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Weebly Ceasing Operations in 67 Countries
30 June 2026
NOTICE: Weebly has announced today the closure of its platform across 67 countries, including Singapore, with all sites ceasing to function on 30 June 2026. I am deeply grateful for your readership an
Weebly Ceased Operations in 67 Countries
30 June 2026
NOTICE: Weebly has announced today the closure of its platform across 67 countries, including Singapore, with all sites ceasing to function on 30 June 2026. I am deeply grateful for your readership an
Weebly Ceasing Operations in 67 Countries
30 June 2026
NOTICE: Weebly has announced today the closure of its platform across 67 countries, including Singapore, with all sites ceasing to function on 30 June 2026. I am deeply grateful for your readership an
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
30 June 2026
Top 50: (16) Burkina Faso What does persecution look like in Burkina Faso? Burkina Faso has experienced a broad collapse in state authority. This insecurity has led to Islamic extremists being able to
Weebly Ceased Operations in 67 Countries
30 June 2026
NOTICE: Weebly has announced today the closure of its platform across 67 countries, including Singapore, with all sites ceasing to function on 30 June 2026. I am deeply grateful for your readership an
Weebly Ceasing Operations in 67 Countries
30 June 2026
NOTICE: Weebly has announced today the closure of its platform across 67 countries, including Singapore, with all sites ceasing to function on 30 June 2026. I am deeply grateful for your readership an
God's Faithfulness to Israel in Romans
29 June 2026
Romans 9 – 11. There is a burning question beneath the surface of Paul's letter to the Romans, and it is one of the most important questions in all of Scripture: if most of Israel has rejected the Mes
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
29 June 2026
Top 50: (15) Mali What does persecution look like in Mali? Some followers of Jesus in Mali face such severe persecution that they are unable to live in large sections of the country. In these areas, I
Americans Not Listening to POTUS' War on Renewables
29 June 2026
www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/a-strategic-mistake-of-colossal-proportions-why-trump-is-losing-the-war-on-renewables
Chipmakers Shares Underpinning AI Boom
29 June 2026
www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/29/shares-in-chipmakers-underpinning-ai-boom-surge-in-first-half-of-2026
Flesh-Rotting Bacteria
29 June 2026
www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/27/flesh-rotting-bacteria-what-is-vibrio-and-should-you-be-worried
Israel Formally Recognises Armenian World War I Genocide
29 June 2026
www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/israels-government-formally-recognises-the-armenian-genocide-committed-during-world-war-i
Kim Jong Un Never Talks About His Mother
29 June 2026
www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvp3xn489no Preamble The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. Albert Einstein World News takes a different approach to sta
The Aftermath of the Venezuela Earthquakes
29 June 2026
www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/jun/28/aftermath-earthquakes-venezuela-in-pictures
The Making of India's Viral Liver Doctor
29 June 2026
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39y7w901vdo
Trafficked, Beaten and Raped
29 June 2026
www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/29/trafficked-beaten-raped-raids-abuse-women-asia-cyberscam-centres
Under 50s Are Ageing Faster Than Previous Generations
29 June 2026
www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/28/people-under-50-are-ageing-faster-than-previous-generations-study-finds
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
27 June 2026
Top 50: (14) Myanmar What does persecution look like in Myanmar? Christians in Myanmar continue to experience untold suffering because of persecution and conflict, with last year’s devastating earthqu
The Psychology of Heat Stress
26 June 2026
1. The Brain as a Heat-Sensitive Organ The brain is extremely vulnerable to temperature changes. When core body temperature rises, the hypothalamus (the brain's thermostat) goes into overdrive trying
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
26 June 2026
Top 50: (13) Saudi Arabia What does persecution look like in Saudi Arabia? Nationalism and Islam are intertwined in Saudi Arabia, with Mecca and Medina venerated as significant sites by all Muslims wo
The Milky Way Pulled Towards the Great Attractor
25 June 2026
The Milky Way is moving toward the region historically called the Great Attractor, but that motion is part of a larger flow of galaxies in our local cosmic neighbourhood rather than a simple falling i
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
25 June 2026
Top 50: (12) India What does persecution look like in India? The alienation and persecution of Christians in India continues to be intense. To religious nationalists, to be Indian is to be Hindu, and
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
24 June 2026
Top 50: (11) Afghanistan What does persecution look like in Afghanistan? The dangers facing Christians cannot be overstated: Afghanistan remains a place of extreme persecution for anyone who dares to
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
23 June 2026
Top 50: (10) Iran What does persecution look like in Iran? Christians in Iran are heavily and systemically repressed, as the authorities seek to root out what they see as a threat from the West to und
The Extraordinary New Life in the Spirit
22 June 2026
Romans 8 Romans 8 stands as one of the most liberating and hope-filled chapters in all of Scripture. It speaks directly to the tension every believer feels, the struggle between the flesh and the Spir
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
22 June 2026
Top 50: (9) Libya What does persecution look like in Libya? The absence of a single central government to impose law and order has made the situation for Christians precarious. The level of violence a
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
20 June 2026
Top 50: (8) Pakistan What does persecution look like in Pakistan? As a minority in Pakistan, Christians are exposed to many challenges, from everyday discrimination to the threat of deadly violence. I
Stress and Learned Helplessness
19 June 2026
Stress and learned helplessness are deeply intertwined, one can produce the other, and together they form a cycle that's hard to break. Learned helplessness (Seligman, 1967) is the psychological state
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
19 June 2026
Top 50: (7) Nigeria What does persecution look like in Nigeria? In Nigeria, Christians suffer significant and severe persecution – to such a degree that Nigeria has been the most violent place in the
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
18 June 2026
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's upcoming infrared space observatory, scheduled to launch by 2027, designed to study dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics with a field of view
The Great Equaliser: The Unity of Believers in God’s Plan
15 June 2026
Romans 9 – 11. The story of God’s people is not divided, it is woven together with purpose, mercy, and divine wisdom. Romans chapters 9 through 11 confront us with a profound and sometimes challenging
Stress and Eating Disorders
12 June 2026
Stress and eating disorders are deeply interconnected, with each capable of triggering and worsening the other in a self-reinforcing cycle. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which directly affects app
Earth’s Core Discoveries
11 June 2026
There have actually been several fascinating discoveries about Earth's core recently! Here are the highlights: Outer Core Reverses Direction (May 2026) Scientists discovered that part of the planet's
The Great Exchange: God’s Righteousness and Our Sin
8 June 2026
Romans 3:21 – 26; 5: 12 – 21 There is a word that modern culture has largely abandoned, “sin.” We prefer softer substitutes: mistakes, poor choices, moral failures, character flaws. But the Apostle Pa
Conversion Disorders
5 June 2026
Hysteria is an old psychological term that is now largely obsolete in clinical practice. Historically, it referred to intense emotional disturbance or to physical symptoms such as paralysis, fainting,
XMM-VID1-2075
4 June 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently been reported to have found a massive early-universe galaxy, XMM-VID1-2075, that shows no evidence of rotation, which surprised astronomers because s
The Unseen Life, Part 31
1 June 2026
Eugene was in his thirties when he first walked into group therapy. He carried with him the weight of a childhood that most people would struggle to imagine. He had grown up in a broken home. His fath
Stress and Emotional Inhibition
29 May 2026
Stress and emotional inhibition are deeply interconnected, operating in a bidirectional loop that affects both psychological and physiological functioning. When we're under stress, the brain's threat-
The Proposed Artemis Moon Base
28 May 2026
The proposed Artemis Moon Base is NASA’s plan for a permanent human presence on the Moon, built as part of the broader Artemis programme to support science, operations, and eventual Mars missions. NAS
Create in Me a Clean Heart
25 May 2026
Psalm 51 The human predicament carries within its fragility a distinct discomfort in being truly known. We spend vast amounts of emotional energy curating our image, managing perceptions, and hiding o
Merger Between the Milky Way and the Galaxy Loki
22 May 2026
Astronomers think the Milky Way absorbed a small dwarf galaxy dubbed Loki billions of years ago. The idea comes from a recent study of 20 metal-poor stars whose chemical patterns and orbits suggest th
Stress and Mind Blanking
21 May 2026
At some point, almost everyone has experienced it: you stand up to speak, or sit down to an exam, or try to recall a name mid-conversation, and your mind goes completely empty. Not distracted, not bus
Submission to the Governing Authority
18 May 2026
Romans 13: 1 – 7 Few passages in the New Testament have sparked as much debate, misuse, and theological reflection as Romans 13:1–7. In it, the Apostle Paul instructs the church in Rome: "Let everyone
Io, the Solar System’s Most Volcanic Sphere
15 May 2026
Of all the worlds in our solar system, none is more geologically alive than Io, Jupiter's innermost large moon. With over 400 active volcanoes dotting its surface, Io is a world in constant violent fl
Psychological Stress and the Startle Response
14 May 2026
The startle response, also called the startle reflex, is an involuntary reaction to sudden, unexpected stimuli; typically loud noises, bright flashes, or unexpected touches. It's a rapid, automatic se
A Living Sacrifice
11 May 2026
Romans 12: 1 - 2 Paul does not begin Romans 12 in a vacuum. The word “therefore” is a theological hinge for Romans 1–11. For eleven chapters, Paul has laid out the architecture of the gospel: the univ
New Research on the Expansion of the Universe
8 May 2026
The central mystery in cosmology right now is the "Hubble tension." The fact that measurements of the universe's expansion rate don't agree depending on how you measure it. A major international effor
How Does Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Handle Distress Tolerance (Part 2)
7 May 2026
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) approaches distress tolerance as one of its four core skill modules, designed specifically for people who need to survive crisis moments without making things worse
The Unseen Life, Part 30
4 May 2026
Those were the heady days of computerization. Toshiba had just announced the release of their first mass-market portable computer in Singapore, and the public waited eagerly. As we prepared to return
The Large Magellanic Cloud Heating the Milky Way’s Halo
1 May 2026
In 2024, the X-ray observatory eROSITA detected that the southern half of the Milky Way's gaseous halo is up to 12 percent warmer than the northern half. The halo itself is vast, a thin sphere of gas
The Importance of Distress Tolerance (Part 1)
30 April 2026
Distress tolerance is the ability to endure painful emotions, situations, or sensations without making things worse; getting through the hard moment without acting in ways you'll regret. It's not abou
The Paradox of Life in Christ (Part 3): The Transient and Eternal Continuum
27 April 2026
2 Corinthians 4: 16 – 18 Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4 confront us with a paradox that lies at the heart of Christian existence: decay and renewal, affliction and glory, the visible and the invisibl
The Supergiant WOH G64
24 April 2026
The supergiant WOH G64 is a very cool, extreme red supergiant (RSG) with an effective temperature near 3,400 K and a radius of roughly 1,500–1,700 times the Sun’s radius, making it among the largest k
Environmental Stress and Effects on Human Performance
23 April 2026
Environmental stress is pressure on the body or mind caused by conditions in the surrounding environment, such as heat, cold, altitude, noise, pollution, or crowding. It can reduce human performance b
The Paradox of Life in Christ (Part 2): The Death and Life Continuum
20 April 2026
2 Corinthians 4: 10 - 12 There is a paradox at the heart of the apostolic life that Paul refuses to soften or explain away. He does not dress it in polite language. He does not reframe suffering as me
What's Really at the Centre of the Milky Way?
