Rev J N Manokaran

Being a teacher and preacher is considered a great profession. The reason is the impact on people, and its ripple effect on a society and a nation. The Preacher of Jerusalem writes that good teachers and preachers proclaim knowledge given by One Shepherd. (Ecclesiastes 12:11) A Challenge to teach: Because he was wise, he taught

Job is a challenge for all humans with regard to justice and righteousness. His personality profile gleaned from his speeches speaks of integrity, trustworthiness, and holiness. Yet, he had to repent and seek God’s righteousness. (Job 40:4; 42:6) Here are some glimpses of his personality that demonstrate true spirituality, which should be found in all

Paul writes that the love of Christ compels us to be engaged in the ministry. (II Corinthians 5:14) The history of the church has numerous heroes who selflessly served people, demonstrating the love of Christ. Graham Staines: The Staines family lived in the village of Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district. Graham Staines was a man

One cleaning staff member was awarded for her exemplary work. Many travellers have recommended her name for the award. The manager said that she comes to work on time, is enthusiastic throughout the work hours, completes allotted work well, and does more work on her own initiative, wherever it is necessary or overlooked by other

It is a common scene, as anyone who enters parks, malls, waiting halls of railway stations, or airports could observe thousands of people staring at their smartphones. Most of them are just scrolling, 300-400 feet a day with their fingertips. Some with earbuds on are watching videos – shorts, funny videos, or movies. All of

This quote by Thomas Sowell, a social theorist, suggests that people believe things for two main reasons: First, Demonstrable Truth: Some beliefs are based on solid, proven evidence. Second, Repetition: Many other beliefs are held simply because they’ve been said over and over again, and people start to accept the repetition as if it were

The United Nations has declared certain rights for all humans of all nations. Generally, it is known as Human Rights. Who gives these rights? Does the UN have the authority and power to confer rights to humans? Human rights are derived from the Bible, which God has accorded to humans, who are created in the

There is an interesting Hindi movie: “Lapatha Ladies.” In some parts of India, women have to wear a veil, almost throughout the day. During the marriage season, a few couples were married and were travelling by train to their destinations. All the brides were veiled in a red colour shawl. The train was crowded. The

An advertisement for Platinum says: Pure, Precious, Rare, and Eternal. The metal could be pure after purification processes. It is precious, as people wish to buy it for both ornamental and investment purposes. Of course, it is rare, as it is found in tiny quantities in some remote places on Earth. Nevertheless, platinum cannot be

Sadly, in the world, many people are dictated, dominated, directed, and driven by hatred. A 26-year-old Rahul Kumar killed a 50-year-old man, Jayvir Singh. Rahul’s father was murdered or killed in a drunken brawl by Jayvir fifteen years ago. He was arrested and imprisoned for eleven years. Though the government had punished, Rahul thought it