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