Family

Learning to forgive my absent father

As a worship leader in church, I often sang Good Good Father and led the congregation in singing those lyrics sincerely. But for a long time, I never really realised that I was the one who did not...

Dating

Of boys and boundaries

Ever been in a situation where you had to get over someone you never actually dated? It’s tough being in that position because there was never an official change in relationship status and no...

Life & Death

Living with my brother’s suicide: Remembering God’s goodness and mercy

I was finishing up my work day when my phone rang. The voice on the other end was distraught. “Your brother is gone.” For some reason, these words from my mum didn’t quite register. I would...

Family

Do we see children as a blessing or a burden?

Some 10 years ago, I wondered if future generations of children would grow up hating life because of how unbearable it would be. While growing up, on several occasions – often deep in the night and...

Dating

Married at 18 & 21: A redemptive journey of faith, hope and love

Upon discovering an unexpected pregnancy, Mark, 35, and Sarah, 32, fought to keep their first child and married 14 years ago, with much support from their family and community. Against all odds,...

Friendship

4 questions to change the way you look at friendships

There is one thing I realise that has changed drastically between my teenage years and adulthood: Friendships get harder to upkeep. When we were younger, it seemed easier as we had less...

Family

Do you need hope for your family?

I have been a Christian for 11 years, and was the first in my family to come to Christ. By God’s grace, my mum and sister came to know the Lord a year after me. About a year ago, my brother also...

Friendship

Easily offended? Here’s how to break free

It’s hard to lead a productive and fruitful Christian life if we’re trapped in offences. An offence occurs and takes root when we don’t process our hurts and wounds in a Christ-like...

Friendship

The can opener I never had: Making friends with the people next door

It was July 2017, and my newly wedded wife and I had just moved into our new home. Building a home was such a surreal experience. From finally learning how to keep a household in order and developing...