About Me

Whether you are new to the Christian faith, serious about Scripture study, or simply seeking encouragement from God’s Word, you’ll find resources here designed to help you study, reflect, and grow.

My Journey with God’s Word

My journey began in a searching season of life that led me into Scripture in a deeper way. Over time, reading the Bible became more than a routine — it became the source of life, direction, and transformation.

Early in my walk, I struggled to understand where to start, how to study the Bible, or how to apply Scripture to everyday choices. Many questions went unanswered in devotional books or sermons. This website grew out of that need — for clear biblical teaching that helps ordinary believers read and understand Scripture with confidence and relevance.

Today, I’m committed to helping others avoid confusion and discouragement in their personal Bible study.

What You’ll Find on This Site

This site offers:

• Bible Study Guides — Clear explanations of Scripture and study methods.
• Bible Study Plans — Structured approaches to help you build a consistent habit.
• Bible Study Tools — Resources to help you understand God’s Word more deeply.
• Devotions — Daily reflections to encourage your walk with Christ.
• Christian Teaching — Practical teaching on faith, obedience, and spiritual growth.

Each section is focused on being useful, easy to navigate, and accessible to believers at all stages.

You can explore these categories using the menu and links throughout the site.

How This Site Can Help You Grow

God’s Word is powerful — but understanding it takes intention and practice.

On this site you will find:

• Instructional content that teaches how to study the Bible
• Practical examples you can apply immediately
• Content designed for new believers and seasoned readers alike

My desire is that you not only read Scripture but understand it and live it — with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

My Teaching Style

I aim to communicate in a way that is:

• Simple and relatable — easy to understand without losing depth
• Practical — teaching that applies to everyday life
• Faith-centered — grounded in Scripture, not personal opinion
• Encouraging — helping you grow rather than confusing you

You won’t find unnecessary complexity here — just Bible truth explained in a way that builds confidence and understanding.

My Journey From Hindu Faith to Christianity – Rituals To Restlessness

I was born into a devout Hindu family. My world was filled with idols, temples, and rituals — each god tied to a need, each ritual designed to bring luck, protection, or blessing. But deep down, I always questioned what I saw. I knew these idols were handmade, sold in markets before being worshipped. I have seen people haggle over prices before buying an idol and bringing it home. Now, suddenly, it was a god at home, meant to be revered and worshipped. Until then, it was just a “product” in the market for sale to help someone make a living. Could the real God be bought, carved, or confined to a statue? Does man have the freedom to shape God to any form he likes? If so, would it be right if I made one according to my own liking? I was restless with questions.

I participated in countless ceremonies, yet felt empty. My heart whispered questions I never dared speak out loud: Is this real? Can the true God be made of wood or stone? Are my prayers and rituals really doing anything? I seem to still be the same with no evidence of any personal transformation into someone better. Over time, doubt turned to disbelief, and disbelief eventually gave way to fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of consequences. Fear of death. What if something bad happens if I ceased from going to temples and participating in rituals? So I performed the rituals, just in case. But I had no peace. I had no assurance of life after death.

This is the kind of belief that was handed down over generations past. We were taught not to question these things. And when I did question, no one really had good answers. They were smart enough to make one up on the fly, such as, “everyone has their own way to reach out to God and this is our way” or something similar. No one I spoke to actually knew what happens after death.

And if there was nothing to look forward to after death, then what was the purpose of any religion or faith in any god? Eat, drink, be merry, enjoy life because there is nothing to look forward to after death, isn’t it? But then, why is there the fear of death in me? Why am I not at peace with an assurance of my eternal life? With hundreds and thousands of gods around me, why do I still feel hopeless when life throws unexpected challenges at me?

Searching For Success

My wife Shanthini, raised in a Christian home, was always gentle in her faith. We married in 1991, and life seemed good — successful careers, international opportunities, and a comfortable lifestyle. We moved from India to Singapore, and later to Vietnam, chasing the dream of prosperity.

But beneath the surface, I was restless. My life revolved around ambition, nightlife, and indulgence. God had no place in my plans. That is, until everything collapsed. The company I worked for in Vietnam shut down. We had sold everything in India. There was no backup plan. I was devastated, depressed, and could not see a solution other than returning home to India and starting over from scratch. I was ashamed too. What would I say to my family and friends who proudly saw me off at the airport when I left?

The Night Everything Changed

One evening, I sat alone with a beer and a cigarette, hopeless and lost. My eyes fell on a Bible — a gift from my mother-in-law. Out of desperation, I opened it and read a few pages from the New Testament. I didn’t know it then, but that night was the beginning of a brand new life.

