WE LIVE IN A WORLD obsessed with success. We all want to know who is the richest person (because the accumulation of wealth is an indicator of success), the youngest person who attained a PhD, the winners of Wimbledon or the Golf Masters and the top schools in the country. And success is attractive. […]
TWO PIECES OF NEWS on the Internet have raised the following question in my mind: “What is God’s Sanctuary meant for?” The first is the recent news about Pastor Rod Parsley of World Harvest Church in the United States, who rode a zip-line to the pulpit during his church service and sparked comparisons to a […]
“ONE HEART, ONE VOICE, oh Church of Christ rejoice,” sang the congregation as they celebrated the 16th Anniversary of the Methodist School of Music (MSM) titled “A Joyful Eastertide”, held at Kampong Kapor Methodist Church on Apr 27, 2013. Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup, who preached at the service, noted in his message written for […]
AMONG THE FASCINATING things in modern technology are software tools called search engines which you can use to trawl the World Wide Web. The most popular among them are Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Key in words or phrases related to the information you seek, and you may find what you want from the long list […]
WHAT CAN CHILDREN IN URBAN Singapore do about housing for the homeless? 25 per cent of the world’s population or 1.5 billion people live in sub-standard housing or with no shelter at all. This year, youths from Anglo-Chinese School (International) did their bit to raise funds and awareness for Habitat for Humanity (Habitat), a non-profit […]
THE FRENCH PHILOSOPHER DESCARTES said: “I think, therefore I am.” For many Singaporeans, though, the saying “I have, therefore I am” is perhaps more accurate. Many of us, consciously or unconsciously, measure our success and worth by what we have: our homes, our cars, our investment portfolio, our fashionable clothes, the label on the bags […]
DRIVEN BY APPETENCE and bile towards Jesus and all who followed Him – Saul, hell-bent went on that highway to Damascus, blinded by rage against delinquent Jews, resolute to slay all who professed faith in Jesus. And then transcendent holy light – creative radiance from the Heavenly Throne, suffused his sight and filled his understanding […]
Gift of Christ from God our Father Gift of Christ from God our Father, Come, Spirit, come! Well of life and generous giver, Come, Spirit, come! With Your light our minds enlighten, With Your grace our talents heighten, With Your joy our worship brighten, Come, Spirit, come! Gift of Christ to guide and teach […]
BARONESS MARGARET THATCHER died April 8, 2013. She was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990, and daughter of Methodist lay preacher Alfred Roberts. Her political views were shaped considerably by her religious beliefs. We quote from her 1988 speech to the Church of Scotland: “We must not profess the Christian faith and […]
This month’s “Page From The Past” reminds us that following God’s call can lead to fruitful and lasting ministry, even if we have to step out of our comfort zones. A language-based ministry started by non-native speakers 28 years ago is still going strong even today. This article, edited to provide context, was originally printed […]
