Much of the world around us gives us only two choices: it’s either black or white, night or day, right or left, up or down. And with that prompting from nature around us, we also think about our faith in this way: we either have faith, or we don’t; we either have doubts, or we…
The good news that God so loved the world that He sent us His Son calls for an appropriate response, a response of repentance and faith. Repentance and faith are different sides of the same coin. Repentance is turning from sin. Faith is turning to God. They are instruments through which God saves us through…
Our desire as Christians is to know the God of the Bible. But who is he and what is he like? This fascinating book narrates three main events: Israel’s deliverance from Egypt (1-12a), the journey from Egypt to Mount Sinai (12b-18), and the receiving of the Law at Mt Sinai and instructions on building the…
I was touched by my mentor’s kindness. She shared with me her ministry experience for me to draw lessons from, as well as to help me grow my own ministry. I believe everyone has something useful to share with others regardless of our profession. In regard to our journey of faith, all of us have…
My first encounter with the word good news was during my primary school days. I was assigned to do a monologue of Luke 2:8-16 in Hokkien for my school’s Christmas celebration. I do not remember how I’ve managed to accomplish that but I remember feeling quite excited about the angel’s announcement section, “Fear not, for…
Today, we celebrate Mother’s Day—sorry fathers (myself included!), you will have to wait another five weeks for your turn because it’s “ladies first”! This day is dedicated to honour motherhood, to acknowledge and show our appreciation for their self-giving love and their critical role in the upliftment of society. As Christians, it is right for…
When you compliment someone, what are some typical words that you may use? Intelligent, wise, strong, capable… and the list goes on. For many people, the word “gentle” will not come to mind. However, gentleness is part of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). This virtue shines like gold and is precious in God’s…
The Bible tells us to love our neighbours as ourselves (Mark 12:31, Lev 19:18). We all know this. It’s one of the two greatest commandments in the Bible, and it summarises the whole of God’s law together with “love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul”. In theory, we all also…
There is a longing in each of us to live a meaningful life. In his search for meaning, the Preacher had examined and experimented with life and came to this realisation in Eccl 2:10-11, “I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my labour,…