Sing of the Returning King
Exactly 300 years ago, Issac Watts penned the beloved lyrics of, “Joy To The World.” Meditating deeply on the words of Psalm 98, Watts’ true goal was not for a Christmas carol...

4 Prayers At Christmas
Lord Jesus, as the season brings us again to remember your first arrival, our hearts are filled with abounding joy and gratitude. Though you were rich and possessed all...

Savior or Judge
What’s the most important day you’re looking forward to? Perhaps it’s graduating, getting married, having your first child or receiving your performance...

Master of My Heart
If the Disney princess’s motivation could be captured in a phrase, it would likely be, ‘follow your heart’. Whether it was Belle’s dream of escape from her sleepy village....

The Insanity of Pride
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was the great King of the ancient world. He surveyed his vast empire and gave glory to himself (Dan.4:30), saying in effect...

Letter To A Would-Be Adulterer
I want to encourage you that you are not alone in the struggles you’ve shared. Marriage is glorious but it’s also a hard sanctifying journey. God designed it to...

The Wonder of Judgement
“But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for… when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.” [Romans 2:5] Everyone may...

Surviving Zombieland
The Zombie Apocalypse is upon us. The outbreak has begun and the lifeless walk. But this wave of zombies are not the victims of some secret...

My Will Be Done
The “Word of Faith” movement arises from false teaching. It is a lie that corrupts the true biblical meaning of faith. It twists biblical faith into a mutated...

Letter to a Friend Dating an Unbeliever
It’s been my joy to journey with you since you accepted Jesus as Lord. I’m amazed at how swiftly two years have passed and though a young believer you've already...

Every Sin
“Therefore, God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged...

Deceptively True
A comic book villain has been reinvented. The Joker, arch-nemesis of the hero Batman, now has his own standalone movie. Rebranding the Joker into...

Letter to My Prodigal
I recall the day you came into this world, screaming and crying. Your eyes shut tightly, your skin wrinkled and red, after months of floating in mummy’s womb...

Fireproof Faith
Three teenagers were thrown into an incinerator to be murdered. But miraculously, they survived the thousand-degree heat. They emerged stronger,...

Run to Refuge
No natural disaster is as common as the flood. In the wake of climate change and rising sea levels, this danger has only increased. Flood threats globally have sent experts....

The Tragic Exchange
Some years ago, a Canadian man made headlines when he exchanged a red paper clip for an entire house. In a series of 14 cleverly made barters and trades, Kyle MacDonald traded...

Loved in Adoption
A puzzled teacher sat before two brothers, who were her new students. “I think there’s a mistake with the forms you’ve filled. How is it possible you’re both born in the same year...

A Lasting Kingdom
Apart from God, our achievements in life are ultimately vain and transient. That's the message the King of Babylon, received from God. Nebuchadnezzar, saw a vision of a statue of a man...

Step #1 in Dating
In the beginning, God officiated the first union between a man and a woman. Against the backdrop of a newly-born universe, God declared marriage a lifelong union, holy and sacred...

No Excuses Please
Creation declares the Creator. The reason why the world lives in denial, however, is because sinful men “hold the truth in unrighteousness.” (Rom. 1:18)....

I Will Rembember
In a powerful scene from the movie The Lion King, Mufasa tells his son Simba: “Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king. Remember who you are.”...

Always In Control
The world is broken. Trials and hardships in life reflect it. But amidst the groaning of creation, God’s plan is unfolding. He makes no mistake and He works for the good of those who love Him...

Love and Wrath
God’s love is amazing and unspeakable. But the riches of God’s love can never be fully understood unless we also understand God’s wrath...

The Best Fears Are Holy
Fear is good. It’s the most basic physiological instinct we’re given. We might not always understand our fears, but without it survival is impossible...

Truth Always
A true preacher of God’s word teaches faithfully. It may not be what itching ears or desires want to receive. But it’s a needful challenge to the soul...

Not Ashamed
Apostle Paul was unapologetic for the gospel of Christ. He declares in Romans 1:16, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation…”...

Joy is Coming
The sun was rising, but it was only noticeable if you paid attention. A tall grey column of cloud floated moodily, hugging the remains of the passing night...

