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Christ & Mental Health

 In today's world, many may think or say that the relevance of the Bible or need for Christ is growing lesser and lesser. "Modern world, modern problems and modern solutions needed." However, as much as there is an exponential growth of seminars on happiness, 8-step formulas to peace of mind, music that may calm our nerves or even the how-to books on inner peace, the rate of suicidal cases per day and people being admitted to hospitals as cases of depression are rapidly growing.  The question we would ask then is, what is the solution? There is a place for application and practical advice. There is a place for seeing fruits in one's life. However, fruits can only grow if we emphasise on the roots as well. Without healthy roots, there is no healthy fruits! And I would always point to the solution that targets your roots (your belief system) who is Christ Himself. You may ask, how is Christ and mental health related in any way? Continue in this journey with me as we unc...

Radical Grace

In this day and age, we see the rapidly growing prejudicial mindset against the Grace of God that has been nurtured by many, unintentionally or intentionally. Phrases like “Grace is a license to sin,” or “Grace produces licentiousness” is being thrown around recklessly. These rumors and statements from even sincere believers are being taken into consideration by new converts or new believers which has led to a constant attack on God’s amazing & pure Grace and has given the devil a footstool to put up fences around this amazing truth in the Christian community.  What is Grace? Grace is unmerited, unearned undeserved favor of God. Grace is God extending His lovingkindness despite your imperfections,failures or flaws and to produce strength within you to overcome all adversities in life. Grace is the inexhaustible supply of God’s goodness according to Thayer’s Greek Lexicon.Grace when encountered upon, will never leave you the same way you were before, God’s Grace is the only way ...