Rev J N Manokaran

People have great aspirations, ambitions, and dreams. Younger people aspire more and want to accomplish certain things in their lifetime. However, most cultures do not allow them to soar like eagles. They are like caged birds or birds whose wings are cut. Even family members could do this damage. Joseph’s brothers wanted to snuff out […]

“How can God anoint another person when my son is available?” He forgot to ask this question when he was anointed to be the King of Israel. In fact, he was on a search mission to bring back the strayed donkeys of his father. (I Samuel 9) Saul himself was aware of his lowly status,

Present generation is termed as the post-Truth generation. They have no regard or respect for truth. “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares… there was no justice.” (Isaiah 59:14-15) Prophet Isaiah said that Truth stumbles in the public sphere, discourses and policies. 1) Superiority of

There are sign boards that forbid entry of people. Adam and Eve were denied access to the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3:23) God denies access to sinful people into Heaven. Apostle John writes: “Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.” (Revelation

There are many people who do not believe in literal hell. They argue that God is a loving God, and will not allow people to suffer. Foolishly, they do not understand the holiness of God. God who is Holy will not tolerate sin and punish sin. Loving God made provision for Salvation and Holy God

Recently one celebrity said: “Marriage is an outdated institution.” Another said: “There is no happy marriage.” Lobbyists wish to redefine marriage: like giving legal status to homosexual marriages, live-in-relationships, polygamy, polyandry…etc. The Bible clearly warns: “Let marriage be held in honor among all.” (Hebrews 13:5) 1) Honouring God: God created the first human institution of

One wallpaper in social media: “I cancel all the attacks and curses of the devil in the name of Jesus Christ.” Who is this person who cancels? Does he have authority? Is this wallpaper a ‘charm’ that will cancel curses of the owner of the gadget? Paul writes: “And you, who were dead in your

God chooses to send Ananias, who is mentioned as his servant. He is available for the Lord, even though in his perception it was a risky or dangerous job. There is no information about Ananias before this event or after. He was a simple follower of Lord Jesus Christ, not designated as an apostle or

The disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ asked whose sin was responsible (his or his parents) for the born blind man. Lord Jesus said it was neither, but the blindness happened for the glory of God to be revealed. (John 9:1-3) Church history is full of models and examples of how the saints of God

Heraclitus (535 to 475 BC) of Ephesus, Persian Empire wrote about men on the battlefield. ‘Out of a hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but that one is a warrior.” In his