Speaking at the conference were: Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon (centre, in white), Friar David Garcia (fourth from right), Dr Cynthia Goh (third from right) and Ms Sumytra Menon (second…
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 In ancient Rome, exceptional generals would receive a victory honour for their military achievements.…
Share faith responsibly. Avoid hypocrisy. Deal with betrayal. Balance shrewdness and innocence. Handle both financial rewards and losses. Give generously. Manage work-life balance. These seven principles were shared by Dr…
The Star of BethlehemStriding into Jerusalem on camel back three seers, of royal lineage, steeped in the language of the stars, and of their encoded messages, who were startled one…
Over the years we have witnessed relentless attempts, both blatant and subtle, to change the Christmas story for a revisionist world bent on taking political-correctness to the extreme. Despite such attempts,…
The recently-concluded Synod on the Family (4 – 25 October), a historic meeting of 270 bishops from around the world at the Vatican, published a report on some of the…
The season of Advent is upon us once again as the church welcomes the start of the Liturgical Year. Spanning four Sundays before Christmas, Advent, which means “arrival” or “coming”,…
This year, 20-year-old Yun Ze returned to volunteer at D’Joy Children’s Centre (DJCC) which he attended as a five-year-old. Yun Ze’s family had financial difficulties when he was younger. DJCC, which…
At our lives’ end, how will we account for the time given to us? The Psalmist reminds us to number our days, “that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”.…
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Cor 9:15 It is Christmas again, a time to exchange gifts. We all love this season because we also receive…
For a few months this year, the world was caught up in following the tragedy of migrants seeking refuge as they fled the war raging in their own countries. It…
Grace Toh is Assistant Editor of Methodist Message. She put this article together with valuable input from the Rev Kenneth Huang, Director of Ministry in Schools of The Methodist Church…
A major milestone was achieved in Nepal when the nation enacted its new constitution on 20 Sept 2015. This was achieved after the elections in November 2013 and the establishment of…
John, the harbinger, leapt in his mother’s womb, sensing the presence of the nascent Christ: Such amazing fetal sentience, Spirit-sprung, transcending possibility, confirmed the immaculate conception: giving promise of…
The late Rev Gunnar J. Teilmann (left) The late Mr Anthony Yeo Tucked away in an old HDB block, Counselling and Care Centre (CCC)’s unassuming exterior belies its inviting interior,…
For All the Saints (The United Methodist Hymnal, #711) For all the saints, who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O…
“Soundings” is a series of essays that, like the waves of a sonogram, explore issues in society, culture and the church in light of the Gospel and Christian understanding. In…
Church history is the record of God’s gracious, wonderful and mighty deeds, showing how by His Spirit and Word He rules His Church and conquers the world. Nils Forsander …
Methodist family helped 619 families in Singapore in their fight with chronic debt Madam Komathy’s family can barely make ends meet on her sole breadwinner husband’s pump attendant salary.…
