BRD 2023

Numbering My Days BRD REFLECTIONS: 2 Timothy 1 and Psalm 90 (NIV) (Andrew Tong, Zone Leader, SGM) READ Psalm 90 (NIV) OBSERVE: As I go past my “CPF” age, I am struck by the 70 or 80 age Psalm 90:10 estimates as […]

Contentment In God Is Great Gain BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 6 and Psalm 89:30-52 (NIV) (Lim Swee Kim, DISCIPLE leader) READ 1 Timothy 6 forewarns us of the pitfalls in life like false teachers and our human weakness towards money. These

Piety BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 5 and Psalms 88 (NIV) (Woo Li Chun, Disciple Facilitator) READ 1 Timothy 5 and Psalms 88 (NIV) OBSERVE: As I read the passages today, the word piety (1 Tim 5:4) jumped out. Wikipedia defines “Piety is

Train Yourself For Godliness BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 4 and Psalm 87 (NIV) (Giam Lay Hoon, Disciple Facilitator) READ 1 Timothy 4 : 6-16 (NIV) OBSERVE: Paul  wrote to Timothy  to  : The Word tells me that “strictness” is not the same as

Are You Qualified? BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 3 and Psalm 86 (NIV) (Barnabas Ng, Disciple Facilitator) READ 1 Timothy 3 and Psalm 86 (NIV) OBSERVE: “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.”

Thank You Lord For The Reminder BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 2 and Psalm 85 (NIV) (Goh Khean Chye DISCIPLE Chairperson, D&N Ministry) READ As I was assigned these passages, Pastor Adrian and Pastor Gladwin had just covered a similar passage on

Beware Of False Doctrines And Myths BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Timothy 1 (NIV) (Ng Su-Ran, Precept Facilitator) READ Paul wrote to Timothy: OBSERVE: Paul founded the church at Ephesus on his 3rd missionary journey and spent 2 years there (Acts 19:1, 8-10, 20-22).  Subsequently

Work And Idleness BRD REFLECTIONS: 2 Thessalonians 3 and Psalm 83 (NIV) (Ang Yee Kwan, MM Sub-Ministry, Communications Leader) READ 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (NIV) OBSERVE: In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Paul warned against idleness. While charity is a crucial aspect of Christian

劳动与游手好闲 BRD REFLECTIONS: 2 Thessalonians 3 and Psalm 83 (NIV) (洪奕冠，华文事工，资讯传播附属事工领袖) 研读: 帖撒罗尼迦后书 3:6-15 OBSERVE: 在《帖撒罗尼迦后书》3:6-15中，使徒保罗警告人们不要懒散。虽然他强调善行是基督徒生活中关键的素质，但他明确表示我们不应该盲目或愚昧地施舍。保罗毫不含糊地说，要回避那些自称是信徒但过着懒散生活或游手好闲的人。保罗指出他在帖撒罗尼迦信徒中的见证，作为积极的例子，他展示了无私的职业操守。他尽其所能自力更生。他的教导很明确：有能力但不愿工作的人不应该以善行纵容他们。 应用: 保罗在《帖撒罗尼迦后书》第三章的教导告诉我们，作为基督徒，我们应该拥有良好的职业操守，不可懒散。虽然我们被教导要完全信任我们的主，但这并不意味着我们什么都不做，只是等待事情发生。 行为: 作为基督的门徒，无论是在职场上还是在教会服事，我将尽心尽力地工作。在我们等待基督再来的时候，即使感到疲倦，我们也不能有懒散的倾向。 祈祷: 亲爱的天父，我们感谢祢美好的教导，并祈求祢赐予我们力量和精力来努力工作，以完成祢的旨意。奉主耶稣基督得胜的名祈求。阿门！

Recalling, Remembering, Relying And Returning BRD REFLECTIONS: 2 Thessalonians 1, 2 Thessalonians 2 and Psalm 81 (NIV) (Yeo Su Chen, Chairperson, Communications Ministry) READ For this devotion, I have focused on these verses from Psalm 81 (New Living Translation): 6 “Now I

The One Who Calls You Is Faithful, And He Will Do It BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Thessalonians 5 and Psalm 80 (NIV) (Julian Lim, Precept Facilitator) READ In the following verses of 1 Thessalonians 5, I see God’s words of encouragement and

Living In A Way That Pleases God BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Thessalonians 4 and Psalm 79 (NIV) (Richard Thong, Precept@Wesley Chairperson) READ 1 Thessalonians 4 (NIV) OBSERVE: In the first part of chapter 4, Paul provides guidance to the Thessalonians about holy

