GOOSHNESS

JESUS WAS CLOTHED WITH OUR WHOLE SELVES

2015-12-26T07:45:00.001-08:00

Luke 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths.... (NIV)

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." (NIV)

Baby Jesus was "wrapped in cloths" as seen from the BIBLE. This cloth represents you and me. It means Jesus bore our whole selves which was a sin-ridden self. We are full of lies because of the fall of man in the garden of eden.

Isaiah 1:5-7 ... Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness— only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with olive oil. Your country is desolate, your cities burned with fire; your fields are being stripped by foreigners right before you, laid waste as when overthrown by strangers.

Isaiah 53:4 "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering..."

Colossians 1:16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

Jesus was 100% human as well as 100% God when he came to the world.

John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Luke 24:12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the

"strips of linen"

lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

The "cloths" that was used to cover baby Jesus and the "strips of linen" left inside the tomb of Jesus represents our whole selves.

Christ strips himself of the humanly self at the cross and was resurrected to life after three days with his Godly self and thus sit on the right hand side of His Father's throne in heaven.

Our old self (humanly self) including our identity as homosexuals was crucified and buried so that God may not be able to see anymore of our sins and transgressions... He now sees us as Christ who is the truth, the way and the life. This is the good news.. this is the truth about the BIBLE...

May GOD bless you to see from His perspective!

DIWALI: The True Meaning of LIGHT! By Rev. Lalrohlua Pachuau

2015-11-11T05:20:00.001-08:00

Diwali is here!
Very warm wishes to all my one-billion-Indian-fellow friends a very happy Diwali. May the good LORD brightens your hearts and minds with the good things in life, and may He open up the door so that all of us may come to the saving knowledge of God.

Diwali, as have been told, is a festival of light! What light? This brings back the story of the famous rescue of Sita by Lord Rama with the help of multitudes of monkeys in the Hindu religious belief. Upon return from the fierce battle, everybody lit oil lamps to guide them on their way. Such a rescue was considered as victory over evil. In short, thus started Diwali - festival of light.

I just want to tell you my new version of Diwali today. John the evangelist told us a very beautiful truth here:

There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him (Jn 1:9-10).

And Jesus himself said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." (Jn 8:12).

Oh! I wish that one day you may come to know Jesus personally. Knowing him is knowing the truth and is the beginning of life eternal!

HOMOSEXUALITY AT THE CROSS!

2015-02-03T09:37:00.001-08:00

Homosexuality is the seed of satan that manifests itself in gays and lesbians. I have that seed in me... but now I have been made known by GRACE about my true identity in CHRIST. Everyone should know this... that homosexuality, alongwith all other sins, had been crucified there at the cross with JESUSCHRIST and that we are all made new in Him. His life is our life...His righteousness is our righteousness, His wisdom is ours, His sanctity is ours... we only have to tell this to gays and lesbians... their true identity in CHRIST... please... stop the HATE and spread the GOSPEL!

JESUS CHRIST AND SANTOSH TROPHY: CHAMPIONSHIP CUP FOR MIZORAM 2014.

2014-03-12T00:02:00.000-07:00

Prayers to the Heavenly Father have been sent by Mizo Christians in order for Mizoram Team to win at the National Football Championship game named SANTOSH TROPHY. I feel quite proud of my State players but I feel most proud of the Heavenly Father for handing us an achievement like this. To JESUS CHRIST be the GLORY and HONOR!

I don't know much about Football and I am not at all interested. But the fact that those Mizo players had shown their true selves as Christians in the football field has touched me deeply. This verse has rightly been written in the Bible, "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God." (Luke 12: 8,9)

Photo Courtesy of NewIndianExpress

"THANK YOU, LORD, FOR ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS" Photo Courtesy of Inkhel.com

Photo Courtesy of Lamtluang News

55th KTP GENERAL CONFERENCE AT KHAWZAWL

2014-03-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

The biggest Christian event for young people of Mizoram, 55th KTP GENERAL CONFERENCE 2014, was held at Khawzawl, a town located towards the north eastern region of Mizoram. This event has been hosted by Mizoram Presbyterian Church for the past sixty years and this particular Conference marked its Diamond Jubilee. I have had the privilege of attending the event for I was hired to do the flower arrangements. God has been good, training me in all aspects to my own level of understanding.

