Rev J N Manokaran

In a key scene in an action–drama Hindi movie, Animal, the film’s lead character asks his mistress to lick his shoes to prove her love for him. In the ancient times, the slaves or servants were expected to demonstrate their loyalty in similar acts. Trust deficit: The powerful people, which could be husbands, community leaders, […]

There is a proverb, those who chase two rabbits will not catch either one. One young man from a poor family worked hard and became a truck driver. Had a license, but did not have experience. Yet, he was entrusted to transport goods on a truck traveling through a hilly terrain. As he was driving,

Some of the babies born when the tsunami hit were named ‘Tsunami.’ The names of the Presidents of the USA were given to six sons in one home. Deliberately, the oppressed caste children are named in such a way that they could be identified as Dalits. Some people have names that are exactly opposite of

There are daily spiritual experiences reported by a so-called prophet. He claims to have tea with God in heaven, sometimes lunch with him…etc. That false prophet is a frequent flier to heaven. Apostle Paul had a great experience of visiting the third heaven. First heaven is atmosphere, second is space, and third is where God

One Christian leader asked all Christians not to be involved in evangelism and to stop all mission and outreach work, as persecution has increased. According to him: by sharing the gospel Christians offend the people who follow other faiths. Salt and light There are three approaches: Insulation, Isolation, and penetration. The church could be insulated

Laborers who toil wish to take breaks or pause, probably to take some deep breaths and drink some water. Even a sportsperson does that to gain more focus, energy, and strength. In the book of Psalms also there is a note: Selah. It is like a traffic signal: Stop, Pause and Go. Meaning of Selah

The First Protestant Mission began with the students from Halle University who came to Tranquebar in 1706. The first missionaries were Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg and Heinrich Plutschau. Following the duo, God sent many more on the same path. The cemetery with several graves bears testimony of those times when the gospel light penetrated India. One of

God created Adam and Eve in His own image and placed them in a fabulous, most beautiful, and sustainable place known as the Garden of Eden. Disregarding the commandment of God, they heeded the stupid suggestion of Satan. (Genesis 3) Not only did they disobey, but also rebelled, and sinned, they brought upon humanity curse

Joshua sent spies who found Ai was kids’ play compared to the victory over Jericho. The spies advised that two or three thousand needed to go not the whole army. So, 3000 were sent, and sadly, they were defeated. (Joshua 7:2-5) Like Achan, some believers cause defeat in the progress of global missions. Achan God

Hospitality is one of the strategic ministries, yet often neglected ministry. The Bible warns against this neglect, as by showing hospitality to strangers, saints of God have entertained the angels. (Hebrews 13:2) Command: For Christians, hospitality is a command. (Romans 12:13) It is not a suggestion or one of the spiritual gifts. The gift of