Articles by

Joanne Kwok

Illness

I lost all my hair to illness – but God gave it back to me overnight

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...

Missions

Man on a mission: To the marketplace and beyond

I haven’t been on a mission trip in some time. The last trip that I recall was sometime in 2010 to Hatyai, Thailand. It was such a wonderful experience – one that I will continue to look back...

Relationships

Lean in, lean back: He’s okay with that

“A disciple is someone who is leaning back on Jesus, hearing his heartbeat, and from that perspective, looking out into the world.” —Dave Lomas It all began with a message by Dave Lomas called...

Dating

Seasons: “A tree in winter does not die easily”

It was student exchange season and my boyfriend Reuben and I had applied and been accepted to universities in the United States. I, however, could feel God prompting me to stay in Singapore, despite...

Culture

Young people, greatness is not in power or money, but love

As Singaporeans, we know how to plan very well. Everything has to have an insurance plan. Everything is about figures – how much you have in your bank, how long have you been doing this, how many...

Music

How outrageous: Writing about a love that makes no sense

Your love came crashing in When I was unaware Your grace a perfect storm I have this theory about songwriting trends. If you’re a huge nerd like me and have studied Top 40 worship songs over...

Missions

How to minister in the most dangerous places on Earth

Three years ago, my team and I were eight hours deep in the jungles working in a war-ravaged village when a rebel soldier came charging at us in a fit of rage. He was threatening to rape those who...

Faith

Seasons are for trees to grow: You don’t leave us in the hurting

I want you to think about your lowest point in life. What do you feel when you recall the memory? Maybe you don’t want to remember it – that’s alright. My lowest point was about two years ago...

Missions

Full-time under 30: The mission trip that changed my life

We featured Isaac in “Some save Batam: Taking the heart of Singapore beyond our shores”. I grew up in church. My mum and dad, and even grandparents were in church. But when I was 17 years...