💐 Gathered as ONE💐 This is a favorite time of year for me—every day it seems something new is blooming in our yard! It’s a special treat to gather a variety to bring inside and brighten up our home, or take a bouquet to someone we love. Likewise, I imagine the pure joy King Mosiah must have felt to gather the descendants of Nephi, the descendants of Mulek and the people of Zarahemla to share the stories of deliverance that brought them all together in shared faith and love. Though they were divided into separate churches, they were one people—the people of God. Each flower, like each individual, adds beauty and character when gathered together in one. Whether it was the repentant Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah who had rebelled and persecuted the believers, or the children of the evil Amulon, ALL were welcome to gather as one. Our differences need not divide us, rather, they give us an incredible opportunity to “publish good tidings of good” as instruments in the hands of God; a reminder of His “immediate goodness” to ALL with the intent to bring each individual “Home.” #comefollowme #publishpeace #foliageart
Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? #publishpeace #isaiah #jesusheals
Mosiah 15:17 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who shall hereafter publish peace, yea, from this time henceforth and forever! #bookofmormon #cfm2024 #publishpeace
And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another's burdens, that they may be light;Mosiah 18:8 #bookofmormon #cfm2024 #publishpeace
Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life-- Mosiah 18:9 #bookofmormon #cfm2024 #publishpeace
Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life-- Mosiah 18:9 #bookofmormon #cfm2024 #publishpeace
Let us put a stop to the shedding of so much blood. Mosiah 20:22 #bookofmormon #mosiah #publishpeace
And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who shall hereafter publish peace, yea, from this time henceforth and forever! Mosiah 15:17 #bookofmormon #mosiah #publishpeace
When I saw that which was good among them I was desirous that they should not be destroyed. Mosiah 9:1 #bookofmormon #mosiah #publishpeace
Imagine waiting in a mountain fortress While a great war wages throughout the land . The kind that will decide how things turn out for everyone . But you haven’t heard any news of how things are going for a very long time . Then one morning just as the sun is peeking over the mountains to the East you hear the watchman cry out . Look, someone is coming! . By their dress you can see it is a messenger hurrying up the mountain road . And even from this distance you can tell... . Something about the way they are walking The urgency of someone truly excited to share . They bring good news glad tidings and the greatest kind of joy . The King of Kings is victorious . And in that moment you’re sure you’ve never seen a more beautiful sight than those feet bearing that messenger and that message . Everything we had been worrying about, all of our deepest fears are dispelled along with the darkness . And in it’s place enters the light of peace and the hope of life . A light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death. (Mosiah 16:9) . And soon after receiving the messenger and that beautiful message of hope you can’t help but want to lace up your sandals and take to the road to climb other mountains with a smile on your face . To publish peace . To spread the good news of His endless light and ultimate victory . To share Jesus #HowBeautifulUponTheMountains #Hope #EndlessLight #PublishPeace #GoodNews #Joy #ChristianCreative #Victory #ShareJesus
And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that are still publishing peace! Mosiah 15:16 #bookofmormon #mosiah #publishpeace
And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that are still publishing peace! Mosiah 15:16 #bookofmormon #mosiah #publishpeace
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Mosiah 12:21 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth; #bookofmormon #publishpeace
Mosiah 12:21 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth; #bookofmormon #mosiah #peace #publishpeace
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My folks’ surprise visit to their missionary grandson in El Salvador. I’m so proud of these beautiful people! “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of [them] that [bring] good tidings, that [publish] peace; that [bring] good tidings of good, that [publish] salvation; that [say] unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” -Isaiah 52:7 publishingpeace.com #publishpeace #goodnews
#HumansofHAC • Every month, our JoyHearts ministry visits residents from Taman Jurong and Jalan Kukoh neighbourhoods to share Christ with them. Among these residents is Uncle Zhuang, who was one of the most stubborn and resistant freethinkers we had ever encountered. Nevertheless, as we persisted sowing in his life and praying with him, we were blessed to witness how God gradually softened his heart as he received Christ into his life. — “I first met Uncle Zhuang during one of JoyHeart’s Kind Bread Project sessions. My first impression of him was an amicable man and his asthma condition did not discourage him from engaging with my team despite his breathlessness. Although he was a freethinker, we were thankful that Uncle Zhuang was open to hearing the Gospel during our first visit and was eager to share his views too. Over the following months, my team patiently spent extended hours at his home, attentively listening to his doubts and helping him navigate the faith. Sometimes, we tried sharing the Gospel through various storytelling methods, but Uncle Zhuang would attempt to counter our efforts. Our discussions often lasted till late evenings with his persistent belief that God doesn’t exist. Despite his skepticism, we remained grateful that he allowed us to pray for him and was also receptive to come for several @xinyuechurch events, where he could socialise with other brothers and sisters of similar age. During Chinese New Year this year, our team discovered that Uncle Zhuang was hospitalised. — Continue reading in the comments below!
