by Steven Chan 10 May 2009 During the recent inter-congregational leadership meeting in Subang, the brethren agreed to work closely together for the cause of the gospel. We were much encouraged by the demonstration of unity among the leadership with regards the work of the Lord in Malaysia. The apostle Paul had written thus in […]
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by Steven Chan Steven Chan (with observations from Sis Peng Lee Lee) 2 August 2009 Have you ever been ridiculed or looked down upon by those around you? Have you ever felt depressed to such an extent that you had no appetite for food? The story of Hannah in the first three chapters of I […]
by Martin Leow Yew Chong 8 November 2009 During the course of us wandering about in this world, we are faced with certain and many challenges. Some of us are faced with unexpected loss of loves ones, sudden retrenchment, financial loss, partnership breakup and such likes. Under such circumstances, it would only be human for […]
by Steven Chan 8 March 2009 In Luke 18:1, the Bible tells that Jesus told His disciples “a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart”. In the prevailing weak economic sentiments and political fracas, some may become discouraged. Some may also be discouraged because of illnesses. In all […]
by Steven Chan 7 June 2009 Prov. 27:17 states that “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” According to the commentator, Albert Barnes, “the proverb expresses the gain of mutual counsel as found in clear, well-defined thoughts. Two minds, thus acting on each other, become more acute.” Such was indeed […]
by Steven Chan 6 December 2009 In John 6, Jesus taught his disciples some things which they found difficult to accept – in fact, they found it offensive to their long-held beliefs – and as a result some of them were so offended that “from that time many of His disciples went back and walked […]
by Steven Chan 5 July 2009 Writing in the 27thJune 2009 issue of the English newspaper, Telegraph, Paul Richardson the assistant Bishop of Newcastle who is one the Anglican Church’s longest-serving bishops, commented that “many bishops prefer to turn their heads, to carry on as if nothing has changed, rather than face the reality that […]
by Steven Chan 5 April 2009 The idea of the church is that of an assembly of believers who have been called out of this world of darkness into the family of God. The apostle Peter wrote thus in 1 Pet. 2:9,10: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a […]
by Steven Chan 4 October 2009 The church in the first century experienced tremendous growth. That incredible fact was recorded in several passages such as in Acts 4:4: “… many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand” and in Acts 5:14: “And believers […]
by Steven Chan 3 May 2009 A total of 119 brethren from congregations in Malaysia and Singapore participated in the 8th Evangelism Seminar graciously hosted by the brethren at Subang Church of Christ on May 1, 2009. Many brethren from the Subang congregation assisted in handling the logistical requirements as well as playing gracious hosts […]