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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...

Church Life

Why I started going back to church

“I just want to feel safe in a church environment again,” I said as a stranger beside me (who is now a good friend) squeezed my fingers. And to my horror, tears started leaking down my face. This...

Singlehood

What’s so bad about masturbation?

I was 11 when I stumbled upon pornography in a local bookstore. The book was unassuming enough, a pink high heel on a black glossy cover. Its plastic wrapping had been half ripped open which should...

Surveys & Reports

Day of His Power 2023: Voices across Singapore ring out in praise and prayer

It was seven regional centres but one Church in a special time of worship, adoration and prayer at Day of His Power (DOHP) 2023 last night. DOHP is held yearly on the eve of National Day, where...

Discipleship

How to confront a friend about their sin?

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.” (Romans 12:9-10) These questions have easy...

Worldview

What we’re really looking for in entertainment

It’s been a long day, so you get home (or off your work desk) and the first thing you do is plop onto the couch and reach for the remote (hey, that’s us too, no judgment). Just a few episodes, we...

Mental Health

Mental health: When will I be fully healed?

TW: There is mention of self-harm and suicide ideation in this story. So when will I be fully healed? That was the question that bugged me each time, as I sat across from my counsellor, session after...