Beloved
God called Jesus his Beloved when he rose from the waters of the Jordan after his baptism, and he did it again in Jesus’ transfiguration which we commemorate today.
“And behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” (Matthew 3:17, 17:5)
On Prayer (Part 3): If Satan Has Been Defeated, Pray For What?!
I thought I’d start Part 3 with a high-stakes quiz.
There are only two questions, but your answers will define how you view every struggle in your life:
(1) Has Satan been decisively defeated?
(2) Do Christians still have to contend with his schemes?
On Prayer (Part 2): If God is Sovereign, Pray for What?!
Every year, the English Presbytery organises a co-workers retreat in JB, during which we hear from God’s word and interact with fellow workers. During the retreat last year one such interaction resonated with me.
On Prayer (Part 1): Why Must Pray Together?!
It was late afternoon on the first Wednesday of the month.
The work day was almost coming to an end.
(At that time, I was working in a bank as a currency analyst.)
The pace of work was at full throttle in midweek.
I was spent from the day.
All I wanted to do was to eat something nice for dinner, watch something interesting and relax.
But… there was prayer meeting that night and I had promised myself that I would be there.
Stop This Train
I love listening to Stop This Train by John Mayer. The song begins with a gentle, calming acoustic riff that repeats throughout, echoing the steady rhythm of a fast‑moving train.
Consider Not Our Potential But God’s Purposes
Recently, I came across an online article entitled “You will never reach your potential”. I did a double take when I first saw it because I was surprised that the writer, Michael Jensen would couch his message in a somewhat “negative” vibe.
Why is Bible reading important?
Is the Bible a book worth reading? Is the Bible able to point you to God and to the Truth? Is the Bible able to touch your life and transform you? “What is in it for me?” you may ask.
Flowers in the Wilderness
I first came across this beautiful sundial in Christchurch’s Botanical Gardens in December 2009. I was there on an educational trip with fellow school chaplains of our Presbyterian Schools. Though […]
Waiting With Hope
Like Simeon and Anna, the difficult bits of our lives need not overwhelm us or lead us to despair. Instead, it can increase our yearning for Christ’s return when all will be made well and help us see Jesus as the greatest gift that nothing else in this world can ever compare with.
Teach Us To Number Our Days
Recently the bible study group in Kusatsu Church has been going through a study series on the book of Psalms. And the latest Psalm we’ve been studying is Psalm 90.
