Articles by

Wong Siqi

Discipleship

Wait, He said

On a day I could never forget – Aug 22, 2014 – I confessed a sin to my youth pastor. It was a sin that had ravaged the insides of my heart and mind; it made my thought processes wicked; and it...

Work

Looking for a job, learning how to trust

In five months of job-hunting, I have gone for a grand total of three interviews. I’m ashamed to admit it. I’ve spent hours polishing up my resume, scouring job portals, crafting...

Worldview

How can the church truly welcome those who identify as transgender?

On July 9, the General Synod of the Church of England passed a motion on Welcoming Transgender People. The motion, moved by Reverend Christopher Newlands, urged “that this Synod, recognising the...

Real Life, Real People

Why I left the faith: How the church must do better

I grew up in a church, with my parents both church leaders. Bedtime stories were Bible stories, dinner conversations were sermon lessons. I was even water baptised at the age of 14. My baptism verse...

Discipleship

Senang diri: How I learnt to march to a better beat

Senang diri. Two words that most Singaporean men are familiar with from their time in National Service. And words I’ve come to realise I need to take to heart. Stand at ease. I’ve been...

Dating

The one that got away

I’m 22. Never had a boyfriend. Never held hands with anyone. Never kissed anyone. And I was contented with that… Until he entered my life. Just two weeks ago, we were complete strangers. I...

Church Life

Should you change church?

“Actually, I grew up as a Christian. I’m just exploring different churches for now,” Abigail admitted to us. It was her first time at my church; my cell group had tried to connect with...

Friendship

My “holiness” turned everyone off

I have been a “Christian” since my water baptism in 2009 – quotation marks intended. The early years of my faith revolved around being holy, such as by not staying out late, not drinking, not...

Family

A tribute to my father; the man who cried sweat

Have you ever seen your dad cry?  Even if you have, you could probably count the number of times you’ve done so with one hand. It’s not the most Dad thing to do. In my 27 years of life...