In a few days (on 2 March 2026), Swee Sin and I will be celebrating our 58 th wedding anniversary. 58 years sounds like a very long time for a marriage to last; perhaps we hold the record at Hermon. A long marriage provides many lessons – opportunities to make mistakes, to heal and succeed, and to improve ourselves. However, no matter the length of the marriage, all end one way or another. Even Christian marriages end. “‘Till death do us part” is no respecter of creed, colou

We’re into the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and even though it’s a public holiday, for most families, the numerous gatherings and visitations may make one feel like a personal holiday is needed after the flurry of activities in the past week.   Rest is hard to find in this world, but God knows we need it. Given the pace of Singapore, it is perhaps more important for us here, than most others, to recover the Sabbath rest. May this article help us to re-orient ourselves tow

As we journey through the book of Hosea, we see Israel chasing after Baal and other idols, believing these false gods could secure their prosperity, fertility, and national survival. Their spiritual adultery was not merely ritualistic; it was a deep misplacement of trust and affection. Because of this idolatrous worship, God allowed the northern kingdom to fall to Assyria — a sobering reminder that spiritual unfaithfulness carries serious consequences.   Today, we are living

We mentioned last week that Hosea is just one book in an compendium of Minor Prophets known as “The Twelve”, and in addition to reading Hosea, it will benefit us to know about “The Twelve” as a whole. Last week’s editorial gave us the “Historical Context”, the “Arrangement” and the “Theological Unity” of the Minor Prophets. This week, we’ll look at some “Key Theological Concepts” and the “Contemporary Relevance” of the Minor Prophets. 1   May it serve to better aid us in our

This month we embark on our journey through the book of Hosea. Minor prophets are brief, but their words are highly contextualised, for they speak in a tumultuous and disorienting period in Israel’s history.   To equip us to read Hosea with confidence and understanding, we’ll be going through an overview of the book today. But Hosea cannot be fully understood on its own, for it’s part of a larger anthology, known as “The Twelve.”   So, our next two editorials 1 will serve to

There is a quiet kind of faithfulness that the world often overlooks. It isn’t loud. It isn’t trendy. It rarely earns a public “well done.” It is simply the steady decision to do what is right before God because He is worthy—even when doing the right thing is costly, inconvenient, misunderstood, or unpopular.   Many of us don’t struggle to obey when obedience comes with affirmation. The real test of obedience is when it comes with silence, pushback or misinterpretation—when t

2025’s Verse of the Year, Isaiah 41:10 is a familiar one, and understandably so. But it reveals the cry of our hearts for strength and encouragement amid the messiness of life in this fallen world.   Yet the cry of God’s heart is indubitably love . May this article 1  spur our hearts to embrace a different verse, and in so doing, follow in our Lord’s footsteps and truly realise the strength and encouragement we have been seeking in life. Pastor Luwin Wong Every December, YouV

Most of us, I’m certain, when looking back on our prayer lives in 2025, would acknowledge that we could do with healthier prayer habits. I know I do.   And if it describes you too, may this week’s editorial 1 help you to develop better prayer habits this new year and grow your joy and rest in Christ more each passing day! Pastor Luwin Wong One of my closest friends moved across the country. I’ve learned that in long-distance friendships, every bit of communication matters. O

What kind of legacy are we intending to build as a church? When our younger generation looks back, what will they remember — infrastructure and programmes, or a people who passionately loved Christ and remained faithful to His Word?   That is the challenge before us. And God’s Word gives us both a warning and an encouragement as we consider the theme: Building Our Legacy.   Two books that we will be preaching through in 2026 — Hosea and James — speak to this. They may sound l

We’ve heard the phrase, “the only constant is change”. This is particularly apt as we consider the new year ahead. But, here is hope: even in the midst of an ever-changing world, we have an anchor: our never-changing God.   Our final editorial of the year brings us to Psalm 90, and points out for us five constants for the new year. By God’s grace, may it lead us to meet 2026 with wisdom, confidence and hope. Pastor Luwin Wong Since 2020, I’ve felt the gnawing dread that all t

