Rev J N Manokaran

Naomi and Elimelech along with their two sons (Mahlon and Chilion) decide to migrate to Moab fearing drought and famine in Israel during the time of Judges. (Ruth 1:1-3) They were chasing a dream of sufficiency and prosperity in Moab. The result was disastrous. A woman of grit and confidence, she got her two sons

If we live in this world, there will be conflict against Satan. He cunningly uses all tools, including our own flesh, desires, world, environment, friends, relatives, media…etc. However, the keys to fight against him and overcome are the same. 1) Blood of the Lamb: Satan’s strategy to make a disciple feel guilty. Many times, without

Mahatma Gandhi was considered a saint by many in the world. His great granddaughter, Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty in a six-million-rand fraud and forgery case, and has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Durban (South Africa) court. (Hindustan Times dated 8 June 2021) Gandhi stood for moral values, but some

Some sociologists consider there are four kinds of relationship: I win, you lose; I lose, you lose; I win, you win, and I lose, you win. Yes, relationships are important in human life – families, institutions, neighbourhood, community, business, society, and nation. 1) Arrogant relationship: I win, you lose. Some people have high opinions about

King Saul died because of his foolish decisions. “So, Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the Lord in that he did not keep the command of the Lord, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance.” (I Chronicles 10:13) 1) Faith and commandments: Faith is expressed by knowing the commandments, desires,

One mission leader died, many in their organization commented: “We are left as orphans.” Many young leaders who were inspired and mentored by him, felt lonely, without a fatherly figure. “Now when Elisha had fallen sick with the illness of which he was to die, Joash king of Israel went down to him and wept

Christians are called to be a LADDER-ship (Servants) and they presume themselves as Leaders, bosses, CEOs…etc. Hence so many confused and confusing leaders in Christendom. Jonathan had the gift to be a ‘ladder’ for David, whom God had chosen for a great future role of leadership in the Kingdom of Israel. “As soon as he

One celebrity actor, after 15 years of marriage with his second wife, announced divorce. Interestingly, both said that they start a new chapter – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other. They divorced after two years of emotional separation. Now, physically, emotionally, and legally separated, they claimed to

There are many young people who like to serve the Lord by caring for the children. One time a young student in a seminary came and asked a professor to help him in his future ministry by finding him sponsors. The professor asked him to explain what he wanted to do. He said! he wanted

There will be seen and unseen enemies who create multiple weapons to attack people of God. However, Lord has promised: “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from