By Michael Yong Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men […]
“…you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 God’s purpose for Christians can be captured in a nutshell. Jesus, in […]
By Lim Chieng Chong When Paul first visited Ephesus on his third missionary journey, he brought the good news of Jesus there (Acts 18). Amidst a pagan culture and strong opposition, the Ephesian church sprouted. They grew in faith under […]
By Michael Yong Matthew 12:20-21, ESV“A bruised reed he will not break,and a smouldering wick he will not quench,until he brings justice to victory;and in his name the Gentiles will hope.” Jesus was aware of the threat to His life […]
By Michael Yong Isaiah 54:16-17a (Expanded Bible)“See, I made the blacksmith.He fans the fire to make it hotter,and he makes the kind of tool he wants.In the same way I have made the destroyer to destroy.So no weapon that is […]
By Lim Chien Chong I’m often intrigued by the exquisite works of very skilled craftsmen. Although many crafts are being created, yet each piece is hand-made individually and unique. What is even more amazing is that the materials used are […]
by Lim Chien Chong Among the evangelists in Acts, Philip is among one of the most interesting characters. Although mentioned in only a few places by Luke, he serves as an example for all who seek to serve the Lord. […]
By Michael Yong Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16) We live in “the evil day”– an age of evil (Ephesians […]
By Michael Yong God uses events to accomplish his purposes. He is, after all, the Maker and Sustainer of the world. He parted the Red Sea to save and destroy. He raised Assyria and Babylon to punish Israel. He moved […]
By Lim Chien Chong By the time Paul completed his ministry, Timothy had become a key leader of the church in Ephesus. This role was challenging and heavy. Yet as we can infer from his epistle, Paul was very confident […]