17 April 2026
The center of the Milky Way hosts Sagittarius A (Sgr A), a supermassive black hole with about 4 million solar masses. This conclusion stems from decades of observations, including star orbits like S2’
Familial Patterns of Stress
16 April 2026
Familial patterns of stress are the ways stress appears, spreads, and is managed within a family system. Research commonly frames this through family stress models and family systems theory, which vie
The Paradox of Life in Christ (Part 1): The Hardship and Opportunity Continuum
13 April 2026
2 Corinthians 4: 7 - 9 This passage in Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthian church is prefaced by his address on the authenticity of his ministry team. The Apostle, here, dealt with the challenges
Reservoir of Water in Deep Space
10 April 2026
Astronomers have discovered the largest known reservoir of water vapour in deep space, surrounding the quasar APM 08279+5255. This massive cloud, located 12 billion light-years away, contains about 14
The Relationship Between Stress and Diseases
9 April 2026
Stress is linked to disease in two main ways: it can worsen existing conditions, and long-term or chronic stress can increase the risk of developing some diseases in the first place. The strongest evi
The Unseen Life, Part 29
6 April 2026
While we were overseas, with the assistance of SIL (Wycliffe Global Alliance), the team published for the first time in the indigenous language of a minority people group, three booklets of redacted S
NASA’s Artemis II
3 April 2026
All you need to know on the Artemis II’s preparation and journey around the Moon. Follow NASA’s Link below: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/ The Launch Day Updates Here: https://www.nasa.gov/b
The Stress and Exercise Relationship
2 April 2026
Physical exercise and stress have a two-way relationship: exercise can reduce stress, and stress can make it harder to stay active. Regular exercise is associated with better emotional resilience, low
In God’s Presence.
30 March 2026
Revelation 4. From our reading of Scripture, it becomes obvious that unadorned human vocabulary fails miserably when it is employed to describe Yahweh and His heavenly milieu. Nevertheless, due to the
The Story of the Universe's Oldest Stars
27 March 2026
The oldest stars act like fossils from the universe’s childhood. By studying their light and chemistry, we can reconstruct a narrative that runs from the Big Bang, through the first stars, to the gala
Managing Cortisol in the Body
26 March 2026
Cortisol is a steroid hormone (a glucocorticoid) made by the adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys. It is often called the stress hormone because its levels rise when you face physical or psy
Paul’s Thoughts on Sanctification in Romans
23 March 2026
In Romans 5, Paul contrasts Adam and Christ: where Adam’s trespass brought condemnation and death, Christ’s obedience brings justification and an abundance of grace. Justification and sanctification a
The Small Magellanic Cloud
20 March 2026
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbours, a small, gas-rich galaxy visible to the naked eye from the southern hemisphere, and bound to our galaxy by gravi
Stress Effects on Cognition
19 March 2026
Stress significantly influences cognitive processes, with effects varying between acute and chronic exposure, impacting changes in the hippocampal and prefrontal cortex. Stress changes how we pay atte
Money Matters
16 March 2026
1 Timothy 6: 3 – 21. The Apostle Paul wrote two letters to Timothy, his son in the faith, who was a church leader in the Ephesus congregation. The First Epistle, possibly written from Philippi in 64 A
Is the Universe Younger Than Thought?
13 March 2026
In mainstream cosmology the universe is still about 13.8 billion years old, but a few new results hint it could be somewhat younger, without yet overturning the standard value. Measurements of the cos
Stress and the Autoimmune System
12 March 2026
Stress plays a significant role in triggering and worsening autoimmune diseases by disrupting the body’s immune regulation. Chronic stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, lead
Paul’s Thoughts on Justification in the Roman Epistle
9 March 2026
Of all Paul's letters, none is more theologically dense or more consequential for Christian thought than his Epistle to the Romans. Written around 57 AD to a community he had not yet personally visite
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Surveys of the Observable Universe
6 March 2026
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy of Space and Time (LSST) is a groundbreaking astronomical facility on Cerro Pachón in Chile, equipped with an 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope and the w
Traumatic Bereavement
5 March 2026
Traumatic bereavement refers to the intense psychological distress that arises when a loved one’s death occurs under sudden, violent, or shocking circumstances, disrupting the normal grieving process.
The Unseen Life, Part 28
2 March 2026
Transitions in the human life cycle can be stressful, and at times, traumatic. But disruptions and changes remain very much a natural part of our present existence. These inconveniences can either inu
Black Holes Group Travelling Across the Milky Way
27 February 2026
Astronomers have recently identified a swarm of more than 100 stellarmass black holes moving together through the Milky Way inside the dissolving globular cluster Palomar 5. The Gaia mission’s precise
The Anger Response and Stress
26 February 2026
Anger is a specific form of the stress response that recruits the same core physiological systems as stress in general (i.e., sympathetic nervous system and HPA axis), but it biases them toward approa
Attitudes to Jesus’ Teachings
23 February 2026
Matthew 11: 16 – 30. Jesus was speaking about the prophetic declarations of John the Baptist (John 11:2-14), prior to expositing further on the public reactions that John and Himself were facing with
7 Mysterious Earth & Space Sounds
20 February 2026
Unexplained acoustic or radio frequency signals linked to space or the upper atmosphere that scientists still have not fully pinned down. 1. The Wow! signal (1977) A strong, 72second narrowband radio
Aging and Psychological Stress
19 February 2026
Psychological stress and aging are bidirectionally linked, where chronic stress can accelerate biological and cognitive aging, while aging itself often introduces new stressors that affect mental heal
Peter's Restoration
16 February 2026
John 21: 4 – 19. Peter’s denial of the Lord at the Praetorium, as predicted by Jesus hours earlier despite his protestations during the last supper, devastated him (Luke 22:31-34; Luke 22:54-62). He h
The Earth Pulsates Every 26 Seconds
13 February 2026
There is a real, welldocumented seismic signal that repeats roughly every 26 seconds, but it is extremely weak and only detectable by instruments, not something you would ever feel. Seismometers world
What is Chronic Stress?
12 February 2026
Chronic stress is a long-lasting state of feeling under pressure, threatened, or overwhelmed that keeps the body’s stress response activated over an extended period of time (i.e., weeks, months, or lo
Always On God’s Terms
9 February 2026
1 Samuel 4 – 7 The Philistines and the Israelites in this episode were preparing for battle. Although the youthful Samuel had just been confirmed a prophet (1 Sam 3:19-21), Eli was still effectively I
Fuel Leak Delays Artemis II Moon Mission
6 February 2026
NASA has postponed the upcoming Artemis II Moon mission launch after engineers detected hydrogen fuel leaks during a full wet dress rehearsal fueling test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Duri
Is There a Connection Between Chronic Stress and Cancer Risk?
5 February 2026
Chronic stress appears to modestly increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes through hormonal, immune, and inflammatory pathways, but it is one factor among many and does not mean stress alone causes c
The Unseen Life, Part 27
2 February 2026
Having completed a graduate level in Psychology, a second wind caught me by surprise, as I contemplated a post-graduate course. At the time, the wide range of institutions offering Psychology programm
SOLAR-1
30 January 2026
SOLAR-1 is the new name for the U.S. space weather monitoring satellite formerly known as SWFO-L1 (Space Weather Follow-On L1). It is described as America’s first satellite designed exclusively for co
Emotional and Personality Dysfunctions in Early Psychosis
29 January 2026
Emotional and personality dysfunctions are common and clinically important in early psychosis and even in clinicalhighrisk states, often shaping longterm social functioning more than positive symptoms
The Measure of Success
26 January 2026
Psalm 1; Matthew 16: 24 – 27 In our topsy-turvy world, we are plagued by certain benchmarks that determine success or failure in any endeavour; from the magnitude of one’s enterprise’s profits or pay
Unusual Aurora Displays in January 2026
23 January 2026
A major space weather event in midJanuary 2026 produced highly unusual, lowlatitude aurora displays across both hemispheres, with activity still ongoing around January 22. Around January 19–20, 2026,
Substance Misuse in First Episode Psychosis
22 January 2026
Substance misuse is extremely common in first episode psychosis (FEP), worsens virtually every important outcome, and needs fully integrated management rather than being treated as an optional addon.
