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  You Gave for Me… What Have I Given? Hymn 349  1.    நீர் தந்தீர் எனக்காய் உம் உயிர் ரத்தமும் நான் மீட்கப்பட்டோனாய் சாகாமல் வாழவும் நீர் தந்தீர் எனக்காய்; நான் யாது தந்திட்டேன். 2.    பின்னிட்டீர் ஆண்டுகள் வேதனை துக்கமும்; நான் நித்திய நித்தியமாய் பேரின்பம் பெறவும் பின்னிட்டீர் எனக்காய் நான் யாது பின்னிட்டேன்? 3.    பிதாவின் விண் வீடும் ஆசனமும் விட்டீர்; பார் இருள் காட்டிலும் தனித்தே அலைந்தீர் நீர் விட்டீர் எனக்காய்; நான் யாதெது விட்டேன்? 4.    சொல்லொண்ணா வேதனை அகோர கஸ்தியும் சகித்தீர் எனக்காய் நரகம் தப்பவும் சகித்தீர் எனக்காய்; நான் யாது சகித்தேன்? 5.    கொணர்ந்தீர் எனக்காய் விண் வீட்டினின்று, மீட்பு சமூலமாய் மன்னிப்பு மா அன்பு கொணர்ந்தீர் எனக்காய்; நான் யாது கொணர்ந்தேன். A Reflection on Christ’s Sacrificial Love There are songs that we sing, and there are songs that sing to us. The hymn that echoes the question, “You gave for me… what have I given?” is not merely poetic—it is deeply personal. It ...

St. Matthias the Apostle – February 24 February 24 is traditionally observed as the feast day of Saint Matthias , the apostle chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot among the Twelve. Although his name appears only briefly in Scripture, his calling holds profound spiritual significance. Even with limited mention, his selection reveals God’s sovereign choice, the importance of faithfulness, and the central role of being a witness to Christ’s resurrection. His life reminds believers that one does not need many recorded words in the Bible to have a meaningful and God-appointed purpose. The Background of His Calling After Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and death, the number of the Twelve Apostles was incomplete. Before the Day of Pentecost, the disciples gathered together in unity and prayer. Peter stood among the believers and spoke about the fulfillment of Scripture concerning Judas: Acts 1:16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before ...

  From Persecutor to Proclaimer: The Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Apostle Paul January 25 is observed in Christianity as the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle . This day commemorates one of the most powerful transformation stories recorded in the Bible. The life of Apostle Paul stands as a testimony that no one is beyond God’s grace. A man who once persecuted Christians became one of the greatest proclaimers of the Gospel, shaping Christian faith and theology for generations. Who Was Paul Before His Conversion? Before he was known as Apostle Paul, he was called Saul of Tarsus . He was born in Tarsus , a well-known city in Cilicia, and was a Roman citizen by birth (Acts 22:28). Saul belonged to the tribe of Benjamin and was a strict Pharisee , educated under the renowned teacher Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). Saul was deeply zealous for Jewish law and traditions. Believing that followers of Jesus were threatening the Law of Moses, he strongly opposed Christianity. “As...

  The Heart That Forgave: The Deep Ministry and Legacy of Graham Staines In the history of modern missions, few stories are as gut-wrenching yet as spiritually transformative as that of Graham Stuart Staines . While the world remembers the fiery tragedy of 1999, his life was a 34-year masterpiece of quiet service, cross-cultural immersion, and radical compassion. A Life Poured Out: Biography of a Servant Graham Staines was born on January 18, 1941 , in Queensland, Australia. His heart for India was sparked by a pen-pal in his youth, leading him to join the Evangelical Missionary Society of Mayurbhanj (EMSM) . He arrived in Odisha in 1965 at just 24 years old and never looked back. Graham didn't just "visit" India; he became part of its soil. He spoke Odia, Santhali, and Ho fluently and lived a simple life, often dressing in local attire and eating local food to bridge the gap between himself and the people he served. In 1983, he married Gladys June Weatherhead , a volun...