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REV J N Manokaran

Today's Igniting Insight

Today, digital technology is all-pervasive. It has not only penetrated the systems and structures of government, institutions, businesses, sports, education, health care, banking, communication systems, information sharing, etc. Nevertheless, advertisers continuously bombard smartphone users with product promotions, recommendations for entertainment videos, numerous notifications, and there is an information overload. This causes exhaustion of physical, mental, […]

Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran

Sadly, today, many people are emotionally overwhelmed, afflicted by anxiety, uncertainty, confusion, mood swings, and indecisiveness. Believers should be grateful as God blesses them with emotional wellness. Anxieties converted into …

David writes that God heals all our diseases. (Psalm 103:3) In the world, sickness, lack of stamina, chronic illness, injuries due to accidents, natural disasters, and death due to infection …

It is wonderful to be a Royal Priest to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (I Peter 2:9) Indeed, all humans are sinners, spiritually blind and dwelling in …

There is a social media post lamenting the culture in some countries in Asia; because of that, there is no Efficiency, Productivity, or punctuality. Some responses to that post were …

Harsh words from teachers have killed the spirit of children, their future, and their careers. Unreasonable parents use words that demotivate children. Yet, others build up, uphold, encourage, empower, equip, …

“All my friends are toxic” is a song among teenagers, and some display this on their T-shirts. The song expresses the frustration of being betrayed by friends, broken relationships, quarrels, …

There was a commotion on the banks of a lake. A man was struggling to keep himself afloat; he might drown and die. There were different noises and voices: “Keep …

Paul lists 29-36 individuals in his letter to the Romans, as it includes the household also. (Romans 16). Scholars number about 27 men and 9 women. Recognizing, affirming, encouraging, and …

A man lost a large sum, ten years’ savings, by investing in shares that went bankrupt. In the world, such experiences are considered misfortune or bad luck. Nevertheless, God spoke …

Caleb is one of the great personalities in the Bible. His faith, perseverance, persistence, steadfastness, maturity, consistency, and hope are life lessons for all generations. Persistence: Caleb remembered the promise …

There are many kinds of addicts: alcohol, drugs, pornography, smartphones…! Some are afflicted by achievement addiction. It is considered a psychological and neurobiological disorder. A person considers external accomplishments to …

Philosopher Socrates used to wander in the Athenian market and wonder: “How many things there are which I do not want!” He would often remind himself how perfectly happy he …

Sociologists describe the race for becoming rich or popular as running a race without a finish line. A lot of energy is consumed in the process, and many years fly …

A nineteen-year-old girl is engaged to a real estate dealer. But the girl did not want to tell her family that she did not want to marry according to her …

The Lord Jesus Christ challenged humanity: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36). What defines world success? Power, popularity, …

A wise saying: “Complaints train your mind to look for obstacles. Questions help to focus on solutions and train the mind to find solutions. Complaints keep your focus on things …

When the leadership of a nation does not listen to God’s voice, would face disaster. God commanded Pharaoh to let go of Israel, who came as guests but are now …

Migrant workers who went with great expectations were disillusioned by poor living conditions and wage theft by companies that brought them to Singapore. (National Herald India, 24 June 2026) The …

Pride, arrogance, and haughtiness are always dangerous and destructive. (Proverbs 16:18) Individual pride, family pride, caste pride, class pride, clan pride, race pride, grace pride… an unending list. Self-credit: Proud …

One religious leader belonging to a New Age Movement wrote: “Jesus said, there are many mansions in His Father’s House. (John 14:2) One is for me. The mansions are for …