Rev J N Manokaran

Buying and selling are natural activities among humans. It was barter, trade, gold coins, currencies, and online merchandise. The world economy cannot function without this process. The Bible also gives us counsel to buy and invest. “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23) Buy Truth: Disciples are those […]

God makes His presence felt. He tries to draw the attention of His children. Elijah was a man of great accomplishment. For the Nation of Israel, he demonstrated that God who answers by fire is the true God. (I Kings 18:24) Yet he did not know how to go ahead with the ministry. His great

A boy without a driving license drives an SUV with his sister at night to record a reel. The car was deliberately driven on the wrong side of the road at a high speed. A 23-year-old young man was on his bike when he was hit by an SUV; he died. He was his mother’s

The author of the book of Proverbs personifies wisdom as a noble, beautiful, and helpful woman. (Proverbs 1:1-3) This is in contrast to the foolish, wicked, immoral, and dangerous woman described in chapter 7. (Proverbs 7) Obviously, the author prophetically points to the Church, the Bride of Christ. The Church calls out to people to

It is common to see many people glued to their screens watching wrestlers fighting with one another, trying to pin down the other. It is a form of entertainment in the world today. Psychologically, people wish to compete and always want to win. But a whole life cannot be just competition. Sadly, the world celebrates

Dan Blythe: “Rows can’t ask questions; Rows can’t wrestle with doubt. Rows can’t build trust. Circles can.” Christian fellowship and community are a circle. From the perspective of the church: Community is a network of circles where people are seen, heard, known, and discipled. It is not an anonymous presence, but a precious presence in

The advertisement read: Listen to your dog. Globally, in many countries, such advertisements have become a norm. Such initiatives are to develop better relationships between pets and their owners. Listening to a dog also means knowing the needs of a pet dog that it is unable to express. Owners are advised to proactively care for

A new believer of faith was confronted by his relatives: “Would you abandon our ancestors and their faith?” He calmly said, “The Lord Jesus Christ is greater than all human ancestors, and He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Some people have a high regard for their ancestors and their religious traditions. The

He used to publicly ridicule the Bible, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Church and the Christians. As he was engaged in a heated debate, he became paralysed. One of those whom he was abusing and cursing took him to the hospital, where he was treated by doctors and nurses from the community that he hated.

Many students spend sleepless nights fearing exams the next day. Young people appearing for job interviews lose sleep. Those caring for the sick experience sleeplessness because of worry. Some toss on their bed, due to pain in their bodies. Pastors and missionaries burdened by unreached people spend nights in tears. But the Psalmist wakes up