A Life in Christ is Publicly Transparent and Accountable
19 January 2026
Titus 2:1 – 3: 11. It was not unusual for the Apostle Paul to specify Christian responsibilities amid expositing over weighty theological issues in his epistles, as he did so in his Letter to Titus (c
Dark Matter Update
16 January 2026
Dark matter is still invisible and mysterious, but new observations and ultra-sensitive experiments are steadily narrowing down what it can and cannot be. There are hints that we may have ‘seen’ it in
Suicide Prevention During First Episode Psychosis
15 January 2026
Suicide risk is markedly elevated around the time of first episode psychosis (FEP), but intensive, early, integrated intervention can reduce deaths and attempts by roughly onethird. Prevention hinges
A Precursor to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb
12 January 2026
John 2: 1 – 11 It is intriguing that our Lord Jesus’ first miracle has nothing to do with healing a soul or raising the dead, or perhaps subduing the elements, but was at a wedding feast facing a cate
Galaxy Cluster SPT2349-56
9 January 2026
SPT2349-56 is an extremely massive, compact “baby” galaxy cluster or proto-cluster, seen when the universe was only about 1.4 billion years old, at redshift. It has recently become a key object becaus
The At-Risk Mental State for Prediction of Early Psychosis
8 January 2026
The at-risk mental state (ARMS) for psychosis is a clinical construct used to identify helpseeking individuals who have a substantially elevated shortto-mediumterm risk of developing a first episode o
The Unseen Life, Part 26
5 January 2026
Compassion is a central Christian trait as it reflects God’s own defining character. In the Old Testament, God reveals himself as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotio
Mercury Baffling Astronomers
2 January 2026
Mercury baffles astronomers because almost every major property of the planet violates standard expectations for how rocky planets should form and evolve. Its structure, orbit, surface chemistry, and
The Biological Markers for Psychosis Onset
1 January 2026
Several biological changes are associated with increased risk or imminent onset of psychosis, but no single marker is currently accurate enough to diagnose or predict onset on its own in clinical prac
Life’s Eternal Perspective
29 December 2025
James 1: 12 – 18. The trials and temptations in our lives are indicative of the testing of our faith as we seek to apply God’s wisdom towards life’s vicissitudes (James 1:5). The critical attitude ove
The International Space Station: 25 Years On
26 December 2025
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large, permanently inhabited research laboratory that orbits Earth in low Earth orbit and serves as a hub for international human spaceflight and microgravit
The Long-Term Management of Schizophrenia
25 December 2025
Long-term management of schizophrenia combines continuous antipsychotic treatment with structured psychosocial interventions, physical health care, and relapse-prevention planning over many years. The
Jesus’ Birth: Witnesses and Worshippers
22 December 2025
Luke 2: 8 – 20; Matthew 2: 1 – 23. Announcements of births are usually celebrative familial affairs, but the birth of Jesus went against the norm. Joseph and Mary were very much on their own, in an un
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
19 December 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed macroscopic object known to have entered the Solar System from interstellar space, after 1I/Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. 3I/ATLAS (also designated C/2025
An At-Risk Mental State for Early Psychosis
18 December 2025
An at-risk mental state (ARMS) is a clinical condition in which a person has early warning signs that substantially increase the likelihood of developing a psychotic disorder, but full psychosis has n
The Process Of Repentance
15 December 2025
Psalm 32. Reflecting on sorrow for sins, Psalm 32 is one of seven Penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession (viz., Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143), categorised as such in Cassiodorus’ commen
Near-Earth Asteroids
12 December 2025
Near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) are asteroids whose orbits bring them into Earth’s cosmic neighbourhood, typically defined as having a perihelion distance less than 1.3 astronomical units from the Sun, cl
Risk Factors in Schizophrenia Relapse
11 December 2025
Relapse in schizophrenia is most strongly associated with modifiable factors such as antipsychotic nonadherence, persistent substance use, high family criticism or expressed emotion, psychosocial stre
The Basis Of Elisha’s Call
8 December 2025
1 Kings 19: 15 – 21; 2 Kings 2: 7 – 18. Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who married Ahab, was hunting Elijah after he killed the prophets of Baal at the brook of Kishon (1Kings 18-19). While he was on
The Inner Kernel Objects of the Kuiper Belt
5 December 2025
The inner kernel is a newly identified, tightly clustered group of small, icy Kuiper Belt objects on nearly circular, lowinclination orbits at about 43 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, just insid
What are the Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia?
4 December 2025
Cognitive impairments are the core features of schizophrenia, affecting nearly all major domains of thinking, and strongly predicting functional outcome in work, selfcare, and relationships. Main cogn
The Unseen Life, Part 25
1 December 2025
Ronald was 72 years of age and a former bank manager. He possessed a generous, caring, and kind spirit. As a new believer in our discipleship group, his excitement in learning how to walk and talk wit
Is The Universe Actually Infinite?
28 November 2025
Cosmologists do not know whether the entire universe is actually infinite; current data are compatible with both a very large finite universe and an infinite one. What can be described with confidence
The Physiology of Hearing Voices in Schizophrenia
27 November 2025
Hearing voices in schizophrenia or auditory verbal hallucinations, is fundamentally caused by a breakdown in the brain's ability to recognize a person's own inner thoughts or speech as self-generated,
The Uncreated Word
24 November 2025
John 1: 1 – 5. The introduction to the Gospel of John immediately confronts us with the mystery of the Trinity; God is One, nevertheless is three Persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (c.f
What’s Inside the Moon
21 November 2025
Astronomers have recently confirmed that the Moon has a solid inner core with a density like iron, surrounded by a liquid outer core, making its internal structure somewhat analogous to Earth’s but on
Early Trauma Hardwires the Brain for Aggression and Self-Harm
20 November 2025
Early trauma physically rewires the brain in a way that creates a shared neural pathway linking aggression and self-harm. Research led by Assistant Professor Sora Shin (Virginia Tech) has identified t
The Corruptibility of Political Power
17 November 2025
John 18: 33 – 39; John 19: 1 – 15. The Apostle John was the only one, among the four gospel narratives, who mentioned at some length the interrogation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. The interview with th
The Universe Getting Colder and Static
14 November 2025
Astronomers have recently confirmed that the universe is slowly getting colder and more inert, with star formation past its historical peak and galaxies cooling down over billions of years. Observatio
Are Schizophrenia Patients Aggressive and Violent?
13 November 2025
Most people with schizophrenia are not violent; the majority never engage in violent behaviour and are more likely to be victims than perpetrators of violence. However, studies do show a modestly incr
Thoughts on Suffering and Evil
10 November 2025
Suffering and evil are endemic throughout life as we know it, and the longer we live, the more inured to distress and affliction we become; notwithstanding the 50 ongoing conflicts and wars presently,
The Milky Way's Mysterious Glow at Its Centre
7 November 2025
The mysterious glow at the centre of the Milky Way is a persistent astrophysical puzzle, manifesting as an excess of gamma-ray radiation that has intrigued scientists for nearly two decades. This enig
The Course and Prognosis for Schizophrenia
6 November 2025
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterised by variable courses and outcomes, with many individuals experiencing significant functional impairment but not all displaying progressive
The Unseen Life, Part 24
3 November 2025
The artillery battalion was on a three weeks’ overseas exercise. While we were on manoeuvres, the military training area’s terrain was rough and extremely dry during the hot summer season. By the time
Sounds from the Perseus Cluster’s Black Hole
31 October 2025
NASA has successfully captured and made audible the sounds from a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster, located around 250 million light-years from Earth. These sounds o
The Physiology of Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
30 October 2025
Hearing voices in schizophrenia, clinically termed auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH), is one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms, involving the perception of spoken speech with no actual
Life’s Priorities in the Light of the Gospel
27 October 2025
Titus 2:1 – 3:11. The Apostle Paul’s Epistles are replete with both theological principles and practical counsel on Godly living, where an important element of his teaching encompassed the seamless in
The Earth Has a “2nd Moon”
24 October 2025
Recent reports claiming that the Earth now has "two moons" stem from the discovery of a small asteroid known as 2025PN7, which scientists have identified as a quasi-moon, not a true second moon. 2025P
Schizophrenia and Genetics
23 October 2025
Genetics plays a major, though complex, role in schizophrenia, contributing significantly to risk through a network of gene variants, rare mutations, and gene–environment interactions. Current researc
Christ’s Authoritative Claims
20 October 2025
John 2 - 4. Jesus’ first Passover, since the commencement of His public ministry, was a distressful event: He entered the Temple precinct and drove out those selling oxen, sheep and doves, including t
Artemis II
17 October 2025
NASA’s Artemis II is a highly anticipated crewed lunar mission planned as the next major step in humankind’s return to the Moon. The launch, currently scheduled for no earlier than February 2026, will
Recognising Early Psychosis
16 October 2025
Early psychosis can often be recognised through subtle psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes before full-blown hallucinations or delusions become apparent. Recognising these warning signs e
The Gravity of Faith
13 October 2025
Daniel 1 – 6. Our first introduction to the Book of Daniel was likely to be the stories of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, respectively surviving King Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery cauldron and Daniel in Kin
Cha 1107-7626
10 October 2025
A rogue planet, Cha 1107-7626, has recently been observed absorbing material at an extraordinary rate, making headlines as the fastest-growing planet ever discovered. This planet, which floats freely
Co-Consciousness and Non-Co-Consciousness Among Alters in Dissociation
9 October 2025
Co-consciousness in dissociation refers to instances when two or more alters (distinct identity states) within a person experiencing dissociative identity disorder (DID) are simultaneously aware of ea
The Unseen Life, Part 23
6 October 2025
While looking for alternative accommodation in London, I got to know Timothy after a church service. He was in between jobs far from home, and had just found a Christian family in Wimbledon, who had a
Sagittarius B2, the Most Massive Star-Forming Region in the Milky Way
3 October 2025
Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2) is the largest and most active star-forming region in the Milky Way, located just a few hundred light-years from the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, at our galaxy’s ce
Implications of Child Voices in Dissociation
2 October 2025
Childhood trauma plays a pivotal role in shaping both the content and the perceived location of voices heard in dissociative conditions and related trauma spectrum disorders. Voices frequently emerge
Is Jesus Really Alive?
