Rev J N Manokaran

People who have authority and power, like to be popular. As Lucifer desired the worship, acclaim and applause of others, some leaders pursued the same. (Isaiah 14:12-14) Haman is a classic example of such power ambitions. He imagined in his mind as a great personality who deserved popularity. Not knowing whom the King Ahasuerus wanted […]

The wise preacher said: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) He also lists many normal activities. However, the most important time in our life can be termed as the life-defining moment. Many have seen or known or experienced Lord Jesus Christ in a personal manner.

Christians are called to be fruitful as they are blessed people. (Psalms 1:1-3) Those who remain in the Lord will bring forth abundant and enduring fruit. (John 15: 8) Peter expects believers to be productive, meaning fruitful disciples. (II Peter 1:8) Lord Jesus taught that a person who is religious, pious, righteous and God-fearing could

There are always people who could misguide those who are simple-minded. The choice of narrow gate is the way to live. (Matthew 7:13) However, there are numerous false prophets who advertise and motivate people to choose the broad way. False teachers and False prophets are described in three terms. 1) Wolves: Lord plainly said that

Calvin Klein’s (a fashion house based in New York, dealing with leather, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, jewellery etc.) Pregnant Trans Man Ad Campaign Sparks Debate on Twitter. (NDTV 13 May 2022) The advertisement shows a man with beard, is pregnant with a baby bump and partner Erika Fernandes is with him. Roberto Bete, is

Daniel Pink did a survey: World Regret Survey of over 15000 people from around 105 countries in the world. He found that people regret in four broad categories. Regret is feeling bad and sad about a past event or action or behaviour that causes remorse, shame, guilt and disappointment. This is a negative state of

Elon Musk, one of the richest people in the world posted a Twitter message: “I am ok with going to hell. If that is indeed my destination. Since the vast majority of all humans ever born will be there.” 1) Picnic? Elon Musk’s statement reveals his ignorance. God is loving, almighty, Holy, sovereign, and gracious.

On 20 December 2021 one submarine volcano erupted in Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean. After four weeks the result was a tsunami that affected many islands. Both volcanic effects of ashes all over including runways and tsunami that washed away many homes. Sometimes, human fury is like this bringing devastation. Lord Jesus Christ healed

Progression: Ida Sophia Scudder during her stay in India had a life-changing experience one night when she witnessed the death of three women who died during childbirth and was unable to help them during the trauma. These women cannot receive medical help from male doctors according to traditions and customs. There were no female doctors.

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.”