Rev J N Manokaran

One young man was boasting that he will have the largest youth church in the city. A senior leader asked him: how? He said: “I will have the best music team, an impressive stage, latest audio, video equipment, sound-proof air-conditioned hall, and great singers.” Who will preach? The young man said he will preach for […]

Bulimia Nervosa was a cultural condition in the ancient world. Romans used to tickle their throat to induce vomit after eating the first course in a feast, and special vomitorium did exist. Then again eat the next course, repeat it. Roman emperors Claudius and Vitellius were bulimic. Wisdom literature warns to place a knife in

Job was ultimately restored. His restoration has seven aspects. God was faithful to restore Job to his pre-suffering state, and he added bonuses too. 1) Spiritual: Repentance, confession and expression of humility restored his relationship with the Lord. In fact, Job’s relationship with the Lord became stronger and closer. Job attained spiritual maturity also. 2)

People who are distressed go to him. Many things he says are great encouragement and inspiration for many. He also predicts about the future. Many of his forecasts do not come true. Yet, people used to flock to him. One woman said: “He gives a positive message. Certainly, he kindled our hope. What he says

There is a phenomenon termed as midlife crisis. Some research shows that one in four had experienced that. Many could have gone through without realising it. This happens because of growing age, inevitable mortality, lack of accomplishment, sense of remorse and high levels of anxiety. Some factors that have triggered midlife crises could be job

John the Baptist was standing with two of his disciples. Pointing to Lord Jesus Christ, he said: “Behold, the Lamb of God.” Probably, John and the two were discussing about the Messiah. The two went and stayed with Lord Jesus who welcomed them to: “Come and see.” After that experience, “One of the two who

In certain cultures, there are aspects that are not right in God’s sight, approved and accepted. For example, there is one community, and their livelihood is stealing. All are involved in stealing sheep, chicken, eggs, paddy, shoplifting…etc. They also organised to steal by waylaying trucks that brought goods. Among them went a Christian evangelist to

The Lord Jesus Christ shared parables, the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes were keen listeners. As the Lord was sharing the parable in which the younger son demands inheritance from his father was interesting. (Luke 15:11-32) In their minds, the parable was good as the boy was punished by being condemned to live with pigs, apt

Being watchful, vigilant and awake are admonitions given to believers often. When believers are not alert and agile, they could be easily deceived. Paul writes: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.: (Colossians 4:2) In fact, putting being watchful before being thankful. There are many devotees who only offer petitions as prayers.

Crippled man healed: When the crippled man was able to walk, people raised their voices and said in Lycaonian language that gods have come in the likeness of men. Paul was Hermes, while Barnabas was Zeus. Miracles or healing of the crippled man should have led them to Lord Jesus Christ, instead it misled them