Rev J N Manokaran

Romani people have an interesting proverb: “A tent without a woman is like a violin with no strings.” This gives an idea about family life and emotional needs. There is no song, rhythm, music, melody, or harmony. Man felt alone in the Garden of Eden. The Lord gave him a woman, Eve, as his wife.

There are frequent reports that farmers have to dump their produce in the open ground or on the National Highways. Because the price in the market is below the cost of production. Perishable products that cannot be stored with modern technology are dumped by hapless farmers. (The Hindu, 17 June 2026) God taught Pharaoh of

A young, dynamic man wanted to know the ultimate reality. He searched websites, apps, and even visited some places of significance, and met a few celebrities. Nevertheless, he felt emptiness, loneliness, and isolation. Then he overheard someone in a coffee shop saying, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will

Jacob returned to the Promised Land from Laban’s home after twenty years. As God commanded, he journeyed back. However, he sent a message to Esau about his intended return journey. (Genesis 32:3-6) It was a message of goodwill and peace. Nevertheless, Esau, with four hundred men, came to meet Jacob. In fact, Jacob was scared

Dr. Renee Lockey gained widespread recognition in Christian and philanthropic communities for her personal philosophy and lifestyle. After experiencing professional success but feeling an inner emptiness, she felt called to make a radical lifestyle change. She adopted the philosophy of “working like a doctor and living like a nurse”—meaning she limits her personal spending to

Most people were puzzled and even shocked to know the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk, lives in a 400-square-foot home in Texas. (NDTV, 13 June 2026) Some appreciate him, while others mock him as stingy or a miser. The Lord Jesus Christ said that he had no place to lay his head. (Luke 9:58) Sadly,

Five years of legal battles, heartbreak, and bitterness melted away in a matter of seconds when a wife tore up her divorce papers and rushed into her husband’s arms inside a Delhi courtroom. (Sanjay Sharma, NDTV, 14 June 2026) When the husband came to know that his father-in-law was sick, he ensured the best treatment.

Paul writes that every Christian believer is involved in spiritual warfare. Putting on the spiritual weapons of helmet, breast plate, belt, shield, shoes, and sword is important. However, it is not enough to be armed with spiritual weapons; they should be undergirded with prayer. Paul writes with clarity about how prayer should be. (Ephesians 6:1-20)

There is a young man who came to know the Lord among the least reached people in a great city, far from his native place. A wise friend encouraged him to take the gospel to his own people and seek their salvation. But instead of embracing that calling, he became captivated by the attention he

In his book Redefining Success, according to Jesus, Omar Djoeandy calls Christians to practice holistic generosity. Instead of being self-satisfied with giving tithes from their income, Christians should be stewards of life, talents, gifts, and other resources. (Malachi 3:10) Believers should know how to invest in the Kingdom of God wisely, strategically, and optimally. Time: