Faith

A dream of justice for the disabled

The greatest challenge I find in trying to do good is a lack of empathy. The truth is I am a product of circumstances. I have my biases, blind spots and paradigms. These sometimes hinder me from...

Faith

Should I be giving to every peddler I see?

Most of us are used to being approached by old, hunchbacked elderly selling tissue packets, but I was once approached by a young man who asked for some money for lunch. Although I typically walk...

Faith

Take me, take this life

When the Holy Spirit came mightily on the day of Pentecost, it was in a room where the people of God were assembled together. “…they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and...

Relationships

How often do you talk to someone you love?

My cell leader recently asked us this question: How do we build and maintain a relationship with God? His answer: The same way we would with a romantic partner. When you’re in a...

Faith

Join the mission: #HACK for Jesus

How can technology be employed to address the increase in suicides among the young? What could be some creative digital pathways and opportunities that might help stop people from taking their lives?...

Faith

Whose strength are you serving in?

I was so near to God, yet so far. I was so caught up with serving and doing things for God – good things like missions and my ministries – that I was actually wandering away from Him. I heard...

Faith

What if I’m just a calefare?

As you scan the crowded bus for a seat, you see a familiar book cover. Ah, somebody’s reading the same book as you! At the cinema, the crowd’s in-sync surround-sound laughter triggers a...

Culture

Why I’ve never stepped into a club in my life

I’m 23 years old and I’ve never stepped into a club. I’ve also never smoked or gone out drinking. Many say they’re surprised when they hear this. I wouldn’t consider...

Faith

The trials that transformed me

I want to share why I decided to get baptised. For those who do not know what a baptism is, it’s a public demonstration of my faith in Jesus Christ who died for my sins. Baptism is being...