Rev J N Manokaran

A popular actor wanted to build a house like a huge mansion. The best designer was roped in to do the plan, elevation, and design. When completed it would look elegantly like a seven-star hotel. The building process extended for more than ten years. Before the house could be completed, sadly, he died. He died

Anyone who encounters fire will experience pain and will shun it. However, three men were walking amid a ‘fire park,’ where they were thrown into. They were summoned to come out. King Nebuchadnezzar made a large statue plated or made of gold. Daniel had earlier interpreted a dream Nebuchadnezzar saw in which he was depicted

The disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ commanded His disciples to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) As Lord Jesus spoke to the disciples in the Sermon on the Mount gives at least three important aspects of being a witness. (Matthew 5:13-16) Taste and Flavor: Disciples of

Nepali nurses were recruited to serve in Britain. One nurse said that she felt valued. The profession in her country does not bring dignity or is not considered valuable service and the salary is very low. She was migrating for a better future that included dignity, better work conditions, and salary. (The Scroll, 28 February

A young man, aged 29, was murdered on the day of his marriage by his father. (The Economic Times, 8 March 2024) The young man owned a gym, physically robust. The father escaped by stabbing him to death and had cash and gold when arrested. He did not have any remorse or regret for his

Justice Ranga Nath Mishra served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He visited a famous temple when he heard someone calling: “Ranga Nath Babu.” The security personnel and family members were astonished to hear the Chief Justice’s name called so loud, that too several times. One beggar, a leper, with a

Many believe, there are many ways to God or Heaven. The Bible declares, that there is only one way and One name, Lord Jesus Christ. (John 14:6) Gnana marga: This path of true knowledge, not intellectual is to know the unity of Brahman (God) and atman (human) by rejecting the illusion (Maya), of the world.

The Biblical understanding of salvation is not the same, as that sought by many religious people. Some people think that this life is a bondage, and death itself is salvation. For others, it is deliverance from the cycle of births. People believe that there are rebirths into this world as different species from seven to

Because he murdered his brother in a property dispute, he was arrested and jailed. In the jail he refused non-vegetarian food, stating he was a religious person and did not eat meat. For him, eating meat was a sin, but not his anger, rage, and violent murder. Essentially, Sin is against God’s nature, His Law,

Ten reasons people reject the bible, unable to see it as God’s revelation and truth. The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit to rebuke, reprimand, correct, equip for good works, and lead into Eternal Life. 1. Myths: Many people think that the Bible is a collection of stirring myths and beautiful sayings invented by