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Central China Normal University’s Academic Week of Intelligent Education

I spend the past week at Central China Normal University, Wuhan for their Second Academic Week on Intelligent Education organised by the faculty of the School of Artificial Intelligence Education. I heard from many distinguished researchers on their work in the field of AI in Education. Concluded my trip with a visit to the NationalContinue reading “Central China Normal University’s Academic Week of Intelligent Education”

Justification by Faith: Credited, not Earned

A sermon given on 22nd June 2025 at Aldersgate Methodist Church for the series on Romans. This sermon recording was delivered to the 10:30am Contemporary Worship service.

GE2025: A Reflection on Privilege, Luck, and Responsibility

As Singapore approaches the next General Election, I find myself reflecting deeply on my journey as a young working adult and how much of it has been shaped by a system that, for the most part, has worked in my favour. Before I share my thoughts on GE2025, I think it’s only fair to firstContinue reading “GE2025: A Reflection on Privilege, Luck, and Responsibility”

A Given Mandate: Fellowship At the Table

A sermon given on 17th April 2025 at Aldersgate Methodist Church for the Maundy Thursday Service. Good evening, authentic missional community. It is both a privilege and a humbling honor to stand before you on this sacred Maundy Thursday. I want to begin by thanking our pastors and leaders for their unwavering support and for allowingContinue reading “A Given Mandate: Fellowship At the Table”

Whole Bible Connection Series

This was a series of 5 sessions conducted by me from January to July in 2024. This is put together through research of multiple resources. The slides used for these sessions are included below. Click on the images below to bring you to my slides for each session!

Invited Guest Editor

I have been invited to be Guest Editor for the following Special Issue (Applications of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality). This is another small step in my academic career and my first taste of the editorial process from the angle of an editor. If you have any AR/VR/MR related papers that are up and coming.Continue reading “Invited Guest Editor”

Apple September Event 2021

Apple had their September event today. Here are the prices in Singapore dollars. While I was not going to buy anything, except the new Apple Watch, I must say that the iPad mini really caught my attention. Regardless, I will update with another post when the prices of the Apple Watch Series 7 is revealed.Continue reading “Apple September Event 2021”

BSF Genesis Lesson 25 – 29

Reading Genesis 41-50 We are into the final (tens of) chapters. The narrative follows Joseph in Egypt as he receives his brothers and father in Egypt. But first, he had to interpret Pharaoh’s dream to be placed in the position of second-in-charge of Egypt. The young Joseph’s dreams when he was younger landed him inContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 25 – 29”

BSF Genesis Lesson 23 – 24

Reading Genesis 37-40 Most Christians are familiar with the story of Joseph. In fact, I will give a brief summary of Genesis 37, 39-40 here. Joseph was Israel (Jacob’s new name) favourite son of the 12. As a result, Joseph was pretty cocky about it. He had 2 dreams, each along the lines of hisContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 23 – 24”

BSF Genesis Lesson 20 – 22

Reading Genesis 30-36 We continue the story following one of the patriarchs: Jacob. Jacob is son of Isaac, crucially, Jacob, through deceit, “stole” the blessing of Isaac, which was for his twin brother Esau (Chapter 27). The interaction between Jacob and Esau ends with Esau wanting to kill Jacob, and Jacob fleeing to his uncleContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 20 – 22”