Articles by

Justine Ocampo

Discipleship

Retreat go where? Relaxing spots for a spiritual getaway in Singapore

When we think of getting away during this season, we might imagine a hotel staycation, a cruise to nowhere or perhaps even glamping in Jewel.  But what about escaping to quieter alternatives with...

Dating

“God has a different checklist”: Dr Tam Wai Jia on waiting for Mr Right

Many singles wrestle with the question of who is Mr (or Ms) Right. “But the better question is: Who is God’s choice for us?” asked 33-year-old medical doctor Tam Wai Jia. Better known...

What you should know about the alleged cult Shincheonji

The Singapore chapter of the Shincheonji religious sect has made headlines for the second time this year, with 21 people arrested for allegedly being members of an unlawful society. Earlier in...

Friendship

Friendzone: A call to be more than just neighbours

Would you think of asking a neighbour if you wanted to borrow a milk frother? Or what if you wanted to order a cake that you know you couldn’t finish alone?  I have to admit that as a millennial,...

Real Life, Real People

“When you make a covenant with someone, there’s no back door”: How one couple found the courage to commit

Ken Tan and Angel Lee dated for 4 years before deciding to commit to marriage. Sharing about the impact that our broken families can have on our relationships, they talk about their journey from...

Tech

Two youths start new online safe space for young Christians (guys especially!)

Nicole Soh, a polytechnic mass communications student, and Jakin Tan, currently in National Service, are the two young minds behind Philotimo. Launched on 15 April 2020, the Instagram page was...

Friendship

Can guys and girls be “just friends”?

I wouldn’t call myself a tomboy, but I’m admittedly a girl who has a lot of guy friends. Growing up, I found guys easier to talk to than girls. The habit stuck and close friendships with...

Sermons

30 years in full-time ministry: Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong shares about calling, provision and going the distance

I was born again at the age of 16, but I wasn’t a serious Christian then. I had one foot in the world and one foot out of the world.  During my basic military training, my father died suddenly of...

Movies & TV

The end of the world hits close to home in apocalyptic movie Greenland

Now that cinemas are open again, I recently got the chance to catch Greenland on the big screen. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler, the film follows a family of three’s...