Missions

Full-time under 30: The mission trip that changed my life

We featured Isaac in “Some save Batam: Taking the heart of Singapore beyond our shores”. I grew up in church. My mum and dad, and even grandparents were in church. But when I was 17 years...

Discipleship

Suffering is not a competition

“I was sexually abused when I was a child and that has really affected my perspective on relationships with the opposite gender.” “I’ve been rejected my whole life – my mother had me out of...

Church Life

How do I get past my disappointments and hurts from church?

My friend came to our breakfast meeting downcast. “I’m having a hard time,” she said. “How long does it take you to forgive someone?” I stirred my tea and thought about it: “It might...

Life & Death

Six hours with my warrior baby: The miracle of life beyond this one

This was written by Benecia in response to her own piece, “They said my unborn baby is incompatible with life“, following the delivery of her son Elkan, who was diagnosed with acrania in...

Devotionals

Why do we call God “El Shaddai”?

“Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless. “I will establish My covenant between Me and...

Music

Awaken Generation: Arise and shine, for our Light has come

“Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory...

Studies & NS

What I learnt about prayer from grad school

I’m in the season of seeking God about the next phase of graduate school, if pursuing doctorate studies is the Lord’s will for me. Having been in the academic field for several years, I know how...

Faith

Eugene Peterson, author of The Message Bible, has passed away

Eugene Peterson, best known as the author of The Message Bible, passed away last night (October 22, 2018) at the age of 85. The longtime pastor and theologian entered hospice care just last week for...

Missions

I did missions instead of a grad trip, and this is what I learnt

Recently, I went for a three-week-long graduation trip. I had wanted to go to Perth for a nice holiday. Four years of university education was pretty hectic so I thought Australia would be a nice of...