Today's Igniting Insight
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, it is believed to double every 12 hours.” When the pace of change outside the individual or organisation exceeds the pace of change within, relevance […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
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 …
One city government was worried about the pollution, which caused unrest among the people. The diseases due to pollution among people have also increased. Hence, they declared that they would …
One person went to a famous temple, had to wait in the queue for over eight hours, but he fell sick. Police took him to the hospital. Again, after recovery …
The Gift of Faith is to see what is invisible and beyond the present time frame. See with insight: God challenged Joshua to see the victory with the eyes of …
Oliver R. Avison was a medical missionary to the region now called Korea. He treated all patients with diligence, without discrimination. According to the worldview dominated by Confucianism and classicism, …
There is a book named ‘Die with Zero’ by Bill Perkins. The concept is that a person should earn well but also spend well. The money should be used for …
It is essential for all humans to grow. Many do not grow in a wholesome manner. Because of this, they are immature and experience emotional turmoil. The Lord Jesus Christ …