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    Thailand Mass Shooting: How Do We Make Sense?

    Thailand Mass Shooting: How Do We Make Sense?

    Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

    The recent mass shooting at a Thai nursery has left many in shock and grief. 37 people have died, 22 of them children who were attacked in…

    My Days on the Political Frontline

    My Days on the Political Frontline

    Read: Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV) “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

    Malaysia has experienced unprecedented political upheaval over the past few years, and I never imagined that I would be directly involved in…

    A Biblical View of Wealth Part 1: “Poverty Gospel”

    A Biblical View of Wealth Part 1: “Poverty Gospel”

    Read: Matthew 25:14 (NLT) “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.”

    Have you ever heard of the Poverty Gospel? It is a worldview which believes that being…

    Fasting from Social Media Feeds

    Fasting from Social Media Feeds

    Read: John 7:37(b) Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.'

    Social media, content creators, influencers and Tik Tok reels. This is the world that we live in today; an endless carousel of bite-sized information, drip-fed onto our hand-held devices 24/7. News, entertainment, sports scores and group chats…

    Why Care for the Environment?

    Why Care for the Environment?

    Read: Psalm 115:16 “The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.”

    On a recent trip to Taman Negara, Malaysia’s National Park, I was awed by the calm river waters that flowed from Gunung Tahan. On a boat ride along Sungai Tembeling, I felt like I had entered a “secret world” away…

    Children and Violent Movies: How Do Parents Draw the Line?

    Children and Violent Movies: How Do Parents Draw the Line?

    Read: Proverbs 22:6: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

    The popularity of the Netflix series Stranger Things has been far-reaching and astounding. It’s shaping popular culture in a way not seen since Harry Potter, with similar storylines…

    How to Discern if Sensational News is Fake or Not

    How to Discern if Sensational News is Fake or Not

    Read: Ephesians 5:15-16 (NASB1995): “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.”

    In today’s highly connected world, we spend an inordinate amount of time online. Daily, we stumble upon all kinds of sensational news. Some may be…

    Facing Inflation in Malaysia

    Facing Inflation in Malaysia

     

    Read: 1 Timothy 6:17 “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”

     

    Inflation hurts everyone, and making ends meet is now slightly harder. Although the…

    Church in the Metaverse: Are You Ready?

    Church in the Metaverse: Are You Ready?

     

    Read: Ephesians 4:11-14 “...until we all reach unity…and become mature... Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching…”

    The new normal has dawned upon us, with many changes and trends emerging. Throughout our ordeal of the past two…