Rev J N Manokaran

Going through persecution is not easy. There are reasons to doubt, be discouraged, and depressed. Nevertheless, the widow’s persistent plea to the ungodly judge provides hope to those who go through such oppression, harassment, and persecution. Shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him? (Luke 18:7) Probably, the […]

Bartimaeus, the blind man, was healed by the Lord. He said, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Mark 10:52) The faith life of Bartimaeus teaches us about faith. It has five aspects. Reach Jesus at all costs: When Bartimaeus learnt that the Lord Jesus was passing by. The name of Jesus generates

Some people have zeal, but do not obey, and even overdo things that should not be done. King Saul is one such example. God commanded to execute God’s judgment on the Amalekites, which he did partially. (I Samuel 15) God did not command to attack the Gibeonites as they were protected by an oath, but

The principal of a government high school on the outskirts of Hyderabad has been accused of asking senior students to assault some juniors to “teach a lesson” for allegedly deflating bicycle tubes of the wheels, leaving one student seriously injured. Students of the tenth grade thrashed ten boys of the seventh grade, and some were

It was a five-star hotel. In the lobby, somebody had left a wallet with a lot of currency. A couple picked that up and gave it to the manager. The manager wanted to honour the couple by taking a photo and publishing it on their website. The couple refused. The man and the women were

Many times, the contributors of assistants or associates are significant. Somehow, they are in the shadows and soon forgotten. The status given to the missionary team of Paul and Barnabas is not given to Paul and Silas. Silas’s contribution to the early church inspires people of God even today. Leader, Prophet and Teacher: Silas was

A businessman purchased a sophisticated smartphone. He used it for two days and then left it at home and went on a long overseas trip. After he came back, the phone did not work. Enraged, he went to the service centre and shouted at them. The young assistant, picking up the phone, looked at it

The characteristics of the Amalekites indicate the human traits which are worldly-wise, flesh–dominated, and carnal-minded. God commanded Saul to destroy all Amalekites, which he did not. Sadly, an Amalekite brought Saul’s life to an end, who was executed by David for murdering the Lord’s anointed. (I Samuel 15;2-3; II Samuel 1:13-16) If the carnal mind,

Lydia, a successful businesswoman, is one of the influential women in the Bible. In the second missionary journey of Paul, she became a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ in Philippi. (Acts 16:13-15) Migrant from Thyatira to Philippi Lydia is originally from the city of Thyatira. The city was famous for dye and fabric. She

Cornelius, the Army Commander, who was based in Caesarea, is considered the first Gentile to come to the Lord. (Acts 10) Angel’s visit and a trance: God sent an angel to Cornelius, asking him to invite Peter to come and share the message of God. Peter had a trance, in which he was taught not