James*, a professional in his mid-thirties, came to me for counselling because he was experiencing crises at many levels. It all began when his lover confessed that whilst on holiday overseas, she had a “one-night stand”. He felt betrayed and was devastated. After all, they had been together for eight years and except for […]
This portrait of Nelson Mandela was finger-painted on the iPad with the Procreate App by David Chong Woon Tien, a self-taught hobbyist who specialises in traditional pencil, pen, and digital iPad paintings. David is a member of Faith Methodist Church. Former South African President and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela died December 6, 2013, from […]
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ” (Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV) The love that God has for you this New Year is not last year’s love. It is a 2014 love, not something carried over from the past. […]
Geylang Methodist School (Primary), which will be celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, is a mission field with a harvest waiting to be reaped, and it is in urgent need to raise another $1.1 million for its school upgrading, as building works started last month. Only 20 per cent of students at the school come […]
A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it.” Indeed, the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the […]
… there is no “quick and efficient” way to walk with another person through the vicissitudes of life. Afew months ago, I attended a conference in Port Dickson and asked the organisers to help me arrange my return journey. They suggested I take the train from Seremban; a journey scheduled to take about six and […]
Sheltering God, your protection for us is made known in images of rock and mountain, wings and arms, tent and fold. A protection that makes us feel safe, secure, and confident – with knowledge and assurance that removes our vulnerability, and our loneliness, our fears and our doubts. You have promised to be a […]
It not only teaches me that the destination of the journey I am on is still far off, and always worth striving toward, but it also reminds me of the amazing individuals who have lifted me out of ignorance and ineptitude, and brought me to where I am now One would justifiably expect to feel […]
“The quiet time is not just a nice suggestion: it is a vital necessity for a child of God. It is absolutely essential for Christian growth and maturity.” These words, written by Pastor Rick Warren in his book How to have a meaningful Quiet Time, emphasise the importance of setting aside time every day […]
In October’s cover article, Methodist Message reported on the “Through the Cracks” Conference on Embracing Persons with Special Needs, held at Wesley Methodist Church (WMC) the month before. This follow-up article shares nuggets from our interview with the conference’s keynote speaker, the Rev Wilfred C. Hoecke, and Ms Lee Hwee Chin from WMC, which has a special […]
