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 believe a hard...

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 Jesus’ disciples...

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 soon as the...