Pastor / Politician

Pastor / Politician

Met up with an old friend a recently. He pastors a church back in Malaysia. There was a time in his life when he was deciding between serving in politics and serving as a pastor. That was a critical time in Malaysian politics and we needed good people to stand for...
There Will Be Wine

There Will Be Wine

Recently I had the privilege of helping to conduct the funeral of my cousin-in-law, Tat Teik. He had been residing in Melbourne and passed away after a gallant fight against cancer. His widow, Bernice’s cousin, told us that Teik had been baptised the day before he...
Promotions

Promotions

I was having lunch with two senior civil servants a few days ago. At the end of lunch one of them had to rush off for a meeting. I had a few quiet moments with the other, a friend in Christ, who shared with me some good news. He had just been promoted. But he went on...
A Non-Negotiable

A Non-Negotiable

I often get asked to preach on 1 Corinthians 13 for weddings. I am glad to do so but I am also aware that 1 Corinthians 13 is calling for a love between brothers and sisters in the church, though the principles are also helpful for husbands and wives. Paul uses strong...