Reflections

When the captain of a ship wants to park a ship in one fixed location,…

What is the sincerity of our faith NOT measured by? 
 

It is not how well…

Do you realise that ideas can be dangerous?  For most people, the more dangerous ideas…

We live in a world full of needs.  These needs are diverse.  It spans the…

Have you ever felt like you need to win an argument? Why is that?  
 
Prov…

God challenges us to help meet needs.  But how much?  As there are needs everywhere. 
 

1 Timothy 6:12 (NIV)  Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the…

Michael Jackson was a music visionary.  He was famous not only for his songs but…

2 Corinthians 5:14 (NIV) For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one…

Flee says the Bible, from unrighteousness!  Keep it as far away from our hearts as…

Someone once said, “The Bible was divinely inspired, not merely while it was written, God…

This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.  There…

Respectability is gained when others can see the consistent uprightness.   Respectability is difficult to gain…

Do we look at the criteria for elders and deacons in the Bible, and think,…

Whether a person leads an authentic, consistent life, his family will be the greatest judge. …

Are we developing in our self-control?  Are we helping our children develop in self-control? 
 
I realise…

⁠Judges 6:15 (NIV) "But Lord," Gideon asked, "how can I save Israel? My clan is…

How then should we love?  The correct priority was given by Jesus Himself in Matthew…

Gideon had a perspective of God in Judges 6:13 (NIV) "But sir," Gideon replied, "i…

⁠It is good when we are able to love ourselves.  Yet such love can be…

Did you know you have been given the Spirit of power? The Holy Spirit brings…

Do you tend to cower with fear at the face of tough challenges?

Take…

It dawned upon me one day that love is the highest and purest level of…

We must be careful what we feed our minds.  We should beware of foolish ideas…

God’s Word challenge us in 1 Peter 1:14 -15 (NIV) As obedient children, do not…

Romans 12:1 - 2 (NIV) 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,…

Do you know when to flee? 1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV)  But you, man of God,…

How do we view the Scriptures?

Scriptures are records of God’s dealings with men…

The conceited reject anything that does not fit their perspective. Like a huge filter, only…

Did you know that God will provide us gifts, but it is our responsibility to…

Did you know that God is very concerned about the sincerity of our faith?  Probably…

Humility is the antidote to being conceited.  Humility begins when we begin to realise that…

I identify with the feelings of many parents who are simply besotted with their little…

History tells us that wherever there is a vibrant church, the lot of the people…

Jesus demonstrated to us how a fully yielded, Spirit-led man could live with such a…

Humility is the antidote to being conceited.  Humility begins when we begin to realise that…

God urges us to put priority into building our treasures in heaven, more than treasures…

2 Timothy 1:12 (NIV) That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I…

God gives us gifts. God gives us natural gifts which we have to develop in…

Do you want to be a student of God's Word?  The starting point to appropriate…

God does not leave us, or abandon us during difficult times.  Rather, it is through…

Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.…

Are you lowly? Are you insignificant? Have you been despised? Congratulations! God would like to…

Sin is stubborn self-will, where we have chosen to do things our way rather than…

Would you be described as sincere in your faith?

2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I have…

God gives us gifts. God gives us natural gifts which we have to develop in…

We are called to worship God with all of our creativity! God gave us creativity…

John 5:19 (NIV) Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son…

1 Cor 2:4-5 (NIV) My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive…

Prov 1:28-31 (NIV) “ Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they…

God said to Moses in Exodus 3:12 (NIV)  And God said, "I will be with…

Do we at times sense the urgency of God?  God spoke to Moses to urgently…

I have the heart of an engineer. Perhaps that is why I enjoyed my time…

One thing about God, He is incredibly consistent.

Since He functions like a family…

How willing are we to listen to the Spirit of God in us? Do we…

I stuck me during my devotional time that God just refuses to fit any mould.

The Lord highlighted to me in my devotion time - do I tremble at His…

I take comfort in knowing always that we have a God like no other! One…

I was reminded again in my devotions that building God's Church is the greatest project…

It really struck me to realise that a new world awaits the faithful in God. …

Are you lowly? Are you insignificant? Have you been despised? Congratulations! God would like to…

We may not like it, but Jesus put it bluntly. We cannot have it both…

Are we living in adultery? Are we not realising it?

James 4:4 (NIV) You adulterous…

Satan imitates, but he is a poor imitator. That is why he specialises in razzamatazz,…

Are you being transformed to be more and more like Christ?

Cor 3:18 (NIV) And…

Recently, we were on a tour where our guide guided us through some ancient ruins. …

If you just had your greatest encounter with God, what would you do next? 

Playing with toddlers can be so fun. But not when 20 year olds still behave…

We may do what seems the right thing but what matters most is whether our…

There is a huge diversity in good works that the Scriptures can equip us for. …

Have we made it a habit to absorb the Word of God into our hearts? 

In Neh 3:2-7, the images we get from this record are whole groups of divers…

How thirsty are you? For the right things?  

Isa 26:9 (NIV)  My soul yearns for…

What are you contented with?  And what ought you not?  

