Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" For it is not wise to ask such questions. - Ecclesiastes 7:10

 


#469, Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Weekly Newsletter, Bengaluru

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Malcolm Cox interviews Douglas Jacoby
(Posted on 24-Mar-25)


How to Respond to Christians Who Don’t Walk the Talk
(Posted on 24-Mar-25)


How Can So Many Professing Christians Support Anti-biblical Values?
(Posted on 21-Mar-25)


Is Original Sin an Apostolic Doctrine?
(Posted on 20-Mar-25)


The Poor Will Always Be with Us?
(Posted on 20-Mar-25)


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(Posted on 20-Mar-25)


Month of Missions Coming in May 2025
(Posted on 18-Mar-25)


Is Morality Relative?
(Posted on 10-Mar-25)


ICOC Campus Service Team Report 2024
(Posted on 07-Mar-25)


God’s Plan for an Atheist
(Posted on 07-Mar-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Tamil Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 03-Mar-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Hindi Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 03-Mar-25)


My Journey with Pancreatic Cancer – Five Years Later
(Posted on 03-Mar-25)


RevivEE 6.0 – Step Out in Faith!
(Posted on 03-Mar-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Telugu Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 01-Mar-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Kannada Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 01-Mar-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Malayalam Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 28-Feb-25)


One Voice - One Purpose, Quiet Time Series [Women Special]
(Posted on 28-Feb-25)


ICOC Singles Service Team Report 2024
(Posted on 28-Feb-25)


ICOC Women’s Service Team Report 2024
(Posted on 27-Feb-25)


Is Your Work Truly Aligned with God?
(Posted on 26-Feb-25)


Remembering Philosopher Michael Ruse
(Posted on 25-Feb-25)


FRESH AND GREEN - Bangaore Golden Stars (Senior Citizens) Retreat.
(Posted on 24-Feb-25)


Three Years of Resilience: Support Ukrainian Disciples through Day of Prayer, Fasting and Giving
(Posted on 22-Feb-25)


Global Missions Service Team Report 2024
(Posted on 21-Feb-25)


Q&A 1687—The “good man” of Rom 5:7
(Posted on 18-Feb-25)


Alternative to the Bonhoeffer Option, by Jarad Stacey
(Posted on 15-Feb-25)


Profile of Faith: Johny Locust, Christian Hip Hop Artist
(Posted on 15-Feb-25)


Alternative to the Bonhoeffer Option, by Jarad Stacey
(Posted on 14-Feb-25)


An International Journey of Faith: From Persecution to Purpose
(Posted on 13-Feb-25)


How God Used George Lemaître
(Posted on 12-Feb-25)


ICOC Evangelist Service Team Report 2024
(Posted on 12-Feb-25)


Q&A 1686—Intelligent Design?
(Posted on 11-Feb-25)


Why Being Religious Is Perfectly Consistent with a Scientific Worldview
(Posted on 11-Feb-25)


HOPEww Update: Challenges with Federally Funded Programs
(Posted on 11-Feb-25)


2025 Minister Quality of Life Survey
(Posted on 11-Feb-25)


Q&A 1685—Was Junia a Female Apostle?
(Posted on 10-Feb-25)


Moments I Wish I Could Take Back
(Posted on 10-Feb-25)


Q&A 1684—Why were the Ephesian twelve baptized again?
(Posted on 06-Feb-25)


Q&A 1683—Maryam, Miriam, Maria, or Mary?
(Posted on 06-Feb-25)


 
March 2025
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 * Holi
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 Golden Stars Meeting [Virtual] [18:30-20:00]
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29-Mar-25
 Men Zone Leaders Retreat
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30-Mar-25
 Men Zone Leaders Retreat
 * Ugadi / Telugu New Year
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31-Mar-25
 * Idul Fitr
     
 

Dear Saints

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 
How to handle "criticism"?
 

1 Stay Open-Minded: Appraoach criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.

2. Detach Emotionally: View criticism objectively, separating it from your self-worth.

3. Consider the Source: Evaluate the credibility and intentions of the critic.

4. Pause and Reflect: Take time to process the feedback before responding.

5. Stay Calm: Keep emotions in check to respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.

6. Empathize: Put yourself in the critic's shoes to understand their perspective.

7. Look for Patterns: Identify recurring feedback to pinpoint areas for growth.

8. Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself kindly even when facing criticism.

9. Learn from Mistakes: See criticism as a chance to learn from missteps.

10. Turn Negative to Positive: Use criticism to fuel motivation and determination.



May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Love

Staff, Bangalore

 
 
 

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