Tech

Cyberbullying: When does it cross the line?

I recently heard some alarming statistics. Did you know that a recent study found that half of teenagers in Singapore experience cyberbullying? This figure (52%) came from a global survey that...

COVID-19

Fuel for the frontlines: How can we bless our local heroes?

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for nearly two years now, and the situation right now does not look great. This is definitely disappointing for many of us who were eagerly waiting for things to...

Mental Health

Dear Acne, I’d never thought I’d thank you

Dear Acne, I didn’t expect these two words to come to mind when I remember how you first invaded my face three years ago. After all, I enjoyed a clear complexion for 19 years until you showed...

Discipleship

Rethinking what worship is in this pandemic

With church life disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a profound way, some of us miss going to church. We miss the pews, the ambience and the acoustics of a church sanctuary. While churches have...

Church Life

How healthy is your cell group?

This may go by different names in different churches, like action group, care group, life group, etc. But, essentially, cell groups are part of the small group ministry of the church. Some of us...

COVID-19

THIR.ST TALKS: Life as a senior during the pandemic

Covid-19 has been a tough time for many — and even more so for our elderly who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with the recent surge in cases. While it would be easy for us to focus on...

Mental Health

Pastors are human too: The mental health struggles some church leaders face

* TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE * He was a newlywed and a newly appointed pastor. She was a go-getter leader, pregnant while pioneering a new church. They were each leading seemingly...

Mental Health

God has turned my depression into a blessing

*TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE*  Growing up, I was mostly just like any other child. I had most of what I wanted and needed. I liked spending my free time watching...

Mental Health

5 years after my bipolar disorder came out of the blue, I finally feel better

*TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE* Five years ago, Hannah Grace Torres unexpectedly developed a mental health condition that led to two hospital admissions and even a suicide attempt....