Chapter Sixty, verse number one from the Book of Isaiah (Bible) was specifically chosen to herald the main voice for this General Conference.

The following pictures will tell their own stories. All the pictures are not mine and if someone or anyone disapproves of me posting them, I must be let known.

Photographed by Zeta Tlau

Photographed by Chhuaha Fanai

The Diamond Jubilee Choir singing "Hallelujah Chorus" Photographed by Chama Chawngthu

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Stacy Muanpuii photographed by Sawmtea Pachuau

Stacy Muanpuii photographed by Johny Khiangte

Upa Sanglianthanga photographed by Johny Khiangte

DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT COLLAGE by Lalthangliana Mathanga

Photographed by FK Katea

JESUS CHRIST IS THE ANSWER FOR GAY and LESBIAN LIBERATION

2013-11-21T20:20:00.002-08:00

I came to CHRIST as I was... Who was I?? I was a HOMOSEXUAL but now, I am free from all the bondage of worldly pleasures. I am given an eternal life now. I am the SON of God now. The life I now live is not earned by me, but is given to me by GOD through HIS endless GRACE. I am free from the fear of TOMORROW, I am free from the GUILT of my PAST!!! SATAN has no control over me.

GAY AND LESBIAN LIBERATION IN FULL-FLEDGED TERMS IS FOUND ONLY THOUGH CHRIST!!!

MY NEW FLOWER PAGE ON FACEBOOK

2013-06-05T11:37:00.000-07:00

GOOSH FLOWER PAGE AND DECORATIONS!!! LIKE HERE

A POEM REFLECTING UPON THE DISASTER AT LAIPUITLANG, AIZAWL ON THE 11TH OF MAY 2013.BY NATALIA SAILO.

2013-05-12T06:48:00.000-07:00

MOM, DAD, WHERE ARE YOU?

Was it nature on its course or was it the flaw of men?
That tragic Saturday dawn when the whole state mourned
When my sisters and brothers, all well and alive only few hours before
Lay there defeated under the rubble of cement, mud and concrete
When the landslide attacked them like thief in the night.

People gathered after hearing the news, that spread like wildfire in a flash of a minute
They carry tools with heavy hearts, hoping to find at least a soul to save
Tears everywhere, I bet every living soul prayed
Pleading for mercy, finding answers to the question "WHY"
Only to find the truth that was right in front of their eyes.

Father, they said he came in the morning, to check on matters that cause such tragedy
Yet, they said he needed to leave, to welcome new members of the family elsewhere
Strangers, of course, must be welcomed, that has always been a tradition
But are they so important to abandon his children in pain?
Was he unaware that it was his building that caused the shame?

And as I sip my morning tea at a very unusual hour for Delhi
Hoping to come across the news of my people on the papers
I flipped the pages but I see nothing
That's when my mind wondered, "Do we really belong here?"
"Or are we just some useless adopted children?"

Questions rolled through my head, answers I know none of
"Do we not fit here, is this not our land too?
While we pledge our belongingness in every schools every morning
Why are we being left out on our own at this time of cry and suffering?
Are we placed too far at the corner that we deserve no attention!

We heard of news and instances, where other people too meet accidents
Their Presidents would stood by their people like a father stays for his kid.
Comforting them with words, or volunteering themselves among the rescue team.
Do not all Americans shout "BOSTON STRONG"
When those coward men unleash their bombs?

What if this is a tragedy that happen in their so called "MAINLAND INDIA"
Would they treat them the same like they treated us
Do our cry deserve no comfort, do our wounds deserve no treatment?
Are we not joined within the dots of the same map"
MOTHER INDIA where have you been hiding?

