February 2021

“Krishna, hit the headlines for the first time in 2018 by installing a photograph of Trump in his puja room and worshipping it every day along with other Hindu gods at his house in Konne village of Bachannapet block in Jangaon district.” (Hindustan times, 12 October 2020) Bussa Krishna was fascinated with Donald Trump then […]

Satan is symbolized as a lion and described as Ravening, Roaming and Roaring lion with the intention of devouring and defeating people of God. However, he is not successful when people of God are alert, submit to His authority and resist Satan. 1) Ravening: David writes in his Messianic psalm that Satan is like ‘a

Doves are innocent. One bird watcher stated when someone approaches a tree where dove has nest, dove generally pretends to have broken wings. The predator moves forward captures the dove or attacks the nest to kill young birds or eat up eggs. Hence, doves are silly. 1) Silly dove: Prophet Hosea compares Joseph’s descendants as

There was a huge cyclone that uprooted trees, lifted off roof tops, fell electricity poles, police kiosks, guideposts etc. The rescue team from various places arrived to do some relief operations. Some of the teams were from other places who did not speak the local languages. When they fixed things, some name boards were upside

Olinka Vistica, a film producer and Drazen Grubisic, a sculptor was in four-year love relationship. They decided to separate. As they started segregating their personal items, they jokingly thought of an idea to start a Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. Though it was a mobile museum that toured several cities, it became permanent

Pharisees – sought honour from people and were not bothered about their inner-life or qualities. Lord dubbed them as ‘white-washed tombs.’ (Matthew 23:27) In the Parable of Prodigal Son, the Pharisees enjoyed the first part. The younger son who left home with inheritance when father was alive deserved punishment. He has violated Ten Commandments. Yes,

A woman is a hapless victim of domestic violence and is hospitalized. Police inquiry was expected. Her mother-in-law whispered in the victim’s ears: “You are responsible for our family’s honour. Do not give any complaint to police. Better behave.” She did not complain or file a police complaint. Family honour was important than truth, righteousness

Recently a young popular actress in small screen who was married just a few days ago, committed suicide. ‘Love affair’ became ‘hate affair’. There are many couples who are ending their life in bitterness and hatred. Sadly, few commit suicides, or live-in depression or become psychopaths. In the Bible, Amnon, son of great King David

Deer while crossing roads are caught unaware from the beaming headlights of passing vehicles. Sometimes they are traumatized and stay unmoved for several minutes. They freeze out of fear and shock. In the world also we are caught unaware by incidents unexpected in our lives. How can we respond? 1) Fear Not: Fear is a

One pastor was cursing a family of parents with two sons. “I prayed and your son got healed. You must be a life-long member of this church and give your tithes and offerings. Now you are leaving my church. I will pray again your son will become lame.” Though this family were not much educated