As this is towards the end of February now, let’s take stock of our New Year resolutions. How successful have we been so far? Have we already given up on some resolutions, and are waiting again for the next milestone to make a new resolution? Contrast that with Hebrews 12:1, which says: “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race tha

David is known as a man after God’s own heart ( 1 Samuel 13:14 ). This criterion for a king was pronounced by God Himself when He told King Saul that his kingdom would not endure. Of course, this standard God looks for does not apply only to kings; it is what God seeks in every person. What an honour it is to be declared by God as someone after His own heart. But what does this mean? A look at David and his character will reveal what God looks for in us. There are many good q

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and I’m sure many of us are caught up in the festivities - be it spring cleaning our homes, preparing to host reunion meals with our loved ones or even queuing up at the ATM for new notes. During Chinese New Year, there are several practices that are deemed to be auspicious, such as wearing red, giving hong baos, wearing new clothes, and avoiding sweeping in the New Year. These practices are done with the belief that it will bring i

The hymn “Higher Ground” comes to mind as the beginning lyrics “I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining every day” ring in my head when I begin writing this article. The Christian life is described by Paul as a race (2 Timothy 4:7) and one in which he continued to press on “toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). This journey or race is not easy. Paul talked about fighting “a good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7). Th

When we consider the closest friends we have in our lives, what are the “green flags” that we see in them? What are the qualities or traits that attract us to these people and make us desire their company? Just as we look for positive signs in relationships, there are encouraging indicators that reveal the spiritual health and maturity in a Christian's life. Here are three green flags that demonstrate authentic faith and Christ-like character. 1. A Heart for God's Word The fi