20130811 Many cities of the world are growing as people from rural areas migrate there to find work. This presents an unprecedented opportunity for the urban Christian community to share the gospel and in disciple making. It was in the early 1990s. We were a… Read More »The Urban Challenge
20130804 For this Missions Month in August you will have the opportunity to be in tune with God’s heart for the people of the world. Here are some quotes on this subject starting with the most famous verse in the Bible – John 3:16. For… Read More »In Tune With God's Heart
20130728 Many of us are familiar with personal resumes where we make every effort to present our credentials to prospective employers. To Timothy, the Apostle Paul challenged him (and us) to develop the right attitude to qualify to be an ‘approved worker ’ in his… Read More »Approved Workers
20130721 Many of the hymns we sing contain Biblical teachings. Their words are not the Bible but they contain Biblical teachings and are likewise immortalized, much like some secular songs on love and friendship. The Apostle Paul adopted what is probably an existing Christian hymn… Read More »Living for Jesus
20130714 Today in Singapore, when something is offered free, it is usually viewed with suspicion. We often have to “read between the lines”. When something is too good to be true, it means just that – “too good to be true”. Yet, the greatest gift… Read More »The Grace of God
20130707 “If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!” (Galatians 1:9) A distinguished pastor has just given a stirring “Christian Life” message in Church. You are certain that the Holy Spirit will use it to impart… Read More »Guard The Faith
20130630 When Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy not to be ashamed of the Gospel, he was looking to continue sharing this Gospel in Rome. The Gospel was the power of God for His purpose and grace. True understanding of this meant that there was no… Read More »Preach the Gospel
20130623 Discouragements abound in the Ministry of building Christians. For Apostle Paul, the discouragement reality was stark. Spending years labouring and nurturing the Ministry to the Gentiles, Paul met many discouragements. Deserted, weakened, lured by human reasoning and false teachings, the Church in Ephesus was… Read More »Prayer In Ministry
20130616 Apostle Paul makes an impassioned plea to Timothy “to guard what has been entrusted to your care” – the truth of the Word. Truth is on trial then and today. It is being challenged then and today. Any claim made must be tested: from… Read More »Guard the Truth – Always!
20130609 “Get rich” books make fascinating reading. Media adverts define that our desire is to be seen with distinctive lifestyle objects. To be rich, one must look their part. As Christians, do we fall for that? Wealth and the Christian are not mutually exclusive. However,… Read More »Money Problems
