Rev J N Manokaran

Some people pursue a human dreamland ardently, diligently, and despite huge risks. For him, a wealthy country in the West was his dreamland. Though God had called him to be a pastor in his home country, he wanted to migrate. For years, he tried but could not. Then he took an illegal route, dubbed as […]

One person was frustrated witnessing so many followers of Christ walking to churches on Sunday morning carrying their Bibles. He shouted at them, “Why are you following a convicted criminal who died on a cross?” Why is there so much hatred against Christians around the world? The Lord warned and promised of hatred against the

It is natural for humans to forget most things. However, certain events, experiences or words are significant. They are worthy of remembering, recalling, retrieving, and being cherished. “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19; 51) Mary, the mother of Jesus, had this habit and discipline. A very few

It is an intensive process to mentor someone to excel in their life. Without intentionality, such mentoring does not happen. 1. Discernment: Mentors have a special gift to spot potential, discern calling, and understand the growth path of a person. Barnabas had this gift of discernment that he could spot Saul (Paul) and John Mark

“No one listens,” shouted a grandmother. She continued: “My husband does not listen, so are my children, even grandchildren do not listen, servants do not listen…no one listens.” If God looks down at the earth, he will also say: No one listens. But the Bible teaches that those who heed or listen to or think

A dozen people were recruited to gather a mob, attack a family doing ministry, and demolish the church building. That night, unruly people, including some of the relatives of the pastor, came and started attacking the family, who ran for safety inside the jungle. Then they burnt the vehicles and demolished the church building. In

There was an AI global summit. One university got a Robodog online, which was readily available in the market. However, they displayed in their booth as a product of excellence, of their research. Alert netizens found the product was from China, and circulated on social media, calling out the university for faking it. (BBC 19

Buying and selling are natural activities among humans. It was barter, trade, gold coins, currencies, and online merchandise. The world economy cannot function without this process. The Bible also gives us counsel to buy and invest. “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23) Buy Truth: Disciples are those

God makes His presence felt. He tries to draw the attention of His children. Elijah was a man of great accomplishment. For the Nation of Israel, he demonstrated that God who answers by fire is the true God. (I Kings 18:24) Yet he did not know how to go ahead with the ministry. His great

A boy without a driving license drives an SUV with his sister at night to record a reel. The car was deliberately driven on the wrong side of the road at a high speed. A 23-year-old young man was on his bike when he was hit by an SUV; he died. He was his mother’s