Articles by

Gabriel Ong

COVID-19

Introvert: I’m still affected by social distancing

When I first heard the phrase “social-distancing”, it didn’t sound too uphill a task. Staying out of crowded places, standing 2 metres from another person and not gathering in groups – that...

Studies & NS

Bullied then homeschooled: How God made a way for me to enter polytechnic

I am an unusual Singaporean – a homeschooled student. I was homeschooled due to bad experiences in Secondary One. I couldn’t take the bullying and I was a very sensitive person in the past....

Work

3 things I learned when I couldn’t find a job

Fresh out of college, I decided to dedicate one year to serving in a non-profit organisation involved in youth outreach work. I figured, “Hey! I’m young and I’m armed with a good degree...

COVID-19

Rising above the storms of COVID-19

Dragging myself back home after a long day of work, I pondered over how drastically our lifestyles had changed in the past few weeks. Shopping malls had limited the number of entering customers....

How-tos & Handles

How to filter digital Christian content

The COVID-19 circuit breaker has led many Singapore churches and ministries into the digital space. The online selection of Christian digital content has never been so densely resourced! And the good...

Tech

How to livestream worship from your home: A guide by Awaken Generation

Dear friends, In these unprecedented times, some of you may have been disheartened because of the lack of physical church meetings. From this extended break, we have learnt that we are built for...

News

Raffles Medical sends out urgent call for doctors and dentists for new Community Isolation Facility

Update (April 29, 2020): Raffles Medical is still looking for nurses, dentists and doctors. They thank all who have already written in, and are in the process of responding to your messages. Even as...

Devotionals

What is your hope built on?

COVID-19 has plunged the world into unprecedented chaos and affected each and every one of us profoundly. No one is spared the grief and disappointment wrought by this potent pathogen. In difficult...

Church Life

Making the most of worshipping online

1. Physical awareness Your physical awareness contributes to your online worship experience. Your physical preparation can shape your attitude. Getting out of your bed-clothes, washing up, having...