Rev J N Manokaran

Work From Home became more common, if not popular during Covid lockdown around the world. Many Pastors and Christian leaders felt distressed as they perceived ministry doors as closed. Some started using digital platforms for doing their ministry. Even after restrictions have been lifted, Work From Home continues and seems to be one aspect of […]

Actor Unni Rajan who has acted in several Malayalam movies applied for a janitor (scavenger job) in the hostel run for scheduled caste students by the government of Kerala. On the way to the interview, many people recognized him and about 50 people took selfies with him. The panel of interviewers thought Unni had arrived

Baby must open his mouth to 140 degrees in order to drink milk well. That is the maximum possible a human could open their mouth. “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” (Psalms 81:10) When the mother-bird brings food to the nest, she could see the chicks ready with open mouths. Chicks are

A link for 24 hours seamless service was provided by a reputed bank. When clicked this appeared: “Hey, It’s a little late at night. Our system is taking a nap, right now. Request you to come back early this morning.” The bank assured customers of excellent service, yet they failed. Their system had to take

Rods could be made of wood or metals. The longer rods are termed as staff or sceptre. The rods could be spoken as metaphors or enacted as parables. 1) Rod of miracles (Exodus 7:20: The staff of Moses represented God’s power and call entrusted to him. 2) Rod that blossomed (Numbers 17:8): When there was

Recently, there was an objection to the Bible being read or taught in schools. The Bible is a religious book and that should not be taught in schools. Sadly, people think the Holy Bible belongs only to Christians. 1) Revelation: God is an infinite being, beyond description and comprehension of the human mind. Human intelligence

Jeremiah (650-570 BC) was known as the Weeping Prophet. Jeremiah began his ministry in 626 BC. Though reluctant that he was too young, God called him and appointed him as prophet over nations. 1) Warning: Jeremiah called the Nation of Judah to repent from sins and hypocrisy. “Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely,

Some think that God could have forgiven Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, instead of punishing them. Good logic. But God knows better than human reason. Prophet Isaiah writes: “If favour is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness; the land of uprightness he deals corruptly and does not see the

Jehoiakim became king of Judah with the help of Pharaoh Neco. (II Chronicles 36:1-4) Pharaoh Neco invaded Babylon. Young Nebuchadnezzar defeated the Egyptians at Carchemish, then pursued the Egyptian army upon Sinai. On the way back to Babylon, he subdued Jerusalem in May or June 605 BC. In the year 597 BC Lord gave Jehoiakim

A bank executive who tried to loot his own bank in Chennai was arrested by the police. Police recovered all the 31.5 kg of golden jewels. This is his life policy shown in WhatsApp status. “There is no right or wrong in this world. If we can justify our acts, then it is right. If