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Culture

Is clubbing harmless, innocent fun?

I love clubbing. As a person who loves music and dancing, you can literally find me grooving everywhere – when I’m driving, in the shower or even grocery shopping, I’m ready to bust out my...

Relationships

When does being vulnerable become too much?

“Is it wrong that I share about my struggles on Instagram Stories? It’s only 24 hours what. Just venting mah.” “I don’t know how much to share.” “If I don’t share enough, people would...

How-tos & Handles

3 truths for when you feel inadequate

Although my life is generally free from life-threatening dangers and perils, I still find much to be afraid of. I’m afraid of large dogs. I’m afraid of leaving a bad impression. I’m afraid that...

Dating

Not every courtship works out – and that’s okay

In late 2018, I met Ryan* whom I thought would be “the one”. The more I got to know him, the more I grew fond of him because everything seemed “fitting”. We decided to spend the next three...

Discipleship

My season of waiting changed me

Seasons of waiting are the toughest. Is this it? When will this come through for me? What does God want me to do? How long more must I wait? Growing up, I’ve always known what I wanted to do:...

Discipleship

How good a Christian are you?

What makes us good Christians? Think about it. In the eyes of our non-Christian friends, relatives and colleagues, is it our be-kind-to-all, no-swear-words conduct? Is it the Christian jargon we...

National Service

How God opened doors for me in NS

My national service (NS) days were really memorable because it was a period where God’s favour filled my life. Unlike most Singaporean sons, I was PES C9L9 – a designation which meant I...

Finding Purpose

Remind me, what is at the end of this race?

Sprinting comes natural to me. I love the adrenaline that kicks in when you hit the ground running, the instant gratification that comes with each pursuit. I love feeling the rush of wind as I rush...

Mental Health

My journey through grief, guilt and self-harm

In 2016, I went through something I never expected – losing my dad to brain cancer. At the time, I really thought that my dad would be fully healed. But he wasn’t, and I lost him. His death...