Rev J N Manokaran

In the world of business outsourcing is very common. What could be done or traditionally done in home or in an institution or in a factory, is not done, instead receiving services or creating goods from outside. For example, instead of cooking at home, the food is purchased from outside. Sadly, this worldly trend has […]

Paul exhorts us to be prepared to withstand evil schemes of Satan. (Ephesians 6:13) Jeremiah stated that if we cannot run with foot soldiers, how can we compete with horses; our faith is weary in peace time, how can we withstand calamities? (Jeremiah 12:5) When the faith of many is shaken by even just a

Lord Jesus Christ called his disciples at the Sea of Galilee. (Luke 5:1-11) A freshwater lake which is about 21 KM long,13 KM wide and about 53 KM in perimeter. There was a crowd in the morning as the fishermen brought their catch and sold it. Two boats were there at the shore, while the

In the world of chaos, confusion, and complexity even children of God could do blunders or foolish things. Sometimes unknowingly and even deliberately. Isaiah writes: “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgement. This is the heritage of the servants of the

One servant of God toiled for many years in a city in North India. He used to diligently go to villages around the city every day and preached the gospel. There was a mission seminar that happened in his city. When he attended the speaker spoke from this bible verse: “And the Lord said to

Ten lepers lived outside regular inhabitation in between Samaria and Galilee. As Lord passed through that area, the lepers, standing far off as required by Law, pleaded for mercy. The Lord commanded them to go and show themselves to the priest. They needed faith to do that. Yes, they were healed and fulfilled the purification

To bring Absalom to David’s court after his banishment, Joab the commander used a parable that was spoken by an old widow. She comes to the court of David and states she is a widow. She had two sons, both fought, and one was killed. Now, the villagers demand that the murderer should be punished

Those who walk in light have fellowship with Father and love other disciples too. But those who hate others walk in darkness. (I John 1:11) The Bible teaches to hate evil and not people. (Psalms 97:10) Hatred is to dislike, abhor, loath, detest and despise others. Hatred is the sin of the heart – it

The court saw an acrimonious fight between a couple who claimed to be Christians. Husband: “How can I live with this woman. Even the Bible says you cannot live with a contentious woman.” Wife: “Who can live with an addict and violent man? Whose eyes are always red.” (Proverbs 21:9; 23:29) Both had known each

Political ideologies seek revolution, mostly by violence. However, gospel brings holistic transformation in communities, societies, and nations. Gospel transformation is through ideas: preached, proclaimed, proved, and persuaded. In Thessalonica, a mob shouted: “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also.” (Acts 17:6) 1) Exclusive deity! Jewish people were enraged with