Rev J N Manokaran

There are different ways, people make decisions, act, and behave. There would be some kind of motivation or reason to make decisions. Decisions could be rational or emotional sentimental or imitation. Most people in the world make decisions based on their customs, traditions, ancestor’s model, and cultural practices. Some claim to be pragmatic people who […]

A son was born in a family. At that time the father lost his business due to political and economic changes in the country. The father was very angry with his newborn son stating he had brought misfortune to the family. Right from his birth, the son was unloved, uncared, and ignored. His elder siblings

A Catholic former Dutch prime minister, Dries van Agt, has died by euthanasia, hand in hand with his wife Eugenie. They were both 93. (The Guardian 11 February 2024) This is becoming a trend and more countries are making it legal for a person to die choosing euthanasia for a variety of reasons including incurable

Night Vision devices are used by the army to see even at night and attack the enemy. Modern cameras have night mode for taking clear pictures. Soren Kierkegaard, a Dutch theologian said: “Faith sees best in the dark.” Unseen things: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

A manager working in the manufacturing unit that produces branded shirts for men shared how he had to monitor the standards. There are 32 aspects to be checked like stitches, buttons, pockets…etc. The company wanted to produce perfect shirts for men to wear. Despite all procedures, best practices, and vigilant supervision, there would be flaws,

One young pastor was boasting of his achievements. The number of his songs on his YouTube channel, people being baptized, church building extended, global events he attended in foreign countries, the new car he received as a gift…etc. One wise mature person said: “Do you know missionaries who toil in malaria-infested areas? The first son

Mimosa Pudica is a plant that rapidly closes its leaves and droops when touched. There are some people like this plant, who could be quickly hurt. As Christians, do we have the right to be hurt for anything and everything? Today, there are millions of court cases in which something hurt them and demand compensation

A mother was possessive of her son and, hence, did not allow the father to discipline the child. She will fight with teachers to protect her son in school. As the son grew up and got new bad friends in high school. Later, he was introduced to drugs. Yet, the mother could not rebuke him

The Risen Lord summoned His disciples before His ascension and gave the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:18-20) The disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ are called, consecrated, and commissioned to go to the nooks and corners of the world sharing the gospel and making new disciples among all people. This Great Commission is indeed Great Communication.

Phone numbers could be blocked. As he has determined to divorce her, a husband blocks the phone numbers of his wife. He has come to a place where there was no reconciliation or saw her behavior could not be tolerated anymore. Prayer shut out: When God judged the Nation of Judah by sending Babylonians to