Yes, I have rather neglected this blog for a few days. I had so hyped the other one for the teachers, that I gave it immediate attention on the rare occasion when I could get access. But now I'm in Nagpur and there is an internet cafe just around the corner. Actually, a couple of them and this one at least appears to have pretty good connection. So hopefully I can do some catching up here.
Sooooo, the topic of my course in Jodhpur was, "Principles of Worship." So, why am I down on my hands and knees? And why is RT laughing? I was describing to them that the New Testament word mostly used for worship combines a prefix and a root word that when we combine them we have the picture of a dog coming before his master. So I played the role of the dog and RT acted as the master. They thought it was hilarious and I got a good laugh too.
This is a pic of RT's wife, Sini. Partly I have it here because I think she is a wonderful partner and ministry mate for him. But also it is to illustrate one of the patterns of Indian worship: The men and women sit separately and whenever we pray or preach, the women cover their heads. I'm not asking for your opinions about these practices. But I think they reflect interesting customs--no doubt passed down from the British missionaries from a couple centuries ago.
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Dog and master! That is a pretty fun picture. And wow! What a beautiful picture of RT's wife. -S
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