Author: Kingston Tong (Kingston Tong)

 ”Both of them (Zechariah and Elizabeth) were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. 7 But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old.” (Luke 1:6-7)      The darkness grows deeper while hope grows dimmer. The days, months, years, and even decades...

“I thank my God every time I remember you” (Phil. 1:3, NIV). Thanksgiving Day has come and gone. We have spent the day or the weekend enjoying family and friends over a wonderful meal. For many Americans, it’s the weekend of early Black Friday shopping sprees, watching football games, going to a movie theater or...

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies” (I Corinthians 6:19-20). I love going to buffet for lunch or dinner. It’s all that I can eat for...

“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (Galatians 5:18).      Do you have a “To Do List” in the back of your mind as your head hits the pillow? Do you feel faint before the day begins as you reflect at all the things that you have to do?...

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,…” Philippians 3:13b Labor Day marks the end of Summer for many of us. How was your Summer? How would you describe your Summer with one word? For me, it was awesome! Didn’t have to drive the grandchildren to school, but I...

 “Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” II Timothy 2:7      Summer is about gone for 2025. School is just around the corner in two weeks. Our Summer vacations are just about over and maybe something for Labor Day Weekend. Anything planned? The Apostle Paul encourages Timothy to reflect,...

“The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9      From children to college students, praise God that the school year is over. Time to sleep in until mid-morning and stay up passed their usual bedtime. Parents are rejoicing that at least they can take a vacation even if...

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you (Hebrews 13:17, NIV).      As a member and church leader of Living...

“And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ…” (Eph. 4:11-12).      Every Sunday is the Lord’s Day. We come together to worship and to express...

At the Lord’s command they encamped, and at the Lord’s command they set out. They obeyed the Lord’s order, in accordance with his command through Moses” (Numbers 9:22-23).     “Did you stay home yesterday or go to the Church Picnic?”, if I may ask. Was our decision based on  our feelings and the circumstances? If we see dark...