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Tree Of Life / September 27, 2020
Ep 185 | The beauty of God's timing
Why does a wall clock remind Pastor Chuen Rong about the beauty of God's timing?
Tree Of Life / September 26, 2020
Ep 184 | Finding peace
A walk by a still lake revokes a sense of serenity and peace within Pastor Bayu, and reminds him of an assuring Bible verse.
Tree Of Life / September 25, 2020
Ep 183 | Being thirsty for God's word
Desperate for the weekend to come? Pastor Johnny Wong shares the same sentiment and shares how a different kind of desperation can lead to spiritual fulfillment.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / September 24, 2020
生命树 | 第30集 | 压力中成长
本日经文 [诗篇 94:19] "我心里多忧多疑，你安慰我，就使我欢乐。"
Tree Of Life / September 21, 2020
Ep 182 | Bound to God's love
What can a CPU air cooler teach us about being bound to God's love and commandments? Pastor Lionel shares the interesting lesson.
Tree Of Life / September 20, 2020
Ep 181 | An impartial God
Can we do anything to deserve God's blessings? Pastor James corrects a misunderstanding and issues a challenge to Christians.
Tree Of Life / September 19, 2020
Ep 180 | Blacking out our sins
Pastor Christon draws a lesson with blackout curtains and keeping out the Son (of God) from our hearts.
Tree Of Life / September 18, 2020
Ep 179 | A public declaration of love
Last weekend, Pastor Johnny welcomed a new member into the family of God through baptism. May the joy of this blessed occasion, spur us to deepen our relationship with God.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / September 17, 2020
生命树 | 第29集 | 羽毛球
本日经文 [約 翰 三 書 1:2]“ 亲 爱 的 兄 弟 阿 ， 我 愿 你 凡 事 兴 盛 ， 身 体 健 壮 ， 正 如 你 的 灵 魂 兴 盛 一 样 。”
Tree Of Life / September 14, 2020
Ep 178 | Do you trust the one in control?
Aboard a driverless train, Pastor Isagani observes how nonchalant the passengers are, and draws a metaphor for our trust in God.
Tree Of Life / September 13, 2020
Ep 177 | Beginning with the end
Pastor Lionel's study hack for mastering his "favourite" subject leads him to an understanding on the importance of knowing the end from the beginning.
Tree Of Life / September 12, 2020
Ep 176 | You Will Never Walk Alone
What does a football club's slogan and Jesus' promise have in common? Pastor Chuen Rong explains.
Tree Of Life / September 11, 2020
Ep 175 | Spiritual spring cleaning
After a long stint at working from home, Pastor Christon returns to find his office space in need of cleaning and tidying. But what about our spiritual space?
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / September 10, 2020
生命树 | 第28集 | 罪
本日经文 [約 翰 福 音 14:3] "我 若 去 为 你 们 预 备 了 地 方 ， 就 必 再 来 接 你 们 到 我 那 里 去 ， 我 在 那 里 ， 叫 你 们 也 在 那 里 。
Tree Of Life / September 07, 2020
Ep 174 | Everlasting Words
Pastor Bayu's experience with maintaining his church's greenary prompts him to think about the impermanance of life and eternal assurance of God's word.
Tree Of Life / September 06, 2020
Ep 173 | Always watching out for you
Congratulations are in order as Pastor Christon introduces us to the new addition to his family. He also shares an assuring promise of a God that is always watching out for us.
Tree Of Life / September 05, 2020
Ep 172 | Our protective shield
Masks shield us against viruses and germs. The Bible also talks about a spiritual shield, and Pastor James explains more in today's episode.
Tree Of Life / September 04, 2020
Ep 171 | We are loved, infinitely
Another challenging late night and Pastor Lionel is inspired to share about tapping into the limitless love of God for strength and support.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / September 03, 2020
生命树 | 第27集 | 连接
本日经文 [约翰福音 15:5] "我是葡萄树，你们是枝子。常在我里面的，我也常在他里面，这人就多结果子；因为离了我，你们就不能做什么。
Tuesdays Together / September 01, 2020
Tuesdays Together Ep 8 - It's OK Not To Be OK
"The period shortly after Singapore reported its first coronavirus case in January was characterised by community bonding and optimism that things will soon return to normal. That lasted for about two months or so. Singapore is now in the disillusionment phase, and more cases of anxiety and depression can be expected in the coming months…" Pastors Jia Hong, James and Bayu talk about how we can embrace disillusionment, and discover opportunity and hope.
