The church, being the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23), is a spiritual kingdom. Jesus said that His kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36). Being a spiritual kingdom, the church is unlike any earthly organization. Going back to the first century and understanding how Christians lived their faithful lives is a great encouragement and reflection. The Approach and Methods with Regards to Evangelism The early Christians had great fellowship with one another (Acts 2:42,46). T

The haze is back — fires burning away in a neighbouring country, and the smoke drifting towards our little island. I was out playing pickleball recently and noticed my throat becoming scratchy partway through, noticing the unmistakable faint burning smell in the air. On some days, the blocks across the street looked like just a grey smudge. You’d know the sun was up there somewhere, but you'd never guess it from looking. After the game, I was still thinking that this was exac

James 5:7-8 This time, we will be observing the topic of patience and perseverance from the book of James 5:7. We are told to be patient, brethren, until the coming of the lord. This verse is telling us to be patient of all the hardships and suffering that all of us are going through while living on this earth, such as hardships from our daily lives, from our work, from school, and from physical and mental health issues. However, if we have endured all these hardships and su

Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Christianity is an active religion that requires members’ involvement, for we are “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). Thus, we must labour and toil as God has required of us. Let us study the analogy between the church which is the spiritual body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18), and the human body to grasp the importance of unity and teamwork. Notice the 4 “D”s of a thriving church. 1. Design — We have differe

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