Church Life

Faith

Are “calling” and “destiny” just overhyped youth ministry buzzwords?

How many of us grew up in youth ministry and were sold the idea that we were going to do life-changing, earth-shaking exploits for God? That destiny and calling came with a great amount of swag,...

Faith

What is “fellowship”, really?

If you’ve hung out in Christian circles for long enough you’re probably familiar with the Christianese version of “fun” and “hanging out”– fellowship. Playing...

Faith

Tongues-tied: The gift I never knew how to ask for

Have you ever heard someone speak in tongues? What are tongues anyway? Before we get any further along in my story with tongues, I’m going to run through a quick crash course so we’re all...

Faith

Are you serving for affirmation?

I suspect that many of you reading this article are serving in churches, or are at least in some position of responsibility or authority. You might be a ministry head, cell leader, mentor. Or you...

Faith

When churches unite: Got hope?

You might have heard these three words floating around Christian circles: “Celebration of Hope”. Maybe even recall briefly what it is: A big event next year. The Celebration of Hope is a...

Faith

A confession: I was not the prophet I claimed I was

I’m sorry. I was part of something that I’m now remorseful about. It took me a long time to realise the impact my words and actions had on others. Today, I lay myself bare with a humble...

Faith

Hunger, upsized: My first taste of fasting from food

“Why don’t you try fasting from food this year?” My team asked during one of our editorial meetings. “Then you can write about it when you live to tell the tale.” It was...

Relationships

For revival to come we must become one: Pastor Vincent Lun on the crucible of community

“This gathering is about drawing the Body of Christ to intimacy with God, and unity within the Body,” declared Pastor Vincent Lun at One Thing Gathering 2018. Speaking about unity and...

Faith

“Will your life be a reference point for the next generation?”: Jason Chua at One Thing Gathering 2018

“All we see today didn’t come from nowhere. Someone paid a price for it. May it be said of us, that our children’s children will look at us and say thank you for being faithful.”...