Rev J N Manokaran

God judged Edom

God promised Abraham: “I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse.” (Genesis 12:3) God will punish or curse or judge those who dishonor or harm or hate Abraham and his descendants. Esau, though a descendant of Abraham, forsook God and hated his brother Jacob. Edomites continuously hated Israel. […]

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What about him?

One person was stopped and fined by police for not wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet while riding two-wheelers is mandatory. The person said to the police officer: “Sir, see he is not wearing…” showing someone not wearing among thousands in the busy road. “You have violated the law by not wearing the helmet. You

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Doom scrolling!

There are few people who are branded as doomsday prophets. For they prophesied the judgment of God. Prophets in the Bible also proclaimed God’s judgment against unrepentant, haughty, rebellious humanity, including his disobedient Israel. “Disaster comes upon disaster.” (Ezekiel 7:26) However, there are young people using smartphones engaged in surfing websites and scrolling social media

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Feed the hungry!

One missionary from Kerala served in North India; wanted to buy land for constructing his school and church. However, he did not have money to purchase the land but had faith and assurance from the Lord. He scouted for land, spoke with the owner, and determined the price. Going to a bank, he requested a

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Practicing Love

Paul does not give a theory or a philosophy, but a principle to live by. (I Corinthians 13) 1) Love Does Not Envy: Envy rots the bones. (Proverbs 14:30) It is a Christian attitude to rejoice with those rejoicing. (Romans 12:15) Envious people think as if they are deprived though they deserve better, when others

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