29 September 2025
John 20: 24 -31. How could Someone who claimed to be the Son of God be grossly humiliated and tortured, and finally put to death as a common criminal? Jesus’ disciples and followers were undeniably tr
An Early Universe’s Supermassive Black Hole
26 September 2025
On September 18, 2025, NASA’s CHANDRA X-Ray Observatory released a report that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made landmark discoveries regarding supermassive black holes in the early unive
Chronic Dissociation
25 September 2025
Chronic dissociation is a persistent mental state where an individual experiences ongoing disconnections from their thoughts, feelings, memories, identity, and environment, often because of long-term
Good News for the Oppressed
22 September 2025
Isaiah 61. A part of this well-known Messianic passage from the Book of Isaiah was quoted by Jesus at the commencement of His public ministry in a Galilean synagogue (Isa 6:1-2; Luke 4:17-21). Purpose
TRAPPIST-1e
19 September 2025
As of September 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered and directly imaged several new "alien worlds" while also investigating the atmosphere of the potentially habitable exoplanet TRAPPI
Character Traits & Lived Experiences of Those with DID
18 September 2025
Dissociative disorders are marked by recurring disruptions in identity, memory, emotion, perception, and a sense of self, often linked to trauma or overwhelming stress. The lived experiences of indivi
Irony In the Gospels
15 September 2025
Matthew 27: 27 – 66; John 20: 24 – 31. A cursory reading of the four Gospels gives us an unusual telescopic perspective of the extraordinary divinely appointed events that unfolded in the Near East. Q
Possible Ancient Life on Mars
12 September 2025
NASA has not confirmed the discovery of previous life on Mars, but Perseverance rover has uncovered the strongest evidence yet of potential ancient microbial life: possible biosignatures in Martian ro
The Neurobiology of Dissociation
11 September 2025
Dissociation is fundamentally a neurobiological response involving altered connectivity and regulation among the brain’s frontal, limbic, parietal, and sensory-processing regions, especially under con
Enduring to the End
8 September 2025
Hebrews 3: 1 – 4: 13 The writer to the Hebrews in this segment of his Epistle employed Psalm 95 in two modes: a moral tone dealt with the perils of unbelief, and a typology pointing to the believers’
The Universe’s Biggest Explosion Since the Big Bang
5 September 2025
The universe’s biggest explosion since the Big Bang is a newly discovered type of event called an Extreme Nuclear Transient (ENT). ENTs occur when a massive star, at least three times the mass of the
Dissociation and Multiplicity
4 September 2025
Dissociation refers to a psychological process where there is a disruption or disconnection in one’s consciousness, identity, memory, emotions, or perception of reality, which can range from mild abse
Unseen Life, Part 22
1 September 2025
All Singaporean able-bodied male citizens are enlisted for National Service in the Armed Forces when they come of age at 18 years for thirty months (presently reduced to 24 months). After returning fr
The Mysterious Wow! Signal Update
29 August 2025
The latest research on the mysterious Wow! Signal reveals the strongest evidence yet that it originated from a natural cosmic source, not human interference, and was far more powerful than previously
Affect Dysregulation and Dissociation
28 August 2025
Affect dysregulation refers to difficulty managing or regulating emotional states, leading to intense, poorly controlled emotional responses, while dissociation involves a detachment or disconnection
The Essence of Humility
25 August 2025
Philippians 2: 1 – 11. Humility and the human spiritual condition are inextricably interconnected. In fallen humanity, they become mutually exclusive, habitually confounding genuine obedience with sup
Uranus’ New Moon Discovered
22 August 2025
A new moon of Uranus, provisionally designated S/2025 U1, was announced on August 19, 2025, following its discovery in images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope on February 2, 2025. This tiny moo
Automatism in Dissociative Disorders
21 August 2025
Dissociation involves a psychological detachment from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories, or the surrounding environment. It can be triggered by stress, trauma, or certain psychiatric conditions. Duri
Expectant Longing For God’s Help
18 August 2025
Psalm 40. The circumstances under which King David penned this Psalm is unknown, although some commentators had speculated that it was likely written during the monarchical period when the King experi
Voyager 1, the Most Distant Manmade Object from Earth
15 August 2025
The most distant manmade object from Earth is Voyager 1. Launched by NASA on September 5, 1977, Voyager 1 is now in interstellar space, having crossed the heliopause (the boundary of the Sun’s influen
Dissociative Phenomena and the Relational Context
14 August 2025
Dissociative phenomena refer to disruptions or discontinuities in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behaviour. Und
Holiness In Discipleship
11 August 2025
John 17: 6 – 19. There are 26 verses in Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer but 21 of them focused on His disciples and their life in this world as He prepared to leave them. The principal objective of His pr
The Supermassive Black Hole at CAPERS-LRD-z9
8 August 2025
CAPERS-LRD-z9 is a small, distant galaxy that hosts the most distant confirmed supermassive black hole yet discovered, dating from just 500 million years after the Big Bang or about 13.3 billion years
Dissociation and Information Processing
7 August 2025
Dissociation is widely considered a disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, and perception, and it is recognized as having a direct impact on information processing, particularl
The Unseen Life, Part 21
4 August 2025
Life is full of surprises! And grave tidings, no less unrelenting in the human predicament, form a substantial chunk of personal and world news. Mortalities within the immediate family, however, must
Mars’ Glaciers Are Mostly Pure Water
1 August 2025
Recent studies confirm that Mars’ glaciers are composed of over 80% pure water ice, with only a thin surface layer of dust and rock. This overturns earlier beliefs that Martian glaciers were mostly ro
Transference in Dissociation
31 July 2025
Transference in dissociation refers to the process where a person unconsciously redirects feelings, expectations, and attitudes from important figures in their past, often those involved in trauma, on
Faithful To The End
28 July 2025
2 Timothy 3: 1 – 4: 8. There is much to chew on relating to ‘the end times’ in New Testament eschatology, where it frames the period between the commencement of the first advent to Christ’s second ret
What Happens After Discovering the Presence of Aliens in the Universe?
25 July 2025
Scientists are actively planning for the possibility of discovering extraterrestrial life by developing frameworks for detection, response, and communication, while preparing for the profound societal
Do Dissociative Alters 'Lie?'
24 July 2025
Dissociative alters, as distinct identity states in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), can, and sometimes do, lie, but the reasons and mechanisms behind this are complex and not identical to how a
The God Who Is There!
21 July 2025
1 Kings 19: 1 – 18. Elijah, in a sudden turn of events, escaped to the desert after having initially outran King Ahab’s chariot back to Jezreel. The hoped for victory in Jezreel he expected having def
The Birth of a Solar System
18 July 2025
Astronomers have, for the first time, directly observed the birth of a solar system around the young, sun-like star HOPS-315, witnessing the very earliest stages of planet formation. This unprecedente
Dissociative Alters and Suicide Ideation
17 July 2025
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a condition where an individual has two or more distinct identities (often called “alters”) that control their behaviour at different times. DID frequently deve
When It Is Chaotic, Who Can We Trust?
14 July 2025
Psalm 11. Written by King David, its initial verses implied a murderous attempt on his life, either during King Saul’s reign or subsequent to his own succession to the throne (Ps 11:1-3). This Psalm o
Earth Spinning Much Faster Than Usual
11 July 2025
The Earth is currently spinning faster than usual, with recent records showing days shorter by about 1.3 to 1.66 milliseconds compared to the standard 24 hours (86,400 seconds). Notably, the shortest
How Do Dissociative Alters Behave?
10 July 2025
Alters in dissociation, particularly in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), are distinct identity states that each display their own unique patterns of behaviour, thoughts, emotions, memories, and e
The Unseen Life, Part 20
7 July 2025
With a paternal familial history of carcinoma, fatally afflicting several members (my grandmother, several aunties and uncles, including my father and sister), a prevailing precautionary sense steers
Ten-Billion-Year Mystery How Galaxies Shape Themselves
4 July 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has resolved a 10-billion-year mystery about how galaxies shape themselves by providing unprecedented detail on the internal structure and formation history of ga
What Are Alters in Dissociation?
