Rev J N Manokaran

One person got several phone calls from a particular bank. They were offering bank loans for various purposes: personal loan, vehicle loan, house loan, study loan, business loan…etc. This man had a dream of purchasing his own house. He went to the bank; the officer was polite and over-eager to close the loan deal as […]

A first-year student in a university was roughed up by senior students for not saluting them. A girl was raped, as she refused the advances of a man from higher caste. A daily wager was beaten up for sitting at his doorsteps while the high caste youngsters crossed his home. These atrocities are done by

There was an interesting meme that showed a man desperately trying to connect to a call center. He was hearing: “Your call is important for us…hold on as long as this call is important for you.” It is a patience-test to call toll-free numbers. Yes, that person holding the line has to weigh options, is

In one organization, always responsibility would be given to a person, but to perform, authority or resources would not be given. Then that person will be blamed for incompetence or lack of accountability. Stewardship has three components: 1) Responsibility: ‘Job Description’ provides a fair idea for a person to effectively function. Clear cut definitions, the

Wicked people are rich, arrogant, at ease, scoff, speak malice, prosperous, fat, and sleek. Compared with them Asaph felt his righteousness and faithfulness was of no use. Understanding this paradox was a ‘wearisome task’. (Psalms 73) Then he realizes that rich and wicked are in slippery slopes, will fall to ruin. He gloriously concludes: “But

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