Many of us have become experts in worrying. That’s one of the things our old sinful self is capable of doing. Although we know that there are many variables in this life and we are not in control of every
Dealing with Worry
Just what is Halloween?
Every October, shops at the mall suddenly start selling spooky stuff. One or more new horror movies start to screen in theatres, and older ones are played on the TV. Why are there Halloween themed shows and events? Because Halloween
A Christian Perspective on Suffering
Happiness is what many seek in this life. Blessings, especially temporal and material ones, are considered by most people as signs of a successful and accomplished life. Suffering and all kinds of misfortunes are thought to be a curse, symptoms
Announcement: no SEANG conference in 2019
Greetings to all our beloved brothers and sisters. The South East Asia Network for the Gospel started in 2014, and each year since then we have been blessed, encouraged, and edified through our annual conference. Sadly, we are sorry to
A Judgment According to Works
“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:4, 6, 18) The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most iconic of our Lord’s many recorded discourses with his disciples. It includes many iconic statements, like “Do
Reformation Today Conference 2019: Preserving what the Gospel is
The early church faced opposition from the Judaizers, from what we see in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. People were trying to bring back the law into justification before God. This led to Paul declaring that if anyone presented another
Portrait of a Mature Believer
Maturity in the Christian faith does not necessarily mean more knowledge, although mature Christians have learned a lot from their studies of the Scriptures and from other mature Christians. They are able to engage in healthy discussions and have healthy
Witness is Proclamation
Part 2 of a series on “My Witnesses”. In two previous posts (here and here) I laid out my intention to bring some clarity to the role of Mercy Ministry in the Church’s mission. In my last post, the first
Praising God, The Father Who Elects
EPHESIANS 1:1-14 Adapted from a sermon by Sherman Malachi Tjiong What do we praise God for? For the food, for good weather, for a good day and good health? We give thanks for peace of mind and a meaningful life.
“Salvation is from the Lord”
When it comes to matters pertaining to life and death, every religion has its answer to the universal problem of sin and how to deal with it in daily life. Christianity is the only religion that deals with the problem