3 July 2025
In dissociative identity disorder (DID) and related dissociative conditions, alter ‘personalities,’ commonly called alters, are distinct identities or personality states that emerge as a result of sev
A Hope That Will Not Fail
30 June 2025
1 Peter 1:3 – 12. Hope! It is that mysterious, periodically, subconscious future-oriented ingredient that provides the motivation and impetus for life, bestowing significance to our preferences and co
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s First Images
27 June 2025
The Rubin Observatory, located in Chile and equipped with the world’s largest digital camera, has released its first set of images, marking a major milestone in astronomy. These images provide a glimp
Childhood Physical Abuse & Dissociative Disorders
26 June 2025
Childhood physical abuse demonstrates a stronger direct link to dissociation than sexual abuse due to its immediate bodily threat, which triggers more primal neurobiological survival responses. The re
Encountering Trials and Temptations
23 June 2025
James 1: 2 – 25. Not unlike a long-distance runner, endurance is built over a period of regular training often punctuated with certain pain, but with perseverance, with the result within reach. Simila
Discovery of the Universe’s Missing Matter
20 June 2025
Astronomers have solved the long-standing “missing baryon problem” by determining that 76% of the universe’s ordinary matter resides in the vast intergalactic medium - the thin, hot gas filling the sp
Inflammation Caused By Childhood Trauma Affects Brain Development
19 June 2025
Inflammation triggered by childhood trauma can profoundly alter the developing brain, leading to structural and functional changes that increase vulnerability to mental health disorders later in life.
Failures Within the Scriptural Context
16 June 2025
Life failures are never a central focus of normal conversation, and often, it only surfaces as a topic of public discussion following a successful retrospective endeavor after a letdown. The Bible, ho
MoM – z14: The Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed
13 June 2025
MoM - z14 is currently the farthest known galaxy in the universe, setting a record for cosmic distance and age as of June 2025. It was discovered using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) which plac
Child Attachment and Stress Regulation
12 June 2025
Early attachment relationships are fundamental for a child’s ability to regulate emotions and manage stress. Secure attachment with caregivers helps children develop effective strategies for coping wi
Coming To Terms with Our Precarious Humanity
9 June 2025
2 Kings 18 - 20; 2 Chronicles 29 – 32; Isaiah 36 - 39. King Hezekiah’s achievements were remarkable, and his reformation compared to those of his predecessors and others who followed after him, were t
Proxima Centauri b: The Closest Exoplanet to Earth
6 June 2025
The closest exoplanet to Earth in terms of distance is Proxima Centauri b, located just 4.2 light-years away, in the constellation Centaurus. This exoplanet orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri
Stress and Our Immune System
5 June 2025
Stress significantly influences immune function, with effects varying dramatically based on duration and intensity. Acute stress temporarily enhances immune activity, while chronic stress suppresses i
The Unseen Life, Part 19
2 June 2025
When we hurriedly returned home from our overseas assignment to be with my mother, who was coping with early-stage Alzheimer’s at the time, we immediately sent out feelers to one of our closest friend
ASKAP J1832-0911
30 May 2025
ASKAP J1832-0911 is a newly discovered and highly enigmatic cosmic object located about 15,000 light-years from Earth in the Milky Way. It has garnered significant attention from astronomers due to it
Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology
29 May 2025
Children of parents with schizophrenia face a significantly higher risk of developing mental health issues compared to those without parental psychiatric diagnoses, according to a four-year study trac
Idolatrous Worship
26 May 2025
Ezekiel 8 – 9. The images concerning Judah’s judgment, which occurred 14 months after Ezekiel’s initial visions about Israel’s adjudication, surfaced suddenly while he was in the presence of the elder
Bacteria Found on the Tiangong Space Station
23 May 2025
A previously unknown strain of bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, has been discovered on China’s Tiangong Space Station. This bacterium is notable for its “unique ability” to hydrolyze gelatin—mea
The Body Remembers
22 May 2025
Body-mind therapy, particularly as outlined in Babette Rothschild’s influential book The Body Remembers, is grounded in the idea that traumatic experiences are stored not only in the mind but also in
Vignettes Of the Holy Spirit’s Ministry In the Acts of the Apostles
19 May 2025
The Acts of the Apostles 13 – 28. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles principally focuses on the gospel message’s outcome as enunciated by the Apostles, from Jerusalem to continental Europe (c.f., Ac
The Decay of the Universe
16 May 2025
The universe’s ultimate fate is shaped by both long-standing theories and recent scientific revisions. Current research suggests the universe may decay much faster than previously thought, though stil
Effects of Chronic Stress on the Brain
15 May 2025
Chronic stress is a prolonged and persistent feeling of pressure or tension that lasts for weeks, months, or even years, rather than being a temporary response to a single event. Unlike acute stress,
The Centrality Of Christ
12 May 2025
Colossians 1: 15 – 20 Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians is an eye-opener, as he tackled the question that unconsciously confronts every believer: Is putting our faith in Christ sufficient? The Colossia
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall
9 May 2025
The Hercules - Corona Borealis Great Wall (HCBGW) is the largest known structure in the observable universe. It is a massive filament of galaxies; essentially a “supercluster of superclusters” that st
A Layperson’s Guide to Psychosis
8 May 2025
Psychosis is a condition characterised by a loss of contact with reality, where a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted, making it difficult to distinguish what is real from what is not. It
The Unseen Life, Part 18
5 May 2025
God is genuinely ‘down-to-earth.’ This realism and practicality are inevitable as His approaches to our worldly-bound predicament become matter of fact. Imagine, an Almighty Being becoming ‘confined’
TON 618
2 May 2025
A black hole is a region in space where an enormous amount of mass is packed into an extremely small volume, creating a gravitational pull so powerful that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
Guidelines for Laypersons in Identifying Dissociative Identity Disorder
1 May 2025
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a complex mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states within
Where Are You, God?
28 April 2025
Psalm 42 An instinctive thirsty deer appears to be an appropriate metaphor for an ardent seeker after Yahweh; with God depicted in the narrative as ‘dried-out water brooks’ (Ps 42:1). It is obvious th
Exoplanet K2 – 18b
25 April 2025
NASA recently announced that K2-18b, also known as EPIC 201912552 b, is an exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star K2-18. It is located approximately 120 -124 light-years (about 38 parsecs) away from Ea
Dissociation and Possession: Part 2
24 April 2025
Drawing on two examples to illustrate the results of confusing the diagnostic criteria of one for the other, I shall attempt to explain some repercussions following any misdiagnoses. Alters mentioned
Attitudes In Prayer
21 April 2025
Matthew 6: 5 – 15. The significant context of praying in the Gospel of Matthew is preceded by Jesus’ exhortation towards giving to the poor (Matt 6:1-4); linked by the connecting coordinate ‘And’ and
Lyrid & Eta Aquarids Meteor Showers
18 April 2025
The Lyrid Meteor Shower The Lyrid meteor shower is active annually in the second half of April, with activity in 2025 expected from April 15–29. The peak is predicted for late evening on April 21 thro
Dissociation and Possession
17 April 2025
It would not be unusual for anyone to mistake dissociation for possession or vice versa. In fact, most dissociated cases that surface in a religious or church context would be invariably treated as po
God's Immanence
14 April 2025
Isaiah 61. In the Book of Isaiah, his prophetic declarations included distinct references to the Jewish Messiah as the Warrior, the Servant-King, the Suffering Commoner, the Sacrificial Lamb, and the
Geological Activities on the Moon
11 April 2025
Recent discoveries of returned lunar samples to Earth from China’s Chang’e 5provide evidence for active volcanoes on the Moon as recently as 120 million years ago. Scientists had previously thought th
How Does Trauma Affects Children?
10 April 2025
Childhood trauma has profound physiological effects, particularly on brain development and the body’s stress regulation systems. Here are some key insights into how trauma impacts children: Neurobiolo
The Unseen Life: Part 17
7 April 2025
As a staff of the Singapore office of an international missionary society, I was going through a list of potential interviewees for missionary service for the coming months, with the available opening
Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field
4 April 2025
NASA is closely monitoring the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), a vast and evolving region of weakened magnetic intensity located above South America and the southern Atlantic Ocean. This anomaly, often
How Our Body Reacts to Trauma: Part 2
3 April 2025
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a critical role in the body’s response to trauma, coordinating involuntary functions to manage acute stress and danger. It consists of two main branches: the s
Gazing On The Beauty Of God
31 March 2025
Psalm 27. This canticle of King David presents us with a sufficiently vivid vignette of his historical lived experience with Yahweh in life’s problematic existence during his reign; specifically relat
How Our Body Reacts to Trauma: Part 1
28 March 2025
The physiology of trauma involves a complex interplay of physical, neurological, and biochemical responses triggered by injury or distressing events. Trauma can be categorized into three main types: P
Are We Becoming Spiritual Recalcitrants?
