Rev J N Manokaran

There are times when we give undue importance in our spiritual journey. The disciples were recruited by the Lord, and were sent teams of two to do ministry. They came back with enthusiastic reports. “The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” (Luke 10:17) Nevertheless, do […]

In a Fair or Mela a small boy got separated from his mother. She was desperately searching for the boy. Boy was crying and calling his mother. In the midst of many noises, the mother was able to discern and detect her son’s voice. Ran towards him and took him in her loving embrace. The

A 108-year-old Maharashtra man dies just before the Supreme Court of India admits a case he had been pursuing since 1968. For 53 long years he has been knocking the doors of courts and died before he got justice. (India Today, 22 July 2021) The man’s hope of justice eluded him. God is righteous and

There was a man of God, who was troubled by others who were his neighbours. They would park their vehicle in his parking lot or hinder his way out by parking in pathways. One day, he rebuked a haughty woman who does that quite often. The woman shouted angrily and left along with her mother

John Stott (1921-2011) was a renowned preacher, teacher, thinker, theologian and writer. He lived in England and was a global blessing. His life has inspired many and has deliberately invested in the lives of young people to make them great leaders. Books written by him are a good interpretation of Scripture and appropriate application to

In the era of smartphones, Satan also devices smart temptations. By holding a smart phone in your hand, a hype is created that you have hold over the whole world. Strangely, most do not have a hold over their life, thoughts, words or actions. Smart persons are those who have self-control, patience, and calmness rather

Naomi and Elimelech along with their two sons (Mahlon and Chilion) decide to migrate to Moab fearing drought and famine in Israel during the time of Judges. (Ruth 1:1-3) They were chasing a dream of sufficiency and prosperity in Moab. The result was disastrous. A woman of grit and confidence, she got her two sons

If we live in this world, there will be conflict against Satan. He cunningly uses all tools, including our own flesh, desires, world, environment, friends, relatives, media…etc. However, the keys to fight against him and overcome are the same. 1) Blood of the Lamb: Satan’s strategy to make a disciple feel guilty. Many times, without

Mahatma Gandhi was considered a saint by many in the world. His great granddaughter, Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty in a six-million-rand fraud and forgery case, and has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Durban (South Africa) court. (Hindustan Times dated 8 June 2021) Gandhi stood for moral values, but some

Some sociologists consider there are four kinds of relationship: I win, you lose; I lose, you lose; I win, you win, and I lose, you win. Yes, relationships are important in human life – families, institutions, neighbourhood, community, business, society, and nation. 1) Arrogant relationship: I win, you lose. Some people have high opinions about