Family

Apologetics

Celebrating mums in the Bible who struggled, just like us

When my colleague raised the brilliant idea of looking to mums in the Bible as we celebrate Mother’s Day, I didn’t think it was going to go this way.  But reviewing the list of women I...

Family

To you, the one #StayingHome with a dysfunctional family

Dear you, You hide away in your own corner of your house, scrolling through your social media feeds. Everyone seems to be having the most picture-perfect #CircuitBreaker. You hear of stories of...

Family

Circuit breaker: Don’t forget our grandparents

During this circuit breaker, it’s been heartening to see multiple Instagram Stories of friends thanking one another for treats delivered to their doorsteps.  While it’s great to go the...

Family

How to keep the peace at home

COVID-19 is challenging for many, especially those who find being home difficult because of family situations. Some might face parents who nag too much. Others might be the main breadwinner and...

COVID-19

A family’s journey in NCID: Finding rest in the mess

“Although you are tested “positive”, continue to stay positive and not negative in the midst of the battle… I love you dearly, and I hope you know your daughter is your prayer warrior...

Family

Not allowed to meet your church friends? Youth pastors share handles on sticky family conversations

As all worship services in churches will be suspended from today until April 30, small groups have become the main source of fellowship for many. However, some of you might have parents who...

Family

An unplanned pregnancy, a family crisis

I fell in love with my unborn niece, at nine weeks of gestation, the moment I saw her sonogram. My 19-year-old step-sister related to me how her boyfriend brought her to the abortion clinic. The...

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...

Family

3 lessons I learnt when I chose to love even when it hurt

In my unconventional relationship with my mum, I’ve faced constant disappointment, annoyance, anger and absolute exhaustion. Her mental illness leads her to burst out in random spurts of anger...