24 March 2025
Romans 1: 16 – 25. The Apostle Paul was unambiguous in his declaration on the efficacy and transformative power of the gospel (Rom 1:1-6; 16-17). In this segment of his Epistle to the Romans, he was a
T Coronae Borealis
21 March 2025
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), nicknamed the “Blaze Star,” is a rare recurrent nova located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Corona Borealis (also known as the Northern Crown). I
Dissociation and Eating Disorders
20 March 2025
Dissociation and eating disorders are closely linked, often co-occurring and influencing each other in complex ways. Dissociation often serves as an escape or an attempt to avoid distressing emotions
Elijah’s Humanity And God’s Immanence
17 March 2025
1 Kings 16: 29 – 19: 18. The significant ebbs and flows of Israel’s and Judah’s obedience to Yahweh are faithfully recorded in Scripture. One of the lowest points of Israel’s spiritual journey was Jez
The New Moons of Saturn
14 March 2025
Saturn, a gas giant in our solar system, boasts the largest number of moons among all planets, with a total of 274 confirmed moons as of March 2025. This number surpasses Jupiter’s count of 95 moons,
Dissociative Fugue
13 March 2025
Dissociative fugue, also known as psychogenic fugue, is a rare mental health condition classified under dissociative disorders. It involves sudden, temporary episodes of amnesia where individuals lose
Conversations with God
10 March 2025
Nehemiah 9:5-37; Ephesians 3:14 – 21; James 4:8 In any human interaction, the conversational depth and intimate nuances are totally dependent on the level and quality of the existing relationships bet
Dissociative Amnesia
6 March 2025
Dissociative amnesia is a dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss that goes beyond normal forgetfulness. It involves an inability to recall important personal information, often related to
The Unseen Life: Part 16
3 March 2025
It was meant to be another ordinary day at the church office, but when I arrived at my desk, a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper welcomed me! A couple of hours later, my department head explai
Complex Trauma
27 February 2025
Complex trauma refers to the exposure to multiple, often interrelated traumatic experiences, typically of an invasive and interpersonal nature, and the resulting long-term psychological and physical e
Faith And Money
24 February 2025
1 Timothy 6: 3 – 19. The issue with money, and therefore, wealth, is of particular importance to believers as our spirituality and relationship with our Lord may be impacted by it, at times unconsciou
Sirius in the Night Sky
21 February 2025
Sirius, known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name comes from the Greek word Seirios, which means “glowing” or “scorching.” Sirius A has a radius 1.71 times that of the Su
Schizophrenia & Dissociation
20 February 2025
Schizophrenia and dissociation are distinct yet interconnected phenomena in psychiatry, with overlapping symptoms and complex relationships. Schizophrenia is classified as a psychotic disorder charact
A Godly Jealousy
17 February 2025
Exodus 20: 1 – 6. Jealousy as a human trait generally surfaces negative connotations, at times leading to fatal outcomes in relationships. Unequivocally, Scripture teaches that it is a transgression,
Invisible Companions & Dissociation
14 February 2025
Imaginary companions, pretend friends, invisible friends, or made-up friends are a common psychological and social phenomenon where a child creates a friendship or interpersonal relationship in their
What or Who Do We Fear Most?
10 February 2025
Proverbs 9:10; Exodus 33: 12 – 23; John 14:27; Romans 3:18 What do we consciously fear most in life? Mental illness? Cancer? Or Death? Perhaps, if we were honest, we may discover that like most sentie
The Unseen Life: Part 15
3 February 2025
There are occasions when apparent coincidences occur in our life or events just appear to fall into place at appropriate junctures in time. But we know that nothing happens out of the ordinary with Ya
NASA Mission to Discover Life Beyond Our Solar System
31 January 2025
Is there life beyond Earth? No one knows, but most scientists think it’s almost inevitable. Our Universe is incredibly extended, both in space and in time, so anything that can happen – in this case,
Christ and the Gospel’s Polarising Effect
27 January 2025
John 10: 22 – 39 The very existence of Jesus challenges the human capacity towards tolerance; invalidating any vacillation on one’s part, either one loves or hates Him. The Lord Himself was unequivoca
Abraham, the First Steps in Faith.
20 January 2025
Genesis 11: 10 – 12: 20. The first mention of Abraham was immediately after the Babel incident where Yahweh judged and rejected a rebellious and self-willed humanity, dispersing and confusing their la
The Largest Star in the Universe
17 January 2025
Stephenson 2-18 took the title of the largest star known from the previous record holders, the red super-giants WOH G64 in the constellation Dorado and UY Scuti in Scutum. WOH G64 has an estimated rad
To Be a Follower of Jesus
13 January 2025
Matthew 4:18 – 22; Mark 1: 16 -20; Luke 5: 1 – 11; John 1: 35 – 51 What is expected of a disciple of Christ is a perennially intriguing and challenging question. At the commencement of Jesus’ public m
How Far In The Universe Can We See?
10 January 2025
The universe is mind-boggling vast. The diameter of the observable universe is estimated to be about 93-billion light years across. With just our eyes, we can generally only see a few thousand light y
The Unseen Life: Part 14
6 January 2025
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me” (Rev 3:20). These mystical words spoken by Jesus, and
Our Identity in Christ
30 December 2024
Galatians 2: 11 – 21 The underlying cause of this deeply embarrassing event between the Apostles Peter and Paul at Antioch, resurfaced in the Galatian Church, and Paul’s account in his Letter holds si
The God Who Became Man
23 December 2024
Isn't it remarkable that God did not surprise humanity with His sudden transcendent ‘physical’ appearance, instead He arrived as a babe in arms. Nevertheless, He looked forward to it with amazing inde
The Messiah Foretold
16 December 2024
The Biblical text reveals several prophecies on the birth and journey of the Jewish Messiah within the span of human history. Here are just a few that are relevant to this Advent Season. Micah's 725 B
God’s Redemptive Plan
9 December 2024
Ephesians 1: 3 – 14 Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church, unlike his other more personal epistles, sounds more like a discourse to be read out possibly by several churches. The first half of it handle
The Unseen Life, Part 13
2 December 2024
There are certain arduous seasons in life that God will designate especially for our participation. Rarely, however, are these episodes pleasant or welcoming to the normal human endeavour. In fact, th
The Spirit of Obedience
25 November 2024
2 Corinthians 3 Reading through the Biblical account of God’s people in the Old Testament presents an invariable notion that obedience to Yahweh is never a forgone conclusion. God’s language recorded
The Eternal Christ
18 November 2024
Hebrews 1: 1 – 13; 13: 5 – 9 Even in a rapidly changing world of increasing uncertainties, with ambiguous outcomes, there is much to be grateful to God. And it is reassuring to realize that Jesus Chri
The Human Heart and the Knowledge of God
11 November 2024
Romans 1: 16 – 32 Who we imagine God to be is perhaps the most important piece of information in life, as it inevitably impacts who we are and how we relate to everything else around us. This fellowsh
The Unseen Life, Part 12
4 November 2024
Attending Bible Colleges’ Graduation Services were the norm for an administrative staff of any mission organization. My reluctance to sacrifice another evening for one more graduation commencement cam
The High Priestly Prayer (Part 3)
28 October 2024
John 17: 20 - 26 The high priestly prayer of Jesus is remarkable for its entire focus on His followers (Jn 17:2). Having nearly completed His mission from His Father (Jn 17:3, 6), He proceeded to addr
The High Priestly Prayer (Part 2)
21 October 2024
John 17: 1 – 26 This rare conversational window between two members of the Trinity gives us some insight into their foundational relationship (John obviously did not hear it, he merely transmitted it,
The High Priestly Prayer (Part 1)
14 October 2024
John 17: 1 – 26 Reading a prayer from a printed page is quite unlike overhearing someone praying aloud, and in this instant, it was within the Trinity, between the Son and His Father, in a dialogue th
The Unseen Life: Part 11
7 October 2024
We often see him walk past our grass-roofed home overseas during the early mornings and evenings. I would smile and nod my head in acknowledgement, and this good-looking and apparently amiable young m
Paul’s First Prayer for the Ephesian Believers
30 September 2024
Ephesians 1:15 – 23 This is the first of two prayers in the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesian church. He had written this circular Letter from his imprisonment in Rome around A.D.60, and his purpo
Handicapped By Spiritual Blindness
23 September 2024
Acts 9:1 – 10:48 The Book of the Acts of the Apostles in many ways is a book about new beginnings for the Christian church, as God was fulfilling His plan to include the Gentiles into the Body of Chri
God Is Light
16 September 2024
1 John 1: 5 - 2: 2 John the beloved Apostle, prefaced his first letter with a self-revelation of what it was like to experience God in the flesh, clearly declaring that what he had written was taught
Live Wisely
9 September 2024
Colossians 4: 2 – 6 Paul was writing to the church in the city of Colossae in Asia Minor even though he had never visited them. He set out to correct their errors of religious relativism in paganism a
The Unseen Life: Part 10
2 September 2024
We first met Dr. John White, a Canadian psychiatrist and author, at a conference overseas, when he surprised us by joining us at our table for lunch one day. After the initial introductory chit-chat,
The Image of God
26 August 2024
Colossians 1: 15 – 20 In Scripture, God expressed Himself in anthropomorphic terms largely for our benefit, but is He anything like man? How we think and imagine God to be is important, as our constra
The Quintessential Love Song
19 August 2024
The Song of Solomon King Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs (1 Kings 4:32), and the Song of Songs exemplified the pinnacle of his efforts. The biblical canon of this Song is well estab
Thoughts On Christian Maturity
12 August 2024
1 Corinthians 3:1 – 4; Ephesians 4:13 - 16. It is lamentable that despite the privileged freedom we have, Sunday after Sunday, listening to the teaching and preaching of God’s faithful servants, we ar
The Unseen Life: Part 9
5 August 2024
We were into our fifth year overseas. Suddenly, over a period of a couple of weeks, my wife’s abdominal discomfort became a serious medical concern. So, we left one early morning to return to the prov
The Father’s Vine Dressing
29 July 2024
John 15: 1 – 11 The apt metaphor of ‘vine dressing’ used by Jesus to describe His Father’s responsibility in stimulating Christian growth implies a clear-cut goal that life in Christ is not one that s
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 9
