Today's Igniting Insight
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 the Lord that he spoke to us. Therefore, it shall be a witness against you, lest you deal falsely with your God.” (Joshua 24:7) Interestingly, […]
Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
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 …
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 …
