Rev J N Manokaran

Some people praise God expressively. They clap, sing, shout, and even dance. The worship that includes praises and thanksgiving should be done decently, with decorum, modestly, and with a whole heart, and not a carnal heart. That means to praise Him with reverential fear. A psalm of the Sons of Korah teaches how to praise […]

For Moses, the journey through the wilderness was not only a leadership challenge—it was an emotionally exhausting and spiritually draining assignment. Though God had promised them the land ahead, the people were unwilling to trust Him. When the spies returned with their report, the whole congregation panicked. Filled with fear, they wept and refused to

There are two kinds of people in our lives: some could be called Balcony people, while others could be called Basement people. Balcony people: They are always present to cheer, encourage, affirm, and nudge others toward growth and progress. It is a blessing to have such people in our lives. Paul was confident that the

Leopards in western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand sugarcane fields are turning ‘soft’ and ‘fatter’, refusing to return to the wild, say forest officers. These big cats have become heavier, slower, bellies round, shoulders heavy, claws rubbed smooth, their stealth and urgency fading, and canines faded out so that they cannot grip a prey. When hunger

One person with his adolescent son drives a car. He jumps the traffic light and reaches the school to drop him off on time. He said proudly to his son, “See, son, how I cheated the system and brought you to school on time.” His son understood that heroes were those who broke laws and

Some believers misunderstand the promises of God. Sadly, some are gifted with wild imagination and fantastical ideas that they overstretch the Promises of God. They wish to have private jets, luxury yachts, and limousines. Jehovah Jireh is one of the names of God, which means: God will provide. This name was revealed to Abraham when

A child was crying, and all tried to help. They could not figure out why the child was crying. When his mother came, she picked the child, with just a look, she could deduce the reason. A small ant has bitten him on his back. With a soothing touch, the boy calmed down and smiled.

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