Thursday, February 21, 2013

The CALL, Ladies Special!



The CALL_Jan to March 2013

In the event of preparing this issue and writing this editorial every time I read on the Delhi gang rape, the brutality of the incident moistened my eyes. Are candle light marches and public protests sufficient? Will that be the solution to this every increasing menace? Is hanging the Delhi gang rape accused adequate? What about the evil in everyone’s heart as this issue’s Cover Calltoon* portrays?

While repentance, change of heart & behaviour would be the rightful response, it is also the responsibility of every parent to teach their boys to respect every girl and every woman. Many times parents and the church shun from addressing the curiosity of their children and youth toward sex and alike issues, not realizing that they end up learning everything wrong and perverted from their peers and wrongful sources. ‘Helping Amanats, Nirbhayas and Daminis have a safer world’ is written to equip the readers to help those who have suffered at such evil hands and parents & teachers should teach these to their children and students.

It is not just sufficient that we do not do evil, but need to know to do the right thing as the youth article ‘Young and Important’ suggests. And for that one needs to develop godly characters as put forth by the lead article ‘Becoming the Beatitude’. ‘Can Guns Really Save Us?’ answering the posed question purports the reader toward pivotal prayer and meaningful action.

The articles in the Children’s Chronicles, MK Memoirs and Tentmaking are full of real stories of girls and women talking about their everyday struggles at the school, college and workplace. Let us not be hypocritical as that of most of the media channels that telecast breaking news and debates on woman dignity and screen advertisements with obscene imagery and portrayal of women, during the break.

Let’s pledge and provide safety, space and show respect to them everywhere.

Mariyosh J

Chief Editor, The CALL


* ‘Calltoon’ is a series of sketches produced  by The CALL


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

A light that shines in the darkness–The story of Auradandi



"More than 15 years have passed since the day Santhlal accepted Jesus; he and his family who were ostracized not only persevered through severe persecution, as a family took the love and message of Jesus Christ to thousands of people....

Owing to the refusal of the rented van driver to go further in that tough terrain, we had to go for miles on foot. Crossing through the forest we reached the village, Auradandi... Though the soil was damp with the fresh rain and our feet were aching, our souls were filled with the warmth of joy anticipating to see and hear God’s work in this far off land" report Mariyosh and Gideon M Durai. Read The CALL to know the beautiful story of Auradandi and what is God doing there!

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A light that shines in the darkness_The CALL


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A Tweeter is known by his Tweet



"For a good profile does not bear bad posts, nor does a bad profile bear good posts. For every Profile is known by its own Post.... A good Tweeter out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good tweets..." writes Mariyosh in this article in The CALL contextualizing Luke 6:43-45 to all forms of communication. Read this issue of The CALL for a very biblical perspective on the use of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs, etc.

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A Tweeter is known by his Tweet


Friday, February 15, 2013

It’s your turn to pass it on



“The words from that song ‘He came to guide our wayward feet into the paths of peace’, were constantly ringing in her ears. This song took her 2 years back. She was reminded of that extraordinary day which rewrote her life. The day when her colleague Sheba with whom she worked for several years, whom she thought never cared or accepted her, suddenly approached her.” write Peter & Sumithra in this Tentmaking article in The CALL. Read this article to know what change that song brought into her life and especially her work life.

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Its your turn to pass it on_The CALL


Monday, February 11, 2013

Be an Angel!



"With the complaint ‘Lord you have not sent any angel’ the mother got up & had one bowl of soup. She liked it. After some time she had another bowl.... The mother started asking the Lord, ‘Does really angels help nowadays or is it something that happened only in olden days? Or Am I not worthy enough to be fed by an angel?’” writes Sheela Duthie in this story in The CALL. Was she helped by angels? Read The CALL to know...

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Be an Angel_The CALL


Friday, February 8, 2013

Our Christmas is Crumbling–Overcoming Family Conflicts



"Sanjay lost his temper, slammed the door behind him, started his bike and left the house without knowing where he was going... It all began, when he did not return home and he had broken his promise again to his attentive wife Shanthi... She wanted to keep silent as he arrived but could not with her sharp tongue and in no time blazing arguments were exchanged.

“I mean nothing to you… our marriage is worthless… kill me once for all and live as you wish” she yelled and that’s when he left. The incident above may ring a bell reminding you of instances where you had some rough times with your spouse." write Paul Bance & Christy Bance in this article in The CALL to help strangled relationships to be resolved Biblically. A must read for every Christian! Click to read the editorial of this issue Christmas Issue of The CALL! To subscribe to The CALL click Subscribe.

Overcoming Family Conflicts


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The utmost necessity in this festivity!



"During the festive season when merriment, celebration and feasting take first seat it is possible for many truths to be forgotten... I can very strongly say that the one of the greatest truth that “Christmas” brings is “Humility”." writes Brother Augustine Jebakumar in this article in The CALL. Read the article for more insights on how to have humility in feasting, greeting, worship, culture and gifting. Click to read the editorial of this issue Christmas Issue of The CALL! To subscribe to The CALL click Subscribe.

The utmost necessity in this festivity