Rev J N Manokaran

In this world, there would be constant tension between choosing to please God or please others. Many people in the Bible, pleased others and failed to please God. Adam wanted to be polite, nice, and please Eve, so that he ate the forbidden fruit given by her. (Genesis 3:6) Solomon loved several foreign women, in […]

One learned powerful woman politician visited a religious leader. He would receive people of one particular community or caste with great enthusiasm and offer guests a seat. Also handing them respectfully some gifts. Others must stand in his presence, and he will just throw his gift to the devotee. This became a political storm. Sadly,

Daniel was thrown into a lion’s den by the vile conspiracy of envious and wicked colleagues of Daniel in King Darius court. Flattered and tricked by the courtesans Darius had signed an edict that no one could pray for one month to any God, instead pray to him. Even after the order was passed, Daniel

Fake news is not a new phenomenon. The soldiers who were guarding the tomb could not withstand God’s power of resurrection. In fact, they fell aside before the risen Son of God. Hapless guards went and reported this to the Chief Priests of Judaism. These religious leaders were scared about resurrection and truth. Before the

The detractors or competitors of Daniel wanted to eliminate Daniel. The reason was that Daniel supervised them strictly, they were unable to make illegal gains or enjoy privileges or be lazy. To accomplish their wicked plan, Daniel should be charged with some fault or lapse that would anger king Darius and compel him to act

Few people became disciples of Lord Jesus Christ in a village. These people were considered lowest in the strata of society. They were never allowed to enter worship places. However, the gospel transformed them. Now, they were invited to worship Lord Jesus Christ. A church was built in the village. When they came into the

A scientist sat in his study room that was bright; the lighting was as powerful as those used in outdoor shooting for making movies. He could clearly observe many things in each specimen for his research, that was not possible with lesser intensity light. Suddenly, the electricity went off. His assistant brought a candlelight to

In one Christian WhatsApp group, one person rejoiced about the riots in India, cheering the oppressors and condemning the hapless victims. Sadly, blinded by hatred, could not see God’s righteousness. The Bible warns against such foolish attitudes. Edomites are descendants of Esau. Edom is the nickname given to Esau and his descendants for selling his

As we move towards any destination, there is anxiety. The number of milestones on the way decreases and disappears, as we enter our destination. There are many who consider life as a journey towards a dead end – grave. However, Christians have a different perspective. Life is a pilgrimage towards heaven. Life is preparation to

Lord Jesus Christ’s call for discipleship is: Deny self, embrace cross – death and receive eternal life. (Matthew 16:24-26) One who thinks, he is living or alive – in fact forfeits his soul. One who loses self for His Name’s sake, in fact gains eternal life. Christian life is Dying and Living simultaneously. Paul appeals