Rev J N Manokaran

One elderly person was diagnosed with skin cancer. Doctors suggested prolonged medical treatment, but there was a risk also. His fragile body may not be able to withstand the treatment. However, his wife, children, and other relatives encouraged him to go ahead with the chemotherapy. Sadly, when he had the first dose of medicine, he […]

In Colorado Springs, there is a beautiful garden that is called ‘The Garden of Gods.’ The Hanging Gardens of Nebuchadnezzar was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world. In the Bible, there are many gardens mentioned. Garden of Eden: The first human couple Adam and Eve were placed in custom-designed, elaborately planned, and

In a bible college hostel food was served, which was above average. Yet, there were some rich spoiled kids, who considered the food as lousy and would go out in groups to eat in nearby eateries, fast-food places, or restaurants. The Israelites in the wilderness journey also considered the Manna as a lousy food. There

This era is called the Information Era. There is information overload that creates paralysis in the minds of people. However, Nehemiah teaches how information can be used positively and productively. Information: If Nehemiah had lived in this digital communication era, he must have received a WhatsApp message. It would have been a video from Hanani,

Nehemiah held an important position in the Shushan palace. When his relative Hanani came to visit him, Nehemiah was not talking about his glory and status in Shushan. Instead, he was concerned about the Jews who had survived the captivity and concerning the city of Jerusalem, 1300 KM away. The city of Jerusalem had ruined

A self-proclaimed prophet visits a city in India. He calls on the Christian community to receive healing, words of prophecy, and miracles. The fee for each person was Rs. 12000 (Indian rupees twelve thousand only). A grand opening happened in a hotel ballroom. Some anti-social elements barged in claiming that conversion is happening by fraud.

According to a survey, 23 percent of millennials (born 1982-1996) and 21% of Gen Z’ers (1997-2011) (21%) said they have lied on social media this year to impress people. They also focus more on money, image, and fame, hence making lying a habit. In contrast, honesty is the best policy, for 89 percent of Generation

Jezebel the queen taunted her husband, the king of Israel: “Do you now govern Israel?” (I Kings 21:7) Ahab was sulking as the land he coveted to possess belonged to Naboth who refused to sell it even for a fair price. For Jezebel, sulking was foolishness and Ahab did not have the capacity or know-how

There is a proverb in Punjab: Bringing up a child is equal to a brick of gold. It means it is expensive to raise a child. A child needs investment of time, food, energy, care, teaching, training, disciplining…Apart from parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, teachers, neighborhood children…all invest in the child to become a contributing adult

The Book of Nehemiah is a great resource book for spiritual growth, prayer, leadership, mobilization, and worship. Nehemiah was not a priest but was serving the king as a cupbearer or personal chef. His amazing life and his achievement in building the Walls around Jerusalem in 52 days, which was in ruins for nearly 150