Tag Archives: prayer

Hiding from God? (26 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) ‘Hide and Seek’ is a game children play.  One would be the seeker and others are supposed to hide.  Within a timeframe, the seeker should find those who are hiding.  Children enjoy … Continue reading

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Interesting Prayer! (24 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) There was a missionary who worked in a remote village.  He had a good relationship with all the villagers.  He used to invite all to the Sunday worship and other events he … Continue reading

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Migrant Harvesters (17 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, in some parts of the world, the harvest was ripe.  The delay means the harvest will overripe and rot.  The owners were desperate.  They talked with government … Continue reading

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Godly fellowship (11 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Mary heard the message from Gabriel that God will overshadow a virgin and will conceive to bear the Son of God, the Messiah.  She was spontaneous to obey.  However, the path of … Continue reading

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Five truths about prayer (9 April 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Joel R. Beeke in his book:  How can I cultivate private prayers provided five truths about prayer.  Wellbeing of the soul:  Prayer is essential for the spiritual well-being of a person.  It … Continue reading

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No Concern, No Call (22 March 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Many people have neither concern nor call for ministry or mission.  They claim ownership or stakes or rights, without any contribution.  Sometimes, they want to be involved in jeopardizing the whole project.  … Continue reading

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Privilege to bless (21 January 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) God has called Christians like Aaron to bless the world.  1) Washed:  Aaron and his sons were washed first to be eligible to serve the Lord. (Leviticus 8:6) Christians are washed by … Continue reading

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Failed resolutions (2 January 2024)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Good intentions are not good decisions.  Even good decisions are not implemented by many.  The New Year resolutions made by millions are buried sooner or later.  Very few are implemented.  God punished … Continue reading

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Ingredients of a Prayer of Confession (31 December 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) Nehemiah prayers are an inspiration throughout generations.  His short prayers, whispering prayers from the workplace, during travel, and intercession for people are worth studying.  Nehemiah identified with his people and prayed for … Continue reading

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Focus on seeking! (15 December 2023)

(Igniting Insights by Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran) A man as he walked on a street found a golden ring.  He was super excited.  Then he thought there would be many such rings on the roadside, in the dust and … Continue reading

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