On 16 August 2026, I embarked on my toughest race yet — a 250km self-sustained ultra marathon across the Namibian Desert in Africa. It took me about six months of training and preparation before the race. I was physically prepared. I was mentally excited. I had spent months looking forward to this challenge. But when the race began, anticipation quickly turned into anxiety. After just 20km, the regrets started. The temperature climbed towards a brutal 40°C. The air was warm a

Jesus was known as the Master Teacher and He was a great story-teller. He used real life examples of what people experienced to teach and explain spiritual truths. There were several parables which Jesus taught. There are instances in the Bible where it is clearly stated that “he spake a parable” or “the parable is this”, etc. In other instances, metaphors or illustrations were used by Jesus. Regardless, there is a lot which we can learn from the parables and teachings of Jes

One of my favourite hymns is Hymn 884 from the Praise for the Lord hymnal – “Teach Me Lord To Wait”. This hymn is about our Lord teaching us, His beloved children, to wait upon Him. Although hymns are written by men, God can teach us through hymns as well because He is the sole Authority who can use men to write hymns that strengthen our faith in Him. What should our attitude be when God teaches? “Teach me Lord”. Our hearts have to be eager to learn, listening well with our

No man is an island and we are constantly in need of help. We turn to people for help and ultimately to God. Sometimes, we offer appreciation and thanksgiving but at times we do not. We take things for granted and we may even become ungrateful as a result. The account of the cleansing of the ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19) teaches us of the necessity to be thankful and not ungrateful. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem and passed through Samaria and Galilee. He was met by ten leper

Some may think that evangelism belongs only to preachers, missionaries, or elders and deacons, but the New Testament teaches that every follower of Christ has a role in helping others come to know about the gospel and the power of salvation through Christ’s blood. It is both a great privilege and responsibility that God has given to all Christians, to share the gospel with others. Before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructed His followers to “Go into all the world and pre

“Europe braces itself for a prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40°C”, an article from The Straits Times reported. Extreme hot weather has become increasingly common in recent years. In Singapore, the highest temperature ever recorded was 37°C at Ang Mo Kio in 2023. Due to our high humidity, sweat evaporates more slowly from our skin, causing our sticky bodies to feel approximately 2 to 3°C warmer than the actual temperature. I would like to use the analogy of the hea

The Jews/Pharisees were determined to dispute and unsettle the claims of the healed man. They failed miserably. The man was equally determined to defend the Lord. He challenged them instead to disprove his claim, angering the Jews even further. Healed Man’s Immediate Testimony The man answered and said to them, “Why, this is a marvellous thing, that you do not know where He is from. Yet, He has opened my eyes! Now we know God does not answer sinners, but if anyone is a worshi

Context & Introduction I read and studied the Book of John chapter 9 when I was in hospital recently and decided to write and expound upon this heart-warming episode. Prior to this, Jesus had begun His ministry and confounded his critics and listeners alike. He spoke of himself “before Abraham was I” (John 8:58). He had cleansed others of demon possession and gave several warnings to those who opposed his divine message. Their response was to attempt to stone him (John 8:59).

For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing,And their eyes they have closed,Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,So that I should heal them.’ (Matthew 13:15) Many people today, including some who claim to be faithful in their religion, choose to side with scientific explanations over biblical proofs regarding matters such as the origin of the universe and life t

Key Verse: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV): “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Each time I read verses about parenting, I struggle with a sense of guilt, wondering whether I had failed to do my part when my child fell away. During bro. William Chen’s visit to Skudai in June this year, he shared Proverbs 22:6 with us and explained that his instructor had warned him to teach this verse as a principle, not a guarantee. This teaching s

The kings of Israel and Judah are fascinating, representing a large part of Israel’s history and taking up most of the books in the Old Testament. Most of them were bad kings, especially in the case of Israel - But in this article, I want to focus on a good king, King Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the son of Asa, and like his father, he did what was right in the sight of God. He purged idols from the land, sent his leaders, the Levites, and priests throughout the land, all of

We are often burdened by the guilt of sin weighing heavily in our hearts. Most of the time, many will not tell others of their sins because of this guilt and shame. The guilt hurts the sinner together with his or her loved ones in many senses. However, there can be great joy when one acknowledges and confesses his sins to God. Psalm 32 tells us of David’s joy which came about as a result of his confession. There is great joy in those whose sins are forgiven (Psalm 32:1). When

After 27 years of being off the shelves, pig blood products have made a comeback to supermarkets and restaurants in Singapore. Animal blood food products had previously been prohibited in Singapore due to the 1999 Nipah virus outbreak. With the comeback of such food, what should be the Christian response? Can we eat such? Symbolism of Blood Under the Law of Moses, the Israelites were prohibited from eating blood. They were warned that those who ate blood would be cut off from

World Cup season is upon us. I myself am personally invested in the Volleyball Nations League and have been following for a few years. I’ll be travelling to Japan to watch a few matches live for the very first time. As I watch some of the exciting matches and rallies that are ongoing now, I am reminded that volleyball (and sports) offers more than exciting rallies and dramatic victories. It can also provide us with valuable lessons that can resonate with our Christian walk.

Ecclesiastes 1:2 "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." There is a war being waged for your mind. Do you know that? Our culture. Mainstream media, news and TV. Social media. All of those are carefully engineered experiences designed to make you feel like you don't have enough. The algorithm knows your insecurities better than your closest friend. It shows you everyone else's daily travels around the world, the cool cars that 12 year olds

I wonder sometimes how well we really know each other. We gather every Sunday, sit together, worship together, and yet how much do we actually know about what the person a few rows away is going through? People can live in the same block of flats for years, seeing each other in the lift, at the letterboxes, or along the corridor, exchanging a greeting now and then, and still know very little about each other’s lives. One neighbour may be caring for an ageing parent, another d

Water is essential to life, and this has not changed over the times. Be it in the olden days, or even now, we all need water to survive. A quick Google search actually reveals that about 71% of the Earth’s surface is made up of water, further emphasizing the significance water has on our lives. In the Bible, various water bodies are also mentioned, each recorded a different moment of history. The Sea of Galilee The Sea of Galilee is a water body that has been mentioned in th

To honour someone is to place weight and value on them. Scripture reminds us that God alone is worthy of all honour, glory, and power (Revelation 4:11; 7:11–12). Honour is the inward value we give while glory is the outward expression of that value. The question, then, is not whether God deserves honour as He does. The real question is: Do our lives reflect it? Building a God-honouring home is not just about marriage or family life. It applies to all of us. Before we build a

Throughout history, there have been countless individuals who were, at the same time, both (1) materially wealthy and (2) faithful servants of the Lord. Job and Abraham fit into that category. On the other hand, some individuals who had a very limited amount of material resources also were faithful children of the living God. Perhaps we recall the widow who gave her only two coins or the Christians in the churches of Macedonia who were described as living in deep poverty (2 C

Happy Mothers’ Day to all mothers! Many of us recognise that mothers play an important role in our lives and in taking care of the household. The selfless love of a mother has been demonstrated by many. We see such an example in the Bible through Jochebed, the mother of Moses (Exodus 6:20), and note some lessons from the biblical account. Jochebed was a mother of great faith. The Israelite nation, at that point in time, was living in Egypt with a pharaoh who “knew not Joseph”