Rev J N Manokaran

Christian spirituality is dependent on God, His Word, and His Spirit. The Psalmist describes this spirituality in a few verses. (Psalm 119:169-175) To lead a Godly, spiritual, and God-honoring life, the following are needed. That was the Psalmist’s prayer and cries, and should be our prayers too. Understanding: Reading the Scripture is important, but more […]

Among David’s sons, Absalom was ambitious, had an attractive personality, and was cunning. He stole the hearts of people and also the throne of David. (II Samuel 15-18) David experienced betrayal, rejection, and abandonment by people. It was a shameful situation in which people commented that God abandoned David, and He would not help him.

George Wishart, who served as the Bishop of Edinburgh in the 17th century. He was condemned to death for preaching the gospel. It was a custom to ask for the last wish, and also what music or song (psalm) would be played when he was hanged. He chose the longest Psalm. (Psalm 119) It was

In almost all cities, the management of waste, liquid, and solid waste is a significant challenge. New technologies are introduced, yet new challenges keep mounting. Sin is compared with dross, the scum that forms on the surface of precious metal when refined. (Psalms 119:118-120) It is discarded by the metalsmith. (Isaiah 1:22; Jeremiah 6:28-30; Ezekiel

One young college graduate argued that the Earth was several million years old. No one created the world; it happened by itself or with the Big Bang. God confronted Job with the question: “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?” (Job 38:4-7) This question is not only for Job, but for

A small group of teenagers studied the Book of James. When they completed it, one boy gave this testimony: “I was the most stupid boy in my class. My parents and teachers gave up on me. As I attended this bible study, I got faith and confidence to ask God for wisdom. Now, my teachers

Whatever you feel like doing, do it. This is the most common advice for young people today. However, the Psalmist prays that His steps may be directed according to the Word of God. (Psalm 119: 132-135) Feelings: At present, most young people are driven by emotions, and not by intellect. Instead of critical thinking, there

The Psalmist writes that the word of God is pure or holy, or unblemished; hence, he loves it. (Psalms 119:140) Word of the Lord: The Bible is the Word of the Lord, the Sovereign Lord of heaven and earth. (Genesis 15:1) Word of God: The Bible is the Word of God, the creator, redeemer, and

There was a missionary who served in the Delhi region in the early 1900s. As an entrepreneur, he figured out how to gain funds through business and invest in missions in India. At that time, there was a great demand for bicycles in the regions, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Purchasing a huge consignment of bicycles and

Bryan Johnson, the tech tycoon, became the poster child of the modern immortality movement. With a staggering $2 million annual budget dedicated to turning back his biological clock, he tried several high-tech health hacks, like transfusing his son’s youthful blood or undergoing a full plasma exchange. Johnson has spared no expense — or headline —