Relationships

Hurting family, hoarding father

Have you ever been angry at God? Maybe you’ve blamed him for a bad breakup. Or perhaps the death of a loved one. Bitter, you may have felt that God had failed or disappointed you. I understand...

Relationships

Who would give this bride away?

It was the first meeting to plan our wedding. All of us involved in the preparation were buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm, right until the pastor turned to me and asked, “Who would be walking you...

Relationships

How to serve each other better in church

As I spoke to friends about helping cell group leaders as they lead and serve in church, a friend reminded me that everyone in church has struggles and needs – not just those who lead or serve in...

Faith

How do I know I’m hearing God?

Parents will understand the concept of the “phantom cry”, when you think you heard your baby cry but it was just in your head. I thought it only happened to other people – until I...

Relationships

Dear, don’t take me for granted

Just recently, I had a big fight with my boyfriend. “I’d appreciate it if you don’t take my efforts for granted and play your part too,” I fumed over our WhatsApp chat. I was...

Relationships

What does "God loves you" even mean?

“Accepting Christ is the best decision one can make! Better than the person you’ll choose to marry!” I remember cringing as the preacher shouted that from the pulpit 8 years ago. At the...

Faith

I was starting to think I wasn’t cut out for church

I asked myself this question a few months back: Is it okay if I took a break from God? I was spent – emotionally, mentally. My spirit man felt dead and far from Him. I won’t go into details,...

Faith

Things your cell group leader wants you to know

You might be a cell group leader reading this, fretting over that Bible study you have to write by tomorrow, in time for next week. You wonder if it’s just you, or is there anyone else whose...

Health

I discovered my Asperger’s only in my 20s

Have you heard of the Autism Spectrum Disorder*?” David, my missions team leader, casually asked me while we were having lunch at Makassar, Indonesia, where we were on a mission trip. “Yes, I...