Monthly Archives: October 2023

Can a woman forget her child? (23 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) One woman and her husband sold an eight-month-old baby girl.  With that money, they bought an iPhone 14.  Why do they need the phone so desperately?  They wanted to go around as … Continue reading

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Helping people to understand (22 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) In many religions, some recitals and readings are done in a specific language.  The people who listen do not understand them.  Even before the Protestant Reformation, the liturgy was in Latin, and … Continue reading

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Opposing forces (21 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) In Christian life, there will be opposition. Nehemiah faced opposition when he decided to build the wall around Jerusalem and install gates.  His amazing life and his achievement in building the Walls … Continue reading

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Importance of the Old Testament (20 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) One person, who claimed to be a bible scholar, said that the Old Testament is not necessary in his nation for the churches.  The New Testament is more than sufficient.  He also … Continue reading

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Dangerous wrong diagnosis (19 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) If doctors are unable to diagnose properly, people could suffer.  One research done by the John Hopkins School of Medicine states that misdiagnosis of disease caused fatalities and permanent disabilities to about … Continue reading

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Vainglory (18 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) VIP (Very Important Person) culture is practiced in several countries including India.  A VIP assumes his/her self-importance and superiority over others that s/he demands special treatment and privileges.  Roads may be closed … Continue reading

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Righteousness and Rights (17 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) A female pilot working with a popular airline and her husband were beaten up by a mob for torturing a ten-year-old girl, who worked as a servant in Delhi.  Later, they were … Continue reading

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Name of the book: My silk Road:  The Adventures & Struggles of a British Asian Refugee

Author:  Ram Gidoomal CBE Publisher: Pippa Rann books & media Place of publication: Sutton, England Year of publication:  2022 Reviewed by:  J.N. Manokaran Stories of migrants, immigrants, displaced people and refugees are insightful.  Like biblical migrants who excelled; Daniel, Joseph, Nehemiah, Esther … Continue reading

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Parenting Principle of Hope (16 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) The institution of family is being attacked from various directions.  Many children grow up in a home without a father.  The death of a father could make them fatherless.  A considerable number … Continue reading

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No pleasure in understanding (15 October 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) The digital communication revolution has created many free social media platforms.  They are popular and used by many people.  The information has been democratized, as anyone with a smartphone and data connection … Continue reading

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