Jesus saw our day and this reality. We can counter it by committing to #loveoneanother #publishpeace #forgive #loveGod #pray and #chooselove.
Reach out to a friend whom you had a fallout with? Are you kidding? But that’s exactly what one polytechnic student felt God telling her last Christmas. Read how she gave the gift of Jesus to someone from school and got so much more than what she expected in return. — This story is published in line with our #PublishPeace campaign, where we’re featuring real-life testimonies of those who have come to know Jesus as well as resources to equip Christians throughout 2022. If you’re a young person who’s thinking of sharing the gospel but don’t know where to start, Singapore Youth For Christ (@sg.yfc) invites you to its Celebrate Christ gathering on December 17 (Saturday). Along with other fellow believers, be strengthened in your heart, mind and hands to proclaim peace through worship, workshops and teaching of His word. More details at: bit.ly/info17dec.
Sunday it was a bit of a challenge to get up for church. We had been awake until the wee hours of the morning and were exhausted from an eventful week. But I’m so grateful we made the effort to be in church! We were blessed to have extra family with us and we learned about gratitude and turning to Christ. We will all make mistakes, we will all have challenges and hardships, and the Savior has conquered it all! When we keep turning our hearts back to Him we find peace and joy. During this season of Thanksgiving I’m grateful for my loving Savior.
As Christmas nears, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of meeting pals or gift shopping.🎄🎁 Before we know it, we’ll welcome a new year with new uncertainties looming over us. 😰 The good news is, life doesn’t have to feel so restless! Moments of peace don’t have to be short-lived. It’s possible to wake up without feeling stressed or going to bed feeling empty. This Christmas, join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Prince of Peace! Let’s invite our loved ones to discover what it truly means to have an everlasting peace that Jesus promised 🕊️ If you are new and keen to join us, drop us a DM and we'll get in touch with you! 💫
“Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the Darkness, our God that is who You are”….we listened to these lyrics from one of our favorite worship songs on the way to church today. Filling my spiritual cup and connecting with the Savior every Sunday helps me live a more joyful and purposeful life. “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” -John 14:6
Patrick could never understand why his best friend was so passionate about sharing his faith — until God started to speak to him through the supernatural. Frustrated by 4 years of intense debates and the prospect of losing a relationship he cherished a lot, all this happened when Patrick decided to cry out to Jesus and challenge Him. — TAP LINK IN BIO FOR THE FULL STORY: After 4 years of debating about faith with my friend, this is what won me over An earlier version of Patrick’s testimony can be found on @oneforjesus.sg. This article is published in line with our #PublishPeace campaign, where we’re featuring real-life testimonies of those who have come to know Jesus as well as resources to equip Christians throughout 2022.
