Articles by

Gracia Chiang

Family

“It feels better to be loving than to be right”: Redeeming the lost years with my father

Update (February 25, 2021): On the afternoon of February 23, 2021, See Ting went home to be with the Lord. Our hearts hurt and rejoice all at once because she is gone – but also free from the pain...

Illness

Facing death at 27, I still feel excited about my future

While pursuing her doctoral degree in the UK, Wiki Tay was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. In just short six months, the aspiring clinical psychologist was called home to the Lord on...

Personalities

Kanye West’s breakdown reminded me of my own struggles with mental health

Reading the news on how Kanye West was acting bizarrely and making references to the faith during a presidential campaign rally made me reflect on my own mental health journey and how people around...

Relationships

When my wounds become gifts to others

We often wish to present the best sides of ourselves. Who enjoys showing others our wounds and scars?  After all, struggles in life are not trophies to be paraded. We prefer to keep our dark areas...

Culture

What now, after the ballots have been cast?

For me, this election has served as a political awakening to what goes on behind the closed doors of our Parliament. I’ve been tracking this election very closely from the start, whether it be...

Culture

How to cut through the noise when it’s time to vote

Feeling overwhelmed and maybe disturbed by what you’ve seen so far? Welcome to the club. You’re not alone in feeling frustrated at the chaos. I’m a third-time voter, and I’ve never seen the...

Culture

Dear first-time voter, you’ve got a lot to think about

Congratulations first-time voters! Come Polling Day on July 10, you’ll exercise your legal requirement to vote for the first time. In this General Election, every constituency is being contested....

Culture

Can you stand by your friends and your convictions too?

I remember the time when my friend, Z, came out to me. He broached the topic very gingerly, almost like tip-toeing around a landmine. After revealing that he was attracted to the same sex, Z studied...

COVID-19

Church services of up to 50 can resume, but no singing: MCCY

In Phase 2 of the nation’s reopening, religious services of up to 50 people will be able to resume with stringent safe measures in place, including the omission of singing, announced the...