Articles by

Jabez Goh

Missions

Home missions: What are they and how to do them

One disruption local churches faced as a result of the pandemic? Overseas mission trip cancellations when Singapore closed its borders. As a result, many churches pivoted to home missions. But what...

Worldview

Social justice: Why critical theory clashes with the Christian worldview

Justice. The driving force of various historical movements seeking change. A topic discussed by philosophers past and present. An idea that has taken on many different forms, the latest of which is...

Mental Health

Scared, stressed, sian, sad, seething? Whatever you’re feeling, pray

How have you been doing emotionally? The COVID-19 Stabilisation Phase has gone on for longer than expected, with restrictions extending to late November. With cases still on the rise, it also seems...

Church Life

4 ways that a cell group can be helpful (even when meeting online!)

The COVID-19 new normal is anything but normal when it comes to how we have typically been meeting in cell groups.   Of course, we can still gather through digital methods, but the virtual format...

COVID-19

Fuel for the frontlines: How can we bless our local heroes?

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for nearly two years now, and the situation right now does not look great. This is definitely disappointing for many of us who were eagerly waiting for things to...

Dating

Unequally yoked: Romance, regrets and revelation in this rollercoaster love story

When it comes to romantic love, many of us would have favourite verses from the Bible. But I’d wager that 2 Corinthians 6:14 wouldn’t be one of them. For those of us who develop feelings...

COVID-19

THIR.ST TALKS: Life as a senior during the pandemic

Covid-19 has been a tough time for many — and even more so for our elderly who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with the recent surge in cases. While it would be easy for us to focus on...

Mental Health

5 years after my bipolar disorder came out of the blue, I finally feel better

*TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE* Five years ago, Hannah Grace Torres unexpectedly developed a mental health condition that led to two hospital admissions and even a suicide attempt....

COVID-19

From the first outbreaks to today’s surge in cases, a frontliner shares her story

Beatrice Phoon has worked as a nurse for the last 5 years, but she has experienced some of the most trying times over the last 2 years due to her role on the frontline. Reflecting on how she finds...