Friday, July 27, 2012

Christianity under Spotlight

I found myself eagerly following the updates on Pastor Kong Hee of City Harvest church. He and 5 others were charged in court for alleged misuse of church funds.


Like many others, I find myself trying to justify their actions by looking at the bigger picture. At the end of the day, they will have their day in court to explain. 


With this media hype surrounding the case, a lot of us are caught up taking sides, for and against these leaders. I see a parallel on what was happening in the Corinthian church where divisions surface on their allegiance to certain leaders cause a split in the community. 

" What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.” (1 Cor 1:12,13)."

I pray that all of us will look at Christ in our allegiance and fulfill our mission to "make disciples of all nations..." ( Matt. 28:19,20 ).  Our focus then should be in Christ, not our human leaders. 

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Ever since I came to know the Lord, I have been fascinated with the Holy Land. Imagine being able to walk the land where my Lord walks, taking in the landscapes, weather, and being transported back in time to actual biblical events happening in the places we visited.

I felt humbled, awed and deeply connected to my belief in my God, and His will and work in my life.

To God Be the Glory!