23 July 2024
The integration of dissociated parts or alters with the main memory system is achieved through the process of hypnotherapy. With the creation of a channel for communication between the alters of a tru
Encountering God
22 July 2024
Genesis 28: 10 – 22 The story of Jacob is fraught with mishaps and crafty ingenuity that plays out like a tragicomedy, interspersed with morsels of God’s gracious interventions. With the discovery of
A Passion For God
15 July 2024
Psalm 63 The brief geographical and political portrayals in this psalm of King David (together with Psalms 61 and 62) place them during the time when he was fleeing from Absalom, who had rebelled agai
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Patients’ Stories
11 July 2024
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances as emotionally or
A Prisoner of Jesus Christ, Not Rome
8 July 2024
Ephesians 3:2 – 13 The Ephesian Epistle majors on reconciliation and unity, both towards God and men, with the theological and applicative underpinnings focused on the nature and purpose of the church
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 8
3 July 2024
The integration of truncated memory nodes within our memory system remains complex as it involves how our intricate cognitive and emotive brain structures code our experiences, specifically trauma rel
The Unseen Life: Part 8
1 July 2024
I recalled God’s faithfulness during the 1980’s worldwide recession when donations to the international missions organization I was serving as a home staff were unsurprisingly low. For six months, all
Thoughts on The Beatitudes: Part 3
27 June 2024
Matthew 5: 1 – 12 The advent of Jesus Christ inaugurated His Kingdom of Heaven on earth, and it is imperative to grasp that these 8 Beatitudes describe a foretaste of the Kingdom’s eternal power avail
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 7
26 June 2024
How does DID disrupt lives? The chronicity of a DID diagnosis, would normally determine the gravity of its interference in the normal lifestyle of the patient. The level of DID severity is measured by
Thoughts on the Beatitudes: Part 2
24 June 2024
Matthew 5: 1 -12 Created in the Divine image, the fallen human psyche is inured to playing god and we have seen its devastating results in every worldly sphere. But it is comforting to know that the s
Thoughts on The Beatitudes: Part 1
20 June 2024
Matthew 5: 1-12 Not unlike the establishment of any new realm, the pronouncements in the Gospel of Matthew defined the messianic Kingdom of Heaven and her Savior by outlining the Kingdom’s values, pri
Being Honest with God
17 June 2024
Lamentations 1 – 3 God had cautioned Judah that He would judge her if they abandoned Him, and like most humans, they discounted God’s forewarnings and the consequences of their own sins. In the first
A Noble Character
13 June 2024
The Book of Ruth The Ruth narrative is unusual in its historical Hebrew context, with Elimelech leaving the Promised Land, due to famine, and what is more, the focus of the story is a Moabite widow, s
Schizophrenia: Patients’ Stories
12 June 2024
These are a few patients’ stories in my previous caseload who suffered from schizophrenia. Their names have been changed. Thomas was my very first case in counselling. A staff had found him wandering
Paul’s Roman Imagery in Colossians
10 June 2024
Colossians The Apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Colossian church during his incarceration in Rome around 60 AD. Colossae was a major commercial city located in the Phrygia region of Asia Minor an
Social Justice
6 June 2024
Isaiah 58 Ostensibly, the observances of fasts appear to be the topic broached by the Prophet Isaiah, but God had a bone to pick with the Israelites’ underlying intentions in this sacred practice and
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 6
4 June 2024
The treatment of the DID patient, due principally to its traumatic causation, would be a long drawn-out affair. Its truncated memory system holding often painful emotional and secretive information re
The Unseen Life, Part 7
3 June 2024
In our fallen world, God continues to buffer His people against the calamities they face from time-to-time. Satan, too, is aware of our Lord’s covering mercy, grace and love towards His creation, as t
The Twelve’s’ Attitude in The Gospel of Mark
30 May 2024
Mark’s Gospel wastes no time in getting into Jesus’ ministry. By verse 15, with no mention of His genealogy and birth, John the Baptist or His temptations, it ventured immediately into an action-packe
Lest We Forget
27 May 2024
Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 14 The Ten Commandments were not promulgated willy-nilly to the Israelites without a context; it would not fit into Yahweh’s normal customary preparation of His people for such an i
The Devil Made Me Do It!
23 May 2024
James 1 James, the brother of Jesus, continuously focuses us on how we should express our faith practically in his Letter; faith and works in interdependent tandem. One of the issues that he takes bel
The Fourth Man.
20 May 2024
Daniel 3. The Babylonian Empire was still at the height of her power in the Near East, when King Nebuchadnezzar II invaded the Kingdom of Judah in 586 BC, capturing Jerusalem, and removing the top ech
God’s Discreet Presence
16 May 2024
Genesis 37, 39-48 In human terms, the enigma of Joseph’s teen years was truly pathetic. Nevertheless, how events finally unfolded towards Jacob’s twilight years is reassuring as God did not give up on
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 5
15 May 2024
Often, in a strange way, the person who had traumatized the individual (i.e., the DID patient) has an alter after their name or nickname. Understandably, such alters are not co-conscious with the vict
Black-and-White Fallacy
13 May 2024
Job Within the Biblical context, Job’s exemplary perseverance is legend, but that does not do justice to the process and the perspectives weaved into the untidy narrative by different characters and e
The Hiddenness of God
9 May 2024
Lamentations 4 – 5 God, at times, appears to hide from us, but there is no reason for His hiddenness, certainly not in the same mode, as we would hide from Him, or from each other, in our shame or fea
The Unseen Life, Part 6
6 May 2024
At around 3.00 pm, three months after we moved into the town, sounds of grenades exploding and gunshots pierced the air, creating panic among our neighbours. I ran upstairs and caught a glimpse of two
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective - Part 4
3 May 2024
What are fragmented traumatic memories in a dissociative identity disorder (DID) individual? A brief orientation of human memory may be appropriate, and in this respect, Peter Levine’s SIBAM dissociat
Self-Righteousness
2 May 2024
Jonah 2 - 4 Most are well versed with Jonah’s differences with God over the Babylonian Ninevites. After being disgorged from the mouth of a giant fish, he made his long trek to Nineveh, and his reluct
Our Heavenly Citizenship
29 April 2024
Ephesians 4: 14 – 32 The Apostle Paul wrote the Ephesian Epistle from his prison in Rome around A.D. 60, to strengthen the believers’ faith by teaching them the significance of their heavenly citizens
A Just and Compassionate God
25 April 2024
Psalm 146 The Psalmist first reminded us by his perceptive appreciation of God’s absolute trustworthiness and almighty creative power by comparing these eternal attributes with man’s innate follies (P
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective – Part 3
25 April 2024
How do personality parts or alters express themselves? Prior to 1994, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) was known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The psychiatric establishment then concluded that
A Consequence Of Being In God’s Presence
22 April 2024
1 Samuel 4: 1 – 7: 14. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8) is a familiar Scriptural refrain, but what does it mean as God is invisible, omnipresent and sovereign. Perhaps this
Treasured Earthen Vessels
18 April 2024
2 Corinthians 4 The focus of our hopes in life usually becomes transparent at the point of suffering, whether they are disappointments or difficulties, and it vulnerably exposes where we have centred
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective – Part 2
18 April 2024
The religious establishment, unfortunately, possesses a fixated view that a dissociative person is invariably demonised. And without further exhaustive investigation as to the causes and processes of
Lord of the Storms
15 April 2024
Matthew 8:23 -27; Mark 4:35 – 41; 6:45 – 52; Luke 8:22 -25; John 6: 16 – 25. Apart from Mark and John noting His water walking buoyancy, it appears that there may be more than one incident when Jesus
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Treatment Perspective – Part 1
12 April 2024
Once a dissociative identity disorder (DID) diagnosis is confirmed through psychological interviews and testing, a treatment strategy is formulated. Dissociative parts have their distinctive ways of s
Responsibility for Our Spiritual Growth
11 April 2024
2 Peter 1: 3 – 12 The second letter of Peter was the final book to be admitted into the New Testament canon, and it was written to believers who were simultaneously being persecuted from without and c
Dichotomy of the Self
8 April 2024
Romans 7 This portion of Paul’s Epistle to the Roman Church reads like the Apostle to the Gentiles was experiencing a dichotomized self, where he is clearly aware of his wicked nature on one hand, piv
You May Ask Me Anything In My Name
4 April 2024
John 14: 8 – 15 Paradoxes to the Christian prayer life are many: from attributing every seeming confluence of events that delight us as God answering our prayers as if He is impartial to our biases an
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Etiology – Case File
2 April 2024
How does Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) begin in an individual? Although the etiology of DID remains complex, listed below are a few encounters in my previous practice. Her father had anger mana
The Unseen Life, Part 5
1 April 2024
John 14: 1 - 7; Phil 1: 21 - 24 It was late afternoon. I was running a fever and was resting. Mother was slipping in and out of consciousness in the next room. Suddenly, I heard my mother’s voice in m
Christ Lives in Me
28 March 2024
Galatians 2: 11 – 21. Amidst a glaringly candid narrative of an earlier reprehensible encounter at Antioch between the apostles, Peter and Paul, and by implication, James (Gal 2:11-12), Paul interject
The Righteous Will Live by His Faith
25 March 2024
Habakkuk 2-3 Habakkuk was astounded by God’s decision to resolve Judah’s lawlessness with a Babylonian invasion. Having earlier vented his sarcastic prayer, he was in fact waiting for God’s disapprova
The Fruits of Repentance
21 March 2024
Luke 3: 1 - 20 A reading of the gospels may provide a view that Jesus’ ministry in Galilee often eclipsed the message of John the Baptist, but Luke’s Gospel presented a perspective that John presaged
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Symtomatology Case File 2
20 March 2024
We continue on a review of the symptomatology of dissociative identity disorder. Pseudonyms have been used for names. On several occasions, Wendy’s friends had encountered her, either in her college o
What Is Truth?
