Rev J N Manokaran

Susan Devadass in her book: Pressed but not crushed lists her life lessons from her trials. Christian life is to become mature, perfect and like him. (Colossians 1:28; Matthew 5:48) Life journey is filled with frustrations, disruptions, disappointments, opposition, hindrances, and discouragements. She provides six lessons: 1. Maturity is managing anger: Christian maturity is the […]

To feed babies, the vessels like milk bottles, bowls, and spoons are sterilized by boiling in water. The utensils should be clean, without dirt or germs to feed the baby. Paul writes: “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonourable, he will be a vessel for honourable use, set apart as holy, useful to

There was a disciple of Lord who migrated from a village to a city in India. He started a small shop for hairdressing, the only skill he had. As a God-fearing man, he will open the shop with prayer, first read the bible and then begin his work. On Sunday morning the shop will be

Haman conspired to kill all Jewish people in all the 127 provinces of the Empire. Emperor Ahasuerus had indeed approved that wicked plan. (Esther 3) Emperor’s presence: When Mordecai came to know about it, he urged Esther to go to the King to annul the order. Esther said: “All the king’s servants and the people

In one TV news channel, a weather reporter said that she had received three contradicting weather forecasts, from three different sources. It was left to the wisdom of the listeners, to discern and decide which one they should anticipate and act. Historical context: Ahab was a wicked king. But Jehoshaphat, a good king of Judah

Small boys would play pushing a wall. Despite their effort, sweat and tiredness, the object, the wall, does not move. That means no work is done. In physics, work is done when an object is moved or displaced by an external force. Work not done: Paul writes: “For we hear that some among you walk

There are four things that are impossible according to the author of Hebrews. Impossible for God to lie: The creator and Holy God does not lie, there is no falsehood in Him. (Hebrews 6:18) There are no white, black, gray, and multi-colored lies. Satan is Father of lies, and all who follow him trust and

God trains each person in a unique way to use as instruments of righteousness in their respective contexts. God trained Moses in three ways to take up a great historical role in delivering the children of Israel from Egyptian slavery, facilitating the formation of the Nation of Israel, and giving humanity the Ten Commandments. Secular

There was a terrible car accident in which both parents were killed, and one-year-old boy was alive, rather miraculously. There were people who gave different comments. ‘The boy is a devil; he swallowed his parents.’ Another said: ‘His parents’ deeds (karma) were not good, so this is the fate for the child.’ One opined: ‘This

Lord Jesus Christ was teaching about the yeast (leaven). Jewish scholars believed that yeast refers to the Original Sin. Instead of grasping the meaning of the message, their thoughts went to bread they had forgotten to pack for the journey. Probably, angry Lord rebuked them with nine rapid-fire questions. (Mark 8:14-20) 1) Discussion: Why are