Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labour of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls – Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation...
Adam was raised a Christian and his perspectives on money did not make him feel good about many aspects of calling. When he noticed the finance course offered at Island ECC, Adam was sceptical about the intentions of the church. Having gone through the course, he noted how practical it was and...
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”; and He said, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ God, furthermore, said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the...
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8 I recently was teaching the session of Managing Money God’s Way that deals with debt. While debt is not considered a sin, it is strongly discouraged in the Bible. The...
We are in the middle of the Holy Week, the Passion Week, the final days before the Crucifixion. A brief summary of the preceding days:Palm Sunday: Jesus, riding humbly on a donkey, enters Jerusalem to throngs of people waving palm branches and shouting, cheering, “Hosanna in the...
Liwei grew up in Mainland China and came to knew productivity and efficiency as the main indicators of personal worth. God, to Liwei, was a mythical figure in the clouds that held no meaningful relevance to practical living. He led a relatively self-indulgent life after moving to Hong Kong and...
Annabel had a rather smooth childhood and did not look much into issues of faith until she reached university. While in medical school, she began to struggle with her studies and the question of identity as she began to feel things slipping out of her control. As she began to lose faith in...
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 What comes to your mind when you are told to “just admit it”? Is it something positive or...
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalm...
Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonour they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7Do you ever feel discouraged by your past mistakes and regrets? My friend, please...