Articles by

Gabriel Ong

Faith

6 Cs that can hinder spiritual growth

Economic growth is vital to the well-being of a nation. It’s why countries will make efforts to plan, strategise and allocate resources to stimulate economic growth each and every year. The...

Faith

A reflection on time

Since my baby was born, I have experienced time differently. No longer was it based on my scheduled plans and tasks down to the 15th minute, but the limited drops of time between feeding and soothing...

Culture

When two sides hold different views, is loving conversation still possible?

By now I’m sure most of us have heard about a particular piece of news that’s gone viral relating to a transgender youth’s troubles.  It details a Redditor’s account of being...

Faith

Young people, this is what’s keeping your pastors awake

On the final day of the LoveSingapore Pastors’ Summit 2021, three seasoned church leaders in Singapore were asked to reimagine church in the new normal. Titled Honest Conversations, the panel...

Faith

It’s okay to cry. Jesus did

When was the last time you heard an entire sermon on Lamentations? On the second day of the LoveSingapore Pastors’ Summit 2021, Reverend Keith Lai preached a stirring message from a book of the...

Faith

How to keep on keeping on​

It has been a wearisome year for many. Life in Singapore is generally hectic. Many of us already find it a challenge to balance work, ministry and family obligations. However the COVID-19 pandemic...

Work

The financial planner workaholic who finally burned out

I have had a passion for finance ever since young. I used to save pocket money and Chinese New Year red packets with the sole intention of spending them on Christmas presents for my family. From time...

Health

It took a mango-sized tumour to shatter my illusion of a perfect life

In early 2017, I injured my lower back. I couldn’t even stand up without pain or a severe hunch. The doctor referred me for physiotherapy which was where I learnt that an x-ray had showed an...

Faith

The rainbow, a sign from God

A few days back, I was on my usual morning run before work, thinking about conversations I recently had with friends who had prayed to God for a sign. God had answered them in different ways like...