Today's Igniting Insight
Sometimes human hatred is bizarre. One community has started having pigs as pets, just to irritate, humiliate, and frustrate another community. (Ram Puniyani, Indian Currents, 20-26 April 2026, p. 30-31) It is not love for animals but hate for humans that devises new methods to express hatred. Mosaic Law: The Jewish people were forbidden to […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
A poor man dug up his dead sister’s skeleton and appeared at the bank. The reason was that the bank officials were not allowing him to withdraw money from his …
Clarinda of Tirunelveli: From Widowhood to Mother of Tamil Protestant Christianity Name of the Book: Clarinda of Tirunelveli: From Widowhood to Mother of Tamil Protestant Christianity Author: P. Daniel Jeyaraj …
Some signs declare that some areas are dangerous. Wise people read such signs and take precautions. Fools rush into it and get harmed. David was foolish to rush into the …
This is an advertisement that pops up on smartphone screens. The products sold are for skin protection, hydration, and cleansing. Is it possible to change skin by self-effort? People with …
God saw the Nation of Israel as a useless vessel. (Hosea 8:8) The nation became useless because they rejected the living God. Instead, their spirituality was defined by idol worship, …
John Burke, in his book Mud and the Masterpiece, writes that the Pharisees were reformers, but in the wrong direction. Change is good, but it should be for good. He …
In the world, good and great things happen when courageous individuals do what most people will not do. Pioneers are dynamic and alive with vision and passion that they swim …
Bananas contain harmful radioactive potassium along with useful potassium. It is nothing to worry about, as human bodies have some natural radioactivity. The amount of radioactive potassium is in very …
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, the late professor of Dallas Theological Seminary: “I’m finding an increasing number of men who are ending at the top of the pile in terms of …
God desires His children to be holy, righteous, and blameless. God certified that Job was a blameless man. (Job 1:1) Today, the world needs people like Jobs. 1. Consistent relationship …
Walt studied only up to sixth grade. But he had a desire to serve the Lord. He approached his pastor to teach in the Sunday School. The pastor said, “Go …
The rich young ruler asked the Lord of Life: “What should I do to inherit eternal life” (Luke 18:18-25; Mark 10; 17-26; Matthew 19:16-26). He had inherited the privileges and …
Humanity is blinded by Satan and does not have an interest in seeking either wisdom or light. (II Corinthians 4:4) Nevertheless, the Bible asserts that wisdom is made available in …
Many parents do not have parenting skills or patience. Hence, children are growing up to be prodigals, rebels, and disobedient. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the Father was …
Rev. Richard Howell, who served as the Director for Evangelical Fellowship of India, is a prophetic voice to the nation. (Facebook post on 10 April 2026) Greatly disheartened by the …
Prophet Jeremiah stated that the chastisement of Jerusalem was more severe than the judgment on Sodom. (Lamentations 4:6) Jeremiah had seen the glorious city of Jerusalem, which was reduced to …
Some people argue that moral values are known and evident in all cultures and all religions. Nevertheless, all moral and spiritual values are derived from one source, the Holy God, …
In recent times, in some villages in India, the dead Christians are exhumed, burnt, and ashes scattered. The Supreme Court has banned such acts. (The Scroll, 18 February 2026) Prophet …
Under rocks, in the darkness, live many insects. If the rocks are rolled over, when light shines on them, they flee away. Christians, as children of light, should expose the …
Sceptre represents the Sovereign authority of God over Israel. However, Israel chose to reject God and accept an inferior wood like the surrounding nations. (Ezekiel 21:10) Foolishly, they chose inferior …