While there are several legends as to the origins of Chinese New Year, one of it tells of the existence of a monster, Nian, in ancient times, with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up every New Year’s Eve to eat people and … Continue reading Chinese New Year devotion
How many of us have been Kon-ed this year? Or Kon-verted? Or Kon-vinced? I’m talking, of course, about Marie Kondo. I’m not sure if she can be considered an overnight sensation; but in the interest of those who have not heard of her , she has written a book called “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying … Continue reading Marie Kondo & the Gospel (ACJC morning devotion)
How many of us need another holiday to recover from the holiday just past? So I had an interesting holiday. My daughter, Samantha, did her PSLE last year and we thought it might be nice for our family to take a vacation to Japan. We had planned to bring her to the Universal Studio’s theme … Continue reading ACJC morning devotion – Romans 8:28 (God works all things for good)
Perhaps the most important thing you could do this season... discover the real gift of Christmas. Open invitation to all my friends, join me in service! 🌲
Recently, my wife, Catherine, ordered this print from a company called Mapify. They specialize in custom made maps; you can order maps of places of significance to you and include some personalized design details. For the map we have in our home now, it is of Odaiba, Japan, where our romance and relationship was rekindled. … Continue reading God in the ordinary
It was the end of the church service. The pastor had preached this very long and very convoluted sermon. And the parishioners were making their way out of the sanctuary, the pastor stood at the doorway shaking the hands of his flock. He noticed at the end of the line this gentleman who always gave … Continue reading Peace – ACJC Morning Devotion
Story was told of a man who was an avowed atheist and he was taking a hike in the woods. As he gazed upon the beauty of nature, he thought to himself, “What a marvel it is that this all happened by random chance.” Then all of a sudden, a movement in the thicket caught … Continue reading Prayer – ACJC morning devotion
