Articles by

Wong Siqi

Faith

The world doesn’t revolve around me

In 2016, I faced down some of my worst enemies: Pride and vanity. On the surface, most people wouldn’t have noticed. But my thoughts constantly revolved around myself and what other people...

Relationships

Hurting family, hoarding father

Have you ever been angry at God? Maybe you’ve blamed him for a bad breakup. Or perhaps the death of a loved one. Bitter, you may have felt that God had failed or disappointed you. I understand...

Relationships

Who would give this bride away?

It was the first meeting to plan our wedding. All of us involved in the preparation were buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm, right until the pastor turned to me and asked, “Who would be walking you...

Faith

This Chinese New Year, will you be a friend to the foreigner?

Bright lights, red lanterns and overplayed Chinese festive songs — Chinese New Year is back! But have you ever considered this: Not everyone can return home to be with their families this festive...

Devotionals

What you might not know about prayer

How do we trace progress in our prayer relationship with God? An author by the name of Mark Thibodeux wrote about The Four Stages of Prayer that may give us a helpful framework to reflect on our...

Faith

How do I know I’m hearing God?

Parents will understand the concept of the “phantom cry”, when you think you heard your baby cry but it was just in your head. I thought it only happened to other people – until I...

Faith

Has your spirit been broken?

Recently, I learned just how deep a self-dug rabbit hole could go. I was knocked down by disappointments and hurts that just came wave after wave, beating and eroding the shoreline that was my mind....

Relationships

Dear, don’t take me for granted

Just recently, I had a big fight with my boyfriend. “I’d appreciate it if you don’t take my efforts for granted and play your part too,” I fumed over our WhatsApp chat. I was...

Culture

Do your words stab or sharpen others?

I was never crude growing up, but I was very quick with my words. I aired my mind freely, frequently making jokes at others’ expense. I offered my opinions though no one asked for them. Whether...