Rev J N Manokaran

A small girl, probably 12 years, was travelling with her father in a car. Police stopped the car as the father and daughter were not wearing masks, as per Covid-19 protocol. A fine was imposed and the girl opposed and spoke rudely with the police constable. She mocked the police stating ‘she did not speak […]

In the recent months Corona Virus or Covid 19 has dominated all conversations – home, teashops, mass media and social-media. The death statistics are updated like sports statistics. It is like Ezekiel’s commentary about the Nation of Israel. “Disaster comes upon disaster; rumour follows rumour. They seek a vision from the prophet, while the law

The man who was born blind makes remarkable spiritual progress to know Lord Jesus Christ as Messiah, Lord and worshipped him. The steps were incremental and progressive. Many people even today have similar progress to arrive at truth. 1) A person: The blind man could not see the Lord but could hear his voice. He

Angels came to rescue Lot and his family from destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as an answer to prayers of Abraham. (Genesis 18,19) However, the old and young men of city came to Lot’s home to harm the visitors. The angels struck the men with blindness, they groped for the door. Blindness could be judgement

When Fanny Crosby was six weeks old, she caught cold and developed inflammation of the eyes. To treat her discharge, mustard poultices were applied that damaged her optic nerves and blinded her. Her father died when she was six months old. Her mother Mercy Crosby and Eunice Paddock who gave her Christian foundation. God used

Self-esteem movement wanted to give children a high sense of self-esteem and gave such parenting trips. Parents realized that it did not bring any desired result. Later, child psychologists understood that children needed to belong: Known and loved. It is not about what they learn, can do or achieve; but how they are accepted, loved

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

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)

Music concerts are enjoyed by young people. For them it is a great show, pomp, music, songs and emotionally uplifting situation. Some songs are superb, and all people enjoy it. After the song is over, there will be shouts or requests from audience: “Once more.” They wish such songs to be repeated. Lord Jesus did