(Same old brand new me) Today, as I watched the testimony play, I was reminded of this conversation I had with lé husband about 5 to 6 years ago. "Why didnt God send the right people to preach the gospel to me when I was 14 but sent those people to tell me I will go to hell?" "Why didnt God soften my hearts and helped me accepted Christ earlier? Then I wouldnt have went through so much growing up. " Today, I have the answer. I wouldnt have been able to provide an authentic testimony that reveal Gods mercy, grace and love in my life if I hadnt experience them first hand. I wouldnt have this strong sense of urgency to share and testify Gods goodness so that more will be blessed If I hadnt experienced how bleak life can be without Jesus. I wouldnt be able to understand how essential it is to be equipped when we share the gospel to non believers if I didnt met those brothers and sisters who were inequipped when they shared with me. More importantly, I wouldnt be able to encourage many still struggling, bounded and tangled by their sins if God hadnt set me free. John 8:10-12 NIV Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Thank you Jesus for loving me even when I can be so difficult to love. Thank you for never giving up on me even when I was living in darkness. I pray that you will continue to help me become the person I was created to be. Use me to build your kingdom and help me to remember how you have been faithful and present in my life when I do not deserve it, in Jesus name. Amen. #publishpeace #jesuschrist #snippetsofavierlife #jesuslovesyou #ichoosehopeoverfear
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books in the Bible though haha…
Last month, Thir.st conducted a webinar in partnership with Cru Singapore as part of our #PublishPeace campaign to inspire every believer to share the Gospel. In our previous article, young adults discussed their personal experiences with sharing their faith on social media. In this instalment, apologist Sean McDowell offers tips on how to be an effective evangelist online. — LINK IN BIO FOR THE FULL STORY: How would Jesus use social media? Sean McDowell’s 5 tips on being a winsome witness
Describing herself as a “living zombie”, 23-year-old Jewel was surviving on only vegetables and rice because of her severe hives that surfaced a few months after her parents’ divorce. It took a medical miracle to finally turn her heart towards God, but she realised that He had been reaching out to her all along — especially through her close friend from polytechnic, Ashley. Said Ashley: “Sometimes I felt a little disappointed and questioned God about when He would reveal Himself to Jewel, and when she would be ready for Him.” “But at least I could make an effort to extend invitations to church and pray that God touches her heart someday.” But unbeknown to Ashley, God was quietly working behind the scenes. “God never gives up on us. Even if we continue to resist Him, He will always try to reach us through different people, different circumstances and different places,” Jewel reflected. “I feel blessed knowing that He has always loved me and wanted me to know him personally so I can receive all his love and goodness.” Jewel also expressed that Ashley’s family played a big part in guiding her to God. “When I eventually turned to God, I realised that all the prayers and the times I spent with Ashley’s family slowly softened my heart no matter how insignificant it seemed initially.” “The beauty that I saw in their family – the gentleness, joy, peace and such love for Christ – was what attracted me to knowing more about their faith.” This journey did not just transform Jewel’s life. Ashley, too, was impacted by what God did in her friend’s life. “I used to be wary of friendship evangelism as I didn’t want my friends to think I was befriending them for the sake of the gospel,” Ashley admitted. “However, I’ve learnt that if you really stick by your relationship with God and live out your transformation, Christlikeness can flow through you naturally, and those around you will realise it.” — TAP LINK IN BIO FOR THE FULL STORY. This article is published in line with our #PublishPeace campaign, where we’re featuring real-life testimonies of those who have come to know Jesus as well as resources to equip Christians throughout 2022.
Having a big family has been one of my life’s dream and Truly, I have learnt to live by faith and not by sight the day I got married to this man. We may be faithless, but we have a God who is Faithful. Whatever dreams and hopes you may have, it may take a while to reach them.. and it took me many years of waiting to have my home, my house and experience what it feels like to have a family, and all glory to Him. . “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” Matthew 7:11 . Beautifully shot by @chronicler.photography . #publishpeace #godisgood #familyofsix #eastcoastpark
Earlier this month, we held our very first Zoom webinar in line with Thir.st’s #PublishPeace campaign and @crusingapore’s #READY equipping series. Titled "How would Jesus use social media?", the session began with world-renowned apologist Sean McDowell speaking about his approach to social media, followed by a lively discussion with local young adults who are passionate about evangelism. Hosted and facilitated by Cru’s SMU Campus Mentor Choo Li Min, the 4 panellists shared personal experiences and practical tips, as well as answered questions from the audience. Some 200 participants attended through Zoom and 270 people tuned in via the YouTube livestream. Didn’t have the chance to catch our webinar? We share some of the highlights here. Answers have been adapted for brevity and clarity. — TAP LINK IN BIO FOR THE FULL STORY: Thir.st x Cru talk: The good, the bad and the ugly of social media
