Church Life

Faith

So you didn’t like the sermon

Have you ever criticised your church? Recently, a good number of my brothers and sisters-in-Christ — people who are close to me — are beginning to have their doubts about their churches on a...

Faith

In the face of persecution

“If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” (1 Peter 4:16) Around the world, many Christians are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ....

Faith

Why you should stop grumbling

In Chapter 10 of the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were off to a great start journeying into the wilderness. However, by the start of Chapter 11, they began to complain and “the fire of the Lord...

Culture

FOPx: Is youth worship just for the young?

Last week, I found myself Googling: “What is FOPx Worship Night?” Some quick research and one promotional video later, I came to this conclusion: A youth-focused, open-air, outdoor worship...

Culture

Is this worship or a concert?

A quick search on the internet will show that most dictionaries define “concert” as a public musical performance. According to this definition, worship can be considered as a type of a...

Faith

What if I’m called to play second fiddle?

Joshua served as Moses’ assistant for 40 years (Numbers 11:28). 40 years. One of Israel’s greatest military leaders, conqueror of the Amalekites – an assistant! Most people wouldn’t...

Culture

FOPx Worship Night 2018: A little fall of rain can’t stop us now

The team had all of two weeks to prepare. St Andrew’s Cathedral, right smack in the heart of the city, had suddenly opened up to host this year’s FOPx Worship Night, which took place last...

Faith

Burnt out? More ministry isn’t the answer

Do you feel like your flame’s about to go out? God’s sparks must land on the tinder of our hearts. When the little flame is fanned long enough, it becomes a force to be reckoned with: No...

Faith

I was just going through the motions

I first knew about “God” when I was in Primary School. My mum had enrolled me then into a student care centre run by YMCA where I was exposed to Bible stories and had the occasional field...