Today's Igniting Insight
One believer lamented it should be comfort, and not good: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) People want this verse according to their convenience and comfort. All things work together for my popularity, accumulating wealth, […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
A boy about ten years old was sitting and scrolling through his mother’s smartphone. His elder sister was studying and doing her homework. He called his sister and demanded drinking …
People belonging to a particular community experienced immense oppression because they were considered lower in the hierarchical social and religious status. The women were not allowed to wear upper clothes, …
In the city of Philippi, Paul was irritated by a demon-possessed slave girl. She publicly cried daily, seeing Paul stating: Servants of the Most-High God. That girl used to tell …
The Lord Jesus Christ was tired and weary. He sat beside the well. (John 4:6) 1) A strange man: The Samaritan Woman must have been surprised to see a man …
Apollos was a powerful preacher from Alexandria who taught in the Jewish synagogues. As an itinerant preacher, he was popular, who visited the cities where Jewish Diaspora lived and had …
One non-Christian started playing guitar with a worship team. Since they found no expert to meet their expectations, they invited him. He joined enthusiastically, as he got a good few …
A powerful political leader of a ruling party visited a Christian campus. He had always been favourable to Christians as he appreciated their services. It was a Christmas program with …
Five teenagers were indoctrinated to hate Christians. They wanted to desecrate the church, beat up the worshippers and punish the pastor. One midday, four of them climbed to the pinnacle …
In some countries, people are hostile to the Christian faith. Nevertheless, most commercial establishments take advantage of the season to sell Christmas-themed decorations, cards, cakes, stars, trees…Some miscreants entered a …
A woman denied herself and gave her most precious, valuable treasure and asset, poured herself as a drink offering unto the Lord. All four gospels record the event, though the …
This psalm was written by David when he was in a dire situation. (Psalm 22) Though the specific context is not known, it is a Messianic psalm, prophesying the pain …
The Lord Jesus Christ revealed one hundred per cent God and one hundred per cent human to His disciples. Both glory and human weakness were transparently shown to the eyewitness …
God’s commandments are not burdensome. (I John 5:3) Apostle John taught that giving life for someone is a demonstration of love to other humans. (I John 3:16) Auschwitz: This was …
In the ancient world, it was a terrible disease. Lepers became outcasts and had to live outside the city. According to the interpretation of Mosaic laws, a person must keep …
Going through persecution is not easy. There are reasons to doubt, be discouraged, and depressed. Nevertheless, the widow’s persistent plea to the ungodly judge provides hope to those who go …
Bartimaeus, the blind man, was healed by the Lord. He said, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Mark 10:52) The faith life of Bartimaeus teaches us about …
Some people have zeal, but do not obey, and even overdo things that should not be done. King Saul is one such example. God commanded to execute God’s judgment on …
The principal of a government high school on the outskirts of Hyderabad has been accused of asking senior students to assault some juniors to “teach a lesson” for allegedly deflating …
It was a five-star hotel. In the lobby, somebody had left a wallet with a lot of currency. A couple picked that up and gave it to the manager. The …
Many times, the contributors of assistants or associates are significant. Somehow, they are in the shadows and soon forgotten. The status given to the missionary team of Paul and Barnabas …