Articles by

Roy Tay

Faith

Are you a part-time Christian?

I’m in the middle of a life transition, and the one question I keep getting is, “Are you going into full-time mission work?” Well yes, I’m committing a fairly big portion of my life...

Relationships

Love hurts … But not like that

Fifty Shades Freed, the movie adaptation of EL James’ last book in her Fifty Shades trilogy, is released this Valentine’s season. In most cultures, Valentine’s Day is a day to...

Culture

Tired of facing the usual questions at CNY?

You’ve always loved Chinese New Year (CNY). Meeting family and friends, stuffing your face with calories, receiving hongbao – what’s not to like? Yet the older you got, the less...

Culture

Yes, Christians are hypocrites

It’s true. Call us hypocritical, bigoted, self-righteous, goody-two-shoes or egoistical all you want – I’m going to agree with you. Certainly, there have been people who claimed to be...

Faith

I don’t understand the Bible

I don’t know where to start! I don’t understand! The Bible is boring! How can something written 2000 years ago relate to my life? If you can relate to some or all of these statements — then I...

Faith

In a meaningless life, what is the point of tomorrow?

What is the point of tomorrow?  That was the question I used to ask myself at the end of every day. I grew up in Christianity, but it was when I entered Ngee Ann Polytechnic that God turned my life...

Culture

Don’t be afraid to be different

The stake that sticks out gets hammered down. That’s a Japanese proverb I once read. It means that if someone doesn’t follow the set path or pattern in society, he is made to conform like...

Culture

The gospel of fear

“If you died today, where would you go?” I was at a loss for words when first confronted with this question. I remember hurrying away in embarrassment – not because I didn’t know the answer...

Culture

What does justice even mean to you?

“There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” (Deuteronomy 15:10-11) The first...