With heavy heart I write this piece, to bid adieu to all the departed souls
May there be a meeting place for us somewhere beyond these worldly borders
Where we can smile and laugh again and no pain would ever come our way
And for those strong survivors out there who make it through the nightmare
May time erase and wipe out those ugly memories
And may the good Lord above give you the faith to cope every minute of the day.

Though no money or time could measure up to your loss
I hope you receive at least half of what you deserve to regain your loss
I hope you won't be left neglected that you may be reminded of this day every day
I hope someone bold would stand out to point his fingers and raise his voice
Because this is how I was always been taught at school
"Where there is no cause, there could never be an effect"
And I know that a mere landslide would have a lesser impact
Than a dying giant building lying neglected on top of it.

My comment: A subtle yet rough sketches of the whole situation is wrapped up in the first stanza.

And in the second stanza, we are left with the big question, "WHY?" which keeps us hanging over the edge. The essence of selflessness or altruism (TLAWMNGAIHNA IN MIZO) has come to be a part of the poem flowing with its lines.

The third stanza, however, has reflected the Political aspect of Mizoram as the Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla has come into the scene. Political affairs come into place and the present department that the Chief Minister's brother is holding which is Public Works Department (P.W.D.) respectively. Here, the top-most building that collapsed first belongs to the same Department which has been vacated due to a large crack that was found in October of last year.

The Fourth Stanza upto the seventh stanza give a wider appeal to every Mizo in the case of the sense of belongingness. The Question of Identity plays its part here. A long adopted thought that Mainstream Indians, most of them, do not give importance to the North-Eastern Region and the people that live here has been commented upon by the writer descriptively.

The Eight stanza bids farewell to the departed souls and wishes them luck in the afterlife which is a better place for them from the context of Christianity. And for the survivors, the writer of this poem wishes them a life of contentment through the peace that God brings. A very psychological phenomena is seen here as the survivors are being told to forget the trauma and the tragedy that befall on them. Mental disorders can arise due to having experienced this kind of natural calamities.

The last stanza again shows the writer's main theme which is to portray the political conditions of Mizoram. The different kinds of hope that are shown in the 2nd, 3rd, and fourth line indicate the writer's thoughts on how people in politics will or must react towards the survivors and their families and also towards the victims' families too. Money matters come into play. Political affairs come into the scene again. The main building that collapsed that further caused the immense tragedy is now the protagonist of the poem. This is indeed very true: "Where there is no cause, there could never be an effect."

TRAGEDY AT LAIPUITLANG, AIZAWL.

2013-05-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

I FEEL DEEPLY TRAUMATIZED THIS MORNING TO HEAR ABOUT THE LANDSLIDE AT LAIPUITLANG, AIZAWL, MIZORAM. I DO THINK THAT IT IS APPROPRIATE TO BLOG ABOUT THIS TRAGEDY.

WHEN I LEARNED THAT ONE OF THE MZU (MIZORAM UNIVERSITY) STUDENTS WAS A VICTIM, I FELT LIKE MY UNIVERSITY FAMILY MEMBER HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM US WHICH MADE ME SO SAD. THE WHOLE MORNING, I HAVE BEEN SHEDDING TEARS OF SORROW.

I PRAY THAT THE DECEASED ONES WILL FIND PEACE IN GOD AND THAT THE WOUNDED ONES WILL BE HEALED SOON. I PRAY FOR THE RELATIVES AND LOVED ONES OF THOSE VICTIMS AND I DO HOPE THAT THEY WILL FIND SOLACE IN GOD.

POSTED by MAMI VARTE ON FACEBOOK:

"Laipuitlang leimin tuartute leh chhungte ka va lainat tak em..rilru a va na em!! Lalpa, Nangin awmpuiin veng rawh aw.. mitinin i trongtraipui ang u! - -"

POSTED BY FELI THANGLUAH:

"Laipuitlang inchim avanga chhiat tawk te ka va han lainat tak em!!! A rapthlak zia hi ka sawifiah zo lo! LALPA!!!! Vengin awmpui mawlh ang che.. A rapthlak em mai.. Kan pa zara ka lo hmelhriat ve Relfela Sailo pawh a boral, ka va han lainat tak em!!! Tah chhuak si tap thei silo ang hian ka awm, thiante u, kan vanneih zia hi. Kan chungah ala thleng velo mai pawh a.."

