What is it that makes us jump at every beep when we are online? It is that desire to find out who wants to communicate with us. In this age of Social Media, the number of ways we can make ourselves appear important are endless. After all, who doesn’t enjoy seeing a picture on Facebook… Continue reading Redeeming My Use of Social Media
Author: Peter Thomas
Being Exactly Where We Are Meant to Be!
There are some verses that we find ourselves going repeatedly going back to. They are very effective weapons against Satan, and they help in anchoring our faith in the midst of storms of doubt. There are several of them that are precious to our family, and I will share some of the others in later posts. Today, I want to share the tremendous implications of this section of Scripture
The Indian National Anthem – Pointing to Jesus?
Today India celebrates its Independence Day. 70 years ago on August 15th 1947, India was formally released from British domination. India has always been deeply religious, and its National Anthem reflects this. Jesus is the God who is described in this prayer, although the poet Nobel prize winner Rabindranath Tagore did not realize it. Below, I have broken down this translation along with corresponding verses in the Bible ascribing these attributes to Jesus.
Race, Caste and Class
A story is told of a prince who wants to marry a real princess, but is having difficulty because there are many pretenders who are in fact not princesses at all. One stormy night a young woman drenched with rain seeks shelter in the prince’s castle, claiming to be a princess….Continue reading Race, Caste and Class
Is Choosing to Adopt Going Too Far?
Yes, we can support children in orphanages – and orphanages do have their place. However when we choose adoption, it becomes a beautiful reflection of the very nature of God Himself, and stands as a testament of the gospel to a watching world! If God has loved us so much that He became our Father, how can we stop at less? We can step out boldly … Continue reading Is Choosing to Adopt Going Too Far?
Jesus is the Propitiation for Our Sins
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin,we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:1-3). … Continue reading Jesus is the Propitiation for Our Sins
Historicity of Queen Esther
I had some troubling questions about how the biblical book of Esther fits with secular history, and so I spent a few hours researching this in the public library as well as online, and gleaned a wealth of information, which strengthened my confidence in the inerrancy of the Bible. I would like to share some… Continue reading Historicity of Queen Esther
My Concerns with Young Earth Creationism
I believe in the divine plenary verbal inspiration of the Bible and also have a doctorate in Theoretical Physics. I have spent a lot of time thinking about the question of the origin of life and the age of the earth. To be honest, I have to say that I find overwhelming scientific evidence for… Continue reading My Concerns with Young Earth Creationism
Sarah Rachna’s Prayer with her Great Grandmother at 6 Years Old
Vanita’s grandmother who is 91 years old has been staying with us for the last two years. She is in reasonably good health by God’s grace, but is very hard of hearing. My daughters have been in the habit of praying with her every night before she goes to sleep. One day our younger daughter… Continue reading Sarah Rachna’s Prayer with her Great Grandmother at 6 Years Old