The Instagram account started just six months ago and has gained some 20,000 followers. This may not seem impressive compared to the 1.2 million followers the top influencer in Singapore managed to amass. But contrast it with the 20,000 or fewer followers the more popular local news personalities have and what the @themeetingtent has managed to achieve becomes highly commendable. With no photogenic faces or drool-worthy pictures fronting it, the account which features original Christian music and Bible teachings, still managed to attract the eyes (and ears) of 20,000-odd people. Welcome to the power of social media. Nearly 60%, or 4.6 billion people in the world use social media. Facebook tops the list with 2.7 billion monthly active users (MAUs). Instagram is next with 1.2 billion MAUs worldwide and TikTok has a respectable 700 million or so MAUs. Chances are you, too, have a social media account or two, not to mention messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram. Thanks to technology, each of us has a sphere of influence in a way that no other generation has had before. If you are thinking of using social media to share the Gospel, here are some tips – from working the algorithm to connecting with your audience. Tap the link in bio to read. #socialmediatips #publishpeace #themeetingtent #Godisgood #socialmedia #telegram #instagram #whatsapp #socialmediaforChrist
Back in Sec 3, I was socially-awkward and found a group I called friends. But these friends gossiped about the class, they backstabbed one another, and they even influenced me to feel negative about myself. My friends eventually left me when I was not supportive of their toxic ways. The people around me weren’t the ideal crowd. I was angry, I was confused, I was lost, that I was stuck in the middle. And I felt so so low. But that all changed when a certain friend taught me a new way of living, it was to be like him. That friend was Jesus. Through his way of peace, gentleness, praying for my enemies. Praying for my enemies? Who will want to do that? I also didn’t want to, but I tried HIS way slowly, and it was showing results. Scroll down to watch Linken's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Linken struggled to fit in well back in secondary school and unfortunately, he fell in the wrong crowd. Failures in friendships led to much disappointments. But that all changed when he encountered Jesus. Even though Linken was the most broken out of the broken, he now can show the same lovingkindness to others because Jesus first loved him. Scroll down to read more stories about @thegodinourlives ! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
When Goh Hock Chye first became a Christian as a student in junior college, his mother would come into his room on Sunday mornings and turn off his alarm so that he would not make it in time for church. The first time he shared the Gospel with her in Mandarin using the Four Spiritual Laws, her face fell. While she was not one to scold or yell, she bargained with him to “withdraw from this newfound belief”. “In her mind, she had lost a son because I had received Christ and told her that I could not follow her to participate in other religious practices,” said Hock Chye, 51, now the executive director of @crusingapore. It seemed that she would never approve of his faith, let alone ever step into a church herself. Yet, more than three decades later in December 2021, Hock Chye found himself standing in a Hokkien worship service with his mother – in the baptismal pool. After accepting Christ, she had made a special request for her son, who is an elder at Bethesda (Bedok-Tampines) Church (@bbtcians), to baptise her. “From someone who tried to dissuade me from believing to now wanting me to baptise her – it is almost a 180-degree turn. The many years of waiting for my mum to invite Jesus into her life and for her to publicly acknowledge her faith in Jesus was all worth it,” Hock Chye told Salt&Light. Like many, Hock Chye knows what it is like to wait and pray for a loved one’s salvation. He shares some tips and encouragement for those who are still in the waiting. Tap the link in bio to read. This story is part of Cru Singapore's year-long celebration of "His Story, His Story" as part of their 50th Anniversary. #Godisgood #ChristiansinSingapore #CruSingapore #Cru #evangelism #transformation #faithnotfear #publishpeace
We celebrated #GoodFriday and Resurrection Sunday last weekend, but how are you doing spiritually this week, friends? Some of us might feel like we are back to a lull. 🥴 But pause and read this post! Let God speak to you and realign your heart with His. The baton is passed to us, champs! Let’s rise up and keep believing in God’s power to move the hearts of our generation!❤️🔥 #PublishPeace 🧑🎨: Elaine, Jacelyn, Jericho
I know God lives. I know He loves Me. I know He Hears me and He answers when I pray. • What do you know about God? • • "Song of Testimony" by Janice Kapp Perry #HeLives #easter #thechurchisstilltrue #LoveofGodHeals #publishpeace #christknowsyou #song #testimony #Jesus #christ #Jesuslovesyou #HeHearsMe #HeHearsYou #spreadgoodness
What happens when we take the step to believe and accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour? Is it a whole new world, as the lyrics of the Disney film, Aladdin, makes it out to be? Some of us experience inner peace in our hearts. Others speak of breakthroughs and restoration of broken lives. For many of us, though, it may seem as though nothing has changed. But, in reality, everything has changed! In the Bible, Acts 26:18 tells us that, when we become a Christian, a spiritual transaction has taken place, and we move from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross releases us from our sins (Colossians 2:13-15) and His resurrection ensures that we have new life (Romans 6:4). As children of God, we are gifted with eternal life, our destiny and purpose in life are redefined (Matthew 6:33), and we are empowered by the Holy Spirit who dwells in our hearts (Ephesians 1:13-14). How can we orientate ourselves to this new life? Here are 3 practical steps we can take. Tap the link in bio to read. #newchristian #jesuschrist #newbeliever #Godislove #evangelism #publishpeace #tipsfornewchristians #guidesfornewchristians #christiansinsingapore
Jesus is risen indeed.
