Culture

Waking up on the wrong side of the heart

I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Woke up to find out that my favourite cereal had just been finished by someone else. Found out that the girl I like hadn’t replied the message I...

Culture

Keep Me On Fire: A song about pain turned into passion

Growing up in a harsh environment where performance was measured and comparisons made in both Church and school, I entered adulthood filled with self-condemnation and doubt. For a long time I lived...

Culture

In this perilous age we live in, we too are the Avengers

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR INFINITY WAR AHEAD. IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THE MOVIE, GO WATCH IT FIRST. DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU! It’s the greatest war in the history of mankind. Half of...

Culture

This world has nothing for you

Ever had someone ask you what’s your five-year plan? Or how about if you’re financially stable? Are you ready to start a family? Really, what are you striving for? What is the purpose of...

Culture

They said my unborn baby is incompatible with life

“I refuse to accept this prognosis,” I can still hear myself say. “I’m not going to terminate the pregnancy.” I got married in June 2015, ready to have children. My...

Culture

I’m a guy and I struggle with self-image issues

I struggle a lot with this. The unending insecurity. Looking good enough. Giving off good vibes. It’s always been there, and it’s still here. It will likely be a struggle for a while. But as...

Relationships

"She told me she couldn’t have children": Menopause at 26 and the miracle after

Imagine this with me for a moment: You’re sitting at your study table for your usual quiet time. You’ve just read your Bible, and you’re praying for the people you love, the place...

Culture

When you’re poorer in your twenties than you planned to be

 “You’re a fresh grad. You should be able to commit to at least $300 a month to this savings plan.” I stared blankly at my financial planner as she continued to ramble on with her graphs and...

Culture

Who will avenge my greatest injustice?

I almost hate looking at reenactments of what Jesus went through on Calvary. It’s extremely disconcerting to consider that this was real life, that the “2000 years ago” we casually refer to...