Tree Of Life / August 31, 2020
Ep 170 | The best invitation
What's the best invitation we can give to someone? Pastor Johnny Wong shares a simple, yet powerful challenge that can lead to a life-changing experience.
Tree Of Life / August 30, 2020
Ep 169 | Just enjoy the ride
Pastor Bayu gives his son a special ride in a cart, and reflects on the joys we can experience when we allow ourselves to go along on God's ride.
Tree Of Life / August 29, 2020
Ep 168 | Memorising scripture
Despite the overwhelming memorisation work that Pastor Lionel has to undertake for his studies, he remains undaunted. Why?
Tree Of Life / August 28, 2020
Ep 167 | Better together
A thoughtful gift from an old friend, reminds Pastor Chuen Rong of the beautiful benefits of friendship, especially with God.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / August 27, 2020
生命树 | 第26集 | 榴莲”忘返
本日经文 [詩 篇 119:97]“ 我 何 等 爱 慕 你 的 律 法 ， 终 日 不 住 地 思 想 。”
Tuesdays Together / August 25, 2020
Tuesdays Together Ep 7 - Living a balanced life
A recent survey on mental health resilience sparks a discussion between Pastors Jia Hong, James and Bayu, on living a healthy, well-balanced Christian life.
Tree Of Life / August 24, 2020
Ep 166 | Stood up?
After being stood up by his friends, Pastor Igan chooses the high road and shares a useful spiritual reflection on how we can deal with uncomfortable times of waiting.
Tree Of Life / August 23, 2020
Ep 165 | Visual reminders
Do you know that nature sings of God's love for you? Pastor Chuen Rong shares about the visual reminders in his daily life tthat bring him closer to God.
Tree Of Life / August 22, 2020
Ep 164 | Hustle and bustle
Do you get lost in the busyness of life and the news that bombard us daily? After a chat with a friend, Pastor James shares how we can gain our focus back.
Tree Of Life / August 21, 2020
Ep 163 | Where is your treasure?
As his little daughter fills up her piggy bank, Pastor Johnny Wong reflects on where his treasure lies.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / August 20, 2020
生命树 | 第25集 | 天家
本日经文 [約 翰 福 音 14:3] "我 若 去 为 你 们 预 备 了 地 方 ， 就 必 再 来 接 你 们 到 我 那 里 去 ， 我 在 那 里 ， 叫 你 们 也 在 那 里 。"
Tree Of Life / August 17, 2020
Ep 162 | Can we do betta?
A new pet and its associated care and costs, inspired Pastor Bayu with thoughts of the nurturing our spiritual lives require for constant growth.
Tree Of Life / August 16, 2020
Ep 161 | We are created to do more
What does a dustbin have to do with our purpose in life? Pastor Chuen Rong draws an interesting parallel between a viral game and our direction in life.
Tree Of Life / August 15, 2020
Ep 160 | How do we spend our time?
Jesus is returning soon. While we are waiting how should we spend this time we have? Pastor James has some suggestions.
Tree Of Life / August 14, 2020
Ep 159 | The luggage of life
Are your worn down from lugging your life baggages? Pastor Johnny Kan shares the spiritual reward of traveling light.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / August 13, 2020
生命树 | 第24集 | 兑换固本
本日经文 [约翰一书 5:14] "我们若照他的旨意求什么，他就听我们，这是我们向他所存坦然无惧的心。"
Tree Of Life / August 10, 2020
Ep 158 | We are not a cosmic accident
Formed by an omnipotent Creator or a cosmic accident? Pastor Igan takes us on his nature walk explores the proof behind our existence.
Tree Of Life / August 09, 2020
Ep 157 | Celebrating the gift of life
August is a special month of celebration for Pastor James, but every week there is a special day of celebration that God is inviting us to.
Tree Of Life / August 08, 2020
Ep 156 | Mission accomplished
Whipping out his collection of soldier uniforms, Pastor Bayu shares how as Christians, we too have a mission to be razor focused on.
Tree Of Life / August 07, 2020
Ep 155 | Expiry dates
In today's episode Pastor Johnny Wong mentions ASOC. It stands for "Adventist Student on Campus". He also draws a spiritual lesson from an expired piece of technology.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / August 06, 2020
生命树 | 第23集 | 赞美上帝
本日经文 [詩 篇 105:2]“ 要 向 他 唱 诗 歌 颂 ， 谈 论 他 一 切 奇 妙 的 作 为 ！”
Tree Of Life / August 03, 2020
Ep 154 | It starts with me
Practising an original theme song from a Discipleship Congress on the organ, Pastor Chuen Rong is reminded on Jesus' comission to his disciples.