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." (Matthew 28:6) As we celebrate Easter Sunday today, some of us may wonder (or have friends and family who wonder) if there is real, reliable evidence that Jesus actually died and rose from the dead. After all, it is a rather huge claim. How do we know if it can be believed? If you (or any of those around you) have ever asked this question, here is evidence that is worth considering. Tap the link in bio to read. #eastersunday #resurrection #truthofthebible #jesuschrist #resurrectionsunday #easter #christiansinsingapore #publishpeace
"Death no longer has dominion on Him!" 3 days after Jesus' death, He did something impossible - to raise from the dead and to live forever. Jesus' sacrifice is only legit if He had full dominion over sin and he did by raising from the dead! What does this mean for us? Jesus took on all our sins and it's consequences, so that we may have our Creator-creation relationship with God again and to have the hope of eternal life with God. He is Alive and we celebrate it through our stories! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #Easter #eastersunday #PUBLISHPEACE
Lead singer of rock band with radio hits. Valedictorian with doctorate in philosophy. Levan of @themeetingtent worked hard to live the life that few could dream of. But even then, he just couldn’t find the meaning of it all. This Good Friday, he shares how he almost gave up on living if not for the love of Jesus that gave him new life. #Easter #GoodFriday #publishpeace
Good Friday is good because the suffering and death of Jesus, God's one and only Son, is the ultimate act of love and sacrifice for our sins. Good Friday is good because it changed the narrative for all of our lives, that Jesus has saved us from our sins and that we have this restored relationship with Him. Our lives has been changed by God, and yours can be changed too when you believe and accept Jesus as the Lord and Saviour King of the world! Scroll down to watch how @thegodinourlives has changed us! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
In the lead-up to Good Friday, as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we bring to you stories of people who are inspired to love sacrificially. Returning to Singapore in March after working in Eswatini as a Risk Communication and Community Engagement specialist, Dr Tam Wai Jia marvels at how, in the hands of God, what seemed like losses became gifts instead. — READ THE FULL STORY: Answering the call to serve in Africa, she saw how her sacrifices were turned to gifts #publishpeace #worldhealthorganization #publichealth #who
In the lead up to Good Friday, as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we bring to you stories of people who are inspired to love sacrificially. Meet Samantha (not her real name), who recounts the journey she took in choosing to give her sister a new lease of life through a kidney transplant. — LINK IN BIO FOR HER FULL STORY: Sacrificial love: Would you donate your kidney to save someone you love? #publishpeace #organdonor #livingdonor #livingdonation #organtransplant #kidneydonor
I grew up in a traditional family. Like any traditional man, he sees his role is to provide. That is one thing I appreciate and inherit from my dad. The one thing I wish could have been better is he connects with me personally. I wish I could share with him about my life. But being a traditional man he didn't know how. On reflection, I realised that I longed to be loved by an authority figure. I think it validated who I am and that I am good enough. I came to acknowledge that I can never find it in my dad because it's quite hard to expect him to change. So how? I was introduce to another father figure in my life. HE not only seen when I was born but HE saw my unformed body. In fact, HE created me and gave me life. HE is God who also introduced Himself as my Heavenly Father. Though I can’t see Him, but I was able to relate with Him through prayer and the Bible. This new relationship with the heavenly father helps me to put aside my resentment towards my father and take steps to connect with him. When I am sure that I am loved, I will have the capacity to love others. Scroll down to watch Reggie’s story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Growing up in a traditional family, Reggie struggled to connect to his father on a personal level. In retrospect, Reggie realised that he long to be loved by an authority figure because of the validation of his worth. When he learn that God is his Heavenly Father, and that he is His child, Reggie knew that he was good enough. He no longer needed to prove his worth. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
What are you scared of? Lizard? Height? What you may not know about me is that I am rarely scared of things. What you really do not know about me is I scared to pray to gods. Strange right? How can you be scared of a being that is supposed to protect you… I grew up in a Taoist worshipping family, and praying to gods during important seasons was a normal part of life. But it felt weird to me that I was worshipping a god that I was scared of praying to. I only prayed because I wanted to receive their blessings for studies or protection, but I kept thinking… Is that all? Ultimately, I realised that my inner being was not satisfied, but there was a craving inside me that want to find out the true God of my life. Scroll down to watch Li Yan’s story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Li Yan grew up with the fear of praying to gods. She finds herself praying for blessings and protection, but that led her to think, is that all? Is life just about doing good and praying to go to heaven? Her inner dissatisfaction led her to seek for a real and living God. When her sister told her about the God of the Bible, she was amazed by the fact that God has created her. That gave her assurance that God knows her best, and she no longer need to fear Him. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