Phil 4:11-12 (NIV) …

Scriptures warn of the rise of the self-lovers in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NIV) 1  But…

It is good when we are able to love ourselves.  Yet such love can be…

A passage that spoke to my heart, prompting me to consider how dear the church…

Whatever God calls us to do, He will cause us to gain the necessary influence…

Our conscience can be liken to spectacles. When our conscience is clear, it is like…

We may do what seems the right thing but what matters most is whether our…

In biblical times, the good shepherd always journeys with his sheep to ensure their safety.…

A humbling thought from Scripture that made me pause to consider my own wisdom.

1…

What does it mean to fight the good fight in 1 Tim 6:12?

1 Timothy…

God does not leave us, or abandon us during difficult times.  Rather, it is through…

Do you think you are insignificant? Wait till you avail yourself to walk in God's…

Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.…

Have we made it a habit to absorb the Word of God into our hearts?

There is a huge diversity in good works that the Scriptures can equip us for.…

Do we sometimes feel like we are in survival mode?  That we are just trying…

Exodus 35:21-22 (NIV) 21  and everyone who was willing and whose heart moved him came…

Judges 6:15 (NIV) "But Lord," Gideon asked, "how can I save Israel? My clan is…

Exodus 36:3-5 (NIV) 3 …the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning. 4…

True contentment is found in a Person, rather than in things or achievements. The process…

In the Old Testament times, good shepherds are known to be those who truly care…

Discontent can be holy when it is God-ward. When our focus is God-ward, we begin…

Carnality is a shown by worldly desire for more. It is about “I want!” It…

"Real satisfaction comes not in understanding God's motives, but in understanding His character, in trusting…

Is it possible that all created things, were created to worship God?

Rev 5:13…

One thing is certain about sheep: they will perish if left to themselves. Jesus saw…

Our relationship with God is the epicentre of all our relationships. It is central, it…

Our relationships with God helps us renew our focus on the blessed hope.  The more…

Exodus 40:36-37 (NIV) 36  In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted…

Matthew 22:35-39 (NIV) 35  One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with…

How significant is our relationship with God?  What did Jesus say in Matt 22:37-38?  Loving…

In terms of obeying God, to miss by a little can mean to miss by…

I have been pondering this matter recently. There are times when we have prayed and…

How is biblical restitution like? In the Old Testament, restitution has to be repaid fo…

Have you ever met anyone who's never made a mistake? Probably not. We all mak…

2 Timothy 3:2-4 (NIV) People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money … lover…

How valuable is the Scriptures to us?  God has provided us His Word in order…

Romans 12:1 - 2 (NIV) 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,…

God’s Word challenge us in 1 Peter 1:14 - 15 (NIV) 14As obedient children, do…

Our worship is never meant to be remain quiet and private. Ps 98:4 (NIV) Shout…

So if we are wealthy, how then should we live? 

1 Timothy 6:18 (NIV)  Command…

Proverbs 28:11 (NIV) A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a…

I came to realise that in God’s eyes, sincerity of faith comes before success. 

Luke…

There are ideas that people propagate that actually undermine our faith.  It is ideas and…

I have learnt the dangers of being conceited. Often those who are conceited are blinde…

1 Timothy 6:17b (NIV) …but to put their hope in God, who richly provides u…

Have you ever considered that the most dangerous ideas sometimes may be the most simple,…

I have learnt the dangers of being conceited. Often those who are conceited are blinde…

Did you know that one of the ways God can protect us with His holy…

In any relationship, there needs to be mutual love and respect especially in respect to…

One of the dangers of discontent is that we tend to focus on those whom…

In biblical times, the good shepherd always journeys with his sheep to ensure their safety.…

If we are to get our obedience to God right, we need to get the…

From the very beginning God designed us to be vessels of His glory, that we…

Today when we hear this phrase “The Lord is my Shepherd” it sounds almost romantic. …

In the tapestry of life, we encounter both moments of joy and seasons of challenge.…

When we say, "God does not answer my prayers" - God says He will answer…

In today's world, where social media dominates our interactions, it is easy to overlook the…

Holy discontent is about having righteous attitudes towards sin, injustice, poverty, oppression, etc. Holy disconten…

Job 37:5 "God's voice thunders in marvellous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding."

Psalm 98:1-3 (NIV) 1  Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done…

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you…

True worship is not about being compelled by external forces, it is being compelled by…

In today's world, we often see people being celebrated for their talents, giftings, and skills,…

Luke 12:6-7 are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of the…

Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.…

While driving my kids home not too long ago, I gazed up at the sky…

When we fail to truly worship God, we fail to discover one of our key…

1 Timothy 6:6-10 (NIV) 6  But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7  For we…

What benefits does a sheep receive from a shepherd? A shepherd is able to protect…

As I reflect upon connecting with God, I am so grateful to the Lord that…

I was mulling over this verse  in Psalms 119 : 24 which says, " Your…

It is easy to seek the Lord when we are at the top of the…

I always marvel at the way the potter models and remodels the clay in his/her…

Psalm 117:1-2 Praise the Lord, all you nations, extol Him, all you peoples. For great is…

