Articles by

Gabriel Ong

Dating

How important is physical attraction in a relationship?

“Cliff, do you realise all the girls that you used to pursue have one thing in common? They all have long hair. I have long hair.” This was Wai Jia’s response after seeing the pictures of the...

Outreach

What obstacles to revival does the next generation face?

In our #Revival1972 series so far, we’ve featured the testimonies and stories of the folks who were right there when it happened at the Clocktower, the generation that experienced the...

Worldview

Truth and love: How should Christians comment on social issues online?

Should Christians publicly air their views on politics and other contentious social issues? Among those who feel we should not, the common argument goes: Israel thought the Messiah would come in the...

Workplace

The struggles of being underemployed

“So, what do you do?” “Umm… I graduated recently and… umm… I work part-time at a restaurant and do some photography on the side.” “Oh, that’s great! Do you get free food at the...

Worldview

After the repeal of 377A: Reflecting on 3 concerns younger Christians raise

I spend a decent amount of time engaging with young people over life’s issues. And one of the big ones in Singapore nowadays revolves around LGBT, Section 377A, and what the Church is doing or...

Church Life

What does revival mean to you? Are we ready for it?

As part of the Revival 1972 series, we’ve featured church leaders who experienced the inception of the Charismatic Renewal, as well as the generation that came after them.  Following on from...

Tech

How long do you spend on TikTok and Instagram daily? You might be at risk of body image anxiety

TODAY’s recent article on the link between body image anxiety and social media use was more than eye-opening. The study, which surveyed 2,670 people aged 16 and above in May and June 2022,...

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What’s the difference between a spiritual parent and a mentor? What does mentoring look like?

Here is my definition of spiritual mentoring: “Spiritual mentoring is an intentional, relational process for spiritual formation by which one person becomes a spiritual guide for one or several...

Mental Health

Feeling like a failure through my twenties, I found breakthroughs in becoming a teacher

In my early twenties, I experienced what I hope to be the worst ever episode in my life. I could not hold down a job, I faced immense social anxiety and I struggled with my mental health. Making...