Rev J N Manokaran

The author of the book of Proverbs personifies wisdom as a noble, beautiful, and helpful woman. (Proverbs 1:1-3) This is in contrast to the foolish, wicked, immoral, and dangerous woman described in chapter 7. (Proverbs 7) Obviously, the author prophetically points to the Church, the Bride of Christ. The Church calls out to people to […]

It is common to see many people glued to their screens watching wrestlers fighting with one another, trying to pin down the other. It is a form of entertainment in the world today. Psychologically, people wish to compete and always want to win. But a whole life cannot be just competition. Sadly, the world celebrates

Dan Blythe: “Rows can’t ask questions; Rows can’t wrestle with doubt. Rows can’t build trust. Circles can.” Christian fellowship and community are a circle. From the perspective of the church: Community is a network of circles where people are seen, heard, known, and discipled. It is not an anonymous presence, but a precious presence in

The advertisement read: Listen to your dog. Globally, in many countries, such advertisements have become a norm. Such initiatives are to develop better relationships between pets and their owners. Listening to a dog also means knowing the needs of a pet dog that it is unable to express. Owners are advised to proactively care for

A new believer of faith was confronted by his relatives: “Would you abandon our ancestors and their faith?” He calmly said, “The Lord Jesus Christ is greater than all human ancestors, and He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Some people have a high regard for their ancestors and their religious traditions. The

He used to publicly ridicule the Bible, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Church and the Christians. As he was engaged in a heated debate, he became paralysed. One of those whom he was abusing and cursing took him to the hospital, where he was treated by doctors and nurses from the community that he hated.

Many students spend sleepless nights fearing exams the next day. Young people appearing for job interviews lose sleep. Those caring for the sick experience sleeplessness because of worry. Some toss on their bed, due to pain in their bodies. Pastors and missionaries burdened by unreached people spend nights in tears. But the Psalmist wakes up

Kanchan Bai Meghwal, an Anganwadi worker, found swarms of bees approaching the compound where children were playing. She quickly wrapped the children one by one with a mat, brought them into the centre, saving twenty children. Later, she was attacked by bees, and she collapsed and died. Her bravery and sacrifice were greatly appreciated. (NDTV

It is common for all to blame someone else. Perverts say that they rape women as they provoke them with their dress, speech or anything else. Nevertheless, God holds a person responsible, even when s/he yields to provocation. Moses was provoked and angered at the waters of Meribah. The Israelite made his life bitter, did

Police constable Babubhai Prajapati was alleged to have received Rs 20 as a bribe and was charged in 1996. The case dragged on; in 2004, he was awarded four years in jail and Rs. 3000 as a fine. He challenged this in the Gujarat High Court, and the case was pending for 22 years. After