2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:2,6 May this light illuminate your life, bringing hope, peace and joy. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas filled with grace!
She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 I have never met the President of the United States. I am guessing that you haven’t either. I have seen one of them in person. In fact, I was less than fifty feet from him! But I didn’t shake his hand or have any personal interaction with him. The President doesn’t know me. I don’t have his phone number. I don’t have any sort of access … Continue Reading
Hope does not disappoint us. Romans 5:5 Of all the different kinds of pain you and I can experience in life, the pain of disappointment crushing hope can be one of the worst. Examples from life? A parent tells you that you cannot go to the amusement park as planned. Your first romantic relationship comes to a heartbreaking end. Your dream of flourishing in a certain field does not come true. Your move to a new city does not pan out. A child with great promise grows up to make some destructive life decisions. Your retirement … Continue Reading
The course schedule for the Spring 2026 semester is out. You can check it out and sign up through our website. There are many exciting courses being offered this semester which will strengthen your understanding of God’s Word and help you to serve others in the Gospel as well. We offer courses in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. We also have in person and online learning options. The application deadline is January 18, 2026. Registering is simple — just choose one of the following methods to complete your enrollment. 1) Online: Click this link → 2) By … Continue Reading
This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:9,10 To live forever. That has been the goal of many a man throughout history. You might think back to your school days and reading about Juan Ponce de Leon and his quest for the Fountain of Youth. Maybe you think of the nightmarish tales of vampires and the immortality they seek. … Continue Reading
On Sunday, Dec. 7th, SALEM held its annual joint worship service, where all members of all SALEM congregations gather to worship once a year as one unified church body in Christ. ALS was able to take part again this year, as a partner of SALEM in theological education. Prof. Tony Barthels brought greetings to the assembly from ALS along with 2 representatives from SALEM’s sister church body in America, the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Rev. Michael Ewart and Mr. Jim Brandt expressed joy and gratitude for the blessed fellowship the church bodies share together. ALS … Continue Reading
If you haven’t seen it already, we welcome you to check out our new website: asiaseminary.com . It’s a wonderful resource for learning about our program offerings. We also post updates about courses, news and events, and a weekly devotion. You can also learn about our history, faculty members, our mission and check out our library catalogue! All in one place! We pray this website can be a helpful resource for you.
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. 2 Timothy 1:9 With what are you struggling today? Maybe you don’t deal with stress in the healthiest way? Bills pile up, you can’t make ends meet at the end of the month, and your boss is far too demanding. So, you find yourself being short-tempered with your family. Maybe there are even times you grab for pills, or the bottle and you tell yourself, ‘It’s just to take the edge … Continue Reading
If you follow the church calendar, you’ve noticed that another church year has ended and a new one has begun. With this, we now enter into the season of Advent: a time of the year when we prepare our hearts to hear again the message of Christ’s birth. We’ve heard it before, yet each year it reminds us of the ultimate fact of our salvation: that God is with us and that he came to save you. In a busy and distracted world, it’s easy to lose sight of this. Our prayer this year is that … Continue Reading
Merciful Father, Look with compassion on Tai Po and all affected by this tragic fire. Protect the firefighters, rescue workers, and all who are in danger. Bring healing to the injured, comfort to those who have lost loved ones, and peace to those who have been displaced. Grant wisdom to the authorities in dealing with this difficult situation. Even in this dark hour, let your light and love be known. We entrust all those affected to your care, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.