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

We retuned this morning at about 5:30AM. Praise God for another successful trip. Bro Reubern and I went on this trip. The objectives were as follows: Impart the discipleship lessons learned from Joshua Academy our church planters in Tamil Nadu/Andhra Pradesh/Telangana. Leadership training for leaders/pastors in Patna, Bihar Ordination for senior church planters. Bro Reubern and I arrived Chennai on Monday, 25th Jul. Bro Reuben went on to Thirupathi, while I went to Patna, Bihar. All the church planters, about 40 of them gathered in Thirupathi, Chitoor District. Bro Reubern took the sessions for the Tamil Nadu church planters while Bishop Nehemiah took the sessions for the church planters from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I was received by Pst Raji James at Patna airport and I stayed in their home. Pst Raji and his family have a center where they take care of 10 girls who were neglected or orphaned. It was heartening to see the ministry of Pst Raji. He and...

“Go throughout the city of Jerusalem  and put a mark  on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament  over all the detestable things that are done in it. ”- Ezekiel 9:4 The last few days have brought mankind back to  pre-civilisation days. The colour of the skin was the cause of a number of deaths in the US, especially so when it was perpetrated by those who were supposed to to keep mankind in the civilised realm.  Nearer to home, it was heart wrenching to hear how spiritual christian leaders, despise family, especially children, their own flesh and blood. Those who are ordained to uphold truth, abuse the very foundation of it.  In the process, death, assault  finger-pointing, hurts and abuses surface in public forums. They call it washing dirty linen in public. Sadly the older generation don't realise it their own doing that the next generation behaves the way they are ...

In my earlier days in the ministry, there was always this nudge to be titled as a Rev, Dr or even called as a “servant of the Lord”. At first it was out of necesscity but later it becasme an ego issue. These days such creeping seem to have receded, as I learn to look more into the face of our Lord Jesus Christ. But in those days and even now, I found such yearning not just to be a personal inclination but on the contrary it was not uncommon but quite widespread in the field.  I have noticed some so called servants of God get visibly agitated when not accorded the right decorum as per their earthly status. Worst still, when others lower in “their hierarchy” are given better honor then them, the dissention becomes more than noticeable. I am guilty as charged. But I guess I am not alone. The desire for fame, title and recognition is not just a new phenomenon. Our Lord warned us of this danger when he said the following: Mat 20:25-28 -   Jesus called them together and sa...

Yesterday, Sunday morning message was based on Mat 5:13 -  The Message Bible - Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness ? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage . I discussed three important issues which the text brings out: First – Salt has a Distinctive Value or Worth and so does a christian Second - Christians have   a   Distinct Inclination , a distinct way of living. And because they have a distinct inclination they are a preservative preventing decay Third - Christians like Salt have a Distinct  Influence https://www.facebook.com/pec.church.9/videos/1052819864833820/

On 30 Jun, we had the privilege of celebrating little Joshua's birthday at his residence. Some church members and friends of Bro Inbaraj and Sis Sheba attended the function. It was a joy to pray for Joshua and bless him and the family. All glory to God.