Rev J N Manokaran

It is not just about good choices, but appropriate choices that would not hinder our spiritual life, ministry, and God-given purpose. The author of Hebrews exhorts disciples to lay aside every weight that could hinder progress. (Hebrews 11:2) Wrong priorities: Some disciples get their priorities wrong, and that halts are delaying their pilgrimage. The priority […]

In many malls and theatres, 3-D films are shown. Such movies give an illusion of three-dimensional solidity when the viewers wear special glasses. 3-D visuals are created by stitching together multiple 2D images or using multiple cameras. This technology is amazing, and children enjoy watching such short movies. However, in the Bible, Prophet Isaiah had

Resilience is the capacity to face crises boldly, mentally, and emotionally; then bounce back to the pre-crisis context immediately. Many people are defeated by mishaps, crises, sicknesses, criticism, or bereavement. They do not attain their full potential or pre-crisis status. There are others, a few who excel better after the crisis. Moses: He had to

Dr. Helen Roseveare worked as a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was kept under arrest and suffered horrors including rape. “Through the long dark nights, she sensed the Lord saying, ‘These are not your sufferings. They’re Mine. All I ask of you is the loan of your body.” She continued to

A godly couple was serving the Lord. Being generous and hospitable was their Christian nature. Doing good, helping others, empowering others, and uplifting the marginalized were their priority. On one occasion a widow came to them seeking help. She pretended that she was oppressed, poor, abandoned by their children, and needed help to start a

Lord Jesus taught a parable that teaches persistence or impudence in prayer. (Luke 11: 5-8) A small room: Generally, the whole family lived in a one room house. Even today it is so in many parts of rural Asia. In the room sometimes, even animals would be accommodated: a cow or sheep or goats. If

There was some interesting news from Japan: Morimoto has what some would see as a dream job: he gets paid to do pretty much nothing. The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($71) an hour to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion. He rents himself and had handled 4000 assignments in the past

One visitor was shocked to see many chicks having spots and feathers falling. The poultry farmer simply said: “These chicks like to peck one another. Thus, they get injured and lose their feathers too. It is habitual on this farm.” Sometimes, local churches seem to be like this poultry farm. Harmony and peace are missing

In philosophical thinking, there are two schools of thought concerning the relationship with God. However, the Bible gives different imagery. Cat: One school defines grace with the imagery of a cat carrying a kitten with its mouth holding its neck. In this, the cat takes the initiative and holds it. Monkey: Another school of thought

Seven workers of a factory consumed poison as they were not paid salaries for seven months. The factory produces raw materials for modular kitchens in Indore. Frustrated and depressed they attempted suicide but were saved by timely action. (NDTV news 2 September 2022) Denying wages to those it is due is a sin against God.