She name the child Ichabod May 11, 2010
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , comments closedIchabod? What kind of name is this? In 1 Samuel 4:21 the daughter-in-law of Prophet Eli named her child Ichabod. Ichabod means “inglorious” or “the glory of God has departed from Israel”. What a name! I believe no parents would want to name their child Ichabod. Many want to give their child a good name. But as for the daughter-in-law of Prophet Eli it must be done rather unwillingly and sadly. What causes her to give such a name - inglorious? Normally in the Old Testament, a name depicts something, an event or certain happening. (more…)
Are you lost? April 23, 2010
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentThe journey in the wilderness is definitely not easy. Moses and the company spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the Promise Land. There are no modern infrastructures – roads, highways and beautiful bridges. Wilderness – a tract of wasteland /dessert - no lights or signboards, total darkness! The interesting question is where are they supposed to go? Which direction are they taking in order to get to the Promised Land? (more…)
Do not be limited by your physical condition! April 8, 2010
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentAre you feeling handicapped? It seems like you are having no resources, no connection and no opportunity to succeed in life. Unlike your friend, you are not from a wealthy family, you don’t have any qualification, you don’t have any skills or talents, you are not handsome/pretty, you are not intelligent, you are not good and you don’t know anyone that can give you a lift in your career. Basically you have nothing! (more…)
You Are Not Alone! March 25, 2010
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentOnce Jesus was in a boat with the disciples, suddenly a furious storm came, the waves broke over the boat and they were nearly swamped. The disciples were afraid. They thought they were going to drown and die. (more…)
Francis Yeoh March 6, 2010
Posted by Han in : Personality , add a commentI have found the recent interview between Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, YTL Group Managing Director with the readers of ‘The Star’ published on 9 Jan 2010 very encouraging. As a businessman and devout Christian, Tan Sri Francis Yeoh has inspired and touched many people in this country and around the world. (more…)
Is There a God? February 23, 2010
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 12 commentsDoes God exist? Here are six straight-forward reasons to believe that God is really there. ~ By Marilyn Adamson
Just once wouldn’t you love for someone to simply show you the evidence for God’s existence? No arm-twisting. No statements of, “You just have to believe.” Well, here is an attempt to candidly offer some of the reasons which suggest that God exists. (more…)
Prayer Before Starting Your Day February 20, 2010
Posted by Han in : Prayer , add a commentThis morning as you start your day you may want to read Deuteronomy 28:1-13 as your prayer and I believe God is going to bless you beyond what you can ever imagine or think of: (more…)
Nothing Is Impossible With God February 9, 2010
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , 9 commentsCan I be healed? Can I break my addiction? Can my broken marriage be restored? Can my rebellious children turn good? Can my business survive? Can I be debt free? Can I avoid bankruptcy? Can I be a billionaire? Can I be the president of my country? (more…)
God Enlarge My Territory January 30, 2010
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , 1 comment so farThe first month of 2010 is coming to an end. How time flies? Have you decided on what to do this year? Have you put your plans on paper? Have you chart out your goals for this year? What about your career, health, spiritual life, education, family, friends, leisure time and holiday? You see, how time flies and without you knowing you are at another year end party doing countdown! (more…)
Remember The Works Of The Lord August 30, 2009
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentAnd I said, “This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.” I will remember the works of the LORD; Surely I will remember your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all your work, and talk of your deeds. Psalm 77:10-12 (more…)
Prayer - Start It Right! August 15, 2009
Posted by Han in : Prayer , add a commentHave you ever thought of how you started your prayer? I mean with what kind of mood, emotion and feeling? Many of us unknowingly started our prayer feeling condemned because of the sin we committed. We tend to focus more on our shortcoming, weakness, inability and limitation. (more…)
The Presence of God Is The Answer May 13, 2009
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 2 commentsExodus 33:12-23 recorded one of the closest encounters between God and man. If you take some time (do not rush) to read through this chapter, you will find the conversation between God and Moses very personal, sweet and beautiful. And it can be that close! Yes, indeed anyone who is willing can bring their relationship with God to this level of maturity and intimacy. (more…)
Overcoming Distraction April 27, 2009
Posted by Han in : Prayer , add a commentOne of the important factors to pray effectively is to learn how to overcome distraction. Distraction may come in the form of physical, emotional or mental. (more…)
God has been looking after our every needs-by Grace Landman February 12, 2008
Posted by Han in : Testimony , 2 commentsGod has again proved Himself to be faithful and constantly looking after His children. (more…)
You have what its take! January 30, 2008
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , add a commentPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 (more…)
When man way comes to an end! January 25, 2008
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 2 commentsJesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. John 2:7-9 (more…)
I have loved you with an everlasting love
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 1 comment so farThe LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 (more…)
When life does not make sense January 20, 2008
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentOne plus one equals to…? Two! Of course the answer is two but sometimes in life one plus one may not add up to two. What do I mean? (more…)
Facing the food fuel weather and financial crisis today January 17, 2008
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentFor the first time, the world had to go through a series of crisis one after another. The recent hikes in food & fuel price, the financial crunch or economic crisis and not forgetting the ongoing weather crisis which we are still trying hard to fight had undeniably brought much suffering to millions around the world. (more…)
I shall not die but live January 16, 2008
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentPraise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalms 103:2-3 (more…)
Prayerlessness January 14, 2008
Posted by Han in : Prayer , add a commentCan you remember Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling (Matthew 21:12-13)? He overturned the tables of money changer and benches of those selling doves. (more…)
We finally gave up! January 13, 2008
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , add a commentWhen neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:20 (more…)
Jesus, is there anything he can’t do-by Rachel Tan January 12, 2008
Posted by Han in : Testimony , add a commentThe title makes it clear that I’m a Christian, but I wasn’t one 2 years ago. (more…)
Alive because of Jesus-by Amanda Maria January 9, 2008
Posted by Han in : Testimony , 1 comment so farBefore I came to know Christ I used to hate life that I found every way to take it away. I was depressed and suicidal. I gave up easily on everything including my dreams and God. I blamed God and myself for everything horrible that happened in my life. I used to look in the mirror and condemn the way I look. All I could see was ugliness.
