Battling Ego
When a general returned from a victorious battle, ancient Rome would stage a parade to welcome the conqueror home. The parade would include the general’s troops, as well as trophy captives who had been brought along as evidence of the victory. As the parade made its way through the city, the crowds would cheer their hero’s success.
How to maintain harmony in the midst of conflict
Music, politics, appearance. Christians disagree over many different issues. So is it even possible to find unity among the followers of Christ? An important lesson from Romans 14.
Patience in Waiting
By Edna Ho, Malaysia Do I look for him? Should I send him a text message or call him? To all you single Christian ladies out there, have you ever felt this way towards the guy you like? It’s like you can’t get your mind off him and you think about him every single minute. [...]
Eternal Eyesight
I received good news at my eye checkup last month—my faraway vision has improved. Well, I thought it was good news until a friend informed me: “Faraway vision can improve as we age; close-up vision may diminish.”
Discover healthy ways to remain united with those we disagree with
You’ll find that even in a healthy marriage, husbands and wives can butt heads. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts can cause a lot of trauma in the family. Let's apply some marriage principles to our relationships with other followers of Christ.
Service And Witness
While serving as a maid in London, England, in the early part of the 20th century, Gladys Aylward had other dreams. Her goal was to be a missionary to China. Having been rejected by a Christian missionary organization as “unqualified,” Gladys decided to go there on her own. At the age of 28, she used her life savings to purchase a one-way ticket to Yangcheng, a remote village in China. There she established an inn for trade caravans where she shared Bible stories. Gladys served in other villages as well and became known as Ai-weh-deh, Chinese for “virtuous one.”
Biblical characteristic that will identify us as followers of Christ
We may not wear shirts emblazoned with the words “I’m a Christian!” But there are ways to let people know we follow Christ. It’s a discussion on unity.
Walking on Water
By Sheryl Tay, Singapore Often, we desire to commit our whole lives to God. But when it comes to actually surrendering our career, our relationships, our families to God, we hesitate. We are afraid that when we take that step of faith to walk on water, we might drown. In my mission trip to Cebu, [...]
A Flying Miracle
Among God’s creatures, the butterfly is one of the most stunningly beautiful! Its gentle flight, colorful wings, and amazing migratory patterns are traits that make the butterfly a masterpiece of the natural world.
Discover the wealth we have in Jesus!
Most of us will never hold a million dollars in our hands. Yet there are priceless treasures we can possess in the here and now! Let's explain why it’s better to pursue the riches of Christ, instead of chasing after the temporary resources of the world.
Bouncing Back
On January 18, 2012, the longest winning streak in US intercollegiate varsity sports history—252 consecutive victories—ended when Trinity College lost a squash match to Yale. The morning after the team’s first loss in 14 years, Trinity’s coach, Paul Assaiante, received an e-mail from a friend, a prominent professional football coach, who wrote, “Well, now you get to bounce back.” Ten days later, that football coach’s team lost in one of the most widely seen athletic events—the NFL Super Bowl. All of us must cope with defeat.
Movie Review: Monsters University
By Joy Goh, Singapore The first prequel to Pixar film Monsters University reads like your typical college-themed movie—a story about an unlikely pair of friends who form the college underdogs’ team—except that this time round, we have lots of fabric dye and fantastic comedy thrown into the mix. Mike and Sulley (voiced by the fabulous [...]