A Gospel Debt
Apostle Paul was a man on a mission. He understood he wasn’t saved for pleasure, but for a purpose. Within him was a deep sense of responsibility and obligation...

Constant Prayer
The apostle Paul writes in Romans 1:9: “…without ceasing, I make mention of you always in my prayers.” He gives a double affirmation of what is a...

Unworthy
A field of white marble crosses. Each marking the resting place of a fallen soldier. An old man appears he’s frantic, his haunted and hunted face draws us to...

Made For God
Many of us spend our time, energy, effort and years on the things that don’t matter ultimately. We spend our lives on things that are not real, not lasting, and not...

The Final Enemy
Death stalks us. Every moment is a countdown to the inevitable encounter. The days of our life are ambushed and hunted by this silent predator. But the realization of its lurking ...

Heart to Heart
True ministry is not head to head, rather it is heart to heart. In Romans 1:9, Paul says, "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit." He says I serve God...

Known by God
People spend much of their life putting on a façade. They may want to conceal the shame of who they were or who they are. All facades hope to convey an...

Growing Obedience
One day a boy found a potted plant. He saw that this little plant sat neglected next to a trash bin near his home. Out of pity, he took it home to care for it...

Beloved of God
An esteemed theologian was once asked, "Sir, you have studied and written much about the Bible your entire life. What is the deepest...

Timeless Truth
We are living in truthless times. But to live strong in a world that seeks to draw us away from God, we must resolve to be filled with...

Because He Lives
The resurrection of Jesus is an important chapter in God's plan of redemption. Charles Spurgeon said, "…the resurrection is a fact better attested than...

The Beautiful Intention
How does a good God use suffering to accomplish glorious purposes? We see from the Bible that God works things together for the good of His people...

Faith that Triumphs
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery over it. It is the willingness to do right even when one is afraid. Daniel the prophet was a man of courage...

The Promised Gospel
We all love good news, and the Bible gives us the greatest good news of all. The Bible tells us how God gave His Son Jesus to reconcile sinful man to Himself...

Joyful Living
Christians can live in two extremes: we either remove ourselves from this world and live in a joyless solitary state or we start to resemble the world and our joy…

You Shall Not Be Ashamed
The new testament teaches that the nation of Israel stumbled over Jesus Christ. They stumbled over His birth, wondering, "how can our Saviour...

A Heart of Righteousness
"In the story of the tortoise and the hare, the hare has every advantage. It has stronger legs and the ability to run faster. It absolutely believes it will win the race...

3 Secrets of Spiritual Success
Paul was set apart as a servant to Jesus Christ. Do we also carry the marks of a servant of Jesus? In Romans 1:1 he writes, "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ…"

Stand for Truth
Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful man on Earth during his time. He was the king of a massive empire called Babylon. Although kings would...

Clay In His Hands
"Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this? (Romans 9:20). A sculptor has every right to deal with a lump of clay as he pleases...

The Mark of a Servant
Paul was set apart as a servant to Jesus Christ. Do we also carry the marks of a servant of Jesus? In Romans 1:1 he writes, "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ…"

5 Truths of Salvation
Salvation is of the Lord and it tells of His amazing generosity towards a sinful humanity. Here are 5 truths we learn from Romans 8...

Speak Truth In Love
whilst we need to present truth uncompromisingly, let us also remember that our motivation must always be compassion and love. Be like Paul, who spoke the truth in love...

My Salvation, His Glory
Salvation through Jesus Christ is such a blessing to us believers. We are rescued from the guilt of our sin, from shame, and from fear of condemnation before a holy God...

Great Is His Mercy
"I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." - Romans 9:14 The Bible reveals God as a God of salvation. In sending His only Son...

My Personal Saviour
We inherit many things from our parents - from our looks, and our intelligence, to even material assets. However, salvation cannot be inherited from our parents or ancestors...

Sovereign Grace
"And those whom He predestined He also called; and those whom He called He also justified; and those whom He justified He also glorified." (Romans 8:30)...

Unbreakable Love
Man today can split many things. Scientists can split chemical compounds and atoms, engineers can split gaps in mountains to build highways, surgeons...

Supernatural Calling
The call of God in Rom 8:30 refers to a specific, internal and effectual call by the Spirit of God in the hearts of man. It calls a man who is spiritually dead to...

