How-tos & Handles

Struggling to get to grips with a particular issue in life? Peep the tips within — these practical guides are meant to help you to make sense and make moves.

How-tos & Handles

Help! How do I journey with a “difficult” person?

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to deal with someone difficult? In most cases, our instinct would be to walk away from people that we can’t handle. But what if this...

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Bored? Here are 3 ways to spend your free time meaningfully

It’s the holidays, and everyone around me seems to be occupied with exciting plans. Someone is in Bali lounging on some of the best beaches. Someone else is on a summer internship programme,...

Church Life

THIR.ST TALKS: What’s the point of cell groups? What if mine’s just not working out?

Cell group, small group, life group, discipleship group… Whatever your church calls it, you would probably already be asked to join a community of believers outside of your weekly worship...

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What kind of traveller are you? Here’s how to really find rest on your holiday

“I need another holiday to recuperate from my holiday!” Sounds rather ironic, but this was a common disembarkation line during pre-COVID-19 days when many people were travelling frequently. Given...

Worldview

How can one speak up about social issues? Here are 3 things I have learnt on engaging culture

In a day and age where we are constantly bombarded with various worldviews and beliefs, I have constantly grappled with how to engage with others on social issues relating to family. I am by nature a...

Dating

Does being a strong, bold woman mean I’ll chase away potential suitors?

The air froze. Besides the clink of forks, there was nothing but an awkward silence.  I remember the look on the young man’s face as we had dinner in a beautiful restaurant he had carefully...

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Burning with fire or burning at both ends? How to avoid spiritual burnout

As someone who has been active in more than one church ministry on top of being a full-time university student, I can personally attest to feeling stretched. I love serving in church and see it as a...

How-tos & Handles

Before you start investing, consider these dos and don’ts of managing money

The problem many of us face today isn’t financial illiteracy but information overload. And that’s when things can get messy. We sit down with Joanne Lai, Senior Advisory Group Partner of ACTS...

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5 ways to start poly life right

The time to start school has finally come! Are you ready for your first semester in polytechnic?  If you’re taking the first steps into this new season, here are a few tips from a senior who...