Tree Of Life / August 02, 2020
Ep 153 | First steps
Enya has learnt how to walk! Pastor Christon shares a scripture lesson that came to mind as he guides his daughter with her first steps.
Tree Of Life / August 01, 2020
Ep 152 | A time for everything
What inspiration from God did Pastor Lionel get while shopping at Ikea? Using his purchase as a prop, he shares about the most important time in our lives.
Tree Of Life / July 31, 2020
Ep 151 | Like the wings of eagles
Inspired by an excursion to Jurong Bird Park, Pastor Bayu shares an encouraging verse in the Bible for times when we feel weary
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / July 30, 2020
生命树 | 第22集 | 耶稣的安慰
本日经文 [約 翰 福 音 14:1-3] "你 们 心 里 不 要 忧 愁 ； 你 们 信 神 ， 也 当 信 我 。 在 我 父 的 家 里 有 许 多 住 处 ； 若 是 没 有 ， 我 就 早 已 告 诉 你 们 了 。 我 去 原 是 为 你 们 预 备 地 方 去 。我 若 去 为 你 们 预 备 了 地 方 ， 就 必 再 来 接 你 们 到 我 那 里 去 ， 我 在 那 里 ， 叫 你 们 也 在 那 里 。"
Tree Of Life / July 27, 2020
Ep 150 | SafeEntry not required?
There is Someone who knows your whereabouts even without you checking into SafeEntry. Pastor Isagani shares how that Someone is intimately connected to us and cares for us.
Tree Of Life / July 26, 2020
Ep 149 | A non-anxious community
Is there a community of people that aren't anxious at all during this pandemic? Pastor James shares how we can be that group of people, who surf the storms of life together.
Tree Of Life / July 25, 2020
Ep 148 | Liverpool wins
Liverpool won the English Premiere League. An event that fans have long awaited for. Pastor Chuen Rong has also waited long for an even greater event. Watch to find out what it is.
Tree Of Life / July 24, 2020
Ep 147 | Stain Away
What does a food stain, laundry detergent and your wrongdoings have in common? Pastor Christon shares from his experience.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / July 23, 2020
生命树 | 第21集 | 别人对我们的看法
本日经文 [路加福音 6:26] "人都说你们好的时候，你们就有祸了！因为他们的祖宗待假先知也是这样。
Tree Of Life / July 20, 2020
Ep 146 | Innoculation against Sin
Pastor Bayu had to get a tetanus shot, and it gave him a perspective on how we can innoculate ourselves against the effects of sin. Watch to find out more.
Tree Of Life / July 19, 2020
Ep 145 | The key to true freedom
Even though Singapore is currently in Phase 2 of reopening, there are still many restrictions in place, to keep us safe. Pastor James reminds us what true freedom is and how we can access it here and now.
Tree Of Life / July 18, 2020
Ep 144 | Asking the right questions
In today's devotional vlog, Pastor Johnny Kan shares an embarassing experience and the ensuing lesson he learned that deepened his relationship with God.
Tree Of Life / July 17, 2020
Ep 143 | The gift of serving
Has social distancing made you miss the sense of connection with others? Pastor Johnny Wong has a suggestion on how to experience community in a meaningful manner.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / July 16, 2020
生命树 | 第20集 | 科技
本日经文 [但 以 理 書 12:45]“ 但 以 理 啊 ， 你 要 隐 藏 这 话 ， 封 闭 这 书 ， 直 到 末 时 。 必 有 多 人 来 往 奔 跑 （ 或 译 ： 切 心 研 究 ） ， 知 识 就 必 增 长 。”
Tree Of Life / July 13, 2020
Ep 142 | Rejecting normalcy
"New normal"… it's a phrase we hear a lot these days. But as Christian do we want to be "normal"? Pastor Igan shares a perspective on why Christians should reject being "normal".
Tree Of Life / July 12, 2020
Ep 141 | Sweet hour of pray
Have you heard the story behind the hymn, Sweet Hour of Prayer? Our appreciation of it and the promises of God take on a deeper meaning after Pastor Johnny Kan tells the history behind this poem turned beloved song.
Tree Of Life / July 11, 2020
Ep 140 | What do you choose?
Have you received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior? Have you dedicated your life to Christ? Against the backdrop of the Singapore election results, Pastor Lionel shares the eternal impact of our choices today.
