Rev J N Manokaran

Interestingly, the life of Joseph revolved around his dreams. (Genesis 37, 39,40,41) Dreamer emerges: God chose Joseph among his siblings and revealed his life purpose through dreams. When Joseph shared his dreams with his parents and brothers, he was rebuked by his father and envied by his brothers. Dreamer attacked: Joseph’s brothers thought they could […]

Widows are considered an ill omen in several cultures. They are accused in some cultures as demons who eat up or swallow their husbands. There were times in India when Sati was practiced, the widows were burnt alive when their husband’s cremation happened. After the Law against Sati was passed, the widows were allowed to

Kuldeep Singh was born in a Rajput family in Rajasthan. Along with his job as a Customs officer, he was a volunteer with a right-wing organization teaching and training young people in the physical drill, to make them proud of their culture, heritage, and ancient religion. In the same village, one family was serving as

One young couple was arrested on the charges of conversion. They were harassed in the police station, though there was no written complaint. Police refused to show a written complaint and identify the complainant. After spending the whole day in custody, they were tired and exhausted. Then the police officer said that he could help

There was an unruly, unrighteous thug who used to harass a pastor. He endured patiently, but he lost his patience once. When he was preaching, the man created a ruckus. Calling the thug from the stage, he said: “Come to the stage. We will have a wrestling match, one who wins will preach from this

Eyes are considered the window to the world. It helps us to observe, learn, focus, and see the world. However, the eyes could also lead to sin. Worldliness: Lust/Desire of eyes, flesh (body), and pride of life are described as principles of worldliness by John. (I John 2:16) What we look for is important. Why

There were a bunch of job seekers. They aspired to get government jobs. One scamster knowing their desire took at least 28 people and were made to stand at different platforms in the New Delhi Railway Station every day for eight hours for a month to count the arrival and departure of trains, counting the

People are conscious of their safety, security, and survival. Many concerned people prepare for emergencies like personal health emergencies, survival amid a natural disaster, accident…etc. Preventive measures and adequate precautions are better than solving a crisis. Ezekiel’s baggage: God commanded the prophet Ezekiel to prepare baggage for exile. (Ezekiel 12:7) In ancient times, the captives

The Ten Commandments forbids idol worship or creating a representation of God. Sadly, the Children of Israel changed The Ark of Covenant and even the Temple at Jerusalem as the objects of their faith, which became blind faith based on assumptions. War equipment? The Israelites were fighting against the Philistines. The Ark of Covenant was

God has called us to answer gently to those who wish to listen to the truth. However, there are occasions when silence is considered gold. It is also not wise to answer in certain contexts too. The three friends of Daniel refused to explain why they will not worship the image Nebuchadnezzar had made, thought