Meyu ChangkiriAt 103, Mrs. Metongla still smiles warmly, laughs easily, and carries within her the story of an entire generation. When our family travelled from Shillong to Dimapur to pray with her on her birth
Vikiho KibaThe paradox of a Risen Christ alongside a sleeping Church acquires particular urgency within Naga Christian society. The history of Christianity among the Nagas is frequently celebrated as a remarkab
Nagaland Joint Christian ForumThe Nagaland Joint Christian Forum conveys the Resurrection Sunday greetings to all the churches and believers in Nagaland.Romans 6:9 states, For we know that since Christ was rais
Liba HopesonIn many places today, our understanding of the gospel is shaped by an idea of escape—as if the main goal of salvation is to leave this world and go to heaven forever. It is true and precious that
Meyu ChangkiriEvery Easter season, and often throughout the year, an old discussion quietly returns in many churches: should Christians travel on Sunday or Resurrection Day?Some believers feel that travelling o
Resurrection Confronts Greed and Calls for IntegrityRev Dr Mar PongenerGeneral Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church CouncilAt first glance, the mention of thirty pieces of silver from Matthew 26: 14-16) may seem
He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His wounds we are healed- Isaiah 53Rev Fr C JosephCounsellor, St Josephs College (Autonomous) JakhamaIntroduction: Holy Week, also kno
Liba HopesonWhen Jesus entered Jerusalem, the city was filled with excitement. People gathered, shouted, and honored Him like a king. Outwardly, it appeared to be a moment of deep devotion. Yet inwardly, many h
Vikiho KibaIn the liturgical cadence of Psalm Week, the passage from acclaim to abandonment emerges as one of the most arresting paradoxes in Christian memory. The cry of Hosanna, at once a plea for deliverance
Meyu ChangkiriWhen we were children in church during Palm Sunday, we were often encouraged to shout Hosanna, Hosanna during Childrens Service. It was meant to help us remember Palm Sunday, but I must admit, I d
Meyu ChangkiriUntil the 1980s, for many of us growing up in Nagaland, English Gospel music was difficult to obtain. There were no digital platforms, no streaming services, and very limited Christian resources a
Liba HopesonWe live in a time when many voices compete for our attention. Ideas about truth, morality, meaning, and God flow constantly through classrooms, books, social media, and public conversations. Many of
Meyu ChangkiriEarlier this year, within the span of just a few weeks, I had the privilege of traveling to three different churches to serve as a facilitator for leadership orientation programs. At the beginning
Meyu ChangkiriThe violence that erupted in Manipur in 2023 and its prolonged aftermath have left deep scars across the land. Communities that once lived in close proximity now find themselves separated by suspi
Meyu ChangkiriOne quiet morning, our home was filled with youthful laughter and warm greetings as a group of young people, accompanied by church leaders from Dibuia Compound Baptist Church, came to visit our fa
Dr RK BeheraPrincipal, MGM CollegeWe are surrounded by information. News updates every minute. Opinions multiply by the hour. Degrees are earned, skills are polished, and expertise is celebrated. Never before h
Meyu ChangkiriFor the past eighteen years, my family and I have been living in the Pastors quarter beneath our church building. The sanctuary is above us; our home is below. Worship services, prayer meetings, s
Meyu ChangkiriThe vehicle did not stop because the journey was over. It stopped because the road ahead demanded attention. Deep ruts filled with sticky mud, loose stones scattered beneath the tyres, and a fragi
Liba HopesonRevelation 3:15 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible and also one of the most misunderstood. Jesus says to the church in Laodicea, I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.
Menkato V Awomi The word repentance comes from the Greek word metanoia, which literally means a change of mind. This meaning is foundational, yet it is often misunderstood. Both in secular and biblical usa