by Kim Turkington on October 10th
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
I was reminded today of the need to continue praying for peace and protection for our brothers and sisters in India. While India doesn’t rank near the top of the list of countries with extreme persecution of Christians, believers there do face pockets of trouble ranging from general harassment to outright attacks. More »
by Kim Turkington on July 19th
From Ghuna Kumar
This week I have been thinking much on the subject of WAITING. Waiting is one of the most difficult things in some of our lives. We all want things to happen instantly. God promised Abraham and Sarah a son. But they had to wait twenty-five years for the fulfillment of the promise. It is almost one third of the life lived these days. But true faith is able to wait for the fulfillment of God’s purpose in God’s time. More »
by Kim Turkington on July 6th
A recent discovery of buried treasure in a Hindu temple in the south of India is causing quite a stir. The incredible stash of gold coins, gold statues, diamonds and precious stones is still being inventoried, but reports are that the final tally of this treasure’s value will easily be in the tens of billions of dollars.
Now the question becomes: What’s to be done with all that wealth? More »
by Kim Turkington on February 14th
In a culture as diverse as that of India, one could argue there are infinitely more than just two Indias. But the very obvious divide between the tiny minority who have benefited from the country’s explosive economic boom and the vast majority who live in desperate poverty is painfully obvious to those who take the time to look.
What may not be obvious is why the compassion of the Body of Christ is needed so urgently in this land of software development and call centers, but this article from theGlobalist.com may help us understand the need: Reconciling the Two Indias
by Kim Turkington on October 13th
The 2010 Global Hunger Index (”GHI”), compiled by the International Food Policy Research Institute, concludes that while India has made progress since 1990, the hunger index in the country still ranks in the “Alarming” category.
The three measurements that make up the Hunger Index for a country are the proportion of people who are undernourished, the percentage of children under age five who are underweight, and the child mortality rate. More »
by Kim Turkington on August 17th
As I read, study and try to understand the issues surrounding the extreme poverty in India, I am discovering that it is a multifaceted problem that is not easy to comprehend.
India Real Time’s interview with public policy professor Anirudh Krishna of Duke University published August 12 indicates that even determining how many people live below the poverty line is complicated. Professor Krishna has been studying poverty in India for 20 years, and he says that the linkage between poverty measurement and government incentives gives people all sorts of reasons to lie. Thus, even getting a handle on the scope of the problem is not a straightforward task.
However you measure it, the extreme poverty in India is a problem that persists in spite of the rapid economic growth the country has experienced in recent years. It is hard to imagine how the world’s largest democracy whose GDP has grown over 7% per year since 1997 can still have the level of starvation, malnourishment, disease, child labor and all the other companions to poverty that are so overwhelming to anyone who visits or lives in India. More »
by Kim Turkington on July 16th
If you live in Central Kentucky and you care about India, mark your calendar for Sunday, August 15. On that day beginning at 5:00 in the afternoon, Fishhook will be celebrating India’s Independence Day with a picnic at Shilito Park Shelter #4. We are calling it “Lexington India Day,” and we are inviting all our friends to come join us for an evening of fun. We’ll have a taste of Indian culture with cricket, kite making, henna body art and sari fittings. It’s a pot luck meal, so bring your favorite picnic food to share. We are hoping for a mix of Indian and American cuisine so there should be something for everyone to enjoy. If you love India, don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with your friends and make some new ones as well!
by Kim Turkington on June 15th
Fishhook volunteer Cindy Atha tells a group of teens about Fishhook's work in India
Throw a dart, answer a question, win a t-shirt!
A table hosted by Fishhook International at the Ichthus Festival in Wilmore, KY, June 11-13, was the gathering place for a steady stream of teenagers eager to talk about India. They were also excited to try to win a shirt that featured Fishhook’s logo and key Bible verse: “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” More »
