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 CafƩ & 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:...

Discipleship

How good a Christian are you?

What makes us good Christians? Think about it. In the eyes of our non-Christian friends, relatives and colleagues, is it our be-kind-to-all, no-swear-words conduct? Is it the Christian jargon we...

Work

Coffee with a cause: I tasted His goodness even when my business failed

Is this what God wants me to do? I spent two years pondering this question before I took the leap of faith to startĀ Really Good GoodsĀ toĀ reallyĀ do good, by sellingĀ reallyĀ good goods. Two years...

Faith

My journey from megachurch to modest church

As the darkened stage gave way to flashing lights and rousing music, the worship band emerged, urging the congregation to stand up to worship Jesus. People rose to their feet, clapping and dancing...

Faith

Why should I love others when it’s risky and difficult?

Any investor knows that the greater the risk he is willing to take, the greater the potential returns — but also financial loss as well. But when we apply this concept to leadership and choose to...