Faith, Family, Mission
Isaiah 46.8–11: “Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall […]
Whenever I am back in Hong Kong (which is where I grew up), I always go with my father to a nearby neighbourhood to eat lunch and spend time together. Sometimes we take the bus, often we drive, and we go to various restaurants around that area. But what I love most about those lunches […]
When we think about God and whether He exists, one of the biggest problems that we face is this: “if a perfectly benevolent God exists, why does He allow so much evil in this world?” This question lies at the very heart of historical inquiry. Historians look across the vast expanse of human existence and […]
Things don’t always go smoothly for us. We miss out on opportunities, we lose friendships, we take on bad habits, and our plans often fail. And because of human pride, all of this leads to a growing heap of discontentment. We don’t like to be told that we are not in control. Let this be […]
The confession of sins is at the very heart of Christianity. Before we can receive the forgiveness that Christ brings through His death and resurrection, we have to first recognise that we are in need of that forgiveness. We must realise that we are wretched sinners, absolutely unholy, utterly undeserving of any love from a […]
A key part of the modern condition, particularly in cities, is busyness. We rush to and fro between different appointments, family gatherings, meeting friends, school, and the office, with barely a moment to spare. We yearn for those few gasps of relief that always seem so far away. Indeed, there is a reason why God […]
Leadership in this world is, more often than not, characterised by pride, arrogance, and a lust for power. This is (partly) why we so often nowadays cringe at the idea of an absolute ruler. We believe that too much power corrupts even the best leaders, and we would be right. But by insisting on freedom […]
I am writing this during a three-week hotel quarantine in Hong Kong: on a day when God, in the midst of my fear, weariness, and uncertainty, pierced me with His light and reminded me to trust Him in all things. Our everyday lives are practically centred around probabilities. 30% chance of catching COVID. 10% chance […]
A recent Christian retreat has left China Inland Mission missionary Frank Houghton’s famous hymn “Facing a Task Unfinished” echoing and reverberating in my mind. I find the second verse especially impactful: Where other lords beside youhold their unhindered sway;where forces that defied youdefy you still today,with none to heed their cryingfor life and love and […]
Recently, I have been reminded of these few verses from the Book of James in the Bible: Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is […]