(Part I of Paul in Varanasi)Imagine the apostle Paul arriving not in Athens, but in Varanasi, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India. The morning sun rises over the Ganges. Pilgrims gather along the ghats. Priests chant mantras. The smoke of incense drifts through narrow temple streets. Everywhere Paul looks, he sees shrines,ContinueContinue reading “Acts 17 Reimagined: Paul in Varanasi”
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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 andContinueContinue reading “Wrestling within the Church: When Leadership Fails, and So Do We”
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, amidstContinueContinue reading “REFLECTIONS ON THE 62nd GC SESSION: A FIRST-TIME OBSERVER’S HONEST TAKE”
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, areContinueContinue reading “A [imaginary] Letter from Apostle Paul to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church”
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 seeingContinueContinue reading “Christ or Church? Reassessing Our Priorities”
The Silent Struggle: Faith, Suffering, and Mission in Endō’s Silence
Reading Silence by Shūsaku Endō is not an experience that one can easily forget. It is a novel that grips your soul, stirs your emotions, and challenges your understanding of faith, suffering, and God’s silence. For anyone interested in mission work, particularly in contexts where cultural resistance is strong, this novel is must-read. However, beContinueContinue reading “The Silent Struggle: Faith, Suffering, and Mission in Endō’s Silence”
Institutionalization or Christ? The Danger of Pastoring a Mechanical Church
Have you ever felt like your church is just going through the motions? As it has become more about the routines, programs, and rituals rather than about a vibrant, living relationship with Christ? This feeling is not uncommon, and many churches face it today. The danger of pastoring a mechanical church is real, and itContinueContinue reading “Institutionalization or Christ? The Danger of Pastoring a Mechanical Church”
The Simple Dynamics of Christian Leadership: Exploring the Thin Line
A few friends have asked me what gives me the authority to speak or write about leadership dynamics, especially because I have not personally experienced the challenges of being a leader. While it is true that I have not walked into their shoes, I believe that one does not need to hold a leadership positionContinueContinue reading “The Simple Dynamics of Christian Leadership: Exploring the Thin Line”
Anthropocentric or Christocentric?
Dear brethren, In contemporary Christianity, the functioning of the church often becomes a topic of scrutiny and debate. There is this dichotomy between the anthropocentric and Christocentric approaches to church operations. Anthropocentrism places human needs, desires, and agendas at the forefront of church activities, while Christocentrism centres all aspects of church life on the personContinueContinue reading “Anthropocentric or Christocentric?”