Samuel Thambusamy, Author at barnabastoday.online

What Can You Learn from St. Ignatius of Antioch?

It is far from unusual to see contemporary churches embrace “seeker-sensitive” cultural integration. The most popular Churches are those with “concert-style” worship, flexible organisational structure, basic faith, and community engagement. Agreed, contemporary Christianity can be an exciting adventure of faith. But we often overlook historic Christianity at our own peril. As hard as it may […]

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Why Is My Pain Unending? A Faith Commentary On Jeremiah 15: 15 – 23

Scripture Engagement

The book of Jeremiah chronicles the experiences and prophecies of Prophet Jeremiah, who served during a time of great upheaval for the nation of Judah during the 6th century BCE. Judah was on the brink of disaster, facing the impending Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah was given the unenviable task of telling his people they were heading

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When facing a big decision, why not try this?

Scripture Engagement

Are you standing at a crossroads, searching for a sign to guide your next steps? If you’re facing a big decision, consider following Eliezer’s example of seeking divine guidance through prayer. This could be a profound way for you to make the best choice and find the right direction. Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to

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Simplify Your Way to Happiness: 3 Practical Tips

Discipleship

Do you find yourself battling to keep a smile on your face? Is your happiness slipping through your fingers, affecting how you enjoy life? Here are three simple ways to not only find happiness but more importantly hold on to it. Almost everyone is chasing after Happiness. Let me share the three things that can make you

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RESISTING THE CHRISTIAN CELEBRITY CULTURE

Opinion

Let’s be clear, we need spiritual heroes. Heroes have grit and they inspire. They model and lead. Most importantly they have a heart of sacrifice. No one has said it better than Aunt May in Spiderman 2: “We need a hero, courageous sacrificing people, setting examples for all of us… I believe there is a hero

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The Indigenisation of the Indian Christian Identity

Opinion

The everyday experience of Indian-Christians is that of a wholesome identity that is at once Indian and Christian. The history of the indigenisation of Indian Christian identity is largely unknown to most of us. India became free and independent on 15 Aug 1947. It was a forward step (to use Jawaharlal Nehru’s words) toward greater

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A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Fasting

Digital Theology

Many Indian Christians often fast during the week. In South Asia, fasting has been a part of spiritual practice for centuries. Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or certain activities for a period of time to focus on spiritual growth and discipline. Mauna Vrat (the vow of silence) is a form of fasting that

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BEATING THE RETREAT

Opinion

Watched the army bands play Abide with Me at the Beating the Retreat ceremony! Amazing, soul-stirring music! I was reminded of Navina Jafa’s recent article (The Abiding Presence) where she discusses the “geometric setting” in which the hymn is played and its implications for us today. In her article, she writes, The final ritual in the

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Remembering the Apostle of the Bleeding Feet

Christian Heritage

Sadhu Sundar Singh is one of the well-known Indian Christians. His dramatic encounter with Jesus, intense devotion to Christ, mystical experiences and daring journeys across the snow-clad mountains to Tibet are memorialized in the collective consciousness of the Indian Church and beyond. Born into a Sikh family, Sundar Singh embraced Christianity and became an ardent disciple

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Mahatma Gandhi and his Christian Friends

Christian Heritage

Mahatma Gandhi’s Christian Friends It is not entirely uncommon to hear: “Christians were angrez (foreigners), they were not part of the freedom struggle”. But, unfortunately, even a plain reading of history would reveal the participation of Indian-Christians in the struggle for Swaraj ( Self Rule). In many ways, the Mahatma’s story is inextricably woven with the story of

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