As a growing Christian I held on to certain beliefs because that is what I was taught. I had no reasons to doubt. I trusted my teachers and pastors. Besides the Bible, I took their recommendations of books and resources without question. As I grew, in age and matured in the faith, whatever that means, … Continue reading How We Treat Fellow Christians Who Believe Differently
I tried to read as widely as I can. I'm generally fascinated by biographies. Biographies of people who made a notable impact, waves, disruptions of sort. One of history's figures I've had interest in was Genghis Khan. He shaped the history and direction of a people and continent. After conquering a city, he inquired about … Continue reading Genghis Khan And The Mongol’s Theology; A Big God
Let me start by thanks Eric Metaxas for doing a great job of Bonhoeffer's biography. Through his work we have a good picture of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life. Eric's work is a good example of what a biography should be. Without it I wouldn't have been challenged the way I was. Let me not get ahead … Continue reading Calling and Conviction; Reflecting On Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I can’t remember the last time I shed tears while going through a biography, because I did this time. Everything about Eric Metaxas’ work is beautiful. Excellent. I was not only impressed but so moved that I feel the words I just used are an injustice to his great work. It is obvious by now … Continue reading Review: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
One of the reasons for starting this blog was creating a space unlike my other blog. The reason: I didn't want to create noise and fractured blog. This is because I Am Jonah is still a huge work in progress. It is still an attempt. An endeavour that is still stifled in a sense. The … Continue reading The Evolution Of I Am Jonah Blog
This is a guest blog post by Dan Wolgemuth. He had shared this on Facebook first. It had great impact on me and I asked him if I could share it here. He graciously agreed. Thank you Dan! At last check there were somewhere around 20 candidates aspiring to be the next President of the … Continue reading No Election Required
I’m not sure if many Christ followers will admit to this. You know, the times the Bible feels or seems silent. Let me say it: there I times when I feel like I'm not getting anything from the Bible. Sometimes I read the Bible and it doesn’t ‘seem’ like I’m getting anything out of it. … Continue reading When I Feel Like I’m Not Getting Anything From The Bible
In the first I Am Jonah podcast I explore dealing with 'my assignments' in light of others. The truth is, every now and then, we will take note of others' work. Being involved with the sacred mission doesn't cure us (or at least me) from having to deal with my humanity. Looking at how others … Continue reading My Assignments In Light Of Others [Podcast #01]
It is no doubt that God works in the lives of people. Myself included, I’ve seen his transformative power in the lives of countless people. He works supernaturally. Some people confuse supernatural for spectacular. The supernatural is not always spectacular. 'God’s work’ in people’s lives may not always be spectacular but it doesn’t mean it … Continue reading God’s Work Among People
Christians must be involved in politics. They cannot afford stand on the sidelines and have no say in governance and morality of society. How can they be guardians of justice if they’re stand on the sidelines? I’m convinced that Christians can’t afford to be spectators as others of diverse convictions and beliefs create laws and … Continue reading The Christian Leader And Politcal Opinions And Affiliations
