Articles by

Justine Ocampo

Finding Purpose

“Our past will never be wasted”: What God can do with your willingness

He was 27 when he first joined the Operation Mobilisation (OM) ship Doulos to set sail to the Philippines. Known as the largest floating library in the world at that time, the ship ended up being the...

Singlehood

Singles share: What does it mean to struggle and yet be satisfied and secure?

Why do people seem to value married couples over singles? Is being single really a calling? We speak to 4 Christian singles to hear what they had to say: Isaac Ong, 33, Church Youth Worker,...

Missions

Music and missions: The pianist who’s using his gift in the arts 

Describing himself as a “typical Singaporean guy”, Sherwin Lee recalled how he was more into sports as a youth. A competitive rock climber during his secondary school days, he shared how...

Workplace

3 lessons that God revealed to me through teaching

I recently completed a relief teaching stint, and although I’ve been giving tuition for most of my life, this experience was totally different.  Not only was I teaching and preparing lessons...

Real Life, Real People

What hope remains when your life is turned upside down?

Earlier this year, Christian lifestyle brand Jacob Rachel (JR) began an intimate and wonderful little series called “Community Stories” on their Instagram page. There they shared personal...

Workplace

Interns Ask Bosses: How do I know I’m suited for the job if my internship went badly?

Internship experiences are invaluable because they give us insight into a potential career path. But what happens when you realise it seems you’re not cut out for the job? A majority of young...

University

Entering university for the first time? Here’s what 4 young adults have to say about campus life

Entering university for the first time may be a daunting experience to many. But more than a milestone of academics and grades, our university experience can teach us much about life. We spoke to...

Do Good

A mother’s love for women of the red-light district

The idea of doing missions is often associated with overseas trips. But for Siew*, her mission field lies in the very streets of Singapore’s red-light district.  For the last six years, Siew...

Workplace

Interns Ask Bosses: How can I communicate with my boss about expectations?

Interns are often thought of as being in the lowest position within an office hierarchy. So it’s not surprising that when young adults begin their internships, talking to their supervisors or...