Rev J N Manokaran

Stirring the pot means to cause trouble and confusion. Some people stir up controversies and arguments, which result in divisions. Peter calls the disciples to stir up the sincere mind. (II Peter 3:1) There are people with pure minds, but they are passive. So, only Peter encourages in his letter to stir up the pure […]

Paul writes that even spiritually mature believers bear with fools. (II Corinthians 11:19) He rebukes the believers in the city for being silent and passive consumers of gimmicks by false teachers. Sadly, today, there are more stage performers and stunt masters than ever before, and even mature pastors do not speak against foolishness. Daily prophecy:

The person who owned the field was so lazy that it impacted his field as well as his personal life. (Proverbs 24:30-32) We can be lazy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Thorns: Thorns and Thistles are the result of the curse on humanity due to the Fall of Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3:18) A disciple’s

All humans desire to have a strong, confident, and wise heart. David understood this truth. Hence, he writes to his readers, exhorting them to wait on the Lord to be strengthened in heart. (Psalms 27:14) In a busy world, the word wait means little to most people. Sadly, in the world, waiting means tiredness, but

There is a debate about the reason why Gen Z (Born between 1997 and 2012 are more depressed than other previous generations. Christian Bonnier, a young man on his social media, stated that they lack the third place. They lack social space or social gatherings besides the home and workplace. The youngsters should leave their

Politicians flatter people to get votes and gain power. Some promised money in each voter’s bank account, another housing for all families, a small car for families with two children, making a nation great or a world power…etc. Common people are gullible consumers of such promises. The wicked world ruler will use flattery as an

There are times as if God is inactive, afar off and hiding Himself. Wicked take advantage in those situations. (Psalm 10) Wicked are against the helpless, but God will judge. There is no God: In all the thoughts of the wicked, there is no God. In their thought pattern, decision-making processes, in relationships with others,

Some people think that the Bible is a collection of several pieces of literature and confuses the readers as it lacks coherence. M.R. Conrad writes that there are at least eight proofs that the Bible is one story. (rootedthinking.com) Reading the bible while keeping the whole picture in mind will give insights to understand each

Elijah was a mighty prophet with a mighty faith, but he needed a widow with meager faith to provide his needs, and for God’s glory to be manifested. However, God commanded Elijah to go to the Gentile nation of Sidon. He was sent to a woman, who was a poor widow. (I Kings 17:8-16) Widow

Satan could take possession of people if they give their willing consent. There are many examples in the bible. Kings – Lucifer: The King of Babylon is personified as Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. (Isaiah 14:12) When such possession of people happens, they become powerful, and common people may consider them as a divine, living god