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”

I recently went on a trip to Japan, and I can tell you that it was great. I had a lot of fun there and the scenery was good, but as I was pressed against the bodies of other people on the bus in Kyoto, I could only think of going back home. I think it is very common for humans to complain; it is in our very nature, and it makes sense. After all, who doesn’t want their own quality of life to improve? However, especially in Singapore where we are very blessed, it is easy for us

Colossians 3:1-4 says: “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” In these verses, we are exhorted to be focused on Christ, to have our affections tuned to Christ. It is a command, not a request,

I came from a humble family. My parents had nine children, and as the youngest, I was well protected and loved by my siblings when I was young. In our home, we knew what it meant to be close. I do not remember how it started, but we were always looking out for one another. We worked things out together and filled in the gaps for each other. We ate together and laughed together. As we grew older, things changed as everyone pursued their own careers and formed their own familie

Imagine steering a canoe toward a harbour. To move forward in a straight line, you must paddle in rhythm — left, right, left, right. Each stroke balances the other. If you paddle only on one side, no matter how hard you try, you will simply go in circles. This simple picture reflects an important truth about our spiritual lives. Many of us are faithfully carrying out our responsibilities — caring for our families, working diligently, and pursuing the tasks set before us. Thes

Last month, we considered two reasons why I study God’s Word. They were for getting to know God and His will, and guidance for godly living. We will consider another two reasons this month. Growth and Transformation In encouraging Christians who were going to face tribulations, the apostle Peter wrote of the need for them to continue to desire the word, just like how newborn babies will desire milk. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow ther

Christ has no hands but our hands, to do His work today, He has no feet but our feet, To lead men in His way; The lyrics of The World’s Bible remind me of tracting. For a long time, I would excuse myself from tracting, feeling it was meant for young people, or it would hurt my knees, or that my life is fully filled on Sunday afternoons. However, deep down, the Lord could see my unwillingness. But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his

Tomahawks fly . On 28 February 2026, people in Singapore woke up to news of conflict in the Middle East (thousands of miles away from home). Perhaps because of its distance, it might not have felt “real” at the time. Nonetheless, report after report came in of missiles and drones striking targets on all sides of the battlefield – the world had entered another war, another time. Trouble flies . Coincidentally, these missiles flying seemed to echo the struggles brewing on the

One of the most overlooked figures in the Bible is the mother of David, the shepherd boy who became king, psalmist, warrior and ancestor of the Messiah. Though Scripture gives her no spotlight, her quiet influence helped shape one of the most significant lives in biblical history. What do we know about David’s mother? The Bible never directly named her. She lived in obscurity, in the small town of Bethlehem, long before it became associated with royalty and later with the bir

Introduction We have often heard and quoted this verse recorded in the book of Acts. Even the secular world often quotes this verse which the apostle Paul attributed to our Lord and Saviour. In the preceding verses, Paul was making the case for disciples to understand the present needs of his time; he mentioned “you must support the weak” (referring to the poor amongst themselves). Those were troubling times in the ancient world, when Christianity was in its infancy, under Ro

As a young Christian, I was told to study God’s word and that it is very important to do so. Even now, I tell Christians that the study of God’s word is very important. Isaiah 40:8 reads, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” This verse probably already sums it all that as a result of the eternity of God’s word, there is a need to study it. However, it is needful for every individual Christian to reflect and understand for hi

Last year while in a foreign country, I had the opportunity to speak on two different days to students in a public secondary school. There were about sixty students in my classes, all of them between sixteen and eighteen years old. None of them were members of the Lord’s body. In one session, which lasted for one hour, I shared seven life principles/realities. Though these were directed to teenagers, the concepts apply to older folks as well. For the sake of convenience, I wi

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