POSTED BY MAMATEA CHHAKCHHUAK ON FACEBOOK:

"LALPA.. khawngaih takin chhiatna tawk te hi thlamuan rawh,an tan tih theih kan nei silo,nang LALPA leh PATHIAN,engkim chunga roreltu chuan tanpui la,lusun te hnem rawh aw..khawngaih takin awmpui la,mangang taka an awm phal suh ang che..
I fapa ISUA KRISTA hmingin kan dil a che.."

POSTED BY ANGELY SAILO ON FACEBOOK:

"When I woke up this morning..I heard the terrible news that more than 10 people have lost their lives due to the horrible Landslide tragedy in Aizawl,Mizoram which occured around 3 AM this morning...:-( and according to different sources Cyclone O1B is going to hit different States in the North-East by Saturday evening...I shudder to think what major calamity it would bring and what sort of havoc it would wreak in its aftermath....I feel for the deceased families,for their loss of a loved one,for the loss of their home....I count my blessings that its not me or anyone of my extended family back home however the Pain is there for people who have lost their lives in such a tragic way :-( I request all my FB friends around the world to pray for my home town AIZAWL and specially for the people who have suffered,for their families and for the RESCUE TEAM(s) who are doing their best to save lives...GOD HAVE MERCY ON US!!!!!!!!!!"

POSTED BY DR LUKE BAND :

"Laipuitlang Leimin tuar zawng zawngte i tawngtaipui mawlh mawlh ang u. He chhiatna hian rah tha chhuah ngei turin Pathian i au ang.
"Malsawmna ka dil thin te leh,
Rosum leh Pai nawmchenna,
I ropuinan chan mah ila,
Ka vui lo'ng e, ka lawm zel ang" "

POSTED BY TINIE MOHINI THAPA ON FACEBOOK:

"Words seems inadequate to express the sadness i feel, about what has happened back in my hometown Aizawl .... My thoughts and prayers are with yew....."

HELLO AGAIN 2013

2013-04-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

I wish I have the time to do things a little differently around here on my blog... But I really haven't got the time these past few months... been very busy with all my works... Anyways, please continue reading my blog ... Thank you to all my dear dear dear readers love XOXO

While you've been waiting, and while I think about new things to do with my blog, here's a picture of me with my best friend who got married last december in Dimapur, Nagaland. :)

MY WORK PHOTOGRAPHED BY MALSAWMA PHOTOGRAPHY

2013-04-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

Let it speak itself... My works... God's Creations...

Photographer: Malsawma Photography
Place: Lai Ram Isua Krista Baptist Kohhran (Church), Lawngtlai, Mizoram.

MY CREATIONS FOR THE OPENING OF HERITAGE LOUNGE, FALKLAND AIZAWL, MIZORAM, INDIA. ON THE 20TH OF APRIL 2013. SECOND SHOW

2013-04-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

The Second round was a bit messed up but I'll share some pics anyway... The eye make-up becomes more sexier than the first round. The pretty little dresses in black and white were a part of the night itself as the models walked out.

Photographer: Aitea Ralte
Make-up by me
Hair Stylist: Joseph Parlor, Millennium Centre, Top Floor.

MY CREATIONS FOR THE OPENING OF HERITAGE LOUNGE, FALKLAND AIZAWL, MIZORAM, INDIA. ON THE 20TH OF APRIL 2013. FIRST SHOW

2013-04-27T09:18:00.001-07:00

And so I had tried my hands on Designing Clothes for a show, more particularly for the Grand Opening of Heritage Lounge at Falkland in the city of Aizawl, Mizoram. The first round was all about Black and Pink. My inspiration was Mesopotamia meets the Middle East. Easy flowing materials have been used. And my tailors stitched them well. Six models were used and six dresses were created by me.

