The Glory of the Young

The Glory of the Young

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 NIV) Twenty of us were bound for Davao, Philippines—fourteen teenagers,...
Evangel Baptist Church

Evangel Baptist Church

Recently, Bernice and I had the privilege of ministering at the Evangel Baptist Church camp. Some of you may be surprised to hear this since I have stopped accepting invitations to speak at church camps. In this season of my life, I had decided that I need to be more...
Recovering the Personal

Recovering the Personal

Recently a pastor friend asked me what I thought was the state of the church in Singapore. I get asked this once in a while. I guess it’s because I have the privilege of ministering with churches in various denominations.   I paused before I answered him. I...
Iona

Iona

A pilgrimage is a journey, often long and physically challenging, made to a sacred place for religious or spiritual reasons. The primary goal is often to seek divine favor, perform penance, achieve personal transformation, or experience a deeper connection with the...
Sowing Seeds

Sowing Seeds

I showed them pictures from the Avengers movies. No response. I tried a joke. No response. I knew I was in trouble. Yesterday I delivered the keynote speech to a Teens leadership conference organised by The Holy Innocents’ High School (HIHS). There were two...