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Gabriel Ong

Devotionals

Advent Devotional Day 15: Bread of Life

Eating and drinking are some of our most basic physical needs. It’s why workers prize the “iron rice bowl” — provision that cannot be taken away. Singapore’s hectic culture can create a...

Devotionals

Advent Devotional Day 14: Light of the World

What does a world without Jesus look like? Darkness. Despair. Decay. Death. But the moment Jesus came to us, darkness’ days were numbered. Because of Jesus and His work on the cross, we can trade...

Personalities

World Cup 2022: The good, the bad and the ugly

If you’ve ever seen the football comedy series Ted Lasso, you’re likely to remember striker Dani Rojas’ energetic catchphrase: “Football is life!” Football really is life for billions of...

Devotionals

Advent Devotional Day 13: I Am

The religious leaders could not believe that Jesus – who was “not yet fifty years old” – had seen Abraham and knew he would rejoice at Jesus’ coming. These words “I am” go back to...

Dating

How do I know if I’m ready for a relationship?

Recently, I was having lunch with a friend when the conversation pivoted to relationships. “I just know I’m not ready for a relationship,” she declared. My friend spoke with such certainty and...

Surveys & Reports

2022 Verse of the Year: Isaiah 41:10

YouVersion have released their 2022 Verse of the Year and it’s not an unfamiliar one in Isaiah 41:10. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen...

Devotionals

Advent Devotional Day 8: Son of God

Here is a truth we may have well taken for granted over the years: Jesus is the Son of God. For our sakes, and because of His love for us, God the Father did not spare His own Son from the Cross....

Devotionals

Advent Devotional Day 7: Bridegroom

The biblical metaphor of Jesus as a bridegroom points to His sacrificial love for His bride, the Church. Indeed, we celebrate Christmas because Jesus came to be with mankind and save us. Truly, it is...

Workplace

How missing out on a promotion became a good thing

How could this be? Have I not proven myself enough since I joined this company? Eyes glued to my laptop screen, I dragged my mouse from the start of the video to the end over and over. I was sure I...