Rev J N Manokaran

One teenager was furious that his father denied purchasing a smartphone for him. Later, he committed suicide. He thought that his father had deprived him of becoming smart. By possessing a smartphone, a person cannot become smart, instead, s/he needs the Fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) Wisdom is […]

Forgetfulness is natural for humans. People do acts of kindness, but they are forgotten. A poor man’s contribution to protecting and saving a city was forgotten by the citizens of that city. (Ecclesiastes 9:15) Yes, many people are contributors but forgotten; many times, wicked people get statues and memorials. God taught Israel to remember the

When Moses was born, Aaron was three years old. Unlike Miriam, he did not witness the dramatic scene of how Moses was saved, adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter, yet nurtured by Jochebed. (Exodus 2:1-10) He must have felt sorry for Moses as he had to flee from Egypt. His love for his brother was evident when

David could fight wars, but fighting flattery, gossip, rumors, and misinformation was rather a tougher fight. Tongues could be deployed for wicked or noble purposes. (Psalms 12:3-5) Is it possible to make people shut their mouths? Benjamin Franklin said, “Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope

People love to live longer and seek a better quality of life. A healthy and comfortable life is not enough. King David sings: “Your lovingkindness is better than life.” (Psalms 63:3) For David, life is meaningless and senseless without God’s great love and care. Natural and supernatural: David regarded life as natural, but God’s great

In Uttar Pradesh’s Hamidpur village, Chandauli district, a groom abandoned his wedding midway because of an alleged food shortage at the venue. He later marries another woman that night. (India Today, 28 December 2024) The wedding was for the bridegroom and bride to be united to become a family, not just feasting. Paul writes that:

During wedding ceremonies and family functions, this psalm is read. (Psalm 128) Fear the Lord: All who fear the Lord will be blessed. Joy, gladness, and happiness do not belong to the rich, the powerful, and the prosperous, but to those who fear the Lord. This blessing is available to everyone irrespective of their caste,

“A Latin motto says, Nisi Dominus Frusta. This is derived from the bible verse, meaning: ‘Without the Lord, Frustration.’ (Psalm 127:1) The city of Edinburgh, Scotland, has this as the motto, which was affixed to the city’s official documents. Build: Humans must put in their efforts to build the house. However, without God’s help, it

The profile of a blessed, righteous person who fears the Lord is amazing. That person reflects God’s character, as the moon reflects the sun’s light. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, and has called His children to be the light of the world. (John 8:12; Matthew 5:14) God-fearing: Righteous people are

A Christian organization leader wanted honest expectations of his employees from his leadership. A quick survey was done. One of them wrote that the leaders should treat them like friends. Annoyed by that, the employee was identified and released from the service. The Lord Jesus Christ told His disciples. “ No longer do I call