The mirror was my worst enemy. I found religion boring and I hated to go to church that my mum had to force me. I always heard about this Jesus and his sacrifice but I never really knew who he was.
My brother started coming to share with me about this Christ but I thought I knew everything so I brushed him off. The truth was I didn’t want to hear about God because my mind was set that God hated me.
I was really lost in my own world. I cooped myself up at home and hated to go out. I didn’t want to go into the real world cause I was so insecure with who I was. I started getting anxiety attacks and insomnia after my mum’s death.
Slowly as I got out and begin working, life was going all the way down because stress had added to the problems. I felt useless because I couldn’t seem to do anything right and messed up in everything I tried.
I called my brother up one day and asked him if I could go to the church he is attending and I started attending the weekday bible studies but never went for Sunday services. One Sunday I felt like going to church and that Sunday something happened.
I started tearing during worship and as it was about to end Pastor came out and shared on Psalms 91:7 A thousand may fall and your side ten thousand to your right but none shall come near you, he gave an illustration, even if I were in a crowded place the Lord would surpass everyone just for me.
My stone heart broke apart and Jesus Love overtook me that I couldn’t stop crying. My life has completely changed since that day I love my life more than ever and I’m moving towards dreams.
The depressing songs of how much I hated my life, that I used to write have turned into Love songs for a Saviour. My anxiety attacks stopped with no more sleepless nights. I found out my purpose and destiny and it is the God who stood by me even when I couldn’t see.
He is faithful and Gracious. He will never fail us even when we fail him. My favourite bible verse is no surprise Psalm 91:7. It’s truly by his GRACE that I am alive. Jesus is my reason to live.
Homosexual, my road to recovery-Anonymous January 5, 2008
Posted by Han in : Testimony , 4 commentsI have a problem. A problem that I would never imagine I will face in my life. I am struggling with same-sex-attraction, in short, ‘gay’. (more…)
Date with another woman
Posted by Han in : Email Collection , add a commentAfter 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie (more…)
Expect The Unexpected
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , add a commentForget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the dessert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 (more…)
Are You Living In Nazareth? January 1, 2008
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , add a commentAnd he (Jesus) did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Matthew 13:58 (more…)
Jesus is my best friend-by Coty Templin December 28, 2007
Posted by Han in : Testimony , 3 commentsWhen I was younger my family did not go to church often. I did not know much about Jesus or religon. If the question of “What religon are you” came up I never knew what to say. As I got older I began to wonder about Jesus and God. (more…)
Christmas : a celebration of Love December 21, 2007
Posted by Han in : Email Collection , add a commentWhat does Christmas mean to you? A time for holiday? A time for partying? A time for exchanging gifts? A time for singing and dancing? Well, to me, Christmas is a time for sharing and spreading God’s love. (more…)
The true spirit of Christmas December 19, 2007
Posted by Han in : Current Affair , add a commentIn most places around the world, Christmas is celebrated yearly as an annual holiday on the 25th of December. As a young boy, I remembered Christmas as “Santa Clause” with lots of presents and lots of singing of Christmas carols. (more…)
Start SMALL If You Want To Be BIG! November 21, 2007
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , 1 comment so farI had the privilege to attend a conference about couple of months back at home. Many different speakers were invited to share on this 2-day conference covering diverse topics. What caught me most was a topic covered by a Principal Consultant from Franklin Covey, Inc. who spoke on “Leadership Greatness – The 8th Habit Way”. His job (more…)
The center of God’s Will November 19, 2007
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 6 commentsHow much do you know about the bible? Let us do a little bit of mathematic and calculation. I need you take out your bible. It’s going to be interesting! (more…)
Prayer: the next level November 14, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 2 commentsI would like to bring the subject on prayer a little bit deeper. Over the years in my experience of praying, I have learned several important lessons about prayer. Prayer is not just about asking and asking things from God. At time, I wonder whether God is my servant who is acting on my command or is He really my God whom in return I should obey. (more…)
Discover the secrets to answered prayer November 12, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 3 commentsWhen was the last time your prayer got answered? I hope it is not ages ago. Take some time to recall back those experiences – what were you praying for, how long or how frequent did you pray and most importantly, what was your response after your prayer got answered. (more…)
