I'm a New Christian

Why and how do we read the Bible?

For many people today the Bible is dull, boring and full of contradictions. Or it’s just a rulebook, of no relevance to their lives in the 21st century. Do you know that the Bible is the most...

I'm a New Christian

What does it mean to be a Christian?

Relationships are really exciting – and the most exciting relationship of all is a relationship with God! 1. A Christian is someone who follows Jesus The Apostle Paul says: Those who become...

Culture

FOPx Worship Night 2019: Celebrating in the heart of the city

Whenever I step into an FOPx gathering, there’s a certain energy that hangs in the air. Whether the youth are jumping with arms up in worship or huddled in groups to pray – as I had found...

Relationships

You don’t have to wear a mask in life

In Chinese culture, we are often caught up with the need to “save face”. That’s an idea that comes from the Mandarin phrase mianzi (面子), which refers to one’s pride and...

I'm a New Christian

Who is Jesus

Jesus is arguably the most significant human figure in history. There’s overwhelming historical evidence that Jesus existed.  1. He was a real person who existed  No serious historian would...

Faith

What does it mean to “know” Christ?

My youngest sister has a bit of a crush on the English actor Tom Hiddleston. She is able to tell me which train line “Hiddles” uses when he’s in England and which cafés he frequents. She’s...

I'm a New Christian

Why is the Cross so important to Christians?

What do you think of when you think of the greatest love that you can imagine? Maybe it’s a boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, parent/child kind of love. But there’s a verse in the New Testament...

Faith

How much more is there to talk about hope?

Over the last three days, your social media feed might have been flooded with posts on the Celebration of Hope (COH). Perhaps you have your doubts – can such an evangelistic rally be effective in...

Faith

Celebration of Hope: Looking up on a night full of stars

We knew the last night of the Celebration of Hope would be special, but we hadn’t expected it to be quite so astounding. Filled with fun, songs and laughter, the final rally was a star-studded...