Discipleship

How can we be an unoffended generation, asks Josh Yeoh at Burning Hearts Conference

“Nowadays, people get offended by almost everything. Even a Starbucks cup can offend people,” said Josh Yeoh yesterday on the opening night of the Burning Hearts Conference. But what if it...

Church Life

Crazy rich Christians: Are we really being inclusive?

I was once chatting with a group of first-generation Christians, and I found it really perplexing that many of their parents were more concerned about the financial cost of their new-found faith...

Discipleship

What does saying “yes” to Jesus look like?

One of the most heartfelt and best moments for me during church services or conferences is to see individuals responding to the Word. What a beautiful picture it is to see many walk to the altar,...

Discipleship

Is the Sermon on the Mount full of unreachable ideals?

Are the lessons from Jesus’ well-known Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) still applicable to us today, and if so, how can we possibly apply them? Whether we’re younger or older Christians...

Church Life

When I didn’t encounter God in worship

What comes to mind when you think about worship? Or more specifically, what do you think of when it comes to singing in church? For me, it used to involve emotional music, closed eyes and of course...

Real Life, Real People

Kara Loft Sessions: The power of community and safe spaces to come as you are

Anyone meeting the owner of Kara Café & Dessert Bar would immediately be struck by her warmth and candour. But beneath her story of entrepreneurial success are many other untold tales of angst...

How-tos & Handles

3 truths for when you feel inadequate

Although my life is generally free from life-threatening dangers and perils, I still find much to be afraid of. I’m afraid of large dogs. I’m afraid of leaving a bad impression. I’m afraid that...

Church Life

3 ways cell leaders can inflict hurt

After becoming a cell leader, I’ve come to understand just how tough it is. It requires you to be a friend, a mentor, a shepherd, a listener, an advisor… all while balancing administrative...

Discipleship

My season of waiting changed me

Seasons of waiting are the toughest. Is this it? When will this come through for me? What does God want me to do? How long more must I wait? Growing up, I’ve always known what I wanted to do:...