Faith

Are you constantly comparing yourself to others?

Have you ever tried to be someone you’re not? I’ve always thought I was pretty well-adjusted and secure in my identity as a child of God. But I soon met a curveball at work when I started...

Can I really do this? I don’t think I’ve got what it takes

“You Never Fail” was a song I wrote after I finished reading the book of Joshua. Joshua was entering a new season of his life, taking over the leadership of Israel from Moses. Those...

Faith

Don’t be afraid to share the love

I was in school and scheduled to meet with my discipleship group leader. It was nearing finals and I was actually the only one in my group who turned up for that meeting. As there were only two of...

Faith

Not just a passer-by: Taking time for tissue paper sellers

Having walked the same route from the MRT station to the bus interchange countless times, I knew the drill: Avoid colliding into others, stay glued to my smartphone, flash a polite but firm smile to...

Faith

Running for HOME: The race for social justice for domestic workers

It all started after graduation this year, when my good friend Isabel and I decided to courageously fly ourselves to Tiruchirappalli, India, to visit our migrant worker friends back in their own...

Culture

Is God still in control in tragedy?

Last month, Stephen Paddock, a former auditor and real estate businessman, opened fire on a crowd of concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, leaving 58 people dead and hundreds more...

Faith

The rest of delight, wonder and presence

Are you tired, and looking for rest? I’d wager a good number of us look for the latter in more sleep, or another K-drama binge. In reality our leisurely pursuits often end up leaving us feeling...

How-tos & Handles

Discouragement: The devil’s most effective weapon

I once heard a story of an old devil who was planning to retire. He put up for auction all the weapons which he had accumulated over the years. They ranged from envy to laziness to gossip. One of...

Relationships

40 and forgotten: When will I be married?

I am a single in my 40s who is still hoping to get married. So whenever I read a piece on singlehood by someone under 30, my heart’s always tempted to say, “Wait till you hear my...