Written by Annabelle Yau “If you do it alone, you will always do it alone.” The quote comes from Justin Whitmel Earley, in his book “Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms”. The original context is derived from the idea that as parents, if we never invite our children into the […]
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By Shiori Murayama A recent visit to a farm in Janda Baik offered an unexpected reflection on life. The farm owner explained that sustainable and successful farming begins with understanding the soil. In Malaysia, much of the land is clay-heavy, making it difficult to grow nutritious crops unless the soil is carefully nurtured. If the foundation is
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Written by Kaitlyn Tan From 26 May to 2 June 2026, a team of brethren from Singapore and Malaysia made their way to the Banaoang Church of Christ in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, for a week-long mission trip. For some, it was a return to familiar faces and a beloved congregation. For others (like me!), it was
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Written by Nathanael Goh Recently, I was blessed with the opportunity to serve on a mission trip to Banaoang, Philippines. It was my first time joining. I had been invited in previous years but couldn’t commit to it. So, this year I intentionally set aside time to go. To be honest, I did not know
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By Bro. Eng Kim Leng “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” Eph 1:3 The Bible abounds in teachings about blessings that accrue to those in Christ. These blessings are not only of a material nature (that is certainly not excluded as God equips us and provides
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By Bro. Andrew Koay People say, “Blood is thicker than water.” It’s supposed to mean family comes first, family loyalty wins when things get tough, and, if the world turns its back, family stands with you. But there’s reason to believe that this idiom has been twisted to promote family loyalty. And that’s why real
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By Bro. Allen Lee Come 21 June 2026, it will mark my first year of retirement. Time truly passes very quickly. I thank God for His abundant blessings throughout the years and for the opportunity to continue serving in His kingdom even after retirement. Retirement life has turned out to be busier than I expected,
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By Bro. Allen Lee Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation of salvation. No one can be saved without faith in Him. However, the Bible also teaches that becoming a Christian involves more than simply saying we believe. It also matters whether we follow the teachings of Christ and belong to the church
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By Sis. Annabelle Yau My friend once told me about her five-year-old son, who took nearly two hours to get a sip of water. It was nighttime, and everyone was upstairs getting ready for bed, but the kitchen was downstairs, and it was dark and scary. Despite many efforts of coaxing and encouragement, each time
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By Bro. Nathanael Goh In the Bible, God often compares people to sheep. We see this in passages like Psalm 23, John 10, and the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15. It is an interesting comparison in a world where many people believe they are fully capable of guiding and protecting themselves. Yet God
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