Encouragement And Love Amidst Trials BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 3 and Psalm 78:40-72 (NIV) (Tho Lye Sam, LPC Chairperson) READ The following verses stood out for me in 1 Thessalonians 3: OBSERVE: It is important to provide, receive

In Christ We Can be Overcomers BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Thessalonians 1, 2:1-16 and Psalm 78:1-39 (NIV) (Samantha Poo, BRD Core Team) READ My attention was drawn to: 1 Thessalonians 2:2 (ESV) V2-But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated

Remember God In Times Of Distress BRD REFLECTIONS: Colossians 4 and Psalm 77 (NIV) (Cheryl Seow, WSCS President) READ Psalm 77 verses 1 to 5 describes the extent of the psalmist’s despair and anguish. The psalmist cries out to God, stretches

Eternal Matters Of Heart & Mind BRD REFLECTIONS: Colossians 3 and Psalms 75 (NIV) (Philip Oh, Chairperson of Pastor Parish Relationship Committee) READ Whilst I read both the Colossians and Psalms readings, three verses in Colossians 3 caught my attention and

Knowing The Mystery Of God BRD REFLECTIONS: Colossians 2 and Psalm 74 (NIV) (Gordon Tan, Lay Leader Representative) READ Colossians 2:2-3,2:6-7 and 2:22-23 (NIV)  OBSERVE: Paul’s hope for the Colossians and Laodiceans is that they will be “rooted and built up

Seek God In His Sanctuary BRD REFLECTIONS: Colossians 1 and Psalm 73 (NIV) (Alex Lai, Associate Lay Leader) READ Whilst I read both Colossians 1 & Psalm 73, the verses that caught my attention were in Psalm 73. v16 – When

Rejoice In The Lord Always BRD REFLECTIONS: Philippians 4 and Psalm 72 (NIV) (Foo Yu Da, Chairperson, Witness and Evangelism) READ Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) OBSERVE: Paul’s final exhortation in this letter seems to be the most important message he wants us

Pursuing God Relentlessly BRD REFLECTIONS: Philippians 3 and Psalm 71 (NIV) (Roger Chan, SGM Chairperson) READ As I read Philippians 3, the following verses attracted me:  “12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but

“Being A True Disciple Of Jesus Christ” BRD REFLECTIONS: Philippians 2 and Psalm 70 (NIV) (Josephine Loo, Chairperson, Property Management) READ Philippians 2 (NIV) Philippians 2:1-5 Paul writes of Christ’s example of unity in love, joy and humility in spirit and purpose.

Live A Life Worthy Of The Cross BRD REFLECTIONS: Philippians 1 and Psalm 68;15-35 (NIV) (Tony Tng , Steward, LCEC) READ Philippians 1:27-30 (NIV) OBSERVE: Paul exhorts the Philippians at the end of Chapter 1 to conduct themselves in a manner

Armour Up, Be Prepared BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 6:10-24 and Psalm 68:1-14 (NIV) (Liu Yueh Mei, Chairperson, Information Systems) READ As I read Ephesians 6:10-24, the verses that stood out for me are v14-17: 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your

A Life Redeemed For His Glory BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-9 and Psalm 67 (NIV) (Adam Leong, Chairperson of Family Life Ministry) READ Psalm 67 (NIV) 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face

Come And See! BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 4:17-32; 5:1-20 and Psalm 66 (NIV) (Charis Lim (Chairperson, Digital Wesley)) READ The following passage from Psalm 66:5 (NIV) stands out for me:  5 Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for

The Body Of Christ BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 4:1-16 and Psalm 65 (NIV) (Alvin Chua, Chairperson of COSC) READ Ephesians 4:1-16 (NIV) OBSERVE: Ephesus was a large ancient city with diverse ethnic groups and cultures. In Paul’s third missionary journey, many

Filled With The Fullness Of God BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 3 and Psalm 64 (NIV) (Audrey Ng, Chairperson of Children’s Ministry) READ Ephesians 3: 14-21 (NIV) A Prayer for the Ephesians  14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven

I Am Created For His Good Work BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 2 and Psalm 62 (NIV) (Liana Seah, BeTween Chairperson) READ Ephesians 2: 1-10 v. 1: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins v. 3: All of us

United In Christ BRD REFLECTIONS: Ephesians 1 and Psalm 61 (NIV) (Lyn Tan, Archivist) READ & OBSERVE: After a warm greeting (1:1-2), the apostle Paul affirms the nature of the church – the glorious fact that believers in Christ have been

Because Of God’s Love BRD REFLECTIONS: Galatians 6 and Psalm 60 (NIV) (Ng Chai Seng, Secretary, LCEC) READ: Galatians 6 and Psalm 60 (NIV) OBSERVE: Galatians 6: v1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by