Rev J N Manokaran

Bhaskar was a very devout man but had a question, will he reach God directly bypassing all reincarnations. One Saturday he applied droplets of blood as marks of worship – tikka- on the foreheads of all the gods whose pictures hung on the wall. His expectation was not met. On Sunday evening he took a […]

Leo Tolstoy has written many stories including: How much land does a man need? Pahom was offered a stretch of land that he can walk marking with his spade from sunrise to sunset of the day. He was excited and walked a very long distance and looked back. He had to run to hold his

In social media, there are numerous discussions about Christian leaders. Some are criticisms, some are defence, and some are curses on those who speak. Many in the Christian community are confused. At least there are two levels of problems to be handled. First, it is an issue that could be handled by the local church.

Simone Biles is a 24 year old artistic gymnastic athlete who left the Tokyo Olympics due to a disease known as Twisties. She has to her credit 32 Olympic and World champion medals. Twisties are a mysterious phenomenon or a rare disease where the body does not cooperate, or the brain loses track when in

Today people know more about a Cloud, a virtual space, where data could be stored for a price. However, the bible has many things to teach us about clouds. Cloud is described as the chariot of God and as dust of his feet. (Psalms 104:3; Nahum 1:3) 1) Pillar of Fire and Cloud: And the

There is a small shop run by a Christian. He was always enthusiastic in his faith expressions. Always, Christian songs would be played. Some Christian literature is always stacked in his shop. The New Testament is given to those who ask him. In his local church also, he is an active member. One early morning

Friendship is esteemed and celebrated. The Bible teaches many things about friendship. 1) Friend of Sinners: The Lord Jesus Christ was a radical who called his disciples as friends. (John 15:15) During his earthly ministry Lord Jesus Christ termed Lazar as His friend. (John 11:11) Even when gurus treat their disciples as dirt, the Son

“But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. (Psalms 131:2) Weaning is the first major crisis a human being faces. It is traumatic and painful. Yet, none of us can remember or recollect that experience. So, is all the

The Law of Moses clearly warns about mob violence (Exodus 23:2). Group dynamics and mass hysteria operate in a mob. Usually, damage is done before the truth is ascertained. And clever people manipulate such groups for their own benefits. There are five steps of this unfortunate journey of life for mobsters. The steps are evident

Technology keeps on moving ahead. People adapt to new technologies, which impacts life, society, culture and lifestyle. Lord commanded Moses to bring two stone tablets. Lord wrote on them. That was the writing technology then. During prophet Jeremiah’s time, it was scrolls. Even Paul and Luke wrote on scrolls. The Word of God was copied