What in the world am I here for? I may seem like quite a carefree person, but actually on the inside, I struggled with my sense of identity in my growing up years. Questions like "What on earth am I here for?" "Is this all to life?" "What am I meant to do?" kept popping up in my mind. It hit me especially hard in secondary school when I faced rejection from my group of friends. I really doubted and questioned heavily about the purpose of my existence, and whether I should continue following the Christian belief my parents and home environment raised me in. Scroll down to watch John’s story! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
After facing rejection from his friends, John doubted and questioned heavily the purpose of his existence. However, John disliked doing things without a purpose. He decided to explore deeper into the Bible and Christian faith to find the answers to his questions. When he learnt that God is a God of love, that truth helped him learn and understand his purpose - to love and to serve. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
In the lead-up to Good Friday, as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we bring to you stories of people who are inspired to love sacrificially. What is it that compels a young Singaporean to hitchhike and travel rough over all the world, and most lately — right into the border of war-torn Ukraine? The voice of God, as Jonathan would tell you. We had a chat with the 24-year-old who shared about his life’s journeys and the miraculous ways he’s seen God move, no matter where he is in the world. — LINK IN BIO FOR HIS FULL STORY: “I’ve learnt more in two weeks than the last 24 years,” says young Singaporean who dropped everything to help Ukrainian refugees #publishpeace #ukraine
[Not the End] For those who were really close with me would know that, 2017 to 2019 was a challenging year. Every single year, my grandparents passed on. In 2018, It was really a disaster. I cannot deal with the fact that I did NOTHING to share christ with my grandma although I had the resources because I was selfish, lazy and took life for granted. She passed on abruptly. Coincidentally after her death, I Injured my knees consecutively from August to November. Shortly after Ahma passed on. The amount of MC those few months exceeded the whole year MC due to my injured knees. My ex-employer suspected I faked my MC and started "investigating" . 2018 was a disaster. I was filled with emotions mainly filled with grief(grandma passing), anger, and betrayal(served in the company for 5 years and transformed to be better employee [leave this story for another day] yet he still suspected me. Jesus is great and faithful through this season. He indeed does not leave nor forsake. He grieves with me, comforts me , guides and corrects my misconception and provided for me. Fast forward to Jan 2019 , I became a principal . This divine oppprtunity came from God my Jahovah Jirah[Provider]. My maternal grandpa had cancer and because of Jesus he was saved 2 weeks before he passed on. My experience in 2018 taught me to be less selfish and contributed to ah gong's salvation. His last moment was peaceful and there was a smile on His face despite his pains and fears because God comforts. Im sorry this is such a long and wordy post. Sharing my story in public because I hope you do not lose hope amidst your struggles. There were numerous occasions in my life that I thought "This is it." Every single time, God managed to edit my stories. I probably shared my stories to my lifegroup members but I never did reveal it to others because I am mindful of how others see me Dm me if u need a listening ear or just curious how Jesus rewrites the story of my life. Even if you are not interested in services but u have some struggles, ping me. I kept many covered in prayers and He never fails! Would you allow Jesus into your life? #publishpeace #hopethiseaster #jesusisreal #jesuscares
On the outside, people think I have my life together. But in my growing up years, I placed my self-worth very much on what others said about me, or being very much an observer, I would have my own interpretations of how others view me or feel about me, and my self-worth would be based on that. So I lived my life being very concerned about pleasing others, doing and saying the right things which would earn me favour with others. It went to the extent that sometimes when someone made a certain statement (and on hindsight, they may not have even meant anything bad), but I would think and mull over it and be affected by it for days, weeks, sometimes even months. And it would throw me into seasons of self-doubt & low self-esteem. I soon learn that it was impossible to please everyone. The only logical option left was to please someone that is consistent. That’s when I realise that everything in the world changes, everyone has different standards, but God is consistent. Scroll down to watch Joey's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Having to please others led Joey into periods of self doubt and low self esteem. It came to a point where she realized she will only be in a vcious cycle. She had to learn to accept that she cannot live life that way. So she decided to please God,who helped her break free. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
