Asian Beacon

25/09/2026

Understanding God’s plan, on the basis that if God is not a business partner in the planning room, He should not be expected to show up in the boardroom. Integrating work and worship, so that when love becomes labour, work becomes worship.

It was a power-packed two days at the Sabah International Convention Centre, where the first-ever Borneo Workplace Conference (BWC26) brought Malaysia Day and marketplace faith together under one roof. Held […]

21/09/2026

As I lay on the hospital bed like a beached whale with jello legs and arms, I sank into despair. Yet fragments of Viktor Frankl’s words came back to me: “Somewhere between what happens to us and how we respond, there is a space in which we choose how to respond.”

Even in this, I still had a choice. Do I run away from God or do I run towards Him?

29/08/2026

SHIFT is Accomplish Asia’s first conference for early career professionals, explained Adrian Lim, who stepped up as CEO earlier this year.

“We are grateful for the speakers who really tailored their sessions to ensure this conference was packed with value-add material, useful knowledge and practical tools,” he said.

Moving forward, the organisation hopes to partner with more churches to teach the next generation with skills, knowledge, and perspectives to serve their workplaces, churches and ministries better.

“As an organisation, Accomplish is in the midst of transforming its ecosystem to be more inclusive and work with partners, including churches, in our mission to build discipleship and leaders in the workplace,” Adrian concluded.

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At SHIFT Conference 2026, more than 200 working young adults from 21 churches gathered to listen, learn and lean into different perspectives surrounding work and worship. Geared for early career […]

24/08/2026

Thirteen years ago, Bina stepped away from corporate life to open a kindergarten, called Daughters & Sons Centre. It was a hard pivot for the mother of two, who by then had carved a thriving career in pharmaceutical sales & marketing.

“We had sent our eldest daughter to kindergarten but quickly realised it wasn’t the education Ryan (her husband) and I wanted for our children,” she explained.

Bina had already started a side hustle, investing in an enrichment centre for school-going children, so it felt like a natural move for her to start an education business.

“I believe education is my calling and the pathway of my ministry,” she said.

22/08/2026

Purpose is what gives meaning to work, say marketplace leaders.

“Purpose matters.” Esther Chu’s opening line at SHIFT Conference earlier this year reverberated across the silent hall.

“Purpose is less about solving a rhythm and more of curating a lifestyle with values, aptitude and sustainability in mind,” she said. “Purpose really matters in work.”

10/08/2026

Should Christians still tithe when money is tight?

Perhaps the better question is “what is God teaching me about trust?”

07/08/2026

Giving has always been connected to worship, trust, and obedience. It was never simply about percentages or obligation, but about the posture of our hearts before God. As we navigate uncertain economic times, Scripture offers several truths that can help us respond with wisdom and faith.

by Ruth Yong Wang Theen Have you ever stood at the supermarket checkout and quietly wondered why everything suddenly costs so much? Or watched the fuel price climb again and […]

21/07/2026

Fifty years on, the world looks different. Reading habits have shifted, and print ministry now lives in a digital-first age. After much prayer and counsel, we’re honouring this legacy not by holding on, but by stepping forward into a new chapter: Light by Asian Beacon.

Light is a premium, print-first magazine curated to be experienced, shared, and kept. With a sharper editorial focus and elevated art direction, we’re speaking to a new generation of millennial professionals and seekers who are asking honest questions about faith.

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In 1969, missionary Ben Sawatsky planted a small seed: an in-house publication for Petaling Jaya Evangelical Free Church. Nurtured by our first Malaysian editors, Dr Chong Kwong Tek and Goldie, […]

09/07/2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, billions of people are once again stopping what they’re doing to watch 22 players chase a ball across a field. Nations celebrate. Hearts break. Heroes are made. But beneath the excitement lies something surprisingly familiar. The tournament isn’t just about goals, trophies, and glory; it’s about hope, sacrifice, perseverance, identity, and the pursuit of something worth giving your life to.

Here are five things the World Cup reminds us about life and faith.

Discover five powerful lessons the World Cup teaches about faith, perseverance, identity, teamwork, and living with an eternal purpose.

04/07/2026

Archaeology has repeatedly affirmed the historical framework of the Bible.

The discovery of the Pilate Stone in Caesarea is particularly significant. For years, critics questioned the existence of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death. This inscription, identifying him as “Prefect of Judea,” confirmed the Gospel accounts. Even the finer details of Scripture hold up under scrutiny. In Acts 17, references to cities, political titles, and cultural practices have all been verified by historians and archaeologists. Luke’s precision suggests intimate knowledge of the world he describes.

“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those whose refuge is in him.” (Proverbs 30:5, NIV).

Read more to find out if the Bible is true:

By Ruth Yong Wang Theen Is the Bible true? It is a question that continues to surface across cultures and generations. While the Bible is not written as a conventional […]