Showing items for 'September 2021'
Jesus has done it all.
During this season of time, I have heard and seen many friends and acquaintances struggle between self guilt and helplessness. A sister who has been managing homeschooling, was concerned that she would not be able to carry on due to financial constraints when her...
Showing items for 'August 2021'
Hoshea was the last king of the north as God's judgement finally came upon Israel some 200 years after the nation was divided. This was however not caused singularly by Hoshea although he was definitely also a contributor. In fact it was said of him that he did evil in the eyes of the Lord but...
The week 16th to 21st August 2021 is certainly an interesting week for Malaysia. We’ve seen the resignation of a Prime Minister and the appointment of another. As I am writing, I am faced with a lot of questions.
Since the Covid pandemic, I have become part of the statistics. I lost my...
The people of Israel would have known from their parents and priests that, according to the Law, suffering and exile would be the consequences of living apart from God's way (Deut. 28).
The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Amos, reminded the people of this again and again. Though these...
Penning the Ignite document this week on this aptly themed “Jesus-A Better Rest”, I truly felt that God was speaking to me. This is because I have not truly rested in the last few weeks. Not in mind, body or soul.
The last few weeks have been unusually distracting for me...
King Manasseh of Judah led God’s people astray, and they sunk into idolatry and injustice. Manasseh’s actions were heinous—he installed idols of the gods of Canaan in the holy temple of Jerusalem. Manasseh’s actions were monstrous—he burned his children according to the practices of the...
A series of terrible kings ruled Northern Kingdom of Israel without a break. One evil, rebellious king after another leading God’s people deeper and deeper into rebellion and idolatry. And when we compare Jehu (the 10th King) to the other kings (18 in all) of Israel, we see that he was the best...