Music

How I came to see His mercy

I like taking bus rides alone. I usually have my headphones on, playing my favourite worship songs. Five years ago, on my way home, I found myself awestruck in the bus. I closed my eyes on the bus...

Movies & TV

The Game of Thrones of the heart

Based on the best-selling series of books, Game of Thrones (GoT) has returned with its 7th season and is taking the world by storm. For those who’ve managed to escape its reach on social...

Music

Out of the depths of despair, a song of hope

In 2015, I heard the amazing testimony of Ivan and Rachel Tan. Their baby, Johanna, had been diagnosed with a series of congenital heart defects that were diagnosed as life-threatening if left...

Worldview

Do worldly successes define you?

How would you feel if you were one — or all — of the following: A medical student, Employee of the Year, and/or a millionaire? Would being any of these things change the way you feel about...

Music

Numb – the cry of a generation

I’m tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface Don’t know what you’re expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Every...

Friendship

The melting pot that is Singapore

“Is it Masterchef today?” Nadzirah’s eyes sparkled with excitement. It’s a quiet Saturday morning but there’s a buzz of excitement in the air. Everyone’s come armed with pots...

Life & Death

In the end: Reflections on death and the lives of Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell

An unashamed confession: About two weeks ago, the entire Thir.st team was huddled in a karaoke room celebrating our In-Dependence Day, throats going hoarse as we screamed into the mics: I tried so...

Music

Hold my hand, child of my heart: This is the cry of our fathers

I’m Alexandra (Alex for short), and that’s my brother, Andrew, on the guitar. We’ve been roving about and bringing worship in simple forms to different places, and that includes several...

Culture

When authenticity is no longer authentic

Times are changing. The real world isn’t exactly the real world. Our online personas aren’t exactly us. It’s as if everyone is now a brand, needing a certain level of brand management....