Articles by

Gabriel Ong

Discipleship

When horoscopes clash with faith: Choosing freedom over fear

“For the year 2026, our zodiac horoscope for Rat is not good. It clashes. We must be careful in the new year.” This was the gentle warning sent to me over WhatsApp by my best friend from...

Discipleship

I AM: Jesus’ seven declarations that demand a response

There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Seven times Jesus tells us exactly who He is. Not metaphors. Not suggestions. Seven declarations—leaving no room for...

Discipleship

All that I have is a hallelujah: Faith, relapse and the grace that stayed

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:17–18) There are seasons when faith...

Discipleship

Silent killers in spiritual community

There is a little plant by the name of “morning glory” that has cute flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It sounds pretty, looks innocent enough and sure appears that way – but is actually...

Christmas

Christmas markets you can visit in Singapore this season

This December, local churches are lighting up our city with Christmas markets that express our hope for the season.  Whether it’s a snow-foam spectacle in Queenstown, a Christmas Gift Market at...

Discipleship

3 ways to practise patience in ministry

We wouldn’t be going out on a limb to say that patience is not something that’s coded into human nature.  Seriously, it’s so much easier to just do what feels natural (or even...

Discipleship

If you want to win in life, you’ll need self-discipline

Let’s zoom in on four verses in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. For context, these verses come from a part of the book where Paul is writing to the Corinthian Church about rights: the right to eat meat...

Finding Purpose

Called to care: My unconventional path into geriatric nursing

Before joining St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) as a nurse, I had taken a gap year after graduating from university in 2023. My educational path was a little longer than most — I started in junior...

Finding Purpose

Going from RSAF major to café owner, it’s been difficult but divine

You’re gonna have to read ANDY LIM’s life story (here!) to find out really just why he would leave behind a stable career in the RSAF for the rocky path of becoming an F&B...