Rev J N Manokaran

There is an acronym DINK that has become popular in the recent past: Double Income No Kids. Wrong priorities: Some youngsters marry but decide to have no kids, to focus on enjoying life, see the places, career, or wealth creation. Though they have a double income and are wealthier than many others, they choose not

Many seekers find Lord Jesus Christ as their savior and Lord. All must enter the narrow gate to receive Eternal Life. (Matthew 7:13) Sometimes, it seems strange, but God’s ways are mysterious and sometimes humorous too. Curiosity Kolkotte is from a village in Nepal and worked as a security personnel in Kolkata, West Bengal. During

A migrant from a remote village came to make a living in a city. With his little resources, he made a mobile vehicle, in which he used to take snacks and eatables. One street corner was his location, where he used to sell daily and earn his wages. A local city person saw this business

Lord taught an interesting parable of two people who were involved in a prayer competition. (Luke 18:9-14) One was a Pharisee, who thought he was competing to be heard by the Lord, against the prayer of a tax collector. Superiority complex: Some people trust themselves as righteous rather than trusting God, and also despise others.

The purpose of this parable of the Persistent widow is to impress upon disciples that they should not lose heart in prayer. (Luke 18:1-8) The widow did not give up, the judge was fed up. She wins and the judge accepts his defeat. Appointed judge: The judge mentioned could have been appointed by Herod or

King Solomon was the wisest king with God-given wisdom and wealth. Though it could be called a golden era in terms of wealth, it was under the shadows of spiritual darkness. In Solomon’s day, silver was considered of little value. (II Chronicles 9:20) Did this prosperity help the people of Israel to grow in their

One agency invested in a city: did social service, distributed literature, prayed, fasted, and proclaimed the gospel. The organization after twenty years decided to withdraw, as there was no apparent fruit for their labor of two decades. After a short period, another agency started working there. Within a few months, a church with over two-hundred

“David served the purpose of God in his generation.” (Acts 13:36) Death is inevitable. All die and should give an account of self to God. (Hebrews 9:27) God has a plan and will for each one born in this world. Discovering God’s plan and discerning His will is real wisdom. There are four things a

Often there is a reminder about the Great Commission and Great Commandment. The Great Commission is to go and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20) Disciples are called to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love their neighbor as themselves. (Matthew 22: 36-40) However, there is a Great