Tree Of Life / July 10, 2020
Ep 139 | Craving for God's word
Why does the apostle Peter insist we must crave God's word? Pastor Chuen Rong shares a good reason in his devotional vlog today.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / July 09, 2020
生命树 | 第19集 | 丰富的生活
本日经文 [約 翰 福 音 10:10 ] "盗 贼 来 ， 无 非 要 偷 窃 ， 杀 害 ， 毁 坏 ； 我 来 了 ， 是 要 叫 羊 （ 或 作 ： 人 ） 得 生 命 ， 并 且 得 的 更 丰 盛 。"
Tree Of Life / July 06, 2020
Ep 138 | Our only security blanket
Where do you place your trust? What helps you to feel safe and assured? Pastor Christon brings us into his safe space and shares what makes him feel secure.
Tree Of Life / July 05, 2020
Ep 137 | Our firmness of purpose
What does the Bible say about determination? Pastor Johnny Wong challenges us to fix our goals on what matters most.
Tree Of Life / July 04, 2020
Ep 136 | A Painful Price
Flying his drone on a beautiful beach, an incident taught Pastor Johnny a painful lesson. Watch and find out what spiritual lesson we can learn from his story.
Tree Of Life / July 03, 2020
Ep 135 | Our anchor in the storms of change
Often, when change happens, we get thrown off kilter. Even change that we may be longing for can come with learning curves and instabilities. Pastor Lionel shows us where we can find sure footing that outlasts any change.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / July 02, 2020
生命树 | 第18集 | 先处理心情，再处理事情
本日经文 [箴言17:22] "喜乐的心乃是良药，忧伤的灵使骨枯干。"
Tree Of Life / June 29, 2020
Ep 134 | Keep being still
Phase 2 is finally here and life seems to be returning to it's usual busyness. What did you do during the Circuit Breaker that you'd like to keep doing? Pastor Johnny Wong has a suggestion on what we should keep doing.
Tree Of Life / June 28, 2020
Ep 133 | What is your foundation?
There are many details that go into designing and building a house. In today's episode, Patsor Bayu reveals the most important component of all, and how that directly affects our spirutual health.
Tree Of Life / June 27, 2020
Ep 132 | The power of consistency
Through disclosing a significant personal achievement, Pastor Igan shares a motivating reminder of the power that consistency has on our spiritual and physical lives.
Tree Of Life / June 26, 2020
Ep 131 | Fixing the holes in our lives first
It is very easy to find small imperfections in others and it's for their good that we let them know, right? Pastor Christon tells us the criteria we must first meet, in order to be able to judge others.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / June 25, 2020
生命树 | 第17集 | 线上聚会
本日经文 [希 伯 來 書 10:24-25] 又 要 彼 此 相 顾 ， 激 发 爱 心 ， 勉 励 行 善 。你 们 不 可 停 止 聚 会 ， 好 像 那 些 停 止 惯 了 的 人 ， 倒 要 彼 此 劝 勉 ， 既 知 道 （ 原 文 是 看 见 ） 那 日 子 临 近 ， 就 更 当 如 此 。
Tree Of Life / June 22, 2020
Ep 130 | Powered by God
What's driving you in your pursuit of excellence and personal fulfillment? Pastor Johnny Kan explains why our self-reliance begins with relying on God's power.
Tree Of Life / June 21, 2020
Ep 129 | Practical spirituality
What is our function as Christians? Using olive oil as an illustration, Pastor Bayu shares insights of a balanced Christian walk.
Tree Of Life / June 20, 2020
Ep 128 | Fine dining or fast food?
If you could choose, would you dine on fast food or fine dining? Pastor Christon reminds us of the importance of a nutritionally balance spiritual diet.
Tree Of Life / June 19, 2020
Ep 127 | Adding flavour to life
Jesus once told his disciples they were the “salt of the earth.” What did He mean by this? Why did Jesus compare our lives as Christians to salt? By looking at uses of salt in the past and present, Pastor Johnny Kan teaches us what Jesus meant when he called us to be the salt of the earth.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / June 18, 2020
生命树 | 第16集 | 正直
本日经文 [箴 言 10:9 ] "行 正 直 路 的 ， 步 步 安 稳 ； 走 弯 曲 道 的 ， 必 致 败 露 。"
Tree Of Life / June 15, 2020
Ep 126 | Never thirst again
Are you satisfied with your life? Pastor Johnny Wong shares how we can find ultimate fulfillment in God.
Tree Of Life / June 14, 2020
Ep 125 | Rise again
Have you ever felt like giving up? Pastor Chuen Rong confronts his failures and shares how we too can bounce back up from our setbacks.
Tree Of Life / June 13, 2020
Ep 124 | Loving my neighbour
Have you thought about how helping someone else might lighten your own load? Pastor Lionel shares his thoughts about the intangible rewards he got while on a food distribution run.
