Rev J N Manokaran

One college student was a computer wizard. However, he was not good in other subjects. He hacked the college computer server and changed his grades. Nevertheless, he was caught and reprimanded. One bishop got elected by paying bribes to eligible voters willing to receive money, even though they were priests. Ambition and success are good. […]

God punished Eli for loving his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, more than the Lord, and could not restrain his sons from dishonoring the sacrifices offered to the Lord. He and his two sons died on the same day. God used Samuel when he was very young to convey this distressful message. (I Samuel 3:11-14) As

Those who travel long distances by train or flight, wish to engage their time. Some like to sleep, others to read, some to watch movies, and even play chess or cards with co-passengers. On a nine-plus-hour flight from Atlanta to Rome, the in-flight entertainment was not working. The passengers were disturbed and had limited options.

Many cities around the world are developing walking trails for those who like to go for walks as an exercise and for joggers. Lord commanded Abraham to walk before Him. (Genesis 17:1-2) This is not a physical fitness walk, but a lifestyle. Paul writes to walk as wise, making optimal use of time and opportunities.

Generally, history is documentation of hatred, violence, wars, oppression, and bloodshed. One group of people who are smart or powerful or both would dominate the others. The Israelites understood: “And the Egyptians treated us harshly and humiliated us and laid on us hard labor.” (Deuteronomy 26:6) Harsh treatment: Egyptians thought they were superior to other

Kings cut off the defeated kings of their thumbs and toes. Seventy kings struggled to pick up scraps to fill their stomachs, under the table of Adoni-bezek. (Judges 1:4-7) When Israel caught him, he also got the same treatment, his thumbs and big toes were cut off. He realized that God had repaid him. Custom:

A man buried under the debris of a landslide that destroyed many homes cried out: “Somebody save me. I am a millionaire; I will give those millions.” Sadly, before he could be pulled out, his life perished. The wealth could not save him. It is good news, that God gives Inheritance that will not perish

Taking advantage of others, especially when they are weak, powerless, vulnerable, and defenseless is a base or wicked or unworthy thought in the Bible. The world may interpret it as a business sense, which is incorrect. “Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, ‘The seventh year, the year

A pastor and his wife traveled on a 3.5-hour domestic flight in the USA. Interestingly, the wife had frequent flier miles that she was upgraded to first class, while the pastor was in the economy class. Angry and resentful during the flight three times the pastor walked to the business class section and smacked his

A newcomer is present in a Christian meeting. He was puzzled when people said Amen together after prayers. He also saw some individuals saying Amen while the pastor was preaching. What is the meaning of the word Amen? The friends who invited him could not give an answer and the meaning of this word. It