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.

Culture

How not to fall: In the fight against sexual temptation, defence is not enough

The news of Christian leaders’ moral failures, particularly in the area of sexual misconduct, is always a wake-up call for me. As a pastor, it’s a sober reminder to pursue purity and holiness...

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When your hero of faith lets you down

Bill Hybels. Carl Lentz. Jerry Falwell Jr. Now, sadly, we add the late Ravi Zacharias to the list of global Christian leaders whose sexual indiscretions have left their reputations in tatters....

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Clueless to committed: 3 things I learnt from mentoring younger guys

It’s been a few years since I started mentoring younger guys. To be honest, what I was really doing at the outset was a lot more clueless unstructured. I was simply having conversations. And...

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Conversations in the Church on same-sex attraction: How can we do better?

In our article “How do we share our views on same-sex attraction in a loving way?”, we shared Dr Christopher Yuan’s advice on how we can share the gospel with non-believers who identify as gay....

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How do we share our views on same-sex attraction in a loving way?

Our intentions may be good, but they may not always come out in the best way. Sharing what it’s like to receive well-meaning advice from Christians, Dr Christopher Yuan recommends better ways to...

Dating

Is there the right one?

Growing up, I have hurt other people and I’ve also been hurt by others as well. Along the way I’ve declared so many people to have been “The One” for me… but is there really...

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How to find the right job: Start at the end

Many graduates and mid-career switchers want to find the right job, but it is an elusive goal (and COVID’s not making things easier). What is a good place to begin? Writer-turned-career coach Yong...

COVID-19

How to get rid of your unwanted “new normal” habits

As the world adjusts to a “new normal”, I’ve awakened to the realisation that COVID-19 has incubated a “new normal” of a different kind within me — one I’m not sure I should get used...

Discipleship

How do I help my cell group members when it comes to sexual purity?

“Lord, I’m so sorry… I messed up again. Help me stop.” This would be my almost nightly prayer for a number of years since the first time I began exploring my own sexuality out of curiosity. I...