Rev J N Manokaran

Perhaps, Paul prophetically wrote about this Digital Generation. “Always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.” (II Timothy 3:7) Unlike any other previous generation, this generation seems to be actively engaged with people or pictures or games or videos or audios always through their smartphones. They are frequent travellers on […]

Every day scary news reports are a sad commentary of deteriorating moral values, politeness, tolerance, kindness, forgiveness, mercy, and love. An eight-year-old boy, son of a doctor, was kidnapped and killed by two ex-employees of his hospital in Bulandshahr. They took revenge for being dismissed for under performance in the job. (NDTV news 31 January

Four family members walked across the Canada-USA border, trapped in a snow blizzard, and froze to death. (Indian Express, 23 January 2022) They were near the dream land but could not reach their desired destination. There are many who perish drowning in oceans trying to cross the dreamland. Some are smuggled in containers across borders.

As an old business man lamented that he had not seen such ‘funny’ young workers. They were demanding five days’ work and weekend holidays. He said, they just work for five days to make money and waste it in entertainment, enjoyment and eating. They do not save money and come to him to get an

The most famous shipwreck in history could be the Titanic that was touted as the ‘unsinkable’ ship which hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank. The captain and ship failed and the passengers lost their lives. In the same way a believer can shipwreck his/her faith. Those who fail to navigate stormy weather

People who have authority and power, like to be popular. As Lucifer desired the worship, acclaim and applause of others, some leaders pursued the same. (Isaiah 14:12-14) Haman is a classic example of such power ambitions. He imagined in his mind as a great personality who deserved popularity. Not knowing whom the King Ahasuerus wanted

The wise preacher said: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) He also lists many normal activities. However, the most important time in our life can be termed as the life-defining moment. Many have seen or known or experienced Lord Jesus Christ in a personal manner.

Christians are called to be fruitful as they are blessed people. (Psalms 1:1-3) Those who remain in the Lord will bring forth abundant and enduring fruit. (John 15: 8) Peter expects believers to be productive, meaning fruitful disciples. (II Peter 1:8) Lord Jesus taught that a person who is religious, pious, righteous and God-fearing could

There are always people who could misguide those who are simple-minded. The choice of narrow gate is the way to live. (Matthew 7:13) However, there are numerous false prophets who advertise and motivate people to choose the broad way. False teachers and False prophets are described in three terms. 1) Wolves: Lord plainly said that

Calvin Klein’s (a fashion house based in New York, dealing with leather, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, jewellery etc.) Pregnant Trans Man Ad Campaign Sparks Debate on Twitter. (NDTV 13 May 2022) The advertisement shows a man with beard, is pregnant with a baby bump and partner Erika Fernandes is with him. Roberto Bete, is