Relationships

When does being vulnerable become too much?

“Is it wrong that I share about my struggles on Instagram Stories? It’s only 24 hours what. Just venting mah.” “I don’t know how much to share.” “If I don’t share enough, people would...

Church Life

3 ways cell leaders can inflict hurt

After becoming a cell leader, I’ve come to understand just how tough it is. It requires you to be a friend, a mentor, a shepherd, a listener, an advisor… all while balancing administrative...

Dating

Not every courtship works out – and that’s okay

In late 2018, I met Ryan* whom I thought would be “the one”. The more I got to know him, the more I grew fond of him because everything seemed “fitting”. We decided to spend the next three...

Relationships

Happily ever after

A few days ago, I was talking to my girls about why we humans like to collect things. The things we collect can range from small items like stuffed animals and toys to bigger items like cars, houses...

Relationships

What God has put together

Over the weekend, I got married. The day passed in a whirl, but the first phrase I heard after being pronounced a wife was this: “What God has put together, let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:6,...

Faith

Why should I love others when it’s risky and difficult?

Any investor knows that the greater the risk he is willing to take, the greater the potential returns — but also financial loss as well. But when we apply this concept to leadership and choose to...

Culture

How do you react to a friend’s sex change?

“I’m going for breast removal surgery.” My heart stopped. I tried to read the following messages to see if anyone else in the group chat was fazed by my friend’s announcement. No sign of...

Relationships

What I learnt about hospitality from my travels

When I was in Jordan for the weekend, I learnt about hospitality. Did you know that Bedouin tribes in the desert freely offer travellers a three-day stay? I, too, had a taste of Arabic hospitality...

Relationships

Forgiveness is a continuous choice

For most of my life, I struggled greatly with forgiving and loving my parents. I couldn’t reconcile how as Christians, things were constantly stormy on the home front. Confused and disappointed by...