No tolls to decrease the toll
Since the demonetization of the 500 and 1000 rupee note, cash is scarce. The ATMs here usually say “24 Hours ATM”. They need to clarify that as most are closed 24 hours, not open. You…
“Q” Please
I just stood in line for an ATM. This is the first time I have tried to get money since the government demonitized the 500 ($7.50) and 1000 ($15) notes, rendering all the cash I…
No money? No problem!
This past week in a surprise move on the evening of Tuesday, Nov 8, the Indian government announced that the 500 and 1000 rupee notes (worth about $7.50 and $15, respectively) would no longer legal tender after midnight that night. These…
A Famine on the Land
This past week I taught for two days at the CLCI seminary. I gave an overview of the life of Paul and four of his letters: 1 & 2 Thessalonians and 1 & 2 Corinthians.…
The gift of faith
The mission helpers returned back to the US this past Monday night. It was a busy two weeks! We split into two teams. I and 4 others stayed with the CLCI and visited 9 congregations. We…
Aliens and Strangers
I really like India! When I first arrived, I felt like I was home. Since my arrival, however, a number of things have dampened that feeling. When you check into a hotel, you have to fill…
Jayalalithaa’s fans win her enough fans
The election count is over; it is now safe to move around the state. Jayalathaa, the incumbent, bucked a 32-year-old trend where the incumbent is replaced every 5 years (usually to return in the next…
Laying Low for the Election
Tomorrow (May 16) is election day in Tamil Nadu (where I am staying). The Chief Minister and the Legislative Assembly will be voted on. You can read more here. J Jayalalithaa is the incumbent Chief Minister.…
Dealing with the Tower of Babel
One of the things that makes India unique is that there are 23 constitutionally recognized official languages. Each state (almost) has its own language and each language has its own writing system (script). In addition, there are…
But we have this treasure in jars of clay – P. Moses (Updated)
The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:7 that we carry “in jars of clay” the treasure of the good news that Jesus has paid for all of our sins and the sins of the…