How is your attitude to obeying God? The most fitting response to undeserved blessing is…

When God wanted to have the Tabernacle of Moses built, all the necessary resources was…

I was pondering about this matter recently. There are times we have prayed and sough…

What stands out in the lives of Moses, Isaiah, Elijah, David, John, Paul, Finney and…

The Tabernacle of Moses was built by human hands according to divine instructions. God wanted…

We ought to learn to carry out what God has commanded WHEN He commands.  Why? …

When we give of our tithes, God is pleased because we obeyed His commands and…

Do you know that God desires you, His people, to be a radiant people? That…

Consider this. In life, we are faced with all kinds of challenges. The stress o…

Psalm 98:4 - 7 (NIV) 4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth,…

How does our relationship with God help cultivate true contentment in us? It helps u…

In many movies and TVs today, an idea is promoted again and again. That we…

Jesus said in Luke 11:28 (NIV) “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of…

Thanksgiving can also serve to help us look forward to the fulfilment of God’s promises…

Samuel the prophet urged King Saul to take careful note of what God was about…

Availability is crucial in building healthy relationships.  We need to be present for relationships to…

Songs of praise have the power to lift our hearts in troubled times and bring…

When the glory of God is in a church, it will cause the church to…

I have come to realise that at times, God allows us to face difficult situations…

A fussy customer regularly eats at a restaurant. With considerable effort, the chef produced an…

God is working on us. To bring us to purity and maturity. That we m…

We should have a high level of respect for what God has said in His…

To obey God we need to HEAR what God is saying clearly and completely. If…

Sometimes we need to simply obey God’s Word, even in details that may seem unimportant…

What do you think is the ultimate aim of the Christian life?  

The Christian…

Have you ever considered what kind of giver God is?

God loves to give. Ye…

Someone once asked Dr. Yonggi Cho (pastor of largest church in the world some years…

What fuels us? I mean what keeps us going when it gets tough? What help…

Why is it so crucial that Jesus is alive?  

One of main elements of…

Can all of creation worship? Is it even possible?  

Rev 5:13 (NIV) Then I…

Why should we follow Jesus? Because Jesus commanded us to follow Him.

Matthew 16:24 (NIV)…

Jeremiah 1:4-8 (NIV) The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I forme…

Did you know that God leads us with full appreciation of our weaknesses and limitations?…

Would you trust God to lead you? Consider this. God is omniscient. He is all-knowing.

Givers will be blessed both here and in heaven. Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give, and i…

1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value…

Deut 8:5 (NIV) Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son,…

Exodus 7:6-7 (NIV) 6  Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD commanded them. 7…

There is a difference between natural wisdom and godly wisdom. We can become rich becaus…

We may seem insignificant amongst people.  But God knows His chosen instrument well. Despite our…

Have you ever found God reminding you of some promises from Scripture?   

Why do you…

Have you ever wondered why God does not just do amazing miracles to convince us…

Are you facing some really tough situations?  

We may not see light at the…

Have you ever considered that God's perspective on disappointing situations may be very different from…

Did you know that resistance to believing can be a sign of a hardened heart? 

The important question is: Who is God to you now?

If you consider God…

Have you ever had a clear sense that God has given you some promises? Perhap…

Scriptures puts it very clearly – do not put our hope in wealth. Why? F…

All of us have to deal with disappointments. Disappointments can be harsh, stripping away a…

I came to realise that the deepest convictions we could ever develop in our journey…

Have you realised that our past can cause unhealthy preoccupations?

For example, unforgiveness and bitterness…

Exodus 4:19 (NIV) Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, "Go back to…

Have you ever wished you were rich? If only we had a fat bank account…

2 Timothy 1:12 (NIV)  That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I…

Did you know that God is very concerned about the sincerity of our faith? Probabl…

Whether a person leads an authentic, consistent life, his family will be the greatest judge.…

When we reject or fail to seek God, that is when we miss out on…

Do you know our biggest problem in our lives is sin?  Often in the Gospels,…

In the movie Superman Returns, there was a scene when Superman shares to Lois Lane…

Want to get out of survival mode?  One of the keys that help us step…

Jesus showed us on the cross the extent which He is willing to go.  The…

Matthew 13:18 - 19 (NIV) 18“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: …

John 5:19 (NIV) Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son…

How then should we love? The correct priority was given by Jesus Himself in

Matthew…

Would you be described as sincere in your faith? 

2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)  I have…

In the movie “Book of Eli” it tells the story of Eli (Denzel Washington) in…

2 Timothy 2:1 (NIV)  You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is…

Have you ever noticed that God uses both the carrot and stick approaches?  In the…

A God-encounter can reveal a better way, mission or vision. God comes and it is…

Humility is the antidote to being conceited. Humility begins when we begin to realise tha…

God chooses to use normal people with personal inadequacies and challenges to be His vessels. …

I have come to realise that it is important to be able to talk honestly…

Knowing about God intellectually lays a foundation for us to know God intimately.  Yet it…

Have you thought about this? We often look at situations from a very limited perspective. …