Rev J N Manokaran

Some may praise the Lord, only with their lips, that is, half-hearted praise. It is not possible to be a half-hearted disciple of the Lord. David sings unto the Lord with his whole heart. (Psalm 9:1-2) That means he loves and sings unto the Lord with all his strength, soul, and spirit. David teaches us […]

One young man was shot dead by some miscreants. Some people believed he died as a martyr for his faith. Others disputed that claim, saying he died because of his opinions and comments that demean others. In the post-truth society, and in the Digital World, it is a maze, difficult to arrive at the truth.

There are reports that dogs, goats, and even cats come to shrines and other worship spaces, which is considered special that animals also worship. Sadly, there are reports that some humans are prohibited from places of worship, even violently attacked, stating they belong to the lower rung of the ladder of the caste system. In

Trappist monks of the Abbey have manual work as an integral part of monastic life. They make products to sell and be self-sustained for their needs, to focus on Prayer, contemplation, and ministry. In some cities, they run a bakery that supports their mission and serves the community. Thus, their lives are a blessing to

Anna is an important personality recorded only by Dr. Luke in his gospel. (Luke 2: 36-38) Prophetess: About one hundred prophets are mentioned in the Bible. About 75 are in the Old Testament and 25 in the New Testament. Abraham was the first prophet. (Genesis 20:7) Most prophets in the Bible are men. However, there

There are many wrong perceptions about Christmas. The truth is God became a man in Jesus and paved the way for the redemption of humanity. Myth: There are many myths and legends. Mostly, they are religious, and some are political. They are not true, but are believed as real by some people. There is no

Luke gives clarity as he introduces the Saviour to the world in his gospel. The question that often lingers in the minds of people has been specifically answered. Son of the Most High: The gospel is about the Messiah, the Saviour and the Lord. His birth was a miracle, impossible for humans, and possible for

Celebrating and greeting one another is appropriate as Christmas is celebrated worldwide. The tradition of Greeting Cards was not there during the first Christmas. E-cards were non-existent. The first Christmas season, beginning from the annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to Mary, was: Do not be afraid. Fear, an emotion that could cripple a person, dominates the

Walter and Helen Jespersen were serving as missionaries in China. The Communists had taken over; the soldiers were living in the same building. It was a time when all church services were stopped. A few Christians were already executed publicly. There was no contact with other Christian friends, especially the Chinese believers. It was Christmas

For many people Christmas is a time for gifts: both to give and receive. The Greatest Risk: When God created the world and the first couple, he took an enormous potential risk. The risk was giving Adam and Eve Free Will to make choices. Unfortunately, the first couple used the Free Will to defy, disobey,