Church Life

Hurt in church? There is still hope

“Church hurts” is a bit of an oxymoron to me. The church is supposed to be a place where believers love one another like Christ loves, a place where Christians live in harmony with each...

Outreach

Why believe the Bible?

As someone whoโ€™s been able to read about and understand more of the ancient world over the years, I am genuinely very grateful to be a child of our 21st century modern world. Our lives are much...

Mental Health

Consumed with hatred for my bullies, I lived in bitterness until I chose forgiveness

Ew! Why are you so smelly and oily? Haha, look at those ugly, disgusting pimples on your face! Do you cry at home because of us? Phrases like these were constantly flung at me throughout my primary...

Finding Purpose

Christian and Athlete: Can they co-exist?

Many Christian athletes wonder if they can pursue sport while still having a strong faith. Shawn, a national athlete turned coach, was one of them struggling to reconcile his faith with his sporting...

Worldview

What does the ideal society look like?

When it comes to just how different societies on earth function, it is sadly evident that they are all very far from ideal. This is due to our sin and unrighteousness (Romans 3:10-12) Indeed, in our...

Disabilities

Disability ministry: How is the Church enabling this part of the Body?

What would you do if you suddenly heard someone shouting during worship in a church service? How would you react if someone interrupted when the pastor was preaching? These are very real challenges...

Outreach

What does “็ˆฑๆˆ‘ๆ„ฟๆ„” mean? Annette Lee and Charlie Goh on the greatest gift worth sharing

What does โ€œๆˆ‘ๆ„ฟๆ„โ€ (I do) mean to you? Have you ever heard this phrase at a proposal or a wedding? Have you ever been moved by it? Once at a wedding, I saw a bridegroom tearing up as soon as...

Apologetics

Is the Bible reliable?

Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Does that sound familiar? Many of us grew up singing this in Sunday school. For some, it might even be the first song weโ€™ve ever sung in our...

Friendship

When a friend falls away from faith

It was a grim catch-up. My friend had lost his close friend months ago, and heโ€™s been angry with God ever since. I tried to comfort him and steer him back to God. The Lord has good plans for His...