Fully Loved
When you sin as a Christian, you are not forsaken by God. In fact, He will not love you any less, He will neither curse you nor condemn you. He is fully committed to...

Real Love
"Thou and thou only the first in my heart, O High King of heaven, my treasure thou art."  A true Christian is a new creation blessed with a new heart that loves...

God's "Plan A"
Time travel to catch a glimpse of the future has caught the imagination of popular culture, stories, and movies for decades ...

Chosen Ones
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ is like walking through a door with a sign that reads, "Whosoever wills, come." After you walk through the door and ...

The Good Purpose
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11-13)...

Weakness in Prayer
The Holy Spirit is our great prayer partner. Regarding the Holy Spirit and our prayers, the Apostle Paul wrote...

Oh How We Love Jesus
A woman, so depressed in her Christian walk that she told her pastor, "I've decided to quit Christianity...

Purpose In Pain
The Apostle Paul could be called a magnet for pain. Look at his sufferings and trials, it was unbelievable...

Grace is Amazing
The word "grace" is found in many names. Your name could literally be Grace, or it could contain the meaning of it...

Held Together
Do you realize there is dust floating all around? All though it's invisible to our naked yes unless light projects upon it...

Hopeful Ever After
Things don't always work out the way we want, our hopes and plans can fall apart. But what about our Christian faith...

Our Comforter
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, He lives in us to help us. He doesn't always take away the problems...

Unconditional
A parent’s love is unconditional, and many of us have experienced that kind of love in our families...

Forever
Many have speculated about what eternity means. In today's culture, we use the word "forever" flippantly...

Praying Is Hard
Many people struggle with prayer. We struggle with praying regularly. We struggle with knowing what to pray for...

Our Great Escape
Perhaps the most famous name in magic is Harry Houdini, an escape artist able to get out of impossible situations...

Dying With Jesus
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?" (Romans 6:3)...

Abused Grace
If true grace is received into a man’s life, it does not and cannot result in more sinning...

The Double Cure
The grace of God in a Christian’s life is not just a transaction but a transformation. God’s desire is that this double cure....

Choose Life
We often hear the phrases "Follow Your Heart" and "If It Makes You Happy" being used as slogans...

Freed to Serve
We often hear the phrases "Follow Your Heart" and "If It Makes You Happy" being used as slogans...

Here Comes the Groom
Apart from marriage to another human being, Paul speaks of another union. Paul tells us that a person is always married: either to sin or to Jesus...

Good vs Evil
"For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep doing." I am sure every Christian is able to relate. Understanding this struggle helps us to...

Imperfect
Seeking perfection on your own terms can be nothing short of dangerous. But God calls us to a different form of perfection, a holy perfection...

Born From Above
A young man in our church said that even though he professed to know Jesus, did not take drugs or drink alcohol, lived a normal life...

The Wind Blows As It Wishes
The Holy Spirit works in human hearts, not in a way that is predictable to us, but in a way that we cannot command or demand...

Hurt Not Harm
No condemnation and no guilty sentencing awaits the child of God. However, It doesn’t mean that there is No Correction....

Gripped by Guilt
Guilt is a complex problem It is firstly a spiritual problem. Ever since the fall of man, man has tried to reconcile with God. No man can reconcile with God on his....

God Wants You To Be Happy
I believe holy people will be happy people. Blessed are the pure in heart, and the goal of the gospel is not happiness but holiness....

How To Be Holy
When people hear the words 'holy' or 'holy man', they tend to squirm. Most of us don’t want to be associated with being holy...

The Nearness of God
When I visited the Butterfly Garden at HortPark with my son recently, he was absolutely thrilled. Exploring the park, an information sign caught our attention.

A Child of God
In the Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story, Woody the Cowboy and Buzz Lightyear the Space Ranger are rivals. Woody constantly attacks Buzz’s self-worth...

An Incredible Inheritance
When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died, his widow Laurene Powell Jobs inherited his fortune. The inheritance immediately made her the world's...

Waiting For Paradise
This year marks the 120th birthday of the late C.S. Lewis, one of the great thinkers of Christianity and author of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”...

Christian Hope
We are still in the early part of 2018 and I’m sure many are looking forward to what the year will bring. A word that describes...