Rev J N Manokaran

Pharisees – sought honour from people and were not bothered about their inner-life or qualities. Lord dubbed them as ‘white-washed tombs.’ (Matthew 23:27) In the Parable of Prodigal Son, the Pharisees enjoyed the first part. The younger son who left home with inheritance when father was alive deserved punishment. He has violated Ten Commandments. Yes, […]

A woman is a hapless victim of domestic violence and is hospitalized. Police inquiry was expected. Her mother-in-law whispered in the victim’s ears: “You are responsible for our family’s honour. Do not give any complaint to police. Better behave.” She did not complain or file a police complaint. Family honour was important than truth, righteousness

Recently a young popular actress in small screen who was married just a few days ago, committed suicide. ‘Love affair’ became ‘hate affair’. There are many couples who are ending their life in bitterness and hatred. Sadly, few commit suicides, or live-in depression or become psychopaths. In the Bible, Amnon, son of great King David

Deer while crossing roads are caught unaware from the beaming headlights of passing vehicles. Sometimes they are traumatized and stay unmoved for several minutes. They freeze out of fear and shock. In the world also we are caught unaware by incidents unexpected in our lives. How can we respond? 1) Fear Not: Fear is a

One pastor was cursing a family of parents with two sons. “I prayed and your son got healed. You must be a life-long member of this church and give your tithes and offerings. Now you are leaving my church. I will pray again your son will become lame.” Though this family were not much educated

One person was desperate for a job. He had to shift from one city to another due to family reasons. In the new city being desperate he approached many friends. However, for two months he was without job and his family was suffering. Two of his friends went to this person and helped him to

A young man was waiting for the public transport bus to arrive. Suddenly few men came rushing to him, shouting abuses and beat him up. This man did not know why he was being assaulted. Then came the ‘master mind’ who shouted something like this: “You low caste idiot, how dare you claim to others

One person has trained his body in such a way that he could drag a truck with full load for 30 metres; carry 100 plus kg in one hand and similar weight in another walked briskly. Yes, he has a place in Guinness book of records. Young people have great desire to achieve or create

It was late night. One old woman was walking with difficulty carrying a handbag, which she held it firmly. Probably, she was sad and for sure there was some valuables in the bag. One man was able to watch her and thought: “This is an opportunity. With one kick, this woman would fall. Snatching the

‘Most Excellent’ Felix was married to a Jewess, Drusilla. He had some knowledge about Jewish faith and even Christian faith. (Acts 24:22) He was convinced that Paul was innocent, and he deserved liberty. Felix visits Paul again with Drusilla, when Paul exhorts about: Righteousness, self-control and forthcoming Judgement. Alarmed Felix aske Paul to leave and