Adult Children Moving Away from Faith
This is a rarely discussed issue which is becoming increasingly visible among Indian Christians. As children grow, many choose a different faith practise from their parents.
Mixed Marriages: Where Partners Follow Different Faiths (Two Perspectives)
Two perspectives on the aspect of mixed marriages – where Partners follow different faiths
Singleness and the Church
Singleness is on the rise globally, including in India. Yet singleness continues to carry stigma—both in society and within the church. It is important for the church to think deeply and biblically about singleness .
Divorce and Remarriage: What Does the Bible Say?
Divorce is a sad and unfortunate aspect of the fallen world we live in. Divorce has been common in Western society for many decades now. Divorce rates in India have also been rising recently.
JUBILEE PRINCIPLES AS EVERYDAY PRINCIPLES
The Jubilee, as described in the Bible, was a celebration that Israel was to observe every fifty years. As TRACI reaches a similar milestone, it is appropriate to look back on the Old Testament festival of the Jubilee and draw lessons from it. Festivals and celebrations are meant to draw our attention to issues and …
Pope Francis: A Global Voice of Hope, Compassion and Peace
The legacy Pope Francis leaves behind is a legacy of hope in the midst of hopeless situations engulfing humanity.
GENESIS 3:9 — “BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, ‘WHERE ARE YOU?”
We recall the very first question God ever uttered in the Bible. In Genesis 3:9, when Adam and Eve had disobeyed and were in hiding, God asked, “Where are you?” Now, let me share that this one does not originate from God’s lack of knowledge. It’s like the all-knowing God didn’t know where Adam was. …
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THE VOICE OF THE SILENCED ONE
A Poem by B.J. Emmanuel Raj, an alumnus of the United Theological College, Bengaluru, belonging to C.S.I. Rayalaseema Diocese, Andhra Pradesh.
THE CROSS AND THE NEW CREATION: FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
“When we walk without the Cross, when we build without the Cross, and when we proclaim Christ without the Cross, we are not disciples of the Lord. We are worldly. We may be bishops, priests, cardinals, popes, all of this, but we are not disciples of the Lord.” These words of Pope Francis confront the …
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Responding to Dementia – A Call to the Churches
The recent movie Vanvas is the story of a strong and capable man stricken by dementia and in the end abandoned by his family in Varanasi. It may not be typical but it illustrates the fear and incomprehension which most of us feel towards dementia. Over 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and …