Film / Book Reviews

“…And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”   Esther 4:14 Just like the Esther we have come to know in the Bible, A Tale of Two Esthers portrays the challenges two Singaporean women face in their lives. Through God’s amazing touch comes together a […]

Dr Ho Boon Tiong is Lay Leader at Bedok Methodist Church, and is married to Diana with three children.         Christmas: The Rescue Mission 30 Daring Devotions About God Saving the WorldDads Lead Series: Devotions for All Dads to Lead by Stephen Chan Published by Genesis Books (2014): An Imprint of ARMOUR […]

  The Bishop of The Methodist Church in Malaysia has modelled his book Finishing Well in Ministry after the apostle Paul, for pastors and would-be pastors to follow as they journey in their life’s work to preach the Word of God. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And sometimes, preachers falter and don’t […]

  “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 […]

  NOW AVAILABLE Price: $20 BB Headquarters at 105 Ganges Avenue Tel: 6737-0377 OR at the Bible Resource Centre, Bible House at 7 Armenian Street Tel: 6337-3222   FINALLY, A BOOK THAT DOCUMENTS the illustrious history of The Boys’ Brigade (BB) Singapore movement over 80 years is available. Mr Jimmy Ho Chee Meng, a member […]

  A HISTORICAL RECORD of key pastors in the Indian churches in Malaysia and Singapore has been compiled into a book entitled A Great Cloud of Witnesses. The book, just published by the Council of Churches of Malaysia for the Fellowship of Indian Denominational Churches (FIDC) Singapore & Malaysia, features 34 pastors from the Anglican, […]

  The Enduring Word: The Authority and Reliability of the Bible Author: Robert M. Solomon Publisher: Armour Publishing & the Bible Society of Singapore 224 pages, $19.25 (with GST) Available from the Bible Society of Singapore (Tel: 6337-3222) and Armour Publishing (Tel: 6276-9976) THE ENDURING WORD, as its sub-title suggests, is a book about the […]

  WORSHIP: A Practical Guide Author: Jeffrey A Truscott Publisher: Genesis Books, an imprint of Armour Publishing Pte Ltd, 2011 66 pages Available from the Bible Society of Singapore (Tel: 6337-3222) and Armour Publishing (Tel: 6276-9976) WORSHIP IS CENTRAL to the life of Christian churches, as evidenced by the considerable time and resources they devote […]

  A RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOK which all who are involved in “missions” should read is the recently published The Story of the Sengoi Mission by the Rev Dr Paul B. Means, edited by his son, the late Dr Gordon Means from original fragments, notes and photograph collection. It is an important reminder of the challenges […]

  TREASURES OF THE HEART Author: Jessie Wee Illustrations by Geoffrey Chew Publisher: Landmark Books 128 pages, $15 (All proceeds to Christ Methodist Church Missions) Available at Christ Methodist Church tel: 6345-3934   I AM SURE many of you have, at one time or another, treated yourself to the 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 coffee or tea […]

Mention “YEO HIAP SENG” to people in Singapore, and most would rightly associate it with soy sauce, beverages and canned curry chicken. But little is known about the person who built up one of Singapore’s most well-known brands – Mr Yeo Thian In, a first-generation Chinese immigrant from Fujian Province, China who arrived on our shores in 1938 with his wife and young sons in tow.

  “ This book has the power, unlike so many other books, to take you beyond mere Christian sentimentality and teach you something of eternal value.”   From Ear to Heart – Sermons on Spiritual Formation Author: Bishop Dr Robert Solomon. Edited by Tong Suit Chee Published by: Graduates’ Christian Fellowship 180 pages, $15 Available […]