When I was 16, my family had to leave the church I grew up in. Overnight, I lost a community of friends that I barely just started getting closer. That affected me so much that I couldn’t relate to my friends the way I related to them just a few months ago. That behaviour, attitude change that comes from disappointment and hurt from church was something that my friends couldn’t accept. They labelled me as weird, and decided to break the news to me through a thoroughly planned situation. From then on, I couldn’t trust anybody. Forgiveness was key to move on. I could forgive because Christ forgave me, He gave me a new life by dying on the cross and resurrecting again. A new life filled with joy, restoration and peace, and a hope of living with God eternally. Scroll down to watch Rachel's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Betrayal came unexpectedly for Rachel, and it changed the way she viewed people, life and God. As a result, she withdrew from them all, but found acceptance in a friend. Love and peace was there all along even in the darkest of times and will still be here to come. God was here for her. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Having experienced cyberbullying, I found it really hard to trust people around me and was constantly afraid of being judged. Sooner or later, I found myself doubting my own identity, and I became a different “Esther”. I tried to become an “Esther” that would fit into society and blend in with others so that they would not look at me negatively, and also so that I would have friends. But.. this again didn’t go well. Things went south and one by one my friends left me behind The turning point came at a camp that I attended. It spoke about God, but I was so skeptical because I kept thinking “How can God know what I am going through? He is not me.” But I learned that someone actually went through the same problems as I have and knows what I am facing inside out. And this person is Jesus. I was awestruck. Scroll down to watch Esther's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
It's been a while since I've gone for a run due to a muscle strain few months back and laziness. Finally put on my running shoes and ran to the neighbourhood where my new resale flat is located! Just nice the remix version of "Run to the Father" started playing over my earphones. I couldn't help but marvel at the goodness of God, His providence and presence in my life during this season. He opened the door for us to buy a resale flat without cov. Relaxing of covid regulations came at the right time. There is such a loving Christian community which cares so much and me. There were definitely also times where I struggled with my thoughts, where I doubted God, where I was not the best version of myself. But despite it all, God is patient, God is kind, God never gives up on me. I pray that i will keep running to the Father over and over again. Easter is coming! If you want to hear more about who this God is and hear other stories from others, let me know! You can join our Easter programme in person or online this weekend! Check out hopesingapore.org.sg/easter for more details! #Easter #GoodNews #publishpeace
While some of us may baulk at sharing our personal testimony with others, it is a powerful tool that we can use to share the Gospel. As people, we all love personal, true stories. Stories engage us, persuade us, move us, connect us with others and open our eyes to worlds we have yet to experience. It does not matter if you are not the most eloquent at theological debates or the most adept at Bible knowledge, though we should all equip ourselves to defend our faith when the time calls for it (2 Timothy 3:16-17). All of us can do this one thing: Tell our own faith story. Here's how. Swipe to read. Tap the link in bio for the full story. #testimony #howtosharetestimony #mytestimony #christiantestimony #faithstory #writetestimony #evangelism #publishpeace
Being bullied in primary and secondary school, Esther found it hard to trust people and had the constant fear of being judged by her peers. She tried to become a different person to be accepted, yet that left her feeling more hurt and alone than before. When Esther first heard that God has been through the same pain and understands what she’s going through, she was awestruck. Her life was never gonna be the same again Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Back in Sec 3, I was socially-awkward and found a group I called friends. But these friends gossiped about the class, they backstabbed one another, and they even influenced me to feel negative about myself. My friends eventually left me when I was not supportive of their toxic ways. The people around me weren’t the ideal crowd. I was angry, I was confused, I was lost, that I was stuck in the middle. And I felt so so low. But that all changed when a certain friend taught me a new way of living, it was to be like him. That friend was Jesus. Through his way of peace, gentleness, praying for my enemies. Praying for my enemies? Who will want to do that? I also didn’t want to, but I tried HIS way slowly, and it was showing results. Scroll down to watch Linken's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Feeling like she has to keep up the reputation others had of her, Hannah always strived to be the best. However, she would often end up focusing on her flaws and comparing herself to others. It was only when God changed her perspective to see that her worth was defined by something much greater than her own achievements and performance that she learnt her true worth. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
I was a child who often tried to find my assurance in my achievements and being affirmed by others, especially with my parents. Therefore, I pushed for excellence in everything. I studied hard, did well in my CCA, did all my extra activities like swimming and playing the piano to the best of my ability. Deep inside me, I was afraid that if I did not do well for these, my parents will not love me as much as they would if I did well. Unfortunately, this self-imposed pressure to do well got the better of me. And I hit a breaking point when I did not score too well for A levels. I broke down. I felt like it was the end of the world with just a ‘C’. Scroll down to watch Yvonne’s story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
