Rev J N Manokaran

Paul in his letter to the Colossian believers to do three acts. The first is drastic, to put to death certain things, second to put off or set aside certain things, and third to put on or wear certain things. (Colossians 3:5-14) First act: Put to death: Paul commands to put to death the mundane, […]

How should the bible be defined and described? Human words are inadequate to describe God’s gift to humanity. The longest poetry, psalm 119 has its theme as the inspired Word of God. In this psalm, eight Hebrew words are used to describe the Scripture. Each word or term reveals the multiple facets of the Bible.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son was not satisfied with his status as future heir and present steward. (Luke 15: 11-32) He wanted to become the owner or proprietor of his portion of wealth. Hence, he demanded his portion of the inheritance. Freedom from the control or direction of father, and

The Jerusalem Temple had an outer court where non-Jews could come. A fence and large stones were marking the borders. Many stand longingly to go inside, but not permitted. There was also a section for Jewish women, they cannot go further. All circumcised Jewish men could go to the inner court. Priests went to the

A young man went out to have a party with friends, as he was going to a prestigious university to do his master’s in business administration within the country. He came back quite angry, disillusioned, and without joy. His parents wondered and asked with concern. The young boy shouted: “That useless fellow…is going to the

In a village, there lived a righteous man, who always did good for others. He was not very rich but was popular. Another man was rich, envied the righteous man, and tried to harass him. Sadly, people started going to him, who misguided them and turned them against the righteous man. He felt very sad,

Many people go through immense suffering and pain. They are emotionally exhausted, mentally fatigued, and spiritually empty. Yet, when they listen to good news, they are unable to receive it with hope. The children of Israel were under tyranny for four hundred years in Egypt. When Moses announced that God had sent him to deliver,

An inferiority complex is characterized by constant feelings of inadequacy or insecurity in a person’s daily life due to a belief that s/he is physically or mentally or spiritually or financially inferior to others, whether such a belief is based on fact or just imagination. Sadly, the inferiority complex has brought dangerous consequences for individuals,

A missionary couple toiled in North India for over a decade. Due to health issues, the couple returned to their home state with their two children. Earlier, they had worked for the government. Their friends, colleagues and classmates were promoted, owned houses, cars, children in the best institutions and enjoyed a high-income lifestyle. This family

God chose the tribe of Levi and made a covenant with them. They were expected to serve the Lord with diligence. Prophet Malachi writes of God’s expectation from them and how they had fallen short of God’s requirements. (Malachi 2:6-8) All people of God are expected to be having these qualities. Sadly, there are performers