Rev J N Manokaran

It is a busy railway junction. Two trains connecting two cities in the North and South, cross at this junction. Both trains arrive at almost the same time. A person who was supposed to go North boarded the train that was going South. The co-passengers found that he was sitting on the wrong train, going […]

The Lord Jesus Christ gave the Global mission mandate to the Church to take the gospel to the whole world. (Matthew 28:18-20) Luke records the beginning, growth, and multiplication of the church throughout the Roman Empire. Yet, the Roman Empire was not the end of the world. The gospel spread to certain pockets in Africa,

A successful football player shared this in an interview. His mind, heart, and desire are filled with the idea of scoring a goal. For that, he had trained himself. Christian Life also demands focus, commitment, tenacity, and perseverance. Mind: In the mind, the soccer player always imagines a play arena and how he is progressing

Two pastors were visiting a town. They reached late at night due to a delay in their train travel. After settling in a hotel room, they felt hungry. Hence, they went out and only one shop with a big board: Vitamin shop, was open. They thought that the shop would have some food or biscuits

The word ‘Pastor’ was allergic to a girl studying in a college. She and her brother were against anything that was connected to Pastor. After inquiry, it was found that their father was a pastor, who abandoned his wife and children, lived with another woman, and also lost his ministry. Sadly, more and more reports

There is disturbing news of parents physically abusing and even killing their children. Without love, patience, and parenting skills, children become hapless victims. Paul writes to fathers (including mothers) not to provoke, exasperate, embitter, or crush their spirits. (Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21) Lack of marital harmony: When the husband and wife argue and fight often

Glancing at his wardrobe, the man was frustrated. How many dresses should he buy? According to seasons, occasions, and for common use. Some of his shirts were faded, some were torn, others were itchy and he had to throw them out. In a person’s life span, all dresses of men or women will wear out

There are many religious leaders, who claim to be spiritual mentors and guides in the world. Social Media has given them platforms that amplify their voices in the postmodern spiritual marketplace. With millions of followers, they present themselves as wise, godly, hope-givers, and know all spiritual secrets hidden from common people. Even the Pharisees gave

Mount Taishan is the most famous sacred mountain in China. It has temples known and several sacred trees: cypress, Sophora japonica, and Pine planted several hundred years ago. There are eleven gates, fourteen archways, fourteen kiosks, and four pavilions, which are scattered along the flight of 6,660 steps. The Palace of Heavenly Blessings is located

Many aspects of life have a pattern, and some are indeed predictable. Stages of life like birth, infant, adolescence, teenage…etc. In his book Decade by Decade, the author Bobb Biehl brilliantly outlines human life. Like Moses, it is good to pray that the Lord may teach us to use our life optimally for His glory.