Articles by

Gabriel Ong

Movies & TV

The Gospel in Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan, the popular anime that has taken the world by storm is set in a grim, alternate history, where mindless, ravenous giants roam the land and the last remnant of humanity is trapped...

Discipleship

What does it mean to grow spiritually?

I don’t feel like I’m growing spiritually. It feels like I’m stagnating in my faith. In June 2022, these were the thoughts that surfaced within me. There were many reasons for this....

Church Life

I’m hopeful for the future of our youth ministries

What stood out to me from the FOPx findings, or my greatest takeaway, were feelings of optimism and renewed faith. I witnessed a group of young ministers on the stage who, though they are from...

Surveys & Reports

FOPx Research 2023: Joy Lee and Isaac Ong on the heart behind the study and the hope ahead

It’s been a few days since the FOPx Research 2023 study was released, and after our first article that dissected the insights we thought we’d switch gears and talk to some of the friends...

Surveys & Reports

FOPx study reveals 8 key insights into challenges faced by youth ministries

At a closed-door session for youth leaders and pastors at Cornerstone Community Church on October 25, FOPx released their FOPx Research 2023 – a 110-page study offering an “inter-Church and...

Relationships

Attachment styles: How am I wired to relate?

Adulting is hard and maintaining relationships is even harder. That was what I realised as I journeyed from singlehood to marriage and now parenthood. I often wondered, which relationships are worth...

Discipleship

Thir.st Youth Night: Join us on a special prayer walk that will put passion in your intercession

I once attended a conference where a prayer room was set up, and people were free to visit the prayer room any time during the conference. However, I knew this prayer room was different the moment I...

Disabilities

I am autistic and I am victorious: Trading my victim mentality for God-given individuality

TW: There is mention of suicide ideation, depression and anxiety in this article. Last year in April, after the release of my previous article, navigating the murky waters of JC life made me feel...

Discipleship

What went wrong in the Garden of Eden?

Personally, I’ve begun to ponder more on what the Garden of Eden represents. Why would God make such a beautiful habitation for Adam and Eve? What does it mean when they fell? Most of all, how...