Faith

Saving Earth: How one man gave up everything for a street child’s future

His name is Geng. 29 years old. Thai programmer turned businessman. Comes from a family of doctors. Right off the bat, he sounds like quite the eligible bachelor — a pretty outstanding guy by any...

Work

Finding good company in the lonely job search

Dear God, It has been just over a year since I began my search for a full-time job. The process did not go as smoothly as I had hoped – the number of interviews that I have gone for can be counted...

Culture

They said my unborn baby is incompatible with life

“I refuse to accept this prognosis,” I can still hear myself say. “I’m not going to terminate the pregnancy.” I got married in June 2015, ready to have children. My...

Culture

I’m a guy and I struggle with self-image issues

I struggle a lot with this. The unending insecurity. Looking good enough. Giving off good vibes. It’s always been there, and it’s still here. It will likely be a struggle for a while. But as...

Faith

How can God be fair when some people go through so much pain?

I’m sure we’ve all thought about this question at some point. Being a youth worker,  I engage at-risk youths who are neglected by society or lack parental supervision. Many come from...

Relationships

Listen to your mother’s heart

This is the first time I am celebrating Mother’s Day as a father. It brings a different dimension to my appreciation of motherhood because I see my wife quite literally, labouring for my...

Faith

What do rainbows really mean?

You’ve heard about Noah’s ark – but do you know what really went down? Genesis 6 recounts the grief God had how wicked His creation had become. Things were so depraved that God in His...

Faith

Do you deserve love?

Ever heard the quote, “We accept the love we think we deserve?” Well, it comes from the “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, a best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky. To me, the book explains...

Relationships

"She told me she couldn’t have children": Menopause at 26 and the miracle after

Imagine this with me for a moment: You’re sitting at your study table for your usual quiet time. You’ve just read your Bible, and you’re praying for the people you love, the place...