Rev J N Manokaran

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

When Joshua led the Nation of Israel to the Promised Land, they first defeated Jericho. Ai was the next, though there were hiccups due to the sin of Achan. Third were Gibeonites who surrendered, rather cunningly. (Joshua 9) They came to the camp of Gilgal and told Joshua that they came from a faraway country,

Frederik Pferdt spent 12 years at Google, serving as its inaugural Chief Innovation Evangelist in California. He has written a book: ‘What’s Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready’. He provides three key lessons to lead a meaningful life, in other words, to be ready for the future. Interestingly, the Bible teaches the disciples

One who was serving the Lord died. In hushed tones, people who came for the funeral discussed his life. A highly talented, wonderfully gifted, had abundant resources, umpteen opportunities, and influential connections, but produced very little. One pastor commented God gave him five talents, he did not produce five more, perhaps only one more. A

A Robin Hood-like politician was ruthlessly murdered near his home. He was involved in terrorizing people, amassing wealth, and helping many young people to do their higher education. After fifteen years, he left his underground activities and became a normal person, breaking free from all illegal activities. When he changed his ways, got married, and

Warning signs are ignored or neglected. For some warnings are a joy killer. One who puts the sign does not want people to be happy, which includes God. Some reason: “It does not apply to me.” Some think that are exaggerated signs, disconnected from reality. Overconfident people expect to brush through such calamities. God’s warning

A young man boarded the train with a heavy, huge backpack. As he got in, his bag brushed others and hit others, but he did not bother. When he sat on his seat, the bag was glued to him. One elderly man got in and was carrying a bag with great difficulty. This young man

There was a large gathering of devotees, as the guru gave his lecture. It is believed that he had healed the sick, raised the dead, and did miracles. He does not dress traditionally but like others with jeans pants and t-shirts. On that tragic day, he left the venue with bodyguards in his car. As