Rev J N Manokaran

Abel is the second son to be born in the world after Cain. His family life would have been a dutiful son to parents. Adam and Eve had to learn parenting, while the children’s responsibility to show honour and obey parents were not written as laws, but evident in their hearts. Abel would have loved […]

The life of Cain was detestable to God as he chose his own way. (Jude 1:11; Genesis 4) 1) Way of Unbelief: While Abel chooses the path of faith, Cain chooses unbelief. Abel had faith to bring the lamb that would point to the Lamb of God who will take away the sin of the

Lord Jesus Christ observed a widow as she offered all she had in the Temple. (Mark 12: 41-44 and Luke 21: 1-4) Abundance and poverty: While all others could give a part of their possessions, that they gave from abundance. Poor widow did not give out of abundance but out of poverty. That means God

Egypt was a Super Power in ancient times. Their civilization was well developed. God blessed that nation that it had a bountiful of harvest. They had enough resources, technology and time to build huge pyramids and other projects. However, they had numerous slaves to perform those tasks. Yet, the nation that was looked upon by

There are times when we cannot stop crying or weeping. Sometimes, it includes shyness and groaning. Such moments could lead us to despair and even depression. Emotional exhaustion, mental tension, and spiritual weariness could overwhelm us. 1) Presence of God: Turning to the Lord during such moments is very important. David strengthened himself in the

In the first missionary journey Paul and Barnabas went to Lystra. There they preached the gospel. One man was sitting who was crippled from his birth. Most probably a polio victim. He has not walked since birth. That man listened intently to Paul’s preaching, which was noticed by Paul. When he discerned through the Spirit

People like to be popular, and prosperous. No wonder, two of the disciples of Lord Jesus Christ also were driven by aspirations, ambitions, and desire. They wanted an exalted position. Then, the sons of Zebedee did not directly ask the Lord but tried to do mediation through their mother. Lord Jesus asked whether they will

Peter and John went to the Temple. (Acts 3) They saw a crippled man, told him that they had no gold or silver. However, they healed the man in the Name of Lord Jesus Christ. Mary Kay Ash said: Some people like disciples, make things happen; others watch what has happened and some wonder what

Dr. Wayne Dyer a motivational speaker said: “As you think, so shall you be.” He taught that people could think what they wish to become in their imagination or fantasy or hallucination; they will become as they desire. However, the Bible teaches that the Christian Mind is a renewed mind. (Romans 12:2) Paul writes that

Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is defined as a score that provides assessment of human intelligence. This was first done by the Psychologist William Stern, Germany. It is understood that two-third of the population have IQ 85; others 115. Only 2.5 percent have more than 130 who could excel in academics or science. Some are mentally retarded