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Gangnam Style!
By Megan Low, Singapore So for those who haven’t seen the Gangnam Style viral video, it’s now the most watched Korean-pop video on YouTube. After all, it’s hard to ignore the comical rap-dancing, PSY’s singing, and most of all, the repeated words “Gangnam style”. But what does it represent? What are the rest of the [...]
The Name Stealer
By Luke Edward McGorlick, Australia I didn’t even see him coming. But he stole it—a prized possession. My master had told me that there would be thieves, but I did not expect this one to come around so fast. Shaking my head, I put on my armor: belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, and sword. I [...]
Panic Or Pray?
An 85-year-old woman, all alone in a convent, got trapped inside an elevator for 4 nights and 3 days. Fortunately, she had a jar of water, some celery sticks, and a few cough drops. After she tried unsuccessfully to open the elevator doors and get a cell phone signal, she decided to turn to God in prayer. “It was either panic or pray,” she later told CNN. In her distress, she relied on God and waited till she was rescued.
Brave Movie Review
By Joanna Hor, Singapore If you consider yourself an avid Pixar follower, you should know that Pixar has never produced a fairy tale, up till now. Brave, the simply titled animation film, marks Pixar’s first foray into the fantastical world of medieval Scotland, complete with picturesque landscape and Scottish accented royalty and clans. But beyond [...]
What does it mean to be “yoked”?
By Beth, Singapore Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and [...]
Much Ado About Stigma
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore I stared in disbelief at my re-test script. I had failed both my Chemistry and Physics examinations. Again. Science was never my forte. At 15, I struggled through an entire year of Pure Sciences before 5 schoolmates and I were put in the Combined Science class (a simpler science subject [...]
Helping With Hurdles
When my daughter Debbie was a little girl, she took ballet lessons. One dance exercise involved jumping over a rolled-up gym mat. Debbie’s first attempt resulted in her bouncing off this hurdle. For a moment she sat on the floor stunned, and then she began to cry. Immediately, I darted out to help her up and spoke soothing words to her. Then, holding her hand, I ran with her until she successfully jumped over the rolled-up mat. Debbie needed my encouragement to clear that hurdle.
Drop Your Hands
You’d think I would have my mother’s fingerprints embedded in my knee from all the times she squeezed my leg in church and whispered in no uncertain terms, “Be still.” Like any boy, I had a bad case of the wiggles in places like church. So for years, when I read, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10), I thought of it in terms of not being antsy.
Least Powerful People
An unusual list called The 100 Least Powerful People in the World appeared in the online publication 24/7 Wall St. Among those selected were corporate executives, sports figures, politicians, and celebrities who shared one common characteristic—they used to be powerful. Some were victims of circumstances, others made poor business decisions, while others lost their influence because of moral failure.
Friends?
By Edna Ho, Malaysia Lately I’ve been pondering about friendship. I’ve read tons of articles by various authors on the Internet. Through those articles, I’ve learned that some friends were meant to stay, and others were meant to go. It is rare to find a true friend who accepts you as you are, a friend [...]
Timing Is Everything
It was quite a few months before I realized that what I thought was a coincidental meeting had been good timing on my future husband’s part.
From the balcony of the church, he had seen me, deduced which exit I might be using, raced down two flights of stairs, and arrived seconds before I did. As he casually held the door and struck up a conversation, I was oblivious to the fact that his “impromptu” dinner invitation had been premeditated. It was perfect timing.
Guide to Research Writing
This course teaches the basic research and writing skills that are necessary for clear and accurate written communication. The goal is to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for research projects and thesis requirements in academic environments. The course includes five lectures on topics including selecting a topic, conducting research, citing sources, ethics and legalities, and, finally, proofreading and publishing. These topics, which are succinctly presented, will serve as a resource for students to return to often during their academic pursuits. The ultimate goal of this course is to equip students to deliver clear written communication, not just in their studies…
Women and Church Leadership
In this course students work with biblical, theological, historical and contemporary issues and models for the ministries of women, examining these issues in the light of the best recent scholarship and in the light of current denominational debates on the question of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry or other types of leadership in the church. Students review multiple perspectives on the issue with the goal of developing a point of view that is theologically sound and that fits with their personal convictions.
How the Lord’s Prayer applies to our daily lives
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, Part 2
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10).
IDEA: We pray that God’s will may be done on earth as it is in heaven because God’s will is not being done on earth now.
PURPOSE: To help listeners pray the Lord’s Prayer with understanding.
The High Cost Of Living
When I was young, I thought the cost of living in my parents’ home was too high. Looking back, I laugh at how ridiculous it was to complain. My parents never charged me a cent for living at home. The only “cost” was obedience. I simply had to obey rules like clean up after myself, be polite, tell the truth, and go to church. The rules weren’t difficult, but I still had trouble obeying them. My parents didn’t kick me out for my disobedience, however. They just kept reminding me that the rules were to protect me, not harm me, and sometimes they made the rules stricter to protect me from myself.
