Love in action: 5 ways we saw kindness in Singapore’s fight against the novel coronavirus

Over the last few weeks, we’ve heard how rising xenophobia has led to some ugly behaviour in Singapore. But did you know that there’s something else that’s spreading? We’ve...

Discipleship

There’s an antidote to fear, and it’s not fake news

“It’s not a matter of if, but when.’’ A friend of mine had recently taken a screen shot of that quote from the Netflix series Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak and uploaded it...

Culture

Why I stopped reading fanfic

Fan fiction. Not everyone would be proud to say that they read them. Most of us have it as a little secret, a guilty pleasure. Why fanfics? To escape reality. When real-life celebrities or characters...

Discipleship

Stepping into 2020 as a new Christian

I accepted Christ last year on May 11, 2019, which makes me a spiritual “baby” if you think about it. But through these months, I have experienced God in many areas of my life. I used to...

COVID-19

Worried about the novel coronavirus? Why not pray

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ “Surely he...

Outreach

Are we known for our crazy love?

Imagine you are a member of a church where many are poor. Some of them don’t even have a roof over their heads. Many are not sure where their next meal is coming from. Most are victims of natural...

Outreach

This CNY, we are God’s love letters

Out of all the Chinese New Year (CNY) goodies, love letters are my favourite because of their unique backstory – as a means of relaying messages of affection. But have you ever wondered: If God...

Surveys & Reports

What keeps us human: Senior pastors on sin, shame and struggle in ministry

“This is a glorious ministry,” Pastor Lawrence Khong, Apostolic Overseer of Faith Community Baptist Church (FCBC), repeated for effect. “It’s a ministry of liberty, of...

Apologetics

How do I love God?

During my recent ministry trip to India, I shared with a group of leaders from John 14:15 where Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” I was talking about the key to keeping God’s...