Rev J N Manokaran

The battle of the throne between the two brothers of Belgium, Reginald and his younger brother Edward, is interesting. In 1361, Edward revolted and defeated Reginald in Tiel. Instead of killing Reginald, his younger brother Edward placed him in a castle of Ninjenbeek. He built a big room with an open door and windows around […]

Shantanu Deshpande laments the lack of courtesy, politeness, and decency in public places. A social media post: “Look at me,” he mimics the mindset. “I fooled the traffic cop. I saved 10 minutes. What a hero.” That’s the message being sent — and learned. Every single day, people who break traffic rules and boast about

One city government did a lot of media blitz, stating they had installed CCTVs on most of the roads in the city. The violators of traffic rules would be photographed, and a message ordering to pay penalty fines would be sent to the car owners’/drivers’ phones. The violators were supposed to pay the fine within

A nation can attain greatness with intelligent and healthy citizens. Righteousness makes a nation great. (Proverbs 14:34) Martin Luther promoted universal education for boys and girls as part of the Protestant Reformation. Missionaries who went around the world established educational institutions and hospitals. The impact of these institutions transformed many communities, cities, and nations. Blind

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