Rev J N Manokaran

Eight students of a school in Kandhamal district’s Phiringia block had a nightmarish beginning to their day when they could not open their eyes. Reason: Some fellow students had allegedly applied adhesive to their eyelids while they were fast asleep the previous night. They had to be hospitalized. (The New Indian Express, 13 September 2025) […]

There is one epic that lauds a hero. He was so strong that when arrows pierced him, he did not die for three days. However, he was serving a wicked ruler, who publicly humiliated a woman. The hero knew it was wrong, a crime, and an unrighteous act, but did not heed the call for

This is a beautiful prayer for protection. (Psalm 17:8) It is a specific, meaningful, and bold prayer. No person will allow his/her eyes to be affected. The protection of the eyes becomes a priority. God protects his children as His priority. This metaphor is also used in other Bible passages. (Deuteronomy 32:10; Proverbs 7:2; Zechariah

A man was shouting at a waiter (server) in a restaurant. “Can’t you be attentive. You are not serving us; you are too distracted and disoriented.” He rushed out of the restaurant without dining. Waiting and serving are an art as well as a skill. People of God should look to the Lord like servants

In 2000, the First World Christian Book Fair was organised in Mumbai by the Christian Booksellers International Association (CBAI). Apparently, it was a success, but due to the last-minute cancellations of a few, there was a huge financial loss for the person who organised it. However, there was J.D. Rajendran, who had his booth: “Word

When a doctor prescribes a CT scan, a patient is nervous. Several questions and doubts go through the mind. Yes, a medical investigation could give anxiety and even a panic attack. Spiritual scan by His Word and Spirit is essential for a healthy spiritual life. David writes: “You have tested my thoughts and examined my

People wish that criminals were punished immediately, instantly, and without delay. For them, the judicial process is cumbersome, and criminals could manipulate the witnesses and escape. Yes, there are occasions when criminals escape punishment, but they cannot escape God’s judgment. Sinners and criminals think that they can escape God’s judgment, also, by their foolish presumptions.

“Sometimes being a manager feels like babysitting grown adults,” said an executive. (Hindustan Times, 4 September 2025) The employees refuse to grow up, take responsibility, take ownership, take initiative, and persevere until the task is complete. Paul was also frustrated with the lack of spiritual growth of believers in the city of Corinth. Three kinds

There is a quest to create life. For some scientists, life is a product of an accident – A Big Bang. For some, it is an Art of life. The human body is just a combination of various elements found on Earth. Sadly, these intellectuals search for infinite wisdom of God, the creator, but refuse

There are prosperity preachers who teach: Name it and claim it. Some teach that blessings should be demanded and commanded and even snatched. Sadly, such erroneous teachings become popular among people because they affirm their fleshly, worldly, and unrighteous desires. Garden of Eden: God had graciously given all species of fruits and vegetables to Adam