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...

Faith

What if I’m not interested in anything?

For the first 16 years of my life, I lived with little fulfilment and purpose. Life was simply a long list of to-do’s. Friends were simply there to fill up free time. Extra-curricular...

Culture

The art to straddling church and culture

I attended a recent performance which left my friend distraught. It was put up by a cell group mate in a liberal arts college, who was one of the performers in a display which really pushed us to our...