LIM AH PIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Wishing all who are reading this a very happy new year! As we close out 2025 and embark on a new year, I'm sure some of us are thinking of setting our new year’s resolution and making plans for the year ahead. It's the time of year where gyms are more crowded and park connectors are getting increasingly packed. At the time of writing this, I'm also in the midst of making some plans & fitness goals for the next few months and planning out my time. A very cliche motivational ph

A very Happy Chinese New Year to all our readers. According to the Chinese zodiac, this is the year of the Fire Horse. A horse is the epitome of beauty, grace, and power.   (Disclaimer: I do not believe in the zodiacs as the controlling agents in our lives. I am just making use of the occasion to write about the horse. As we gallop into the “Year of the Horse,” let us focus on several life principles related to this horsy character.)   1. Strength Horses are renowned for thei

Recently we had to bring our newly fostered cat, Tatami, to see a vet. Naturally, Tatami couldn’t quite understand what was going on and fought us with all she had.  First, it was over getting into the carrier.  She clawed hard in an attempt to escape the cold dark “jail” of the crate. When the inevitable eventually happened, she went silent for a long time - defeated, hurt, angry, upset, sullen, or perhaps terrified to be isolated and confined.  We tried talking to her, lett

The theme for the Lim Ah Pin congregation for the year 2026 is “Ye Are The Light Of The World”. This theme reminds us that each and everyone of us must be involved in the work of personal evangelism. Yet, some may feel inadequate or uncertain as to where to start the discussion with a friend or family member. Each of us must be ready to give an answer / defense regarding our beliefs (cf. 1 Peter 3:15), and so over the next few months, I hope it will be useful to examine the t

In slightly over a week’s time, many people will be celebrating the Chinese New Year. During this period of festivities, it is customary for people to gather in the houses of families and friends, for a reunion meal. It is a time to see those who we do not meet as often, to catch up and rekindle family ties and friendships. Nevertheless, we are mindful that there are those for whom a reunion is difficult, if not impossible. There are those whose family members are in another

It’s nearly the new year, and the Chinese community will be celebrating the “Year of the Horse.” As Christians, we do not believe in zodiac signs and horoscopes.  However, we may enjoy it in a casual way, and we may even feel a special connection to our “animal sign.” Personally, I might say that it’s a special year for me because I was born in the year of the horse. In relation to the year of the horse, there’s a famous saying: “马到成功.” Literally, it means “Success arrives as