By Not Known In the aftermath of last week’s riot in Little India, public interest started to revolve around the identity of a particular man in checked shirt – the hero of that 8 December night who was captured on video fighting off attackers of the tour bus. Just when people thought that the hero…
By Not Known Visiting Bethlehem has always been thought-provoking for me, and the recent visit was no different. Bethlehem, as a little town today, is under Palestinian control. Its community is predominantly Moslem. Yet, on Manger Square, a huge, almost 8-storey-high Christmas tree was being decorated. Colourful lights adorned the streets. When we were there,…
By Not Known Gifts are a regular part of our Christmas tradition. Every Christmas, we try to look for the perfect gift and often, we also like to receive good gifts. Children give parents their wish list in order to get the gifts they dreamed of. Adults also have their wish list although most are…
By Not Known Most of us have heard of the Prosperity Gospel which focuses on the rewards of the righteous. Champions of this belief feel that it is their right to be given, found and open to them as they ask, seek and knock. There is really no need to wear oneself out to get…
By Not Known As we approach our AGM in two Saturdays’ time, we will read many reports of ministries and activities. Each must be planned, prepared for, prayed over and executed by people. Over the years there will be many activities, requiring people with different skills, gifting and experience. The bigger the projects, the more…
By Not Known Not too long ago, Barack Obama captured the imagination of the world with his campaign slogan, “Change we can believe in.” It gave new hope to the American people as well as the rest of the world. So, have we seen change? Or are we back to square one after several years?…
By Not Known We are bombarded daily with all kinds of “promises” visually and in words – in advertisements, on the menu card, from sales speeches, et cetera. When we are careful to listen or read the fine print, much of what is promised amounts to “hot air”. Some of the terms and conditions are…
By Not Known Eating together is often seen as an sacred act in the Judeo-Christian tradition. No doubt, Singaporeans (Chinese, Indians, Malays and other races) eat together very often but none takes on the spiritual dimension that echoes the great messianic banquet in Isaiah (Isa 25:6-8). Take for example a Singaporean of Chinese descent. He…
By Not Known __God desires us to grow in quality and quantity. A church grows in _quality_ when__ * believers’ love for God increases * they show greater and greater appreciation for the finished work of Jesus’ death on the Cross * each walks in faithful obedience keeping in step with the Spirit, * deepens…
By Not Known On 30 July, the first-ever official Singapore family pledge was unveiled. It was to encourage individuals to reaffirm their commitment to their loved ones. It was about the family being the foundation of society. As such, everyone has a part to play in nurturing family ties. This is an important milestone for…