Unbelief, not uncertainty

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 […]

Three prayers of confession

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 […]

Being prideful in busyness

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 […]

Probabilities don’t exist for God

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 […]

Why you should get an (expensive) prayer diary

Keeping a daily prayer routine is hard. We always have excuses: in the morning we’re too sleepy, in the middle of the day we have no time, and in the evening we just want to relax and head to sleep. I’ve struggled with all of these things. In this blog post I want to share […]

A daily prayer routine that works

Ever since I was young, my parents and adults at church have been telling me that I need to have a good daily prayer routine. “You need to spend time with God everyday,” they said. “Put God first.” But every serious Christian out there knows that establishing a daily prayer routine is no easy feat. […]