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Mental Health

I’m in my 30s and life is hard to swallow

Last week, CNA reported that those in their 30s comprised the highest number of suicides in Singapore last year. Called the “sandwich generation”, those in their 30s are caught between their...

Worldview

First-time voters: 3 biblical principles for an informed choice

Voting can be complex, especially for first-time voters. Political involvement may not have the lowest barrier to entry, but Christians are called to respect the authorities and be good stewards of...

Personalities

The dangers of a double life

If you’ve been catching up with the news and been around social media of late, you would know that there has been a lot going on. Like the popular actor who has been at the centre of an alleged...

Money Matters

As a younger Christian, how should I be managing my money?

Let’s start with what God says about money in the Bible. God actually talks a lot about money, especially in Jesus’ parables. God makes His position very clear on how money can be used...

Missions

Antioch Summit 2024: Many streams, one direction

On October 3, the second Antioch Summit was held at St.John’s-St.Margaret’s Church (Anglican) where pastors, missions elders and leaders came together in a time of vision-casting,...

Discipleship

Sunday School isn’t about babysitting: Children’s pastors on what raising generations requires

At the LoveSingapore Pastors’ Prayer Summit 2024, a special panel discussion was held on the state of children’s ministry in Singapore. Led by Senior Pastor Daniel Wee (Church of our...

Missions

“Tell me more about this Jesus of yours”: Miracles on a mission trip to Cambodia

An entire class of first graders shooting their hands up for the salvation call – that was one of many miracles we recalled in our nightly debriefs. Jamie* and I were a few months shy of 19, at the...

Discipleship

Cain and Abel: Pride and other pitfalls

Following on from the Fall, the story of Cain and Abel follows the growing trail of sin and shows us humanity’s capacity for hatred and evil. It can be easy to overlook the many rich takeaways...