A campus baptism at Karaikal

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God has blessed the Karaikal church with the baptism of Spruthi. Spruthi is a campus student and also the sister of Snigidha(campus disciple at NIT Trichy).

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Depression and the God of Hope – Part 2

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 - Dr. Timothy Sumerlin - Denver, CO, USA •  Greetings! Many of us have either suffered from depression or have known someone who has. In   Part 1 ,  I introduced the topic of depression and how the Christian can better understand this challenging issue. Today, I will share a few thoughts on how we can connect with God or help those we love do so. I say to God my Rock,  “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning,  oppressed by the enemy?” My bones suffer mortal agony  as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, “Where is your God?” – Psalm 42:9-10 Here are a few thoughts on how we may want to consider depression and and the Christian life: 1) Depression is not necessarily a sin.   When discussing depression, I often hear people frame it around a discussion on sin. What did this person do to "deserve" this? or, What sin is in their life that leads to depression and sadness? We assume sin is involved. Perhaps it is, but I've noticed that the majority of ti
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Depression and the God of Hope - Part 3

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– Dr. Timothy Sumerlin - Denver, CO, USA   Greetings! We've been discussing "depression and the God of hope." So far I've shared about   various features of depression   and   how God deeply desires to connect with us   during these challenging times in our lives. Today, I will share a few thoughts on how we can connect with each other and help those struggling with this sometimes debilitating problem. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.  – Ecclesiastes 4:10 Here are a few thoughts on how we are able to help our friends dealing with depression: 1)   Listen with empathy.  This is a universal antidote in many areas of hurt. Taking the time to stop and listen to your friend in challenging times (and in "normal" times) is always the right thing to do. Listening with empathy validates another's pain and distress and often leads to unique and creative solutions. Listening allows you
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Mission Unlocked...

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                                                                                                    THENI is a small district in Tamilnadu, India. The dream to plant a church in Theni became possible when an energetic spiritual young men and women from different towns with an incredible dream in their heart & mind decided on their own to move their jobs to do God’s mission work.  After a month of training they landed with Faith on March 11th 2020 for Theni's 1st  Sunday Church service yet to be held on 15th March. They shared the good news of Jesus Christ and their life everywhere they went.        As they were looking for 2 nd best church service, hearing the news of nationwide lockdown was quite disappointing and heart breaking. No Job & No Church meetings. Truly heartbreaking but they never gave up their zeal. Then they have to go back to their cities for 3 months and come back after lockdown relaxation to conduct Virtual services and lead 6 souls added into the Family
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