Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 I recently went on a “Stillness” Retreat organised by a good friend of mine. She had the thought to bless a group of her female friends by gathering them on one dedicated afternoon at...
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 It’s no novel idea that many people in our city wear busyness as a badge of honour. We may not admit it but as much as we complain about our packed full schedules, when there is an opening, we naturally want to fill it. I am...
Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 1 Corinthians 9:26 Ever since I moved back to Hong Kong, I have constantly found myself trying to catch up with the pace of this vibrant city. People talk so fast that I’m always the...
Welcome to the 1st BOLD Faith Campaign Newsletter! God is calling Island ECC to be part of His bold vision for people in Hong Kong and the region to change people’s lives through knowing Jesus Christ; and this requires our church to build on the past and prepare for our future. Project...
Tangible is more memorable. Our memory isn’t so reliable. It often changes with our circumstances so we need to give ourselves memory aids. The more real we can make our memory, even to being able to touch it, the better we remember. Jesus, the great teacher, taught us a tangible way to...
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Easter holiday is a great reminder that Jesus’ life, death and resurrection have assured us of victory. Despite that amazing...
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 Think of the things you are most proud of in life, the things that have brought you the most joy and satisfaction. Maybe it was that degree, crossing the finishing line of that...
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 Monday morning to Friday evening is usually a period where we like to fast-forward because of what is sandwiched in between: our jobs. For many of us, our job is associated...
As a pastor, it is always easier to give people advice than it is to receive advice – especially if that advice is not what I want to hear. Recently, I knew what advice needed to be given to me but I had some stubbornness in my heart to fully trust God, and I didn’t...
Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many.” Mark 13:5-6 Mark 13 is sometimes called the “little apocalypse”; it contains in one chapter much of what is...