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Jettisoned!
By Lay Hsuan, Lim On 21 April 2014, passengers on board flight MH192 bound for Bangalore, India sang praises of the pilot who executed a smooth emergency landing at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It was found that the plane had experienced landing gear mechanical problem and a burst tire earlier (See New Straits Times). […]
Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past
The film is set in a dark, dystopian future where weaponized robots called Sentinels have ravaged the world in the hopes of exterminating the mutant threat from the planet. Rushing onto the big screen is the first fast-paced, mutant-versus-Sentinel fight scene. You can barely start breathing again when you are transported abruptly, […]
Sibling Rivalry
It is our human nature to compare and our siblings are the most available person to compare ourselves to. Hence, if you are not the only child, probably, you have experienced what is commonly known as “sibling rivalry.” According to Dr. William Antonio Boyle, sibling rivalry is defined as “the antagonism or hostility between brothers and/or […]
He tried to kill me!
I have been reading the books of Samuel and the story of David has taught me several lessons. After slaying Goliath (1 Samuel 17), David’s reputation soared. From a humble shepherd boy, he became Saul’s faithful servant (18:5), Jonathan’s covenant friend, and the darling of all Israel and Judah. The Lord was […]
The Last Hand Shake
By Jordy Marteja Finger across finger, our hands are immeasurably intimate Lines of our Hands bonded together- Oh, name it Fate! But apology, my dear, our Farewell, the Destiny shall dictate Palm towards palm- giggling and laughing moments, we share Even in torment, we held each hands- a tap of care A clinch, we have, […]
Book Review: Compared to Her by Sophie de Witt
By Ruth Lawrence How to experience true contentment. That’s quite a claim for a book to make, and I have to say that I was sceptical. But I have since changed my mind. Halfway in I realised that I was guilty of comparing myself to others, particularly in the area of ‘Christian-ness’ (read the book […]
“Noah”, Have You Watched It?
By Ian Tan Weeks before the Hollywood blockbuster Noah was released, reviews and comments from the public on the questionable authenticity of the movie flooded the media. Facebook posts, tweets and online articles by both religious and non-religious reviewers created mixed reactions toward Hollywood’s approach in re-enacting the account from Genesis. As I listened and […]
God’s Life-transforming Grace
This is who I am. I do believe I am king; in God I do not believe. I rule my world. Never will I say, “For my sin, Jesus died.” I can say, “By my own actions, I am a good person.” It is foolish to say, “Believe in the Lamb and you are saved.” […]
Good Friday
By Benedict Tan The crowds were gathered, crying for blood, demanding death. They could not accept Almighty God’s redemptive plan. In the mockery and scoff, I heard my own reviling voice. The hands that wrought the frames of earth Was nailed—held to a wooden frame. God could not behold the Righteous One, Filthy with the […]
A Man’s Got to Do What a Man’s Got to Do
He could feel his mouth going dry. It was as if his body was preparing itself for battle. His saliva must have drained all the way down to his fingertips. He rubbed his clammy hands against his pants. His whole body seemed to come to a stop, with just the thundering pulse […]
From One Sister to Another: Glory Beauty
By Kezia Lewis, Thailand I battled with insecurities, feelings of inadequacy, and ugliness for as long as I can remember. In those unpleasant moments, I sometimes wonder: Do other women feel the same way? I believed I was alone in the struggle. Consumed and blinded by the lies of my emotions, I became self- absorbed—seeing nothing […]
Salvation
By Teresa Ann Yu Different races, Different faces, But some things are the same. Created by one Father To care for one another Praise and glory to His name. Unique but equal in His eyes, Each one is special, beyond a price, His love and salvation all can claim. Approach with a humble heart, No […]
Gardening 101
“Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” — Matthew 13:8 (NIV) We may be familiar with the verse about the seed that falls on good soil. Unfortunately, we often forget that good soil does not stay good on its […]
(Don't) Be Still
There’s a time to be still; There’s a time to rest and chill. Whether you are healthy or ill, Or when it’s too hard to swallow the pill, Remember: God will take care of you still, For with God, all things are possible. When Saul saw Goliath, he cried, “Oh, he’s too […]
Loving Others: Encouragement
She slumped down into the chair exhausted. It had been a horrific week at work filled with stress and anxiety. And after work, she had spent several nights preparing the engaging Sunday School lesson. She was wearied to the bones as she thought to herself, Let me take a few minutes to […]