As a child, Yvonne pushed for excellence in everything to gain affirmation from her parents and others. Placing the pressure on herself to do well, she broke when she got her first ‘C’ in her exams. Then, Jesus pulled her out of the deepest pit and gave her freedom from chasing these achievements. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
“𝘐'𝘮 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐'𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯” I was out of my comfort zone. Standing knee deep felt like the water was gonna go up. I felt overwhelmed by the new experiences. “𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦” It reminded me of how far I’ve moved out of my comfort zone to experience more. One question that I had was, “Was I ready to face these new experiences?” “𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘹𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯” I realised that I have tried to box God up. I tried to put Him in places where I felt that I had more control of in my life. And that limitations that I’ve put God in actually made more more fearful of the experiences that were to come “𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴” That gave me reassurance that wherever I am, whether I fail, whether I succeed in life, whether I integrate well to the new system (poly life), it doesn’t really matter because God will see me through! And that God will show me that my identity and value are grounded in Him. Scroll down to continue watching Keanne's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
During the break before entering poly, Keanne had the opportunity to be volunteering and interning at various Social Organizations. Although it was scary and overwhelming, stepping out of his comfort zone allowed him to learn many new things. He parallels that to the new season of his life in poly, where he will be put in a new environment, culture and systems. During one of his nature walks, he was reminded about the peace, comfort and power that God brings through a song called ‘In Over My Head’. He gained assurance that God will be with him and that God is in full control, he has nothing to fear Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
It could be a little, or it could be a lot. It could be finances, time or a talent. Or even the home that you live in. If we see ourselves as stewards of the blessings God has entrusted to us (Matthew 25:14-30), how can we best use them to bless others? Here are five groups of people who give us ideas on how we can all use the resources at our fingertips to build relationships and open doors. Tap the link in bio to read the story. #PublishPeace #Christianliving #Gospel #sharingChrist #ideastoshareChrist #goodstewards #stewardship #goodstewardship #evangelism #ideasforevangelism
I began to see how much Jesus had made an impact in my life after my ‘O' Levels and how he was real to me. I was feeling very lost and did not know what to do after graduating. As a student who just completed ‘O' Levels, who would know what they wanted to do in life? As I was playing with my younger cousins one night, my father suggested to me, “You seem to interact well with children, why not join (Diploma in) Early Childhood?” I paused for a moment and decided to add it in one of my 12 choices when applying for polytechnic. However, when the posting results came out, I got into a course I did not want. I appealed to enroll into NP Early Childhood and managed to get in after an interview. But I was still very lost at that time, and was not completely sure if this course is what I really wanted to pursue. Questions such as “Is this the right course for me? What should I do next?” kept running through my mind. I started to feel frustrated and lost. Instead of turning to Reddit or the internet to look for answers, I found answers in someone who knows me much better than I know myself. Scroll down to continue watching Janna’s story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
When Janna appealed into NP’s Early Childhood course, she was filled with doubts if this course was really right for her. Instead of turning to Reddit or the internet to look for answers, she found answers in someone who knows her much better than she know herself. Scroll down to watch more stories about @thegodinourlives! #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE
Having become fast friends in secondary school over common interests like anime and arcade games, Adrian Ng (41) and Patrick Ngo (41) had a strong friendship spanning nearly two decades. But when Adrian shared the Gospel to Patrick, a 4-year long debate over religion was sparked that almost ended their friendship. Having first shared his story on @oneforjesus.sg, we caught up with Adrian to find out more. — LINK IN BIO FOR THEIR FULL STORY: How far would you go for your best friend to know Jesus? #publishpeace
“She did better than you!” “Why can’t you be like them instead?” I’m not sure about you, but I’ve always heard these phrases growing up. What was meant to be a way of motivation eventually resulted in me to grow accustomed to a culture of comparison. Inside, the feeling of anxiety and fear that I had placed on myself eventually started a spiral feeling of not being good enough for everyone, including God. God showed me through these lyrics on how much I had based my worth on the cares of the world - my grades, what people thought of me and how I felt like I could never meet their expectations. It felt like He had given me a warm embrace as a loving Father, reminding me that I was already chosen and wanted by Him, and I was more than enough for His love. :-) Scroll down to watch Leanne's story! @thegodinourlives #love #hope #faith #stories #transformation #polytechnic #singapore #jesuschrist #christiansg #PUBLISHPEACE