Missions

Young and brave: Who were the missionaries who founded our schools?

It’s been 200 years since Sir Stamford Raffles arrived on our shores. When we celebrated our bicentennial in 2019, we remembered how the founder of modern Singapore opened the door for...

COVID-19

We feared our boss had COVID-19, but I had to act in faith and care for him

On February 3, 2020, my boss who was posted from China to Singapore for a work stint, began to display COVID-19 symptoms – chest pain, flu and cough. In fear of the coronavirus, none of my...

COVID-19

The darker the night, the brighter the light: 3 stories of radical love from China

In the face of COVID-19, we have seen and heard of many moving stories of radical love, especially within the Christian community in China. Some have fasted and prayed for days, others have taken the...

Do Good

5 simple ways to serve others

What comes to mind when you hear the words “serve one another”? Is it accompanied by the words “arduous”, “tiring” and “can’t be bothered”? Yes, it can be hard work to make time in...

COVID-19

“You are not alone”: Case 74 encourages fellow patients with letter and sunflower

A 29-year-old linked to the cluster at Grace Assembly of God decided that he would use his time in hospital to send messages of hope to fellow patients afflicted by the virus. Starting his three-page...

Do Good

COVID-19: 5 ways Christians are showing love to their neighbours

United in love for God and one another, Christians across Singapore are hitting the streets to bless their neighbours.  Looking at how believers have been selflessly reaching out to their...

Easter

Is Lent just about fasting and self-denial? This is why the 40-day season matters

WHAT IS LENT ALL ABOUT?  Pastor Ian: Lent is a 40-day preparation for Easter. During these 40 days, we identify ourselves with Jesus who went through a 40-day fast (Luke 4:1-13).  We find the...

Apologetics

Instead of asking “why God?”, how about “what are you doing God?”

In moments of trial, we may be tempted to ask the question: “Why, God?” And that would be legitimate. After all, we are only human. As believers though, we know that our God is sovereign. He is...

Apologetics

3 books to read when you want to make sense of suffering

Bombarded with news about COVID-19, questions about worry and safety fill the minds of many: How should Christians respond to such fears? And how should we view events like panic-buying at the...