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Introduction to the Author Rev. K. Vasudevan was born in Chennai in a Hindu Family. His father, late Mr. A.C. Krishnan, was the first convert in the family. Vasu was severely dyslexic throughout his childhood and dropped out of school. By the mercy of God, he experienced the amazing love of the Lord Jesus Christ and was transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. He then finished high school and got a bachelor’s degree in Theology in South India Biblical Seminary. He then served as pastor for 18 years, in Methodist and Baptist churches. In the year 2003 he felt God’s calling into full time Christian counselling. God miraculously provided opportunities for him to go to America to be trained by Christian counsellors and psychologists. His areas of interest include, Childhood Hurts and Trauma, Emotion and Health, Forgiveness and Health and Suffering and Intimacy with God. He also has a deep interest in the ancient Hebrew language. This has enriched his understanding and appreciation of t

                                     A Word Of Hope The Miracle: My COVID story -Dr. Christopher Benjamin , Ophthalmologist, Royal Eye Unit  Kingston H ospital. UK As a medical personnel, I was in service when I contracted COVID-19. Our first response was to send prayer requests to our church home group here in the UK and to prayer groups in Bangalore. The immediate and overwhelming concern and prayer support which poured in was comforting. One of the texts that was thought provoking and inspiring read, “When David faced Goliath, he didn’t talk about how dangerous Goliath was. He talked about how great God is. Don’t talk fear. Talk Faith.” Being over 70 and on a steroid enhancing drug for arthritis, I was more susceptible to the harmful effects of the virus. I was hospitalised due to continuous high fever for 10 days and severe breathlessness. For the first few days I was not aware of my surroundings, but I was definitely aware of God’s presence with me. Remembering Bible passages like