Music

JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun’s new song “Stay With You”: An anthem of hope for those battling coronavirus

Moved by the plight of thousands of healthcare staff who are working round the clock, JJ Lin has decided to do what he does best – use his gift of music to bring cheer and comfort. Released...

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...

Real Life, Real People

“Until we meet again”: Zachary Lee’s eulogy for his son, little Emme

Where do we even begin? It’s hard to say something about someone you’ve spent so little time with, yet it seems like forever since we’ve known and fallen in love with our son. So I’m...

Mental Health

Ask for help? I’d rather suffer silently

I’ve always had trouble identifying and vocalising my needs. From a young age, whenever I needed something, I’d always feel too paiseh (embarrased) to ask for help as I didn’t want...

Mental Health

2020, a time to begin again

Monday, December 30, 2019. The 9pm overcast night sky is cool, hinting the possibility of showers in the evening ahead. There is a somberness in the air around me. Church Street’s pavements are...

Christmas

Jingle Bell’s: When you can’t see Christ in Christmas

Too much can happen in a year for Christmas to save.  Some of us have lost loved ones. Someone definitely received a cancer report. Others saw a precious relationship crumble to dust. We watched...

Christmas

It’s the most… awful time of the year?

Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is real. It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When loved...

Illness

What I learnt through my struggle with chronic sickness

Let’s face this head on: I’m sick. Not long ago, I was diagnosed with a string of chronic gastro-intestinal ailments. Subsequently, I was diagnosed with chronic allergic rhinitis. Most...

Disabilities

Lessons on love from a 26-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer

“Stop trying to ‘heal’ me.” Recently a friend shared with me this article by Damon Rose, a blind journalist who wrote about his experiences of being regularly approached by...