In His Time.......... with P.Ramachandran

  This morning we left home early to attend the 9:30 AM service at   St. Paul's Bloor Street Anglican Church   in downtown   Toronto . However, along the highway we encountered an unusually heavy traffic jam, something quite unexpected on a Sunday morning. For more than an hour, traffic barely moved. Soon we learned the reason. Someone was attempting to jump from an overhead bridge, and the police had closed the highway while they tried to dissuade him. Officers walked along the line of cars explaining the situation. One impatient driver asked whether at least one lane could be opened so traffic could proceed. The officer responded calmly but firmly:  they were trying to save a life, and everything else was of lesser priority.  He asked everyone for patience. That statement stayed with me.  We are trying to save a life, and everything else takes less priority.  In that moment, the words echoed something far deeper, the urgency of the mission entru...

While transiting to Toronto, Canada, we had a free day in Tokyo. That’s why the tickets were cheaper tham the usual. We arrived Haneda about 6 AM. The weather was cold with temperatures at 5 deg C. Took a bus to visit the Skytree tower in Sumida City.  Breakfast was at McDonalds. 😀 I know… The weather was foggy and we could not see much from the Skytree at 450 meters high. But it was a good experience standing above the clouds. We spent the afternoon at  Sibuya. Like two kids, we walked around, the streets trying all the ‘sweet stuff’ we will avoid in Spore. Watched the famous reputed crossing. But it was raining and people were in their umbrellas. People here do not walk, they literally run-walk, if there is such a word.  But I found the people friendly and obliging. Many seem to be able to speak English. That made traveling much easier. We took the bus and retuned to Haneda Airport for our connection to Toronto. 

  This morning I was at CCS. good to be back in this church who have now become so familiar with me. I spike on David’s Pit Experiences-and the response was good. One brother said that the message encouraged and  strengthened many as they were grieving the death of  a faithful church member. I was glad to be an instrument in God’s hands. To God be the glory

  Today I had the privilege to minister the Word at His Arrow Church.  Always grateful to Senior pastor Aow for his partnership and for inviting me to speak to his congregation. This church is also involved much in missions in many parts of the world. This time Bishop Ezra also came with me. I spoke on Psalm 18:29 and how it can be relevant in our lives. We had a wonderful service and the opportunity to pray for many people who responded to the message. 

T oday was one of those rare and precious occasions when I was able to take Mom and my sister, together with their helper, across to JB. Before setting off, I checked the causeway cameras and noticed that the traffic was clear.. especially on a Saturday. That small window of ease felt like an invitation, so I decided to bring them over for lunch and a little shopping. From the moment we got into the car, Mom was full of excitement, almost like a little child going on an adventure. She talked nonstop the entire journey, her voice animated and full of life. It warmed my heart. Moments like these feel especially precious now. W e had lunch at Anjapan’s, and then went to the Giant Supermarket at Leisure Mall for some shopping. Though her memory is fading because of dementia, today she was cheerful and radiant. She enjoyed her lunch, smiled often, and seemed completely present in the moment. There was a lightness about her that I have not seen in a while. As I sat there quietly observing he...

Yesterday was a truly special and memorable day for us. We celebrated the graduation ceremony of the 5th batch of CPs here in Pakistan. After five months of dedicated training, learning, stretching, and growing, they have now completed this important phase and are stepping out to put into practice all that they have been equipped with. There was a deep sense of joy and fulfilment in the atmosphere. Watching them receive their certificates was more than just witnessing a ceremony—it was seeing lives prepared for purpose. These months were not easy. There were challenges, sacrifices, and moments of uncertainty. Yet, through it all, God has been faithful. Rev. Victor Goh shared the Word during the ceremony, and his message was timely, encouraging, and grounding. It reminded us that this graduation is not an ending, but a beginning. The proceedings were simple, yet deeply meaningful and enriching. There was no extravagance, but there was sincerity, gratitude, and a strong sense of call...