As I read, questions flooded my mind. Is Jesus real? Did He really die for me? Is He alive now? Can He hear me? How does Hinduism differ from Christianity? I drifted into sleep, overwhelmed and unsure.

A Damascus Road Like Encounter

The next morning, I woke up into a world that felt brand new. The entire house was filled with a bright light, brighter than the sun, but not hurtful to my eyes. Everything was radiant — the colors, the light, the peace within me. I was filled with joy, despite having no job and no future plans. Something had changed. Deeply. Supernaturally. I instinctively knew this was Jesus, but knew nothing more.

I whispered a prayer: “Lord, if this is really You, I want to know You.”

And He responded. Not with lightning bolts, but with doors opening. In a short time, I found a new job. Within months, I found a Bible-preaching church. I found hunger — real hunger — for the Word of God. I began reading the Bible as if my life depended on it.

From that moment, I was never the same. I lost the desire to drink or smoke — it simply vanished. I didn’t try to change; Jesus changed me.

I was no longer restless, searching for answers. It was as if I had found what I had been looking for all my life. I felt fulfilled and complete. My search had ended. I had found the answers to all of my questions. I had found God and I wasn’t fearful anymore.

His Presence, My Confession

Not long after, I had another powerful encounter while praying. I was overwhelmed by God’s presence. During an evening of prayer, alone in my room and on my knees, like a movie screen, every sin I had ever committed flashed before me. One by one, I confessed them and asked for forgiveness. Each time, peace replaced the guilt. The experience lasted for what seemed like a really long time. There was too much to confess. Finally, I felt a warm embrace that words cannot describe. The embrace of a Father who loves, forgives, and restores.

I am not yet perfect — far from it. But I know this: Jesus is real. He is alive. He is the Son of God, and He is coming back. He is not a man made idol made of wood or stone. He is not looking for pointless rituals. He is not a figment of man’s imagination. He resides within you and walks the journey of your life WITH you. He will guide you even through the doors of death and bring you safely to the other side of eternity. I now have the assurance of eternal life after death. Everything in my life is purpose driven.

Ministry Begins

My wife soon joined me in church. Eventually, our whole family came to know Jesus. We began leading Bible studies at home, welcoming people from various nations. We preached, taught, and served wherever God opened doors. What began as brokenness became boldness. We were a family on fire for God.

Today, I serve with Bible League International, helping make disciples and plant churches across South Asia. My job is not just a career — it’s a calling. A mission. A privilege. It hurts me to realize that there are so many millions of people walking in darkness, with a blindfold of tradition and beliefs handed down from generations past. And they are all smart and intelligent people. I plead with all to stop a minute, question your faith, do some research to find out the validity of what you believe in, and determine for yourselves if that truly is the path to eternal life or not. Because, if there is no eternal life, no heaven or hell, then why believe in any god at all? Live as you please because we all die one day, right? But there is an aspiration to live forever in every human. That is why we seek for God, but when God made Himself available to us, we tend to reject Him and instead wish to make our own gods and live by our own rules. How sad!

If You’re Searching…

If you’re reading this and you don’t yet know Jesus — or if you’re not sure how to — I plead with you: don’t wait. He loves you. He died in place of you paying the price for your sins. It was sin that separated us from God. Ever since, man has been trying to reach out to God in his/her own way. Hence the various religions today. Jesus reconciled us back to God through His death and resurrection.

He rose again from the dead to live forever for you, so that you may know that you too are going to live forever. He is not a religion. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is not an idol. He is not an ideology. He is not a set of moral do’s and don’ts. His story is not a myth. All of you are intelligent and smart individuals. I encourage you to check out historical and archaeological evidence of the writings in God’s Word, the Holy Bible. Be bold and question your faith. Whatever faith you believe in, have the courage to ask questions. Because, there is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. And you have just ONE chance to get it right.

If you are truly hungry to know the true God and to know the truth, you WILL find the truth because God seeks after those who are hungry for Him and He comes rushing to reveal Himself to them.

No matter your background or your past, you are not beyond His reach.

“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and yet forfeit his own soul?”

Perpetually walking in worldly uncertainty, yet full of peace knowing all will be well — that is the secret of walking with Jesus.

Connect With Me

I enjoy hearing from readers and those on a journey of faith.

You can connect with me through:

• The Contact page
• On Facebook
• Leaving honest feedback on posts
• Sharing how a particular teaching helped you

Your experience with Scripture matters — and I want this site to be a helpful part of that.

Final Thought

This site exists to serve you in your spiritual journey — not to promote a person but to point consistently to Scripture and God’s truth.

If you are seeking clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of God’s Word, you’re in the right place.

— Santosh Chandran