By Not Known Christmas is finally here. Shopping malls, hotels, streets and even churches are decorated with colourful lights and ornaments. Although both entrepreneurs and Christians celebrate Christmas, it holds different meanings to them. To the entrepreneurs, Christmas decorations are opportunities to attract potential customers. To the Christians, Christmas decorations are important reminders of God’s…
By Not Known How does a good and proper understanding of grace help in our Christian discipleship?
By Not Known ADVENT, the Season of LOVE, JOY and PEACE, is almost here (Sunday, 27 November). The world needs it. Christians need it. Businesses need it. There is no one on earth who does not and would not need love, joy and peace. Here’s why. On Sunday, 13 November, when four small children were…
By Not Known I came across a quote that says, “Leadership isn’t the most important thing. It is everything.” Is it? In the wake of this week’s US presidential election and the debate in our Parliament on the elected President, we are again led to examine this issue on leadership. Campaigns continue to be…
By Not Known People killing, people dying. Children hurt and you hear them crying. Can you practice what you preach? Or would you turn the other cheek? Father (x3) help us; Send some guidance from above. …
By Not Known As we celebrate our anniversary, we remember God’s faithfulness. Like the Israelites who pile stones as memorials, we pile testimonies of God’s goodness and faithfulness in our sharing. It is good for us today to take some time to reminisce together what God has done in our midst. However, memories do have…
By Not Known “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need” Rom 12:13 When we read the New Testament, we will find a number of biblical images to describe God’s church. They are: The people of God, The body of Christ, The bride of Christ, The building of God, The Kingdom of God, The…
By Not Known I met some of my old church friends a couple of years ago. We used to be in the same church during our growing-up years and actively served in the youth ministry together. We continued serving enthusiastically for many years even until we were in the adults worship service. However, I was…
By Not Known Christians are often identified in the church by their titles, offices, and functions, e.g. He is our Reverend; that one is an Elder; he is the Committee Chairman; she is our Music Director; those are our regular worshippers and ordinary members. Such identifications invariably affect how we relate to one another in…
By Not Known What do you find yourself often praying for each day? What do you often need yet find lacking in your life? Do you ever ask God for strength? Do you need courage in your present situation? In difficult times in our life, do we find ourselves often crippled or plagued by fear…