Discipleship

No, repentance is not just being sorry

Nobody likes the feeling of knowing you’re in the wrong. It first hits you with a gnawing feeling inside your heart, and before you know it, it’s the works: Shame, humiliation, regret and...

Easter

Passion Week: Is Good Friday really that good?

I love Good Friday. It’s a public holiday and that means I don’t have to go to school. It’s also the only holiday that is sure to fall on a Friday. I can make plans to go shopping,...

Devotionals

5 amazing Bible stories where less is more

All through the Bible, we see God working with the smallest and/or unlikeliest of people, resources, and situations to do amazing things — even in Christ’s finished work at the cross. And because...

Music

New Music Tuesdays: Isaac Ong goes live at LASALLE

Walking into the ground floor cafe at LASALLE on a Tuesday night felt faintly familiar, like a tune you know from somewhere but can’t quite put a finger on. I used to come here often with my...

Easter

Here’s where you can go this Easter

Wondering where to go this Easter? Grab your friends because here are some exciting events and productions (carnival included!) taking place this coming Good Friday weekend. North, south, east,...

Finding Purpose

Full-time under 30: Discerning His calling in every season

When I was younger, I struggled with the idea of calling. “What does God really want me to do with this life of mine?” was what I always asked myself and God.  When I was wrestling with...

Culture

So I finally heard John Mayer sing live

Confession: I was one of those 10,000 people who bought tickets to see the legendary musician perform here last week. It was close to 3 hours of pure guitar magic, as he switched back and forth...

Discipleship

God hears your every word

Last night, I was praying before bed when I ended with an “Amen”. Amen. That word immediately triggered the question of why we end prayers with it. Why do we say: “In Jesus’...

Discipleship

3 signs your emotions are ruling your life

It took everything in me not to text back. I turned my phone off in vehement protest. I would not let my emotions get the best of me. I would not be that person who was reckless with their words. I...