Rev J N Manokaran

Fool or mad for Christ

One Christian leader boarded a train. As he was old, co-passengers were very co-operative and friendly. It was a first-class coach, during travel someone asked, where his destination was? He said: I am going to……… One person retorted: “Only fools go there or only Christians go there. Who are you?” He responded: “I am both.” […]

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Gold Rush!

In the city of Chennai, few shops selling golden jewels opened at 4 AM. It happened because it was Akshaya Tritiya, a day considered auspicious for purchasing gold. Those who acquire gold on that day, will become multi-millionaires, or possess a lot of gold. With aggressive advertisements, even poor people try to buy at least

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Do not trust riches

World-renowned designer Kyrzayda Rodriguez died of cancer when she was 40 years old. She wrote: “There is nothing in this world more real than death. The most expensive branded car in the world stands in my garage. But I get taken in a wheelchair. All kinds of designs and colours in this world, expensive clothes,

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God’s Mission

God always faces tough times throughout history dealing with human beings. Neither His chosen Nation Israel, nor the Church has been obedient to pursue God’s will. Those who received His call also many times failed to match up with God’s standards. David and Samson failed by breaking the Ten Commandments by committing adultery. Moses failed

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Humbled and Healed

Honourable Naaman was a powerful army commander in the Syrian army. Syria had fought against Israel during the days of Ahab and Jehoshaphat and won. (I Kings 22:35-36) However, he had leprosy that was not curable. God used simple people in his life to teach humility and true God. (II Kings 5:1-14) 1. A Slave

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