Personalities

Former Taiwanese TV host Kou Shao-en: I wanted to be anyone else but me

If you’re between the ages 18 and 35, that’s a wonderful stage in life to be at! But for me, I wasn’t very happy when I was younger. The first reason was because I didn’t do...

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Who exactly is the Holy Spirit?

Referred to as the “Holy Ghost” by some, the Holy Spirit has been misunderstood as something scary. He has also been resisted, as some people are a bit nervous of Him.  For a long time...

Faith

From cynicism to hope: Whatever it takes

I live my life based on a simple principle: Chasing that which produces eternal value or what I call Net Kingdom Profit. I want my life to count for the Kingdom. But if I’m being honest, I...

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Why and how do we pray?

All relationships thrive on communication. The more we communicate, the more we grow in love, the more our love flourishes. And it’s the same in our relationship with God. Christian prayer is the...

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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...

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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...

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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...