Rev J N Manokaran

A proverbial story of Midas who got a gift from God that whatever he touched became gold. Sadly, he touched his daughter, and she became gold. Midas cursed himself and wanted God to take the gift back. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the estimated gold that is still in the ground or beneath the […]

Emile Bustani (1907-1963) was an entrepreneur, businessman, parliamentarian, and philanthropist in Lebanon. He purchased and built a tomb for him to be buried in the capital city of Beirut. Sadly, he died in his personal airplane crash off the coast of Beirut. His aircraft was recovered but his body was not found, hence not buried.

Ezekiel was appalled to see the sin of Israel that saturated the centre of spiritual life, the temple, and private, family, and public spheres. Ezekiel was in Babylon among the immigrants. On 17 September 592 BC, elders of Israel came to meet him. Ezekiel was held by the lock of his hair and carried to

A small coin slips and falls in the sea sand. After a short search, the person decides that it is not worth time and effort. David writes: “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are

There was a politician who was offered the position as the President of the country. He politely refused saying: “I know my height.” It is not about physical height, but his stature and calling. People like to reach the top by hook or crook. John the Baptist was clear, who he was and who he

Husband is God, if he dies, his wife, the slave also should die being burnt in the funeral pyre, an evil practice called Sati. Kokila was born in a rich family, married to a wealthy man who served in the Royal court of Thanjavur died. When she was taken to be burnt alive, an English

A young man was visiting his hometown. He drove around to see the changes that had happened in the past five years. As he drove, he was surprised to see a new bridge across a railway track. Excited, he drove fast and crashed on the railway track as the bridge was only constructed in parts.

Work From Home became more common, if not popular during Covid lockdown around the world. Many Pastors and Christian leaders felt distressed as they perceived ministry doors as closed. Some started using digital platforms for doing their ministry. Even after restrictions have been lifted, Work From Home continues and seems to be one aspect of

Actor Unni Rajan who has acted in several Malayalam movies applied for a janitor (scavenger job) in the hostel run for scheduled caste students by the government of Kerala. On the way to the interview, many people recognized him and about 50 people took selfies with him. The panel of interviewers thought Unni had arrived

Baby must open his mouth to 140 degrees in order to drink milk well. That is the maximum possible a human could open their mouth. “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” (Psalms 81:10) When the mother-bird brings food to the nest, she could see the chicks ready with open mouths. Chicks are