Rev J N Manokaran

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

Christian life is an ultimate and eternal triumph. The process could be painful, yet hope in the Lord, His Word, His sustaining Power, and grace is abundantly available. Trouble: Eliphaz states that men and women are born in the world to trouble as the spark flies upward. (Job 5:7) His understanding was that all troubles

Hwa Yung writes in his book, Leadership or Servanthood, about the function and character of a church. “And if the church is not a hospital for the poor and broken, the wounded, and lame, and the suicidal and hopeless, what is the name of Christ?” He also warns that in Mega churches; there is little

Thomas Allan Smail, Founder of Fountain Trust, writes that: “Satan tries to cast doubt about His Sonship, the Lord used the Word of God to reaffirm His Sonship.” Satan is the accuser of the people of God. (Revelation 12:10) As the Lord was tempted, disciples who have received Jesus would also be tempted in three

In some cultures, where the economy is poor, young girls are sent out to cities to become prostitutes by their families. After earning some money, after a few months, they come back home, then get married. Some bible scholars understand this could have been the experience of Hosea marrying Gomer. (Hosea 1:1-3) His name means

Ahaz was a wicked king who ruled over Judah for sixteen years. (735-715 BC) Since Judah sinned against God, He allowed the King of Aram, Rezin, and King Pekah of Israel to attack Judah. But they had a massive victory over Judah. Pekah killed 120000 soldiers of Judah. Some civilians were taken as captives to