Rev J N Manokaran

Someone said that a Christian pilgrimage is from the gutter-most to the uttermost. The Lord Jesus Christ came from heaven to earth to lift humans to exalt them to heaven. Pit of despair: As David writes, humans are sinners wallowing in a pit of despair, in a miry clay. (Psalms 40:2) The pit is also […]

“This place is under surveillance.” Such notice could make anyone uncomfortable. The reason for discomfort is the motivation for such surveillance. Will such information be used for good or evil? However, when God’s people know that God watches over them, it brings immense joy and comfort. The good news is that the all-knowing God knows

People are allergic to messages that warn people of sin. Blessings and prosperity are the desires of many. However, King David longed for holiness, righteousness, and peace. He prayed that he discern errors, a declaration from God as innocent from hidden faults, and keep him away from presumptuous sins. (Psalms 19: 12-13) Errors: It is

Warned by Jonathan, son of Saul, David was running for his life. One night, he and his men had to stay in Nob. Abimelech the priest received him and provided him with sacred showbread that was in the Tabernacle, and also gave him the Sword of Goliath. Doeg, an Edomite, reported this to Saul. Saul

God’s Word is known as Torah, which means God’s instruction and direction. David makes seven defining statements about the Law and its impact. (Psalm 19: 7-11) Blessed, stable, and steady like a fruit-bearing tree are those who meditate and live the Scripture. (Psalm 1:1-3) Perfect: The bible does not give all knowledge of the world.

People travel to Kanya Kumari and mountain peaks like Kanchenjunga to witness the glorious rising of the sun. Andaman is another place to see the beautiful sunset. David exclaimed, seeing the heavens, and wrote a beautiful song. (Psalms 19:1-6) There are three heavens: the atmosphere, outer space, and the heavens where God dwells. David refers

One schoolteacher who died by suicide wrote about her medical doctor’s husband: ‘He married my job, not me.’ (Indian Express, 20 March 2025) It is sad to observe that the world is full of greed and covetousness. It is a violation of the Ten Commandments, which forbids covetousness and murder, even instigating suicide. (Exodus 20:1-17)

Feet on seats, litter, loud phone calls, loud music, people watching whole films without headphones…etc. When someone points that out, they disregard it. Anti-social behavior has become normal. Even kids disrespect train officials who are their grandparents’ age. (The Telegraph, 18 March 2025) Polite behavior, courteous conversations, and a dignified attitude are nostalgic for past

A quarrel broke out between the relatives of the bride and groom’s sides because the catering staff “did not properly” serve drinking water to them. A wedding was called off after the bride, and groom’s relatives fought over drinking water, that was not served to latecomers at the bridegroom’s party, in Karnataka. (Deccan Herald 16

When we accept the Lord Jesus Christ as the Savior and Lord, a disciple becomes a child of God and a citizen of the Kingdom of God. The mindset of an Ambassador: Paul writes that the believers are ambassadors in Christ. (II Corinthians 5:20) Ambassadors have the rank of diplomat, which is higher than ordinary