Rev J N Manokaran

One student got admission in a prestigious Christian college. He was from a rich family background. Being proud, and treating others indignantly was his habit. He reached the college by a taxi from railway station in the morning after a long overnight train journey. The driver unloaded his two suitcases and left. There was a […]

There was a boy about 10 years old, ready on Sunday morning to go to the church. His father gave one coin and said: “This is offering that you should give to God.” Then he took another coin and said: “This is for your ice-cream.” The boy was so glad that he rushed out grasping

When a powerful person like Caesar or Chancellor or Emperor or Pharaoh visits a new place, there will be a grand welcome. Many titles, honours and awards would be given. Prominent people would be present to welcome Him. However, when Lord Jesus Christ began His ministry there was no rousing welcome. John the Baptist sent

In an education institution, there were few unruly students. The professors rebuked erring students, yet they did not change. The institution gave them warning letters, not once, but thrice. When there was no change in attitude or behaviour, the management dismissed them. Their future and career crashed. God also is merciful in dealing with individuals,

Patrick M. Morley, in his book The Man In The Mirror writes about decision making. He gives insight from the Temptations for Lord Jesus Christ. In the three temptations he brings out three principles of decision making: Word of God, do not test God and worship God. 1) Word of God: Lord Jesus Christ after

There was a news that a delivery boy of the food outlet, cancelled the order and ate the food just outside the home of the customer. If a customer cancels any order, after the delivery boy picks it up, the delivery boy can have it for himself. The poor delivery boy was probably hungry that

Diamonds are colourful and beautiful. It could be viewed from different angles, and it is uniquely beautiful form each angle. In the same way, Lord Jesus Christ is more precious than diamond or anything special or unique in this world. To comprehend Lord Jesus Christ is humanly not possible. Yet, four gospel writers: Matthew, Mark,

The issue of suffering has overwhelmed many people in the world. Humans are born for trouble or suffering as sparks fly upward. (Job 5:7) Buddha was one among them, who wanted to find the root cause of suffering and annihilate it. Protected from seeing any unpleasant thing by his father, Buddha lived in the palace.

One young couple were fascinated with jungles and forest. They became forest officers and also built a home on a tree and started living there while performing their duty. One son was born, while they were in the forest. The child gradually grew in the jungle, and the small boy became friendly with some birds

There was a huge global organization that worked mainly among children. In many countries they worked and had helped millions of children to have education, get out of poverty and have respectable life in their nation. In one country they had over 530 projects with about 200000 beneficiaries. Suddenly the government of the nation stopped