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Ephesians 4:15–16

Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. (ESV)

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Tag: india

of gods and boxes
culture, faith, India

of gods and boxes

We make our own sacrifices and worship our own gods, from materialism to social justice. We have our own talismans, always connected to our human conceit. Continue reading of gods and boxes

day camp
culture, faith, India

day camp

Service can be connected to spiritual pride, something we “do for others” that makes us feel good about ourselves. There was none of that with this group. Continue reading day camp

everyday riches
culture

everyday riches

I could thank the Puritans for my luxuries, with their clean, industrious ways. I’m sure I can thank the Lord, whose mercies are new every morning—even in Nepal. I just want to remember how rich I am. Continue reading everyday riches

Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble
commentary, culture, India

Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble

Whenever we visit IBS, we are met by bright, positive, eager young men and women who want their lives, and the lives of their families, to be different. And better. There is poverty, yes. But there in no poverty mentality. Continue reading Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble

Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta
India, travel

Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta

I wasn’t scared. I could easily have hailed a cab. I was just confused and wanted to find my way. On my own, if I could. Continue reading Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta

Letters from Bharat
culture

Letters from Bharat

What I can teach is to withhold judgment, pay more attention, extend grace. And I can be changed. Continue reading Letters from Bharat

holy cow
culture, travel

holy cow

Temples are crowded. Festivals are innumerable. Darkness. Bondage. Idolatry. It is an unending cycle of prayers and sacrifices. Continue reading holy cow

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