I was delighted to read the Deaf Faith Fellowship (DFF) report in Salt & Light media. They did well in highlighting the uniqueness of a congregation founded by Rev Barnabas Phua. Barnabas had his theological training at Christ For the Nations Institute in Texas. They had a Department of Deaf Studies. Barnabas and I were […]
“Why am I having this bout of gout at this time? I can hardly walk.” When I was pastoring, if this had happened before the Sunday I was scheduled to preach, I would inform the church staff, and someone would have taken over. But now it was a First-timers Silent Retreat! I ended up hobbling […]
PJ John reminded me that 9 November was his father’s 22nd death anniversary. Pastor PJ Johney was my predecessor, spiritual father and mentor in the ministry. My thoughts went down memory lane to recall the difficult decision he had to make as a civil servant, husband, and father. He found himself thrust into a scenario he […]