Movies & TV

Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Different doesn’t mean inferior

Netflix’s summer K-drama offering Extraordinary Attorney Woo has undoubtedly captured the hearts of many. The drama, which saw its first episode bring in a viewership rating of 0.9% (that’s...

Mental Health

Remembering RVHS: Will more of our young people come forward to be heard and healed?

A year ago, tragedy struck River Valley High School when a 16-year-old boy carried a weapon and allegedly took the life of another boy in that community. As someone close to a number of students in...

Music

The Encounter: Doing what it takes for every tribe and tongue to worship God

“What is the vision of The Encounter?” This was the question God asked me sometime last October. “God, surely You know — it is for every tribe and tongue.” Every time it reached a...

Friendship

Burning Bridges or building them? Reflecting on the not-so-innocent games we play

I was at a friend’s house one day when she introduced a new game to me. “It’s quite a fun game!” she promised, and promptly laid a pack of cards on the table. This brought...

Tech

Clout chasing: The fickle nature of fame on social media

One moment you have thousands of followers and a myriad of sponsors, and the next you’re facing backlash and writing an apology. Highs and lows like these exemplify the fickle nature of fame in...

Faith

Manifesting and more: Why new-age trends on social media aren’t just innocent fun

Like most other Gen Z kids, I am an avid social media user. From memes to catchy dances, I am in touch with whatever is trending. And what’s really hot right now, is this rising wave of...

Personalities

Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 on her struggles, saying “yes” and switching to a different path with 还好吗 hhm.sg

“Is it too shallow of me to say this …,” Felicia Chin sheepishly quips, “But I don’t know how to choose my own wardrobe!” She is dressed in an olive sports jacket over a plain black...

Worldview

Roe vs Wade: Unpacking the issue of abortion

For 49 years, the US protected abortion as a constitutional right. All this changed on June 24, with the overturning of the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling by the Supreme Court. The implication of this...

Faith

FOPx Worship Night 2022: Are our hearts on fire?

“Come, Holy Spirit.” This was the one line that came up repeatedly last night. As someone who has never attended an outdoor worship event, I found that there was a distinct ambience as thousands...