Articles by

Joanne Kwok

Culture

Sure, face swaps are cool. But have you tried a divine exchange?

Face swapping was old news in 2020 until election season rolled around for Singapore and photographs of politicians were put through FaceApp to turn them into women. It’s no new trend, honestly...

Relationships

What trying to be a great dad taught me about the Good Father

“You would make a great dad, Jon.” This was said to me several times before Dorea and I had our first kid. And the shameless truth is, I agreed. I love kids. There always was a deep, God-given...

Relationships

The gift our fathers deserve

I know too many people who draw a blank when it comes to what they love about their dad. That he provides for our family? Some of us might say. And if I were to ask, “What about him makes you...

Mental Health

I always thought Good Christian girls didn’t get depressed

I remember the first time I knew deep in my gut that I had depression.  I was like any 20-year-old – my days consisted of going for classes in university, serving in church, trying new recipes and...

Relationships

I see you, Dad: Getting to know my father made us friends for life

When I was nine, my parents got divorced. My sister and I would stay with my mum on weekdays and weekends were spent at my dad’s apartment. He would pick us up at the bus stop, we’d go to Boon...

Faith

3 misconceptions about spiritual growth

Ever find yourself feeling stuck when it comes to growing in your faith? You’re seeking God in His Word and through prayer, you’re not hiding any secret sin… but it doesn’t seem to be...

Work

Once guided by money and prestige, I gave it up to answer a call

Back in 2010, I was at a point where I was faced with multiple job options and yet remained directionless. I was frustrated at my state – as a believer, shouldn’t I be clearly directed by...

Culture

This is not an apple: Why we need to think before we believe

For someone who has worked in at least two main corners of the media industry for the past eight years, creative and news, media messaging still overwhelms me. A younger me would have thought of my...

Faith

In the unseen: How’s the garden of your soul?

I don’t know how the circuit breaker was for you, but from what I found myself sharing with others, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this time of being at home. Although true for the most of it, I...