Some work to make a living. Others work because they are passionate. The first kind of people do things well. The second kind of people pursue excellence at the workplace!… Read the rest
7 Compelling Steps to Achieve Excellence at the Workplace!
Three Insightful Stories on “What Will Others Think About Me?”
One of the questions commonly asked in my training sessions is this: “What will others think about me?” Whether it be professionals or students they share this same concern.… Read the rest
JESUS—What Is in a Name?
What is in a name?1 so asked Shakespeare. Perhaps everything.
Let us look at the name of Jesus.
Jesus–the name that rings with joy for at his birth an angel announced good news of great joy to all the people of the world.… Read the rest
Self-Doubt Can Be Overcome to Make You a Winner
Self-doubt can defeat you.
How can you tackle self-doubt? Let us look at seven steps to do so:
Look at the worst that can happen.… Read the rest
Believe in the Power of God-Given Dreams
This article has been revised and updated and is being published in Sunday Sermonettes: When Dreams Seem to Die Trust God Who Put the Dream in Your Heart
Inspired by the story of Joseph as told in Genesis 37 and 39–50 in the Bible.… Read the rest
The Science, Maths, Vocabulary, and Art of Love in Marriage!
Let us begin the discussion of the science, maths, vocabulary, and art of love in marriage from departures. The tug at the heart at parting when your beloved boards the plane or when the train starts to move is love.… Read the rest
You Can Lead with Confidence: Leadership Simplified for School Children!
Some of you will be called to lead by choice or chance. It is a privilege but a great responsibility too.… Read the rest
7 Motivational Secrets That Will Surely Inspire You
Yes You Can
Great achievements follow when your pursuits are fuelled by the I Can belief and attitude. When this combines with enthusiasm and perseverance you become unstoppable.… Read the rest
2 Minute Speech on God Versus Science Debate
In the beginning.
God.
Science has gone to extraordinary lengths to come up with interesting explanations like Big Bang about origins.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on The Truth Will Set You Free
The truth will set you free if you stop looking at your past and lost opportunities to the new thing that God is willing to do in your life.… Read the rest
The Stranger with a One Line Haunting Message
My best friend and I were standing outside our church premises talking. This was early 1990’s.
Sunday morning it was. Time around 11:30am.… Read the rest
Make Your Meetings Productive
Isn’t it amazing that only men and women gather together to talk? And perhaps listen. Other creatures of instinct lack this ability.… Read the rest
The Thirty Seconds Motivational Fightback Against Discouragement
Other than fear, the greatest paralyzing factor in life is perhaps discouragement.
You should fight against it and conquer it.
Never wallow in self-pity.… Read the rest
Sample Inspiring Refreshing Welcome Speech at Film Festival Inauguration
It is with great happiness that I stand here to welcome all of you.
As the Chairman of this Film festival I can say that it was a great run-up to this exciting moment.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on God’s Mercy for You
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;1” is a prayer that God is sure to answer.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on the Hope That a Sunset Brings
A sunset is a beautiful moment. Watching it from the beach is lovelier still.
A sunset paints the sky a glorious canvas of blazing colours.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on Self and Selfies
My Professor once asked this question in class:
“Whose face do you look for first when you get see the group photo of your class in the College Magazine?”… Read the rest
Develop Your Communication Skills
Most jobs require good communication skills. If you would like to succeed in your career, it is important you develop good communication skills.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on God’s Love
God’s love is for the whole world. It includes you, as well as me. Therefore, you can be assured you are loved.… Read the rest
God Has Not Forgotten You
It is a message of comfort that is heard;
With a loud shout good news shared:
There is going to be a better tomorrow–
God will carry you close to his heart,
And gently lead you to your reward.… Read the rest
A Love ❤️ Kaleidoscope
When love is absent,
Life is a starless night.
When love is present,
Life is a moonlit sunshine.
When love is absent,
Life is an unsalted egg.… Read the rest
Christmas Tree–Its Meaning and Message of Life!
A tree has always been a symbol of life. It has become more so after Jesus died on a wooden cross.… Read the rest
1 Minute Speech on Jesus the Light of the World
“In him was life, and that life was the light of men.”1
Jesus came to show us the light of God’s great love towards us.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: Hope for Tomorrow
Radio Talk for Yuvavani,
All India Radio, Thiruvananthpuram,
First Broadcast on 22 April 2017.
Radio Talk: Hope for Tomorrow PDF
Once there was a young boy who walked along with his mother one evening.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: The Spirit of Christmas as Seen in Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol
Talk for All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
Broadcast on Christmas Day 2015.
Radio Talk: The Spirit of Christmas as Seen in Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol PDF
The famous novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens captures the spirit of Christmas in a memorable way.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket
Talk for Yuvavani, All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
Date of recording: 25 February 2011
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket PDF
Cricket World Cup 2011 will showcase some of the great talents of cricket.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: The Hope of Christmas
Talk for Yuvavani, A.I.R., Thiruvanathapuram.
First Broadcast 22nd December 2007.
Once upon a time, when Augustus Caesar ruled Rome, a star rose over a little town called Bethlehem.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: The Art of Leadership Communication
Talk for Yuvavani,
All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
First Broadcast on 29 July 2006.
There are constants and variables in leadership communication.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: The Art of Public Speaking
Talk for Yuvavani,
All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
First Broadcast on 20 August 2005.
A wise speaker once remarked: “The human brain is a wonderful organ.… Read the rest
In Relentless Pursuit of Success
As many colours are there so also are there many lenses with which to view success. Each will show a different image; coloured by the way each person likes to see success:
Success!… Read the rest