Rev J N Manokaran

The Urim and the Thummim were tools for discerning the will of God. (Numbers 27:21; I Samuel 28:6; Ezra 2:63; Nehemiah 7:65) Urim and Thummim means ‘Lights and Perfections.’ It is not clear how it was used. It was a pair of stones, one light, and one dark. When a question or discernment is required, […]

Some videos threaten the Christian community with dire consequences. In many parts of the world, persecution of Christians is a daily affair. Apostle James was killed by a sword by Herod. He also perished being eaten by worms. Acts 12: 2,23) Persecuting the church means to persecute Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 9:4) Caesar is Lord

Cat on the wall is a common metaphor. The cat could jump on either side as it feels comfortable or safe. And it can take a long time to make up its mind. They are like cats, unable to make decisions. Millions are in the valley of decision. (Joel 3: 14) Shameful event When Moses

One robber snatches a golden chain from a woman. His partner was driving the motorcycle. They tried to escape, as people tried to chase them, by going on the highway. After a few miles, they stopped, feeling safe, and had a drink to celebrate. Suddenly, one cobra fell on one of them and bit him;

In many newspaper/magazine articles, there is an endnote. “The views expressed by the author/writer do not necessarily represent the views of the management/editorial team.” The experts who give opinions are not sure if they are right or wrong, and whether they will be criticized and attacked or not. However, God’s messages are eternal: “My counsel

“Many of us fled just with our suitcases, as the flood encircled our locality.” Flash floods and floods due to cloud bursts could wash away homes in a few seconds. People run to safety. What should they carry? Some documents, IDs, certificates, life-saving medicines, keys, smartphones…survival kits. In Pilgrim’s Progress, the main character Christian fearing

A man wanted to leave a great inheritance for his son. He was able to build a mansion on a mountain peak, with scenic beauty, with all modern facilities. On the 20th birthday of his son, he wanted to give it to him in celebration with relatives and friends. A day before the celebration, there

In his book, “My Silk Road” Ram Gidamool writes about bringing up his children in Christian values. Each day after school and before going to bed the children were asked to share three things: Sad, Bad, and Glad. When a child expresses these three, children could teach them the right values, right choices, and right

Ryan Foley writes about a survey done in the USA regarding the discipline of reading, studying, and meditating on the Bible. (The Christian Post 13 October 2023) Sadly, 53% of Evangelicals, 44% of Afro-American Protestants, 36% of other Protestants, and 21% of Catholics read the Bible once a week. In another study, 74% who attended

One young Christian couple had relationship problems. They wanted to sort it out. However, they searched and found a highly qualified family counselor. He gave strange ideas that were not biblical. The couple ended up in a bitter divorce. King Ahaziah, the sixth king of Judah was undone by wicked and worthless counsel. “He also