(This article is adapted from a series of sharing on the subject of Prayer by Yew Lum to his Life Group members.) Week Four – “Hallowed be your name…” The Lord’s Prayer was taught to Jesus’ disciples as part of his discourse known as the Sermon on the Mount. The sermon consists of various themes...
Acts 2:42 tells us that “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This comes about by God’s power for us to live, move, exist and multiply. In addition, it builds growth, strength and effectiveness. Fellowship is sharing in Christian community through prayer, love,...
(This article is adapted from a series of sharing on the subject of Prayer by Yew Lum to his Life Group members.) Last week, we examined the way we addressed our God with the intimate phrase “Our Father” which only His true children are allowed to use. The intimacy in which we call out to...
Depression is a common mental illness that affects 2.3 million people in Malaysia at some point of their lives. Symptoms of depression are feeling worthless, avoiding contact with other people, less energy than usual, unable to concentrate like usual, feeling hopeless and more. Severe cases of depression may also lead to suicidal thoughts. Some people...
(This article is adapted from a series of sharing on the subject of Prayer by Yew Lum to his Life Group members.) Week Two – “Our Father…” When we pray, we take it for granted to be able to call out to God as Our Father. That’s how Jesus taught us to address God in...
Gain from past experience but don’t sit there. Yes. Those negative experiences you had can actually be used for learning and future experiences—no matter how painful they are. Take some time to reflect on the experience and look at ways as it can actually benefit you down the road. You can learn from your experiences...
(This article is adapted from a series of sharing on the subject of Prayer by Yew Lum to his Life Group members.) Week One The subject of prayer has been occupying my mind in recent weeks. Have you ever wondered why God wants us to pray? Does He not already know what we need even...
A couple of days ago a mini truck selling gas tanks stopped by the house to deliver a new gas tank to replace an empty one. My wife was downstairs dealing with the gas man, while I was upstairs busy doing some work. After putting the new tank in place, he fixed the valve (that...
