Rev J N Manokaran

One religious philosopher stated that knowing, understanding and doing what is ‘righteous’ is complicated. According to him, all are ‘relative’ and could not be segregated as just ‘good’ and ‘evil.’ Prophet Isaiah warned: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter […]

One young man worked as firefighter. When he was doing his duty, he died. The government gave a huge compensation for his dependent. Naturally, the money should go to his wife, who had two small children under the age of five. However, the man’s parents fought with his wife saying: “Our son’s money is our

Many times, people ask me what study bible I use and what commentaries I read. The reason is that they think I get ready-made sermons and articles from such resources. Most of the time, I reply I get them from hot furnace. Hard lessons of life are learnt in the school of affliction. Gold and

There is an interesting story about a man who was searching for a ‘perfect woman’ to get married. That search of many years included several travels, meeting several people, many suggestions from friends and relatives. Sadly, he became old and was about to die. One of his friends asked him: “Did you not find a

As kids most of us would have experienced a thorn piercing foot, sometime even through rubber slippers or even shoes while walking in country side. It is sometimes a very prolonged agonizing experience. If one thorn could make us stunned and shocked, how much pain would have been experienced by our Saviour who was compelled

“Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.” (Psalms 49:20) How true this is? Herod loved his pomp and power yet did not have understanding. Sadly, he died eaten by worms. On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an

King Zedekiah did not use his power to protect Prophet Jeremiah, but simply handed over to Jeremiah’s detractor who threw him into a deep hole with rock sides designed to hold water. The cistern was empty, only slush at bottom. Dark, Damp and delirious pit. There is no report that Jeremiah begged or screamed or

In the news we come to know about deaths by accidents. Some tried to have a look at gun, or cleaned the gun or just pressed trigger unknowingly got killed. Yes, gun is dangerous, a handler should know its dynamics. Similarly, double-edged sword has wounded many who were not careful while handling it. Paul advises

The religious leaders sent few men to arrest Lord Jesus Christ. They came back without arresting him. Puzzled, they asked why they did not do their duty? They said that no one spoke like this man. (John 7:46) The leaders were upset. “The Pharisees answered them, “Have you also been deceived? Have any of the

Government or rulers’ decisions or diktats or policies can bring remarkable good for people and also untold misery. For example, lower caste women in Southern part of India were not allowed to wear upper body garments. When some of them became Christians, they defied the social tradition and were persecuted. Then the policy or edit