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Is sex a ā€œbasic needā€ in life?

I picked up a fascinating but quite troubling premise inĀ Rice Media’s article on the Truelove.is movement. By all means read the entire article if you wish ā€“ one troubling premise unmaketh...

Culture

Are we living as though Jesus will never return?

I recall my pre-wedding photoshoot, where my then-fiancƩ and I were made to walk down a path in the midst of a rustic forest area. We were instructed by our photographer to show that we were...

Culture

You don’t have to compare

Each of us has a lane to run in. Whether you’re a parent, student or a team member, we have a unique lane to run in that belongs to us. You have a role that only you can perform! Think of it in...

Culture

Should I believe in ghosts?

Do ghosts exist? That was the question in the Thir.st office the other day. An intern had shared about his experiences of waking up with inexplicable scratches on his back for almost a whole year. We...

Culture

Stay woke but keep dreaming, Singapore

I have a dream for Singapore. Which is funny because I live in a generation that’s so steeped in sociopolitical correctness, it’s better not to declare dreams for your nation in case some...

Culture

Even if I don’t speak English, I’m just the same as you

Last year, I watched a local play with a friend titledĀ Grandmother Tongue. It was about the loss of heritage ā€“ dialect specifically ā€“ among Chinese Singaporeans since independence, and the...

Culture

A letter to my younger self

Dear Kee Wei, You might be apprehensive about this upcoming sojourn into another Singapore educational institution. You would think that you’ve seen it all after twelve years in the system,...

Culture

There is a generation gap, and we need to deal with it

I work in a mission agency, where the lastĀ two years have shown me there is a need for “translation” between older and younger generations. An example of this “translation” I...

Culture

Learning to celebrate the success of others

One of the most exciting events the Awaken GenerationĀ team has the privilege of hosting every year is our annual Mid-Year Showcase, where our songwriters and musicians present the original songs...