Worldview

How can the church truly welcome those who identify as transgender?

On July 9,Ā the General Synod of the Church of England passed a motion on Welcoming Transgender People. The motion, moved by ReverendĀ Christopher Newlands, urgedĀ ā€œthat this Synod, recognising the...

Church Life

Where have all my church friends gone?

Iā€™d woken up with a nagging image of my formerĀ cell group member in my head. I wondered why. I hadnā€™t heard from her or seen her around for quite a long time, come to think of it; I decided to...

Real Life, Real People

I am a Pastor’s Kid: How I went from being son of my dad, to child of the Father

What is it like to be the Senior Pastorā€™s son? If I had a dollar every time someone asked me that, it would probably be a lot harder for me to enter the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:24). I wasnā€™t...

Relationships

Have we lost the art of proper conversation?

“Okay everyone, we have a new person with us today. Let’s introduce ourselves:Ā Name, age, what we’re currently doing, and one fun fact.” Eventually, it was the new...

Family

Stepping out of my sibling’s shadow

Thereā€™s the middle child syndrome, the only child stereotype and now, the younger sibling struggle. Siblings are expected to be similar. People expect you to behave the same, maybe even look the...

Dating

The one that got away

Iā€™m 22. Never had a boyfriend. Never held hands with anyone. Never kissed anyone. AndĀ I was contented with that…Ā Until he entered my life. Just two weeks ago, we were complete strangers. I...

Life & Death

What really matters when you’re gone?

I was 27 when my life changed forever. I lost one of my best friends. He was the most generous person I knew and a real source of strength and support to many of us. He was a Christian ā€“ “one...

Real Life, Real People

See you soon, Dad

I remember climbing the Great Wall of China with my father in 2009. My sisters and mother were predictably not game enough to ascend the cobbled steps, but we men were always so brave. I led the way...

Singlehood

When will my Song Joong Ki come?

K-drama fan or not, who could forget 2016 ā€“ the year of Korean blockbuster series Descendants of the Sun? Iā€™ll be able to look back fondly and tell my grandchildren one day that I was right there...