Prayer: When heaven is silent! November 9, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 4 commentsHave you been praying for a long time and there is no answer? And now you are frustrated and wanted to give up. Where can you find answered prayer? Only when you hear so and so talk about it. Or maybe you hear somebody giving testimony in the church. Or maybe you can find it only in the bible. But as for you, nothing, no answer! Heaven is silent! God is quiet! (more…)
Is your prayer a negative confession? November 7, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 3 commentsYou may not realize it; sometimes your prayer is more of a negative confession than actual praying itself. What do I mean? Instead of focusing on the power of God, you dwell too much in the problem! You repeatedly “in the name prayer” meditate on it. Such negative and self-centered prayer produces nothing. (more…)
Reasons behind unanswered prayer November 5, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 1 comment so farDo you have unanswered prayer and wonder why God did not answer? Could it be a lack of faith? Could it be you are not persistent in your prayer? Could it be you are asking for something that is not in line with God? Could it be this? Could it be that? Truly, there are lots of “could it be” that leave you scratching your head! (more…)
God always has a purpose November 1, 2007
Posted by Han in : Email Collection , add a commentThe brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn , arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. (more…)
Failure is never final October 22, 2007
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , 2 commentsSo you have failed your examinations at school, college or university. Maybe, you have failed in your business or your professional performance, and lost your job. Or as a husband (or wife) you have been a failure; your marriage has sadly broken up. Perhaps, as a father (or mother) you have been a total failure. (more…)
7 ways to be excited about growing October 20, 2007
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , 2 comments“How many of you are commited to grow?” A few hands go up. The rest have other things they are commited to… notably their jobs, their family, their mortgage, their ministry and their spouse. “Honestly, of you who are commited to grow, how many of you are excited about it?” Of the few hands up, only 1 or 2 remains. Reason could be while we are commited to grow, we do not take action to. When we don’t act upon our conviction and belief, we will get bore to death our dear precious life. (more…)
Knowing the will of God October 17, 2007
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God , 2 commentsAs a Christian close to 2 decades I found out that determining the will of God is one of the greatest concerns of many Christians. I had that problem too and I wish to tell everyone there is a simple formula to follow, it’s one plus two equal three but unfortunately it’s not that clear cut. (more…)
No Pain No Gain October 15, 2007
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , 4 commentsI received this wonderful email that is worth sharing with everyone. (more…)
How to avoid burnout? October 11, 2007
Posted by Han in : Life's Challenge , 3 commentsHaving just avoided burnout, here’s my guide how to do it. (more…)
Refiner and purifier of silver October 10, 2007
Posted by Han in : Email Collection , add a commentA group of women were studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three which says: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” (more…)
Are you having too much sleep? October 8, 2007
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , 1 comment so farA proper amount of sleep is essential for good health. Lack of sleep is one of the consequences of business problems or of doing evil. However, God’s primary concern for sleep is not that we get too little, but that we get too much. (more…)
How to overcome laziness? October 3, 2007
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , add a commentWhat is laziness? Laziness is a lack of desire to work. It causes one to be idle and do nothing. A serious case may be a perfectly healthy and normal adult living at home without the desire to get a job or plan for his career. He has this tendency of relying on the support of someone else. (more…)
7 characteristics of a lazy man October 2, 2007
Posted by Han in : Personal Development , 2 commentsThe power of laziness cannot be underestimated, if left untreated it can be very destructive and crippling. It will hinder you from achieving great thing in life. It is not God’s will for you to live in this manner. God has a big plan for you; do not let laziness stop you! (more…)
Myanmar September 29, 2007
Posted by Han in : Prayer , 1 comment so farPRAY FOR MYANMAR. Pray that the voice of the people would eventually be heard and that there would be political and religious freedom and justice in Myanmar. Pray that Christians would be able to stay faithful to God as they are persecuted and have courage to share their love of God with others. Pray for peace, prosperity and harmony in that country. (more…)
Prayer before starting work September 28, 2007
Posted by Han in : Email Collection , add a commentMy Heavenly Father, as I enter this work place, I bring your presence with me. (more…)
