Rev J N Manokaran

A cock used to crow (cock-a-doodle-do) at different times. It was not during dawn break, which is its natural instinct. The cock was in a multi-floored building, and it could never see the sun. Also, the building was lit twenty-four hours so the clock could not differentiate between day and night. Without a sense of […]

Teachers in the school rebuke children saying: “Don’t be stupid.” Apostle Paul as a teacher warns in his letters the readers not to be ignorant, stupid, or foolish. Ignorance of knowledge of God: Paul writes that God has revealed Himself in His creation. God’s power and attributes are clearly evident. (Romans 1:18-23) Ignorance of truth

Missions are always God’s initiative. It is not a knee-jerk reaction or response to the human condition. It is not an afterthought plan of God. To understand God’s redemption plan, it is essential to understand the attributes of God. There are seven colors in a rainbow, however, it is the refraction of light. The attributes

When leaders of politically and economically powerful nations visit developing or poor nations, they are given a royal welcome. There are occasions when the dignitary arrives, the whole areas he will travel is decorated, roads re-laid and the poor are removed en route. In some places, the poor people’s huts are removed, or a wall

In recent times, in conflicts (riots, civil wars, wars) women are battered, tortured, and raped brutally. There is no fear of God, no regard for law, and no sensitivity to other humans. Principles of war: Moses Law has provided principles for war. Even fruit-bearing trees should not be cut for besieging a city. “When you

There is a sweet fragrance spread by a gentle breeze in a garden. The gardener explained: Every time the breeze blows, the thorn (prickle) penetrates the petal of the flower, which gives the fragrance. The thorn brings the best out of the flowers. Paul writes about a thorn in his flesh. (II Corinthians 12:7) Thorn:

Korah was from the tribe of Levi, he was given the responsibility of serving in the Tabernacle, carrying, and caring for the holy articles in the Tabernacle. (Numbers 16) However, he instigated a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Small thing: Korah was called by God to serve in the Tabernacle, as he belonged to the

There are advertisements for tattoos that bring luck to individuals. Called ‘Lucky Tattoos,’ promises health, prosperity, peace, wealth, power, popularity…etc. Strangely, there are many youngsters, both men and women rushing to get tattooed. But the Bible forbids tattoos. (Leviticus 19:28) Though, Bible scholars indicate the tattoos mentioned are like self-mutilation which is dangerous, or some

Good intentions are not good decisions. Even good decisions are not implemented by many. The New Year resolutions made by millions are buried sooner or later. Very few are implemented. God punished Israel for their continuous sin of idol worship. They were sent to Babylon as slaves for seventy years as predicted by Jeremiah. They

People generally have the habit of making New Year’s resolutions and quietly forget after a few days. Even those resolutions should be following His requirements. Daniel resolved in his heart and executed meticulously. (Daniel 1:8) Prophet Malachi gives a list of expectations from the Lord to escape God’s fierce judgment. (Malachi 3:5) Sorcery: One nation