LIM AH PIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

"He hurt me and won't even say sorry. Does God expect me to forgive him anyway?" This question becomes especially difficult when the offense is repeated and there is no apology, no remorse, and no evidence of change. Must we forgive even when the person who hurt us refuses to repent? Jesus said in Luke 17:3 “… If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.”. In this passage, forgiveness is connected to repentance. Likewise, God’s forgiveness

The year-end holiday season is almost upon us! Schools will soon be closing for the year, and many offices and businesses usually enter a “lull period” in December. November and December are usually a time of year when families plan for a well-deserved vacation, whether overseas or even just spending a few days relaxing at home. In the midst of our preparations for the holidays, here are 3 things not to overlook. #1 – Remember the Lord’s Day And we sailed away from Philippi a

Parenthood is undeniably a stressful endeavour. It is no wonder many feel more stressed once the children arrive. Many couples are even avoiding the prospect of having children. However, God’s desire is for us to find joy in parenthood, and not grief. In order to find this elusive joy, let us consider 5 things we need to let go: 1. Selfish Ambition “… It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35) Parenting is a pain when our focus is on our own selfish desires. If

“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” (Colossians 4:6) How we speak can either commend the gospel we profess or undermine it. Paul gives three principles for Christian speech. 1. Our Speech Must Be “Alway With Grace” The first thing to notice is the word “alway”. Gracious speech is not something Christians reserve for certain people or circumstances. It should characterise us consistently. What then is gr

Frankly, I am not someone who suffers gracefully. Many times when difficulties surface, my first response would often be frustration, anxiety, self-pity, or even anger. At times, I would even presumptuously compare myself to others, assuming that their problems could not be greater than my own. Rather than immediately seeking what God might be teaching me through the experience, I had often chosen the more self-gratifying options of complaining and questioning. As I reflect

When my wife was pregnant, many had asked us what we would name our son. That was one of the easiest decisions for us as first-time parents and we went ahead with the name Joshua. There are two reasons why this name is particularly meaningful to us. Firstly, Joshua has always been one of my favourite characters in the Bible. He was a man who remained faithful to God and led Israel with courage and conviction. Near the end of his life, he said, “as for me and my house, we wi

We just celebrated Children’s Day last Friday. While the children enjoy their school holiday and presents, it is perhaps a good time for the adults to reflect on how we too are blessed by the little ones. Furthermore, the topic of “children” has been the talk of the town this year, ever since it was reported that our resident fertility rate had fallen to a historic low of 0.87 and the babies born in 2025 had fallen below 30,000 for the first time in post-independence Singapor

If you grew up in Singapore, you probably know what Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are. In school, we all had one. Some played sports, some joined uniformed groups, while others were in performing arts or clubs. CCAs were important. They helped us develop interests, build friendships and learn things outside the classroom. But when the O or A-Levels came around, there was never much doubt about what was “core”. Studies came first. CCA was important, but it was still co-curric