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Something has been on my mind recently. My students shared a phrase found in some memes on how some people “let the intrusive thoughts win." Curious, I went to seek out what exactly these “intrusive thoughts” meant. According to an article from Harvard Health Publishing, an intrusive thought “seems to come out of nowhere - a strange, disturbing thought or a troubling image that pops into your mind”, and these “disturbing thoughts that pop into your mind unbidden may make you

"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all" (Proverbs 31:28-29) Proverbs 31:10-31 tell us of the characteristics of the virtuous woman. She is indeed a woman who is worthy to be praised. Her children call her blessed. Her husband praises her too. How can women today imitate the example of the virtuous woman? Let us examine 17 qualities of the virtuous woman. She is preci

The parable of the Good Samaritan, as recorded in Luke 10:25-37, is arguably Jesus’ most well-known parable. The parable tells us of a man who was wounded by some robbers and left for dead. A priest and a Levite passed by without helping. The Samaritan was the one who ultimately helped the wounded man. Jesus used this parable to remind us to be good neighbours to one another. We all know the importance of being helpful and neighbourly like the Good Samaritan. However, it is o

If you were to ask me what the Strait of Hormuz was just one month ago, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you if it was even a real place, much less where it is. One month later, there is so much reporting and focus on the Strait of Hormuz that I could probably draw a decent sketch of the Strait and its surrounding countries. The Strait of Hormuz has become a major talking point because this narrow waterway is a key passage for crude oil and other critical products exported o

A few months ago, I hurt my back badly and it lasted for several weeks before finally resolving with the help of regular painkillers and physiotherapy. In my lifetime, I have had several bouts of back injury but that episode was the worst and took me the longest to recover from. That experience made me realize that I had not properly taken care of my core muscles. As Christians, our faith should be the core of who we are. In times of life’s storms, is our faith able to help u

With improvement in technology, we can now have our Bibles at the palm of our hands (or rather, in our smartphones). The e-Bible is most certainly a useful tool. We can use the e-Bible to do word-searches, read commentaries, check dictionaries, compare translations, and more. Although I do use an e-Bible for my lesson preparation and in-depth Bible studies, I still use a hard copy Bible for personal reading, during worship, and during Bible classes. Here are 10 reasons why I

Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet without warning. One moment, everything is bright and the path ahead is clear; the next, the weather of our lives can turn into a gloomy, uncertain moment. Nothing in this life is guaranteed but one thing is for sure, God stays present and constant through it all. We may take life for granted and try to “time” the good times and the bad, predicting how long it will last, riding out the highs, but all it takes is for one bad footing

At the point when this article is published, I estimate that a few months of 2026 will already have passed. I may deviate a little from the theme, “Ye Are the Light of the World,” to give everyone a life update, but please continue reading. The year 2025 led me to understand more deeply the power of God and His providence. Through seasons of uncertainty and struggle, I learned that God’s light never fails to guide me, even when the path ahead appears dim. I have come to refle

Many today, whether wittingly or not, subscribe to the idea of “situation ethics.” In situation ethics, right and wrong depend upon the situation; there are no universal moral rules or rights – each case is unique and deserves a unique solution. For example, lying may be permissive if there are “good intentions,” and abortion may become acceptable under “special circumstances.” Some Christians have subscribed to this idea as well. The account in Matthew 12:1-8, which records