Picture credit: https://www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2020/11/church-and-state-should-be-separate I recently read a public letter from the president of a Christian university in the United States. It was a small, historically Black institution with a long story of faith, sacrifice, and mission. In the letter, the president announced that the university was joining a national higher-education initiative led by the government.Continue reading "Who Shapes Whom? Rethinking Christian Institutions and National Agendas"
Wrestling within the Church: When Leadership Fails, and So Do We
There is something deeply unsettling happening in the church. I am not referring to a single denomination or a single isolated incident. I am talking about the spirit of division that seems to be swelling across the Body of Christ. Online, in leadership meetings, in lay conversations, on platforms both formal and informal, the noise is loud andContinue reading "Wrestling within the Church: When Leadership Fails, and So Do We"
Being Indian, Being Christian: Believing Differently, Living Faithfully
When I tell people I am a Christian from India, especially from Bihar—a land where Hinduism thrives, Buddhism was born, Jainism took root, and Sikhism finds religious ties—the response is often: “Oh, so you converted?” It’s not just curiosity—it’s suspicion. Sometimes even disdain.It’s as if becoming a Christian made me less Indian, or worse, a sellout to my own heritage. But I wantContinue reading "Being Indian, Being Christian: Believing Differently, Living Faithfully"
Why Am I a Christian?
I was born in Bihar, a land rich in religious heritage—the birthplace of Buddhism, the cradle of Jainism, and a sacred site for Sikhism with the birth of Guru Gobind Singh. I grew up in a Hindu family, surrounded by devotion, reverence, and respect not only for our own faith but for all religions. My mother, a deeply spiritual woman andContinue reading "Why Am I a Christian?"
REFLECTIONS ON THE 62nd GC SESSION: A FIRST-TIME OBSERVER’S HONEST TAKE
Attending the 62nd General Conference Session (GC Session) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Louis, Missouri in 2025 was a deeply personal and spiritual experience for me. It was my very first time witnessing the global body of the church come together under one roof, a moment I had not predicted. And yet, amidstContinue reading "REFLECTIONS ON THE 62nd GC SESSION: A FIRST-TIME OBSERVER’S HONEST TAKE"
Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a Cult?
In the age of social media and quick conclusions, religious groups are often misunderstood, especially when they hold distinct beliefs. One question that sometimes surfaces online or in casual conversation is:Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a cult? I have heard this question more than once. So, let us address it with clarity, truth, and grace.Continue reading "Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a Cult?"
Evangelism or Exposure? The Cost of Ignoring Religious Sensitivity in Mission
Not long ago, I came across a troubling post on social media. A fellow Christian, a PhD student in Intercultural Studies, shared a series of photos showcasing his “successful” ministry among a highly sensitive and often persecuted religious community in India. The pictures proudly displayed new believers—faces fully visible and context unmistakable. It left meContinue reading "Evangelism or Exposure? The Cost of Ignoring Religious Sensitivity in Mission"
A [imaginary] Letter from Apostle Paul to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
I am in a process of editing a book on "food and worship." I am deeply immersed in the works of various authors, contemplating diverse theological/missiological perspectives. While reading, an intriguing thought struck me: What if Apostle Paul was alive today and chose to write an epistle to the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Paul’s letters, areContinue reading "A [imaginary] Letter from Apostle Paul to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church"
Grace: A Call to Transformation, Not a License to Sin
Many people misunderstand grace. Some think that since salvation is a free gift, it doesn’t matter how they live. Others assume that because God is loving and merciful, they can continue in sin (sinful living or behaviors), knowing that His grace will cover them. But is this what the Bible teaches? Does grace give usContinue reading "Grace: A Call to Transformation, Not a License to Sin"
Christ or Church? Reassessing Our Priorities
As followers of Jesus, our main loyalty should be to Christ Himself. However, many people put more focus on their church denomination than on Christ. Instead of making God our priority, we sometimes get caught up in church traditions, rules, and theological differences. This way of thinking can create division among Christians. Rather than seeingContinue reading "Christ or Church? Reassessing Our Priorities"