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Nicolette Kum

Church Life

Feeling unheard in my church, I’m thinking of leaving

Having been treated unkindly by my peers, I made the difficult decision in my teens to leave my previous church. As a third-generation believer, I was in search for a fresh start.  My secondary...

Faith

Manifesting and more: Why new-age trends on social media aren’t just innocent fun

Like most other Gen Z kids, I am an avid social media user. From memes to catchy dances, I am in touch with whatever is trending. And what’s really hot right now, is this rising wave of...

Faith

Outstanding youths in the Bible and their best lessons for us

Did you know that many of the great heroes of faith were actually young people? Many of these individuals were either youths or young adults when their lives became testimonies for all time. They...

Devotionals

40 days of prayer: Let’s journey through Philippians

With July just around the corner, some of us might already know what’s coming. I am no exception, as my church actively encourages us to participate in this period of prayer and intercession. ...

1800-ASK-PASTOR

How should I fast?

You might think: “How does denying myself from McDonald’s help my mother recover from cancer or draw me closer to God?” From a human point of view, fasting makes no sense. We need to first...

Sermons

Want to transform culture? Here are 4 things you can do, says Isaac Ong

“Whether you like it or you don’t like it, you have been born for such a time as this,” began Isaac Ong in his message on Day 3 of PLMC Conference 2022. Speaking to a congregation...

Sermons

Rev Edmund Chan: 3 types of lives we should lead for church unity

The following article is adapted from a message given by Reverend Edmund Chan, Leadership Mentor of Covenant Evangelical Free Church, on Day 1 of Paya Lebar Methodist Church‘s (PLMC) Conference...

How-tos & Handles

Help! How do I journey with a “difficult” person?

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to deal with someone difficult? In most cases, our instinct would be to walk away from people that we can’t handle. But what if this...

University

Winding pathways: 3 unconventional journeys to university

“Uncle” Bryan: Entering university at 28 Hello, my name is Bryan. I am a Year 2 Business student in the National University of Singapore. You must be wondering why I ended up in...