Today's Igniting Insight
There is a profile of each profession, accepted as standard. Florence Nightingale is considered a model and example for a nurse. What is a profile of a godly mother? In the letter to Timothy, Paul writes about the widows, whom the church should care for. That list gives us a glimpse of a godly mother; […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
A few women’s groups are studying the Christian Leadership in Marathi. Generally, in the culture, widows are considered bad omens and are not treated well. Learning from Paul’s instructions regarding …
All disciples should not only know the truth, but they should also defend the faith. (Jude 1:3) One great example is Athanasius, when he was 27 years old, stood for …
One denomination sent a few missionaries to a faraway land. Despite their hard work for about a decade, there was no fruit in the ministry. With a heavy heart, they …
There is a proverb: Curiosity killed the cat. Being curious is natural for humans. However, being curious about things that are forbidden is dangerous. Sinful curiosity could lead to sin, …
Changes are inevitable. Some changes are pleasant, and some are painful. However, Christians who love the Lord could anticipate good results in faith. (Romans 8:28) According to author Jurie Kriel, …
There is an unprecedented acceleration of knowledge. Schilling, D.R., writes: “In 1900, collective knowledge doubled every 100 years, by 1942, every 25 years; by 1982, every 13 months, and today, …
Even courts and judges in many countries are victims of polarisation, politicalization, radicalisation, and corruption. The quest for justice is not quenched. Moses, a great lawgiver, writes: “And I charged …
The Psalms of the Sons of Korah are inspiring. Did the descendants of Korah also die along with their father? “Nevertheless, the children of Korah did not die.” (Numbers 26:11) …
Some people praise God expressively. They clap, sing, shout, and even dance. The worship that includes praises and thanksgiving should be done decently, with decorum, modestly, and with a whole …
For Moses, the journey through the wilderness was not only a leadership challenge—it was an emotionally exhausting and spiritually draining assignment. Though God had promised them the land ahead, the …
There are two kinds of people in our lives: some could be called Balcony people, while others could be called Basement people. Balcony people: They are always present to cheer, …
Leopards in western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand sugarcane fields are turning ‘soft’ and ‘fatter’, refusing to return to the wild, say forest officers. These big cats have become heavier, slower, …
One person with his adolescent son drives a car. He jumps the traffic light and reaches the school to drop him off on time. He said proudly to his son, …
Some believers misunderstand the promises of God. Sadly, some are gifted with wild imagination and fantastical ideas that they overstretch the Promises of God. They wish to have private jets, …
A child was crying, and all tried to help. They could not figure out why the child was crying. When his mother came, she picked the child, with just a …
Jethro, the Father-in-law of Moses, gave criteria for choosing leaders. Of them, the most important was those who hate a bribe to be chosen. (Exodus 18:21) Even in those ancient …
The death penalty for violation of the Sabbath is viewed as too harsh and a disproportionate punishment for a simple sin. (Exodus 35:2) The Sabbath is Holy, Rest in trusting …
It is amazing to see how God loved India. The Book of Esther names India as one of the 127 provinces ruled by Ahasuerus. (Esther 1:1) Hence, some people in …
An ambulance that did not have a patient on board jumped the traffic light when it was red. A couple was killed on the spot, two were injured and were …
He worked as a technical professional for seventeen years in a company. So dedicated that he did not take leave or spend time with his family. However, he was relieved …