Editors Desk

Scripture: Luke 9:23–24; Galatians 2:20 Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23 (NIV) Have you ever wondered what it truly means to pick up your cross and follow Jesus? Is it simply attending church, reading the Bible, and praying, or is Jesus calling us to something deeper? Following Jesus means surrendering our own desires, trusting His plans above our own, and choosing obedience even when

This week, I was reminded of a song that holds a very special place in my heart: “Let Your Living Waters Flow.” Whenever I hear this song, I am taken back to a defining moment in my life , the day I walked down the aisle to declare my love for Christ and receive Him as my Saviour. Coming from a Hindu background, this decision was not a small one. Choosing to follow Jesus meant stepping into unfamiliar territory, and for my parents, it was a difficult journey to accept my deci

Zacchaeus was a man who had many challenges. He was a tax collector, a profession that was often associated with dishonesty and corruption. He was wealthy, but his wealth could not give him the acceptance or significance he was looking for. He was also physically short, yet he refused to let his limitations keep him from seeking Jesus. When Zacchaeus heard that Jesus was passing by, he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree just to see Him. What a picture of determination! He

This week was an interesting one for me. I lost a ring that has great sentimental value to me. I searched frantically for it from Monday through Thursday, looking everywhere I could think of. I had almost given up, but then I thought, “Let me check one more time.” And there it was—I found my ring! Finding it reminded me of the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4–7, where Jesus tells us about the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one that is lost. It made

Ephesians 2:8 reminds us: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” God’s grace is a gift we could never earn or deserve. It is His unmerited favor, His forgiveness, His love, and His faithfulness toward us. Sometimes we recognize God’s grace in the big moments of life, but His grace is also present in the ordinary moments in the strength to keep going, the forgiveness we receive, the doors He opens, and ev

As believers, we believe in prayer. We believe that God hears us, that He is able to do the impossible, and that nothing is beyond His power. Yet, sometimes, without even realizing it, we can begin to think there is a formula for prayer—a certain way we must pray, fast, or believe that will guarantee the answer we are hoping for. This week, I received devastating news: my German Shepherd, Zeke, has cancer. While waiting for the results of his biopsy, I fasted and prayed. I pr

Growing up, I was convinced tea had a special potion in it. Not just any potion the kind that could solve almost every problem! Bad day? Drink tea. Difficult conversation coming? Have some tea. Feeling sick? Drink tea. Not sure what to do? Well… make another cup of tea! As I grew older, I realised it wasn't actually the tea that had the magic potion. It was what happened when I stopped, sat down, became quiet, and took a moment to breathe. Somehow, things looked a little cl