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...

Relationships

5 songs that saw me through a breakup

“This just isn’t it for me. I don’t see a future for us.” Those words played over and over again in my mind as I sat on the edge of my bed, feeling like my world was crashing...

COVID-19

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

“Although you are tested โ€œpositiveโ€, 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...

Dating

Don’t let the circuit breaker break your relationship: 3 things to consider while you’re apart

Since Singapore’s circuit breaker measures kicked in about a week ago, it also meant that all social activities had to be put on hold. No extended family gatherings, no going over to a...

Friendship

5 tips to rekindle friendships

As we go through different stages of life โ€” entering college, changing jobs, or just growing busy from changing responsibilities โ€” we sometimes lose touch with old friends. Though it is normal...

Friendship

Do you have a friend who loves you through your darkest times?

Growing up, I met these two friends in Sunday school. We were just “hi bye friends” in church and were not close. But at a church retreat in 2015, the three of us reconnected as...

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...

Church Life

When community becomes a distant concept

Not too long ago, we wouldn’t think twice as we walked into our church service hall, conveniently plonking ourselves down in the seat adjacent to a friend, acquaintance or newcomer. There was...

Real Life, Real People

When COVID-19 crashes your wedding

What were some of the challenges you faced?ย  Linus: Vivien and I are both frontline healthcare staff. So in the weeks leading up to our wedding in February, there was a real danger that we would get...