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Birthed in the circuit breaker, these #songsofhope remind us that things are going to be alright

At the start of May, the Awaken Generation worship collective and Thir.st put out a call for songwriters to release new songs for a world desperately in need of hope. Since then, we’ve seen our...

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Dear Songwriter, it’s time to release your #songsofhope into a world desperately in need of hope

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a...

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How to livestream worship from your home: A guide by Awaken Generation

Dear friends, In these unprecedented times, some of you may have been disheartened because of the lack of physical church meetings. From this extended break, we have learnt that we are built for...

Relationships

5 songs that saw me through a breakup

“This just isn’t it for me. I don’t see a future for us.” Those words played over and over again in my mind as I sat on the edge of my bed, feeling like my world was crashing...

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Churches, pained at the loss of community? Here’s a reminder to hold on to His hands

When news of a global pandemic got around, church services were being closed down one by one due to the severity of the situation. Of course, we are living in a digital age where we can stream our...

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“Everything will be just fine, tomorrow or someday”: Singer-songwriter Mersie’s “Lullaby” for those who worry

I still remember the warm feeling and comfort of being coaxed to sleep as a young child. The soothing humming of my mother’s voice and the gentle patting of her hand on my side. As a songwriter, I...

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Raise a hallelujah: 6 Spotify playlists for times like these

Trade your fears for some good ol’ tunes of praise! Whether it’s to give your faith a little boost or to amp up much-needed peace for our hearts, there’s nothing like the perfect...

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3 things our COVID-19 songs have taught me

We first saw this in China, but it was heartening to witness songwriters and artistes banding together in Singapore when COVID-19 started hitting close to home. Listening to these new songs and...

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The chorus against the coronavirus: 8 songs to cheer us on

In times of trouble, why not band together?  In the fight against the novel coronavirus, talented artistes and ordinary citizens all over the world have been paying tribute to not only those on the...