Articles by

Gabriel Ong

Surveys & Reports

Where do you find meaning in life?

American think tank Pew Research Center released some fascinating findings last week (November 18) that looked at where people around the world find meaning in life. Having surveyed nearly 19,000...

Finding Purpose

“Don’t know where we’re going, but we know that You’re in control”: A couple’s journey from Europe to Asia

Ever since he was young, Gregory Low has always found himself thrust into different countries and cultures.  Born in Singapore to a family who supported mission work, the 33-year-old remembers...

Money Matters

Should Christians seek financial freedom?

“Tired of your nine-to-five job? Sign up for this free course and learn how to be your own boss!” “Never enough money for spending? Message me, and I’ll teach you how to earn some side...

Discipleship

Does your life need a course correction?

One thing many people don’t know about me is my dream job to be a pilot. Although the bubble was burst after I failed the Air Force medical test, my current role as a pastor puts me in contact with...

Music

Should worship concerts offer VIP experiences?

Recent weeks have seen considerable furore in the Christian online space concerning the pricing strategies for Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin’s upcoming concert. Tickets for their upcoming US...

Real Life, Real People

Pedal to the metal: A lifelong cyclist becomes a fund-racer for the Hethne

For nearly 40 years, Kumar has been – literally – flying the flag and blazing the trail for the Hethne community to know the love of Jesus. The lifelong cyclist is something of a fund-racer, who...

Dating

3 keys to keep Christ at the centre of your relationship

Dating is fun. There’s no doubt about it. Especially in the early days as you’re getting to know each other, through a flurry of text messages, café and movie dates, or a stroll in the park or...

Faith

Demystifying the Supernatural: Pastor Derek Hong discusses demons and the divine

What does a “spiritual attack” mean? How about “oppression” or “deliverance”? When speaking about the supernatural, terms like these would come up in conversation...

COVID-19

Being positive with COVID: What I learnt from 10 days of solitude

On October 7, I felt a sudden sore throat in the evening. I bought Strepsils and rested. I had a fever that night and it subsided by evening on the next day. I went for a prayer meeting thereafter,...