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Life & Death

Collapsing in labour from an amniotic fluid embolism, God gave us a miracle

The journey of motherhood did not start with skin-to-skin or looking into my baby’s eyes with my husband by my side. I literally crawled into motherhood bruised and battered, overwhelmed with...

Real Life, Real People

I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was pregnant

Around the middle of 2021, I discovered that I was pregnant, so I arranged to see an obstetrician at the hospital.  During the check-up, I also decided to raise the issue of the two lumps on my...

Dating

Does being a strong, bold woman mean I’ll chase away potential suitors?

The air froze. Besides the clink of forks, there was nothing but an awkward silence.  I remember the look on the young man’s face as we had dinner in a beautiful restaurant he had carefully...

Mental Health

After feeling like a fraud for months, I sought help

Having studied in Australia for five years, jumping headfirst into work in Singapore was tough. Towards the end of my work supervision, I began to feel strangely overwhelmed and crippled. I felt that...

News

Trainees who cheated in Bar exam: Reflections from a Christian lawyer

Following the news that six trainee lawyers (which later grew to 11) were found to have cheated in their qualifying Bar examination in 2020, the outrage was palpable. A brief scroll on my LinkedIn...

Finding Purpose

“God hears the struggles of my heart”: A journey of figuring out my full-time calling

Growing up, I always had a desire to serve God in full-time ministry. But I never entertained it much because of all the negative things I heard, which affected my view. “What about your family and...

Easter

Jesus on death row and the hope that we have

On April 3, hundreds showed up to attend a protest against the death penalty in Singapore once the Speakers’ Corner reopened after two years. Don’t be mistaken — I’m not here to make a...

Real Life, Real People

Answering the call to serve in Africa, she saw how her sacrifices were turned to gifts

Returning to Singapore in March after working in Eswatini as a Risk Communication and Community Engagement specialist, Dr Tam Wai Jia marvels at how, in the hands of God, what seemed like losses...

Life & Death

“We need more willing channels of God’s revival”: A tribute to Canon James Wong

Rev Canon Dr James Wong was called home to the Lord on April 8 at the age of 82. His funeral service was held this afternoon on April 12. Serving faithfully for 41 years with the Anglican Diocese of...