I recently chanced upon Sovereign Grace Music’s advent song, “Prepare Him Room”. One of the verses goes like this: “O our hearts, as busy as Bethlehem / Hear Him knock, don't say there's no room in the inn.”   It reminded me of the pernicious danger of “busyness”, which is sometimes lauded as a virtue in our Singapore society. This is all the more pertinent given the flurry of activities that accompanies the year-end holidays, which can often feel more stressful than blissful

Christmas has always been a special time of the year for me and the family. It’s generally filled with lots of fellowship around sumptuous food. And as I experience the warmth that fills both my stomach and heart, I’m constantly reminded of God’s greatest gift of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. And through such reminders, it often triggers in me the renewed desire to persevere as ambassadors for Christ. And so, each year, I embrace with joy the celebrations that surround the

The holidays are upon us, and along with it, a slew of social gatherings, company D&Ds and merry-making is in order. But what might a Christian perspective on parties look like? This article (1) helps us to recognise and redeem the goodness of parties, especially in a festive season filled with longing hearts and lonely people. May your holiday gatherings advance the gospel to the glory of God! Pastor Luwin Wong With the holidays quickly approaching, perhaps you’re debating

“I know that work is meaningful, but I rarely feel that it is”, is a common sentiment that perhaps you share. Yet in our text today, Paul encourages us to labour on in the Lord. How do we reconcile the seeming vanity of work, with the promise that our work will never be in vain?   Our article 1  today helps us to see how the resurrection of Christ infuses our work with undying significance. And we pray we might see our work on Monday with a fresh perspective! Pastor Luwin Won

“Though outwardly we are wasting away…”   For many of our seniors, this is not just a verse but daily reality. The body that once carried toddlers and groceries, stood through long shifts, and served quietly in church now aches more easily. Simple tasks need more time. Steps are slower. Medical appointments fill the calendar. And with all this, some quiet questions creep in:   “Am I still useful?” “Am I now a burden?” “Has God sidelined me?”   The Bible’s answer is kind and c

Having examined (1) Jesus’ Death and Burial and (2) The Empty Tomb, we continue this week to look at the next two “minimal facts” of the historical case for Resurrection Jesus Christ: (3) The Belief of the Apostles, and (4) The Conversion of Paul. 1   Once again, may this reading equip you to share the gospel with greater confidence, and strengthen your conviction of our resurrection hope in Christ! Pastor Luwin Wong 3. The Belief of the Apostles Third, the followers of Jesus

As our text will attest today, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is fundamental to our Christian faith. So believing in it, and being able to provide reasons for this resurrection hope that we have, is important for Christians.   The next two editorials will provide four points of evidence for the Resurrection 1 . This approach, known as the “minimal facts argument” is elegant in that we do not have to presuppose the divine inspiration or inerrancy of the Gospels to make the c

Over 3 sermons in November, we will be journeying as a church through 1 Corinthians 15. May the facts of the resurrection strengthen our faith and deepen our trust in Sola Scriptura. Pastor Daniel Tan The resurrection of Christ is the central event of the Christian faith and, indeed, of all world  history . If Jesus did not bodily rise from the dead after three days, Christianity is false and all people remain dead in their sins ( 1 Corinthians 15:14–17 ).   Explanation The N

Each year, we commemorate and celebrate the Reformation. Amid the “noise” and conflicting theologies that continue to find their way into both the church and our hearts today, I have always found it to be a timely reminder of the foundational truths of the Reformed faith.   Last year, Ps Luwin shared an article on the 5 Solas (in Latin means “alone”) of the Reformation, spread across two editorials. It served as a useful summary of the Reformed theology: Sola Scriptura (Scrip

The gift of tongues is fairly common in charismatic churches. It’s likely that there are more people who speak in tongues than those who prophesy . This is because praying or speaking in tongues has come to be understood as a sign of greater spirituality or faith . For Pentecostals, tongue speaking is widely considered a sure sign of the Spirit’s presence and power.   To support the extensive use of tongues, people often cite Jesus’ words in John 4:24 . There Jesus says, “God