18 March 2024
Exodus 20: 16; John 18: 33 - 40. When Pontius Pilate confronted Jesus at the Praetorium on the charges brought against him by the Sanhedrin, Jesus answered that “only those who are of the truth, hears
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Symtomatology Case File 1
15 March 2024
In the mental health profession, the diagnostic criterion for each disorder is clearly defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This is to provide practitioners wi
Why Aren’t You Doing Anything, God?
14 March 2024
Habakkuk 1 Unlike most other Biblical prophets, Habakkuk does not speak on behalf of God, but rather represented his people in seeking answers from Yahweh during one of the most tumultuous periods in
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Introduction
12 March 2024
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual. The person also
Justice, Kindness and Humility
11 March 2024
Micah 6: 6 – 8 We are aware that God’s judgment will inevitably fall on all mankind, but He will first begin this process appropriately with His people (1 Pet 4:17). After repeated appeals for repenta
The Heart of Self-Deception
7 March 2024
1 Samuel 8 - 15 Saul’s nondescript background or the lack of political acumen, did not prognosticate how he would turn out as Israel’s first king (15:17). Over the prophet Samuel’s objection, God gave
Dissociative Disorders: Introduction
5 March 2024
Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, behaviour and identity. These conditions include
The Unseen Life, Part 4
4 March 2024
Psalm 139 * I gazed out of the window, from behind my study table, on the 4th floor of our initial rented apartment in the city, marvelling at the sheer compactness of the community: wall-to-wall, roo
The Son Of Man Crucified
29 February 2024
Mark 8: 27 – 9: 1 Jesus was teaching in Galilee, near Caesarea, when He felt it was time His disciples were clued-in to the last days of His physical presence with them. They had approximately 3 years
The Pathway to Wisdom
26 February 2024
Proverbs 3: 1 - 12 The Book of Proverbs is one of the Biblical wisdom literature, and reading through it inevitably gives the general impression that Godly wisdom is highly prized and desirable. The B
Stewardship of God’s Resources
22 February 2024
Ephesians 4: 25-32 In this segment of the Ephesian letter, Paul ranges wide in what constitutes a Christian walk. However, we will focus on the issue of work and money. Our world spins around the nece
The Unseen Life, Part 3
19 February 2024
Ps 103: 15-16; 2 Cor 4:18; 2 Cor 5: 6-10 Understandably, whether unconsciously or otherwise, we instinctively embody the search for life’s meaning as we grapple with the daily challenges in our restri
The Power of God and the Wisdom of Man
15 February 2024
1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 5 This was Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church after his visit with them. His goal here was to reinforce what he had addressed in the earlier part of his epistle, remindi
The Unseen Life, Part 2
12 February 2024
Acts 10: 9-23; Eph 6: 12-18; Col 2: 14-15; Ps 119: 66 In our world, ancient spiritistic rituals have their roots embedded deep within the cultures of numerous societies, well before the major religion
The Poor Buying Gold
9 February 2024
Revelation 3: 14 – 22 Laodicea was the wealthiest city among the seven mentioned in this last Book of the Bible, and it would not be too far-fetched to surmise that the Laodicean Church was affluent.
The Divided Self
8 February 2024
Romans 7 The conflicts the apostle Paul described in this chapter of his Epistle to the Roman Church are the crux of the Christian life; that is, how it ought to be lived out. Paul’s perceptive insigh
The Authentic David
7 February 2024
1 & 2 Samuel King David, a man whose heart is aligned with God (1 Sam 13:14), is often held up as a Biblical role model. Due to his military prowess, his reign was marked by numerous victories over Is
Renewing Our Mind
6 February 2024
Romans 12: 1 – 15: 6 Romans 12:2 is one of the most discussed verse on the internet. Is it the increasing realization that without a transformation of the mind, nominal Christianity becomes our perver
The Unseen Life
5 February 2024
1 Cor 2:10 - 16; Eph 6:12; 2 Cor 4: 18 Spiritual manifestations, be they negative or positive, are understandably a controversial subject. Nevertheless, its relevance within the Biblical context is be
To Litigate or Not
2 February 2024
1 Corinthians 6: 1 – 11. Should Christians have a different attitude where litigation between them seemed inevitable? Recently, this question popped up again in a friendly chat, and it spurred me into
Spiritually Dry And Longing For God’s Presence
1 February 2024
Psalms 42 Korah, a Levite, led a rebellion against Moses in the wilderness and was judged by God, but his descendants continued to serve faithfully as musicians and choir leaders through David’s reign
The Gold Bull-Calf
30 January 2024
Exodus 32 Although the immediate issue seemed to be an absent leader, whose whereabouts was apparently suspect; the worship of the gold bull-calf by the Israelites in the Sinai desert soon after their
Windows to Our Souls
29 January 2024
Psalm 86: 5 – 7; Proverbs 25: 4; Isaiah 40: 28 – 29, 31. Some time ago, a friend was describing the recurrent symptoms of one of her contacts, who had resisted any earlier help. I felt her behavior pa
Resurrection Hope
26 January 2024
1 Corinthians 15: 1-19; 42 – 58. The resurrection became an issue within the Corinthian church, and Paul wrote part of this letter to explain the reality of Christ’s resurrection and how it impacted t
Life’s Unpredictability
25 January 2024
Ecclesiastes 9: 2 – 18 Ecclesiastes is an interesting Biblical book, simply because it was written by a skeptic, calling himself the Qoheleth or the Preacher, whose seeming indifference to the things
Pride’s Characterization
24 January 2024
Esther 3 – 7 The Bible addresses the issue of pride extensively, and it is no wonder as man is a deeply flawed and insecure creature since his estrangement with his Creator, and would do anything to e
Clearing Minefields in God’s Presence
23 January 2024
Psalm 73 The Psalms are generally not theological in their content, but are more descriptive of the human aspect of daily living – its blessings and struggles. As such, many of them openly expressed t
Man, The Grief And Pain Of God
22 January 2024
Genesis 6: 5 – 8: 22. The Noahic era was one of the darkest period of human history when God saw that the wickedness of man overwhelmed the earth, and that continually, every intent of the thoughts of
Man’s Imaging of God
19 January 2024
Exodus 20: 2 - 6; Colossians 1:15 The framing of the Ten Commandments with its particular prescriptive linguistic nuances centre us within the most important relationships in our existence. We will fo
David’s Life - a Battlefield
18 January 2024
Psalm 27 We battle with a variety of anxieties and fears throughout our lives, and we either overcome them, or more likely, sweep them under the carpet or tolerate them. This psalm of King David addre
Growing in the Faith
17 January 2024
2 Peter 1: 1 – 11 Apart from the warnings on false teachers, Peter’s last epistle addressed the unchanging centrality of the gospel, the necessity for believers to grow in the faith and to know God. F
Inescapable Holiness
16 January 2024
Joshua 5:13 – 6:21 The Israelite invasion party was camped at a safe distance outside Jericho. Joshua was pensive, as he stood alone looking towards the city, and probably wondering how they could pos
Jesus’ Final 40 Days
15 January 2024
John 20: 11 – 21: 25; Luke 24: 13 – 53; Acts 1: 1 – 11. This exclusive respite with His disciples on the shores of Galilee, about a day and a half’s journey north of Jerusalem, was deliberate (Matt 28
Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer
13 January 2024
John 17 A person’s last wishes are indicative of his imperatives, as this is inevitable if he is of sound mind and cares about those he leaves behind. Jesus’ final prayer for His disciples, before His
God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
12 January 2024
2 Samuel 5 - 7 After decisively defeating the Philistines in the valley of Rephaim, King David brought the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab at Baale-judah to Jerusalem. En route, Uzzah,
God’s Compassion
11 January 2024
Jonah 4: 1 – 11 The Assyrians were well known for their brutality in war, as well as during peacetime over their vassal states, and Jonah’s ethnocentricity fed his perception on how his enemies ought
God’s Universal Moral Absolutes
11 January 2024
Psalm 19 When one considers the meaning of man’s moral values or righteousness, it would not be unusual to discover that it is extremely subjective, varying from person-to-person, as we are emotional
Give To God What Belongs To God
10 January 2024
Matthew 22: 16 – 22; Mark 12: 13 – 17; Luke 20: 20 - 26 The Jewish political and religious authorities in Jerusalem were deliberate and provocative in their endeavours to discredit Jesus and His teach
Finishing Well
9 January 2024
2 Timothy 4: 6 – 8 This epistle to Timothy was possibly Paul’s last letter (v.6), and his final advice to his protégé was “be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evan
Discipleship and the Cross
8 January 2024
Luke 14: 25 – 27; John 17: 23 The gospels mentioned a number of Jesus’ uncompromising hard sayings that would have bred a level of discomfort to anyone listening. In Luke, while on His way to Jerusale
God, the Personification Of Love
6 January 2024
1 Corinthians 13: 1 – 8 Corinth was a major prosperous cosmopolitan seaport and commercial hub in Achaia, and the church was probably made up of mainly successful Gentile traders; people who were tale
Be Angry Yet Not Sin
5 January 2024
Psalm 137 A Jewish musician wrote this Psalm in Babylon, reminiscing with sadness on their pre-exilic freedom in the Holy City, in comparison to their present captivity. Amidst the sorrow, the underly
Christian Servanthood
4 January 2024
Luke 17: 1 - 10 After a series of parables and teachings with His disciples, Jesus drew a couple of principles with respect to offending or being offended, a pertinent and recurrent issue in our relat
Create in Me a Clean Heart
2 January 2024
2 Samuel 11 – 12; Psalm 51 God seemed to focus on the character flaws of the major patriarchs - Abraham, Moses, Joseph, and David - with inordinate details than most others; He certainly had no intent