From the PAstors' Desk

John 8:2-11 begins with three main characters: Jesus, a sinner, and a group of saints. Jesus was teaching when suddenly a woman caught in adultery was brought in front of Him by a group of scribes and Pharisees.

Okay before you start reading, let me get one thing clear. Yes, I do understand that you cannot reduce Christianity (or anything for that matter) to a single word. But I believe this could still be helpful to show us what is different or unique about Christianity in a simple term. But before I write about what Christianity is, I'll write about what Christianity is not.

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" - Jesus That statement of Jesus demands a reaction. Whether you are a believer or non-believer, you have to admit that that is a bold statement coming from anyone! Well actually, that was Jesus' answer when Thomas, one of His disciples, asked Him about the way to eternal life. Recorded in the book of John in the 14th chapter, Jesus does not only claim that He knows the way, but He claims to be the way!

I saved a life once. In fact, I didn't save just any lives - I saved my son's life. You see, it was a beautiful afternoon in the middle of our Christmas holiday so we decided to go for a swim. Not long after we jumped into the water, my then 6-year-old son suddenly waved his hands around and screamed for help! It took me only a second to swim straight to him and grabbed him to safety. Scared and shocked, he couldn't stop crying. I kept telling him, "It's okay. Daddy got you now. You're safe."