Tree Of Life / June 12, 2020
Ep 123 | One people
Why do people hate other people? Pastor James talks about the hate-mongering going around in various countries and how God can break down the walls of hostility.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / June 11, 2020
生命树 | 第15集 | 冤狱
本日经文 [诗篇 31:14-15] "“耶和华啊，我仍旧倚靠你，我说：“你是我的神。我终身的事在你手中，求你救我脱离仇敌的手和那些逼迫我的人。"
Let's Pray (Live) / June 08, 2020
Ep 9 - Fortitude in the Family
Families too, need fortitude—to tap into God's endless reserves of mental and emotional strength. Let's pray for resiliency in our families. Recorded live on 4 June 2020 (Host: Pastor Christon Choo)
Tree Of Life / June 08, 2020
Ep 122 | God's peace
We are living in troublesome times with financial turbulences, riots and other crazy news. Pastor James shares how we can find peace during this chaotic period.
Tree Of Life / June 07, 2020
Ep 121 | Communication
During the Circuit Breaker, did your relationship with your parents, friends and loved ones improve? What about your relationship with God? Pastor Lionel challenges us to find out about God's love for us.
Tree Of Life / June 06, 2020
Ep 120 | True home
Home doesn't truly feel like home when your family is not there with you. Pastor Christon shares how God might possibly feel without His children, all of us, with Him in heaven.
Tree Of Life / June 05, 2020
Ep 119 | Building relationship
During the Circuit Breaker, we have been spending time with our loved ones via various digital platforms. Pastor Chuen Rong reminds us of a relationship that we need to maintain that is more important than any other.
Tree Of Life / June 01, 2020
Ep 118 | Never changing
"New normal" — that's the phrase that is being used widely these days. This pandemic has changed the way we live and life will not be the same. Is there anything that we can still be sure of? Pastor Isagani has a reassuring answer.
Tree Of Life / May 31, 2020
Ep 117 | The good samaritan
Kindness and empathy help us relate to other people and have more positive relationships with friends, family, and even perfect strangers we encounter in our daily lives. But are there limits to who can be kind? Pastor Bayu tells us more.
Tree Of Life / May 30, 2020
Ep 116 | Giving thanks
Research from Harvard Medical School suggests that giving thanks can make us happier. Pastor Chuen Rong shows us how the things we can be grateful for may be simple but still significant.
Tree Of Life / May 29, 2020
Ep 115 | What lies ahead
As Singapore looks forward to the easing of the Circuit Breaker restrictions from June 2, Pastor Christon turns out attention to what what we can look forward to even further beyond.
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / May 28, 2020
生命树 | 第13集 | 你怕黑吗？
本日经文 [約 翰 一 書 4:18 ] "爱 里 没 有 惧 怕 ； 爱 既 完 全 ， 就 把 惧 怕 除 去 。 因 为 惧 怕 里 含 着 刑 罚 ， 惧 怕 的 人 在 爱 里 未 得 完 全 。"
Tree Of Life / May 25, 2020
Ep 114 | Essential oil
To help stamp out the spread of COVID-19, we need to keep a safe distance but we can still add value to someone else's life. Pastor Bayu explores a simple yet effective way to share comfort and care in these trying times.
Tree Of Life / May 24, 2020
Ep 113 | Peace
The noise and discomforts of life can be distracting. Pastor James shares how to find peace within.
Tree Of Life / May 23, 2020
Ep 112 | Good gifts
What good gifts does God have in store for us during this Circuit Breaker? Pastor James encourages us trust God's heart for us despite the uncertainty of the crisis.
Let's Pray (Live) / May 22, 2020
Ep 7 - Opportunity
There are times when it can feel suffocating as the pressures close in and options dwindle. But God is at work, and hears our desperate sighs. Recorded live on 21 May 2020 (Host: Pastor Johnny Wong)
Tree Of Life / May 22, 2020
Ep 111 | An adventure
Steven Curtis Chapman called it the "glorious unknown" and "the wild blue yonder of God's Amazing grace". Today, Pastor Lionel asks if you're ready for a great adventure with God?
生命树 Tree of Life (Mandarin) / May 21, 2020
生命树 | 第12集 | 面对不安
本日经文 [彼得前书 5:7] "“你们要将一切的忧虑卸给神，因为他顾念你们。"
Tree Of Life / May 18, 2020
Ep 110 | A challenge
How much of the Bible have you committed to memory? Pastor Johnny Wong puts forth a challenge to all of us today.