Discipleship

Christmas

It’s Christmas! So what?

If you ask most Christians what they think Christmas is about, I’d wager the answer would sound something like “a season of thanksgiving” or a “time for joy”. People who...

Health

Hope for anyone who is suffering

In May, my friend’s dad met with an accident that resulted in the amputation of both his legs to save his life. As he went through such a difficult time, what hope was there for him in this...

Faith

Why do the small sins count?

“Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. On the first day you shall remove leaven from your houses. For whoever eats leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be...

Faith

The most important plot twist of all time

“In His time. In His time. He makes all things beautiful. In His time.” I sang the lyrics, word by word, as a prefect helped us follow the song with a pen on the...

Faith

Are you constantly comparing yourself to others?

Have you ever tried to be someone you’re not? I’ve always thought I was pretty well-adjusted and secure in my identity as a child of God. But I soon met a curveball at work when I started...

Culture

Is God still in control in tragedy?

Last month, Stephen Paddock, a former auditor and real estate businessman, opened fire on a crowd of concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, leaving 58 people dead and hundreds more...

Faith

The rest of delight, wonder and presence

Are you tired, and looking for rest? I’d wager a good number of us look for the latter in more sleep, or another K-drama binge. In reality our leisurely pursuits often end up leaving us feeling...

How-tos & Handles

Discouragement: The devil’s most effective weapon

I once heard a story of an old devil who was planning to retire. He put up for auction all the weapons which he had accumulated over the years. They ranged from envy to laziness to gossip. One of...

Relationships

40 and forgotten: When will I be married?

I am a single in my 40s who is still hoping to get married. So whenever I read a piece on singlehood by someone under 30, my heart’s always tempted to say, “Wait till you hear my...