20/20 Hindsight

20/20 Hindsight

by | Mar 21, 2008 | 2008, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty

The first seminary I applied to rejected me. I really wanted to go to that school. It was a top school in the US for the training of pastors. I had made the traumatic decision to leave a career in dentistry to pursue a church-related vocation. The next step was to get...
Surprising Judgers

Surprising Judgers

by | Feb 5, 2008 | 2008, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty

I had preached that Sunday. In the afternoon I had to take a coach to Kuala Lumpur (KL). I was looking forward to a good nap on the trip. There were many responsibilities waiting for me in KL. But when I arrived at the station, I saw a couple, two good friends taking...
Starting Over

Starting Over

by | Jan 17, 2008 | 2008, Articles, God, God's Grace

In my first professional examination in dental school I flunked three of my four final papers. And I flunked the big ones — anatomy, biochemistry and physiology. I remember the long train journey home to Penang knowing my dad would be waiting for me at the train...
Learning from Mary

Learning from Mary

by | Dec 14, 2007 | 2007, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty

This Sunday I will be preaching on the announcement of the birth of Jesus from Luke 1:26-38. The choice of the topic was, in the end, a no brainer. We just came back from church camp and the leaders wanted some sermons to encourage members to serve. And since it was...
Saved by Dad

Saved by Dad

by | Nov 22, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Family, God, God's Provision, Parenting

I almost drowned when I was a child. I can’t remember how old I was. Preschool I think. I was at the beach with my dad and some of his friends. I was only allowed to play in the shallows. Standing up, I was safely above the surface of the water. And I had on a...