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Courage
By Calvin Woo Fear is what draws us back most of the time. When we intend to step out from our comfort zone, when we are facing our greatest fear, when we are trying to change—fear is that one thing that draws our feet back to the door. Bamp! You shut the door; breathe in […]
Unity in diversity
By Stanley Lee With the World Cup tournament in full motion, there’s only one word in many people’s mind now: Football. Being a Christian and football fan, I observe that there are certain parallels between a Christian community and a football team. For example, no Christian walks alone in his or her faith, just as […]
The Perfect Game Plan: True Rest
Image Source Day 9 Nothing beats a relieved conscience! READ: Hebrews 10:21-23 Matthias Sindelar, voted as the greatest center-forward ever in the history of Austrian football, was part of the celebrated Austrian national team that enjoyed a period of unprecedented success during the 1930s, which pundits nicknamed the “Wunderteam.” Sindelar’s dazzling skills often left bewildered […]
The Kite’s Master
By Kristine Dichoso Hubilla When Jesus preached during His earthly ministry, He made frequent use of parables—short stories teaching a useful lesson—and people would eagerly listen. A few days ago, I was reminded of this when an interesting story came up in discussion. “There was once a boy who loved his kite very much. One […]
Transformation
I enjoy watching the weight loss reality show The Biggest Loser. Each season, contestants are pushed to the limit by demanding personal trainers in order to shed unwanted mass.
WHISTLER’S PAINTING
By Tin Hubilla Whistler’s Mother is a painting of a woman dressed in black with a painting in the room. The painter James McNeil Whistler said, “Don’t fit the picture in the room but fit the room for the picture.” But that’s not how we normally behave. Remember that moment when you go out shopping […]
Jettisoned!
By Lay Hsuan, Lim On 21 April 2014, passengers on board flight MH192 bound for Bangalore, India sang praises of the pilot who executed a smooth emergency landing at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It was found that the plane had experienced landing gear mechanical problem and a burst tire earlier (See New Straits Times). […]