Rev J N Manokaran

Caring Redeemer!

A woman was brought to Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple. (John 8:1-11) The accusers said that she was caught in the act of adultery but did not bring the partner in crime. Lord stooped and wrote on the ground. Then, Lord simply said, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first […]

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Drink Offering

A missionary couple came to a small town. As they observe, they felt these people need education, modern medicine, hygiene and general discipline for progress. They decide to stay there and start a school. Initially the children were not interested. Parents did not want to send girls to school. Literally, they had to bribe (compensate)

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Sincere Offering

There is an interesting Tamil proverb. Peacocks dances are beautiful during cloudy and rainy days. In contrast turkey is not as colourful or beautiful as a peacock. However, turkey dances imitating peacock. In the same way, people try to imitate others without sense or reason. Ananias and Sapphira were good godly couple. The Jerusalem church

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New commandment

One Member of Indian Parliament instructed government officials to identify Christians with the symbol of crosses in their necks (chains, pendants, bracelets, rings) and deny them services or privileges offered by the government. Sadly, the politician did not understand that just external marks are inadequate expressions of Christian faith. The real or true mark of

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Lingering Lot

A well-educated person serving the government was searching for truth. By listening to a testimony, he came to know Lord Jesus Christ as saviour. He became a disciple, attended occasionally church services. However, he never shared his faith with anyone including his wife or children. He was a very passive, dormant and non-influential personality. Sadly,

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