Rev J N Manokaran

Jethro, the Father-in-law of Moses, gave criteria for choosing leaders. Of them, the most important was those who hate a bribe to be chosen. (Exodus 18:21) Even in those ancient times, bribery seems to be a social, economic, and political problem. Those who do not hate bribery would fall victim to covetousness. (Exodus 20:17) Seekers […]

The death penalty for violation of the Sabbath is viewed as too harsh and a disproportionate punishment for a simple sin. (Exodus 35:2) The Sabbath is Holy, Rest in trusting Him, and Renewal by repurposing and refocusing life. (Genesis 2:2-3) Lazy: Sadly, for some, the Sabbath is a day of expression of laziness. No work,

It is amazing to see how God loved India. The Book of Esther names India as one of the 127 provinces ruled by Ahasuerus. (Esther 1:1) Hence, some people in the medieval past considered India to be the end of the earth or the uttermost part of the world. (Acts 1:8) Church History: Not only

An ambulance that did not have a patient on board jumped the traffic light when it was red. A couple was killed on the spot, two were injured and were admitted to the hospital, and several vehicles were damaged. The police arrested the driver. (The Hindu, 2 November 2025) Taking advantage of certain privileges and

He worked as a technical professional for seventeen years in a company. So dedicated that he did not take leave or spend time with his family. However, he was relieved from his job. (Financial Express, 3 November 2025) The office was his temple, the computer was his god, work was worship. His loyalty, commitment, investment,

One city government was worried about the pollution, which caused unrest among the people. The diseases due to pollution among people have also increased. Hence, they declared that they would bring artificial rain. On the day they tried, there were no clouds. They had to wait a few days, and the clouds appeared. Again, they

One person went to a famous temple, had to wait in the queue for over eight hours, but he fell sick. Police took him to the hospital. Again, after recovery stood for long hours, but inside, he was given just a few seconds to worship. Frustrated, he said he will make a mini temple on

The Gift of Faith is to see what is invisible and beyond the present time frame. See with insight: God challenged Joshua to see the victory with the eyes of faith. “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valour. “(Joshua 6:2) With his physical eyes, he was

Oliver R. Avison was a medical missionary to the region now called Korea. He treated all patients with diligence, without discrimination. According to the worldview dominated by Confucianism and classicism, butchers were considered the lowest and even treated as untouchable. Missionaries preached the gospel to them and embraced them. Sung-Choon Park was healed by the