Today's Igniting Insight
St. Augustine wrote: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” If all the disciples understand this, the world would be transformed amazingly, beyond human imagination or understanding. Sadly, disciples neither comprehend nor apply […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
Can a stone be a witness? “And Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of …
Ray Oldenburg, an urban sociologist, wrote: “The third place is not home and not work, but instead one of the physical settings that have throughout history encouraged a sense of …
Justice Anoop Dhand, Rajasthan High Court, delivered the judgment while hearing a plea for protection filed by an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man from Kota, who told the court …
A bizarre case of a foster family allegedly trying to “protect” a young woman from a suspected molester by locking her in a room since she was eight has come …
There is a report about a professor who has obtained 150 degrees, which include twenty professional degrees and doctorates. He teaches in some colleges and spends most of his income …
The world of information in the Digital Era has fuelled and accelerated confusion in the minds of adolescents and teenagers. Some even become violent to kill others, or attempt suicide. …
There were floods and landslides in the hilly terrain. A young man who wanted to experience adventure was lost and was trying to find his way out. The people trying …
Nelson Mandela, the leader from South Africa, who won the Nobel Prize for Peace, said: “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell …
Some people love to curse and demean others. They also curse days, systems, structures, governments, institutions, nature, and everything. The Psalmist describes such people as if clothed with a piece …
A 14-year-old national-level skater took his smartphone to school. He recorded some videos and uploaded them to social media. When the school administration came to know this, he and his …
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 …
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 …