The owners of the place, Ruth Hrangchal and Andrew, were so good with their warmth and welcoming spirits. They know exactly how to organise events or how to keep the party flame going. They simply ROCK!

And for the make-up, I used liquid eye-liner to define the eye in a more dramatic and Egyptian-like manner. However, this eye-make-up style do not really go alongwith Asian eyes. But I tried it anyway and I still think that it looks really cool.

Photographer: Aitea Ralte
Place: Heritage Lounge, Falkland, Aizawl, Mizoram. (Heritage Lounge Facebook Link here)
Models: Lynn-i, Veni, Lucy, Baby, C-i and Dikteii.
Make-Up by me
Hair Styling: Joseph Parlor Millennium Center, Top Floor.

This piece is my favorite and I put so much thought in it. I think its elegant as well as sophisticated, poise, and couture-like.

Me with my models

MY SISTER'S WEDDING PICTURES!

2012-11-25T10:02:00.000-08:00

LPS Creations

Photographer: Mala Tochhawng

Charles&Keith shoes

BLACK & GOLD SKETCHES!

2012-11-25T08:24:00.000-08:00

BLACK & WHITE SKETCHES!

2012-11-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

MY FASHION SKETCHES!!! (RED AND BLACK!)

2012-11-25T08:16:00.000-08:00

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

2012-05-02T03:39:00.001-07:00

A Group of girls in New Delhi ..... A night out of their own..... Looking for nothing but fun.... A re-interpretation of "Girls just wanna have fun" ..... strictly 21st Century!!!! Post Modernistic Era!!!!!

waiting .... waiting n waiting.... with style of course!

an iconography where I express myself to my soul ....

and to the world, I show these beautiful .... girly stuffs.... inside, I am a woman of strength


A gap in communication is a must ....

Finally.... should I eat it all????

Oh, I need to look good,..... like REAL GOOD!!!

WEDDING FLOWERS BY GOOSH

2012-05-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

GERBERRA FLOWERS.... MULTI COLORED THEME.... AN ARTISTIC TOUCH BY MY HANDS.... ALL COMES DOWN TO A PERFECT WEDDING DECORATION!!!

FELI THANGLUAH

BEAUTIFUL PIC BY PUIA H HUHA

2012-05-01T11:54:00.001-07:00

KATE MOSS VOGUE US APRIL 2012

2012-04-24T01:36:00.000-07:00

VOGUE ITALIA APRIL 2012: CHRYSTAL COPELAND, SOJOURNER MORELL, BY STEVEN MEISEL

2012-04-24T01:33:00.000-07:00

SIAMTEII FOR LUNGLEN MAGAZINE APRIL 2012 COVER

2012-04-09T03:24:00.003-07:00

Lunglen Magazine has yet again re-invented its cover picture as shown below... I love the fact that the dress looks so CHAOTIC yet so sensuous in its own right. I salute Ruata and Tluangpuii for the work that they had put in styling this shoot. The make-up and hair stylist, Taboiha, has also shown himself to be a true artist indeed--working his way up the model (his canvas) from chaotic ruffles to simple yet elegant make-up and hair style. And one thing worth mentioning is the photographer's (www.dinagrafix.com) talent

ZUALBAWIHI FOR LUNGLEN MAGAZINE COVER FOR MARCH 2012.

2012-03-07T04:46:00.001-08:00

I LOVE THE GOWN BUT SPRING IS HERE SO, SOME OF YOU MAY THINK ITS A BIT WEIRD TO USE BLACK COLOR FOR SPRING ISSUE... BUT ITS BEAUTIFUL ANYWAY...

my flower arrangements in and around valentine's day...

2012-03-06T22:29:00.002-08:00

AN ARRANGEMNT OF LOVE AT JOHN'S DECOR, MILLENIUM CENTRE