxiety and worry.”Do not be...

CHRISTANITY: Joy of the Lord is our strength

The Bible presents an uplifting truth: “The joy of the Lord is my strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). This powerful statement carries a message of hope,...

CHRISTIANITY: Fruit of the Spirit: I

The Fruit of the Spirit lists nine good qualities every Christian should show if filled with the Holy Spirit. These qualities are love, joy,...

CHRISTIANITY: Wound of love

Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, as recounted in Acts 9:1-19, is not just a historical event, but a testament to...

CHRISTIANITY: Imitating the patience of Christ

Let’s think about an uncompromising quality that can change us: the patience of Jesus Christ. In our fast-paced world, we often forget about patience,...

CHRISTIANITY: Jesus washes disciples’ feet

Let us reflect on a profound moment in the life of Jesus that stands as a cornerstone of our faith and a powerful example...

CHRISTANITY: Commandment to love embodied

The Word of God in 1 John 4:19-21 challenges us to embody the love of Christ in every interaction and relationship. The first truth...

CHRISTIANITY: The truth of God’s delight

The Bible joyfully tells us a deep truth that affects every part of our lives as believers: God delights and takes great joy in...

Christianity: Creation as a Christophany

The Word of God invites us to journey through a profound reflection on creation, not merely as the work of God’s hands but as...

Christianity: Living in victory

As Shanna celebrates and reflects on the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, she stands at the heart of the Christian faith. The Resurrection...

CHRISTIANITY: Palm Sunday: Embracing humility

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the sacred time of the year for Christians, commemorating the final week of Jesus Christ’s life...

CHRISTANITY: Love’s creation and pursuit

In boundless love, the heavenly Father created humanity in His image and likeness, intending for them to live in eternal communion and harmony with...

CHRISTIANITY: Mary’s song of praise for women

International Women’s Day serves as a profound reminder of the significance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women across the globe. The Song...

Christianity: Reflective mirrors of God’s character

Let us express our gratitude to God for His glorious love, which creates us in His image and likeness, endowing us with human identity,...

CHRISTIANITY: Grace at Golgotha

The sun beat on Golgotha, where three crosses stood against the sky. Jesus, innocent and Son of God, hung at the centre, a beacon...

Christianity: A Lenten reflection

Dear friends, as we journey through this season of Lent, it’s essential to confront our weaknesses and be open before God honestly. Let us...

CHRISTIANITY: Inclusive love exalts a nation

To uplift and exalt India, embracing inclusive love is crucial, recognizing that all individuals are created in God’s image and possess inherent dignity and...

CHRISTIANITY: Transformative power of Jesus prayer

Sunita’s life witnesses the joy and peace that Jesus imparts by his grace to live in union with him. To abide in Christ for...

Glory of participation in the Divine

Ronny knows God created human beings in his image and likeness to reflect God’s glorious, holy, loving character. Ronny’s life reflects gratitude for the...

Be a reconciler and forgiver

In this New Year, what fuels your imagination and aspirations? Is it to be like a tree planted by water streams, which yields fruit...

CHRISTIANITY: Goals for a new year

Apostle Paul, educated at the feet of Gamliel, a persecutor of Christians, transformed after encountering Jesus, knew that goal setting is essential for a...

Jesus’ genealogy and God’s active grace

The Genealogy of Jesus reveals the God who is love, leaves His heavenly dwelling and reaches out to embrace wayward humanity, offering salvation to...

Participation in life of God

The angelic host sang in a heavenly chorus heralding the birth of the Saviour of the world. The greatest of all mysteries of all...

The bliss of the Virgin Mary

Unconditional love is the driving force of a righteous and holy God. In creating humanity in His image, God desired them to enjoy the...

Indian civilization is spiritual

Indian civilization is spiritual and has kept spirituality at the forefront, allowing people the freedom to reform the system. For example, the enlightened Kabir...

Joy to take our cross

Sona knows the freedom Christ has given him should not become a pretext for living a Christian life the way he wants to according...

Life gives light

Jane spends considerable time celebrating the festival of light, and she openly confesses that in our world today, people need big doses of spiritual...

Sadhu Sundar Singh’s ecstasies

Sadhu Sunder Singh went worldwide, giving testimony of the life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ on 18th December 1904. The encounter brought the realization that...