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Faith

The generous will prosper

If only I had more money, I’d be more willing to bless others. If only I were rich, I’d be more generous. That was what I used to think. But here’s a sobering realisation from the Bible: It...

Faith

My true fear is growing comfortable

This is a response piece to A Chinese girl in the Congo: Working in war zones 5,000 miles from home. I was reading Jemima’s article when I was struck by a line in it. ‘Then it dawned on me. I...

Culture

Full-time under 30: From academia to the heart of Africa

Before I was called into missions in my early twenties, I remember chatting with a close friend who was feeling the nudge towards full-time ministry. She asked me what I thought, and with gutsy...

Faith

How could you take from me what I deserved?

When I was in secondary school, my number one ambition was to become a cell leader. The thought of being able to change people’s lives was something I desperately wanted. Unfortunately, this...

Faith

A Chinese girl in the Congo: Working in war zones 5,000 miles from home

Sleeping in mud huts on hard-packed earth. Rats crawling all over you. Making fires every night because there is no electricity to speak of. Pulling worms out from the feet of children. Running for...

Faith

Sewing into His Kingdom

“Did you sew this?” is a question I’ve been constantly asked when people learn that I sometimes sew my own clothes and crafts around the house. Compelled by an interest in anything...

Faith

Saving Earth: How one man gave up everything for a street child’s future

His name is Geng. 29 years old. Thai programmer turned businessman. Comes from a family of doctors. Right off the bat, he sounds like quite the eligible bachelor — a pretty outstanding guy by any...

Faith

Do you want to be extraordinary?

“How many of you believe that God can do extraordinary things?” This was a question that Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), once asked a group of youths. Every...

Faith

Do young people have what it takes to go forth and make disciples?

While “conventional” missions continues to hold a critical place in the Church, the way we talk about missions requires a greater emphasis on inclusivity. To reduce missions to a two-week trip to...