Suffering for Christ
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”Romans 8:18 A Christian is called to suffer for Christ, just like He did for us…
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Rejoicing in Times of Trials
One very essential characteristic of the Christian life is joy. Paul tells us that we should “rejoice in the Lord always.” (Philippians 4:4) But this is not any kind of joy. It is a joy characterised by praising God. God…
Service for God
“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”1 Corinthians 3:9 As Christians, it is our fundamental duty to serve God. Whether it be serving in our church choir, helping in PA during services,…
Our Maker and Marker
PSLE, O-levels, A-levels…There seems to be no end to tests, exams, and studying. And yet we know that even after we’ve finished schooling, life will bring us greater trials and testing; the kind where there is no prescribed syllabus for…
A Healthy Christian – Part 2
Previously…In physical life, growth depends on nourishment, exercise, a conducive environment, and the body’s developing resistance to and overcoming diseases. The same is true in the Christian life. We need to feed on good spiritual nourishment, exercise ourselves unto godliness,…
A Healthy Christian – Part 1
What would we say of a six-year-old boy sitting in a baby pram sucking his thumb, crying for milk, refusing solid food because it is too hard to chew, and unable to speak a single word because he refuses to…
The Balance of a Christian’s Life
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”John 3:30 Although containing just 7 words, there is a very important lesson that I am always reminded of whenever I read this verse. Before I truly understood this verse, I tended to shrug…
Looking at Christ
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Hebrews 12:2 In…
Wisdom of Ecclesiastes – Part 4
Introduction and Recap The speaker remembers his time working in the yard of his friend’s father, who was a missionary in Russia. He recalls the reward that he got after a day’s work, and how it caused him to feel…
Wisdom of Ecclesiastes – Part 3
Finding Meaning in Life’s Journey (Sovereignty of God) A time to be born, a time to dieA time to plant, a time to reapA time to kill, a time to healA time to laugh, a time to weepTo everything turn,…