Jacob varghese

In many cultures, marriage is more than just a union between two individuals. It is a celebration, a festival that often spans multiple days and is filled with rituals, parties, and ceremonies that leave both participants and families in…

The questions we ask reveal a lot about us, whether it be the ones we openly ask or the ones we fail to ask. Questions are not merely tools to acquire information; rather, they are mirrors reflecting the depths of our thoughts, values, and…

The Christmas season is here, and it is traditionally a time of joy and celebration, marked by gatherings of loved ones, festive decorations, and the exchange of gifts. However, in times of crisis, such as the ones we often find ourselves…

We are living in a world driven by the pursuit of wealth, possessions, and material gain. The struggle against materialism is not unique to the present day but has been a challenge faced by Christians throughout history. The desire for…

One of the most important things we need to learn is how to trust God and walk by faith when people don’t treat us the way they should. What is our natural response when we are mistreated? To get angry, isn’t it? Though feeling angry is our…

How many of us try to please others? Do you ever try to? Most of us like to please others, right? May be our parents, spouses, colleagues, friends and neighbours. Especially if we know that we will be benefitted through someone, we try to…

CAN WE TRULY BE HONEST? A business friend of mine once asked me, “Do you think it’s possible to be totally honest in our life today?” He continued to say, being honest is not always easy. Then he went on to explain that he didn’t purposely…

Let us meditate on the second word of Jesus Christ said on the cross. Luke chapter 23:43- Jesus replied, I assure you “today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus hanging on the cross, had two of the criminals or thieves next to him. Both…

For this meditation, I have taken two scripture portions. First of all, let us open the Bible and look at I Peter 1:3-5 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again…

A Valentine Thoughts

In the Bible, in book of Proverbs we have a long enough chapter beautifully describing the noble characteristics of a godly woman. I think it is time for the men too to reflect on the same. It is time we define the ideal man to whom we…

It’s been said that knowledge consists of knowing tomato is a fruit and wisdom is knowing not to put tomato in a fruit salad! To be wise is not merely to know a lot about something but it is all about understanding how to use that thing in…

What do you do when a “Christian” man or woman come to the church with indecent or provocative clothes or inappropriate hair style? In multiple occasions I have been offended by such people. I shared this matter with some of my Christian…

God's plan for leadership in the church is shepherds caring for His flock. The pastor as a shepherd is someone who committed to knowing, feeding, leading, and protecting the church flock. We live in a day and age where anyone can listen to…

In a moment everything can change and life can be hard, right? Just when we think, things are going great, a phone call, a diagnosis, or a host of other mishaps can leave us feeling afraid and alone. But from my experience I can say, those…