This past Sunday at our church we heard an inspiring message linked to Chinese New Year that included the way some ancient Chinese characters have significance with Godly and biblical truths. I was reminded of one of my favourite Chinese characters, the one for “listen”, which is...
Nine years ago, a couple from a care group at Island ECC felt called to start a church in Tung Chung; so with the blessing and support of Island ECC's leadership, Bridge Church was founded. Island ECC has supported Bridge Church through the years and this year, Pastor Tim LaTour has agreed to...
Happy Chinese New Year! Hope you have been having an enjoyable break. I’ve been sick over the past week but am back on my feet now and ready to eat some good family meals! My wife recently introduced me to a new app called Travel Frog, which has been a huge hit amongst younger people in...
But /bʌt,bət/: a conjunction used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned. “But.” A very short yet powerful word. The ultimate game-changer. When coupled with God, it holds great promise and infinite possibility. Whatever was said...
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 As someone who loves photography, I love to explore different settings on my camera in the hope that I can take better pictures! The challenge, or in fact the fun part, in low...
I’m confident if we all thought for a moment, we could remember some close calls in our life. Events that could have easily gone either way and changed the fate of that day, that trip or that relationship. Maybe you were a teenager and almost got caught by your parents, maybe you were a...
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And...
“… and you will be My witnesses…” Acts 1:8 With cheery rounds of ‘Happy New Year’ still ringing in our ears, we have spent these first few weeks of 2018 draped in sorrow as someone we loved died an agonising death without Christ. There are no words for...
“And here’s a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don’t get what you want from God. Do you know why? Simple. Because God was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you’ve...
I have a confession: sometimes I play hide and seek. I know I’m not a kid anymore but I still feel the need to play this game. That’s right, I said “need.” I don’t know about you but I can get distracted pretty easily. It’s a struggle I think we all share...