

he is no fool who takes refuge in Jesus
What does it mean to take refuge in Jesus, especially when following Him leads through danger, loss, or unanswered questions? Inspired by the legacy of Jim Elliot and his companions, this post explores how true safety is found not in circumstances, but in anchoring our lives to Christ Himself.

Samuel Boppuri
Jan 14 min read


soul-care conference
Biblical Counseling Soul-Care Conference in Vijayawada Friends, We warmly invite you to the Alabaster Soul Care Conference in Vijayawada , AP, India, on Saturday, 13th December 2025 . There is no greater force to awaken the conscience than the gospel for the hardened heart, and no deeper comfort for the suffering soul than the hope found in the gospel. You don’t need to be a professional to be a biblical counselor—just a heart to help and a desire to glorify God in all you do
Alabaster Soul Care
Nov 11, 20251 min read


we are the temple
When Jesus entered the temple and saw it filled with merchants and money changers, He made a whip, drove them out, and declared, “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” His disciples remembered the words of Scripture: “Zeal for your house will consume me.” (John 2:17) Jesus’ passion for the purity of His Father’s house was not a moment of rage; it was a deliberate act of holy devotion. He came to purify the temple, but more than that, He came

Dave Kiehn
Oct 28, 20251 min read


how can local churches help trauma victims?
"..trauma-informed leaders will see red flags, indications that something may be going on besides sinful stubbornness. "

Paul English
Sep 24, 20254 min read


sanctified imagination
Do you believe that the God who changed your stony heart can change your imagination?

Samuel Boppuri
Sep 18, 20258 min read


the word became flesh
The eternal God who spoke creation into being stepped into His creation. The Creator took on flesh. Jesus is both fully God and fully man—what theologians call the incarnation.

Dave Kiehn
Sep 15, 20252 min read




