IGNITE 2017

IGNITE 2017 - The annual youth program for HSLC and HSSLC appeared students - was held during March 7 and 8 at Yimkummer House. This year's edition was bigger and better. Altogether 90 students and volunteers attended the camp. Ms. Moasangla Kichu was the Camp Director. Rev. T. Meren Jamir, SSM, Eden Garden,  Wameken Valley and Mr. Allen Imsong, Chairman, Yimkummer House were the resource persons. Praise and Worship was led by Mr. Along, Associate Pastor (Youth), TTBC and his bunch of talented team. 

As always, the event was managed and sponsored by the Ignite Management Team. We would also like to thank those individuals and friends who have contributed to the event both financially, physically and morally. Looking forward to see you next IGNITE in 2018!

How to Cure Smelly Feet: Best Home Remedy

Smelly feet can be not only embarrassing at times but equally annoying. It’s a situation wherein even a hardcore narcissist can hate himself for once. It is said that men are the worst enemy of this ailment. Perhaps it has to do with our footwear. That is, we tend to wear closed shoes more often as compared to open ones for the ladies.

According to study, feet odour is caused by bacteria which thrive on wet areas. Hence, we are left with two options – One, to keep the feet dry, and two, kill the bacteria.

As a former victim, I have researched and carried out many medications and tips to get myself free from it. I have googled and hunted for tips from fellow sufferers. As I have said, I have tried hundred and one methods, and have finally found the secret – the simplest and the most effective of all, for me. And I hope it works for you too. This is it:

1. Get a basin and put warm water enough to submerge your feet.

2. Add 3 spoons of normal cooking salt.

3. Soak your feet for 30 minutes daily. Later on you can skip a day or two depending on the improvement.

PS: Your favourite book or smart phone can come handy to keep you occupied. If you have no small kids, watching TV is a good option.   

Nagaland Vision Document 2030

The basis of every vision is a burden, and burden mostly comes from hearing, seeing, praying, and involvement. That’s what I learned from my teachers. And where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29: 18). Those who missed the ‘Bus’ in the 18^th century are called ‘Third World’. This is the 16^th year of the 21^st Century and looks like we have to catch a bus! No, don’t pass the buck please! At least let us all thank God for the realization. But let us only not forget that everything done in haste would lead to more waste. Trying to recover the lost time by planning the impossible would be immature, frustrating, and disastrous. Let us begin with the basics. Let us not allow greed to take the better of us here at least. The first step towards realizing a vision is to get the picture right – clear, simple and concrete. As for Nagaland, the picture is very clear. It comes mostly from seeing. This is a layman’s desire for a dream Nagaland. May the concerned competent authorities do the planning and draw the roadmap where deemed necessary. As for the rest of us, let us for once participate and follow obediently, and, be patient.

Now                                                      2030

1.    Pot-holes                                      All weather roads

2.    Load-shedding                             No/less load-shedding

3.    Buy water/rainwater                    Safe and Clean Drinking Water Supply

4.    Unfair elections                           Clean and Fair Election

5.    Opposition-less Government      Strong Vibrant Constructive Opposition

6.    Rampant corruption                    Corruption free

7.    Backdoor appointment                No backdoor appointment

8.    Many government                       One government

9.    Multiple tax                                 One tax

10.    Extortion                                    Extortion free

11.    Factional killings                       No killings

12.    Ism                                             No ism

13.    No civic sense                           Good civic sense

14.    Influx of illegal immigrants      Illegal immigrants under control

15.    Many Bill-defaulters                 Bill-defaulters under-check

16.    Government job is ‘The’ job     Every job is honourable

17.    Consumer society                      Producing society

18.    Sick Tuli Paper Mill                  Healthy Tuli Paper Mill/more industries

19.    Narrow mentality                      Broad mentality

20.    Environment Destroyed            Environment Preserved                                                              

21. Land of Festivals                       Nagaland for Christ

22. Confused                                   Focused                                             

Looks impossible, but possible! Just speaking my heart out, a dream I always carry in my heart for Nagaland. If we as a people can come together, unite, give our effort and work with discipline for once, Nagaland will not become a heaven of course, but at least come close to what others’ call – Switzerland of the East. Outsiders will come even for a breather of ‘Fresh Air.’! What is the strength of Switzerland? TOURISM.  

KABA CARE Sunday

Today is the World Environment Day, and the Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (Church) observed KABA CARE Sunday. CARE stands for Creating Awareness for Restoration of Environment. The title itself expresses its mission. It is an initiative of the Youth Department of the church since last year. I really appreciate the activities of the youth and also the way they try to convey their message. Last year they adopted an area of Kohima, the capital town of Nagaland, and cleaned it. This year, besides other activities, they are undertaking the renovation and painting of 4 worn out and rusty over-bridges in the capital town. It is by no means an easy task for a youth group! Bravo guys! 

Besides the usual service routine, the one thing I really liked today was the 'Responsive Reading.' Actually it is the reason behind the writing of this short blog post. Instead of going round the usual routine of Scripture reading, a Pledge to save and care the environment was read. It was done so tactfully, and the message was clear and powerful. I hope and believe that if the congregation, all over the world, are made to read out this kind of pledges regularly in the church, it will seep into our minds and conscience, and I believe its impact would be just ‘wow’ in a few decades. 

Long Live Mother Earth!