Music

When did worship become all about us?

Even while Moses was speaking to God atop Mount Sinai, the children of Israel were crafting for themselves a golden calf to call their god. The idea seems preposterous, as it flies against...

Church Life

Serving in the spotlight: The youth leader

JOSHUA KWOK is serving as a youth leader and youth committee member in the youth ministry of Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church. He recently graduated from NUS and is currently working in NTUC Union. How...

Relationships

True love sets you free

Love [noun]: Strong feeling of affection Love. A word indescribable and uncontainable. A mere four letters, but four that can make a heart, or tragically break one. A tangible word, with an...

Dating

Why can’t Christians date non-Christians?

It’s a question that is regularly asked, but not always accurately answered. It confuses, perplexes, and even angers both Christians and non-Christians alike. It sounds elitist,...

Tech

Try a Sabbath from your smartphone

We’re beholden to our smartphones. Take a quick look around in the bus or train and you’ll notice that the majority of commuters are glued or plugged in to their smartphones in one way...

Church Life

Serving in the spotlight: The official photographer

RY is Chief Photographer and Communication Designer of 3:16 Creative, at 3:16 Church. As the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words. A photograph is so powerful because of its unique ability...

Discipleship

My kopitiam takeaway: How to love the unlovable

Every time I hear a Mainland Chinese person manning the economical rice store, my heart sinks. What is supposed to be an efficient speak, point-and-go interaction tends to break down. Once, an order...

Church Life

Serving in the spotlight: The worship service usher

Val Seet is currently serving as a befriender and committee member in the Hospitality Ministry in the Young Adults Ministry at Living Praise Presbyterian Church. How did you start serving in this...

Finding Purpose

Why on Earth are you here? Why are you here on Earth?

The answer: Redemption. You, in spite of your imperfections and shortcomings, are God’s vessel to renew a broken world. The Bible reveals original created nature to be “very good” (Genesis...