Monthly Archives: May 2024

Smile enhancement (19 May 2024)

Posted on May 18, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) A 28-year-old young man was engaged to be married.  The man had an inferiority complex, and he thought his smile was not good enough.  Hence, he underwent a “Smile-Enhancement” Surgery in a … Continue reading →

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The danger of settling for less (18 May 2024)

Posted on May 17, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Some people like to do nothing but desire to possess everything.  People of God have responsibilities to fulfill, when they fail to do, they will be punished.  Israel had not entered the … Continue reading →

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The Resource Curse (17 May 2024)

Posted on May 16, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) When a country has a good number of natural resources, yet underperforms economically, it experiences the resource curse.  The reason is to be over-dependent on that resource and fail to develop in … Continue reading →

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Book Review:  11 Rules of Life – Chetan Bhagat

Posted on May 16, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

Name of the book: 11 Rules for Life: Secrets to Level Up Author:  Chetan Bhagat Publisher:  Harper Non-fiction Place of publication: Gurugram Year of publication: 2024 Reviewed by:  J.N. Manokaran Chetan Bhagat is a prolific writer and is one of … Continue reading →

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No Commotion, No Chaos (16 May 2024)

Posted on May 15, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Besides the pool of Siloam was a man who was lying invalid for thirty-eight years.  He wanted to be the first person who got into the pool whenever an angel stirred the … Continue reading →

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Remember your leaders! (15 May 2024)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) There are many witnesses like a cloud who have gone ahead in the spiritual journey.  (Hebrews 12:1) Learning from them or reading their biographies enriches the believers. “Remember your leaders, those who … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Managers (14 May 2024)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) A Manager asked his leader: “Do you know…Act of the government.  We must submit documents every year by 31 December?”  The Leader answered: “I know only one Act, i.e., Acts of Apostles.  … Continue reading →

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Egypt was judged (13 May 2024)

Posted on May 12, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) The ancient superpower of the world, Egypt was judged.  It never again could become a superpower in the world.  Forgot gracious God: The Pharoah did not know the future.  God revealed the … Continue reading →

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Peace in the world (12 May 2024)

Posted on May 11, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) One rich man wanted to have peace.  He gave advertisements in the newspapers asking counselors and consultants to help him.  There were some calls and emails.  One email was impressive.  The person … Continue reading →

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Refuge of Lies  (11 May 2024)

Posted on May 10, 2024 by J.N. Manokaran

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Sadly, many in the world take refuge in perishable, temporal, and untrustworthy things.  Relying on Egypt was like leaning on a broken staff that would pierce the hand of any man who … Continue reading →

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