Finding Purpose

Finding Purpose

Step into full-time ministry? I didn’t want my boat to be rocked

For as long as I remember, I’ve always aspired to be a writer. From a young age, I would dream up short stories, type and print them out, and create my own books, their pages held together by a...

Real Life, Real People

Justis Tan: From showbiz to making disciples through street dance

“Sometimes, you lose yourself because you do what it takes to win or gain popularity,” said freelance dance instructor Justis Tan, 39, as he reflected on his life after local talent contest,...

Studies & NS

What’s next after Os? A letter to my 16-year-old self

Dear Sam, Congrats, I guess! All those months of hard work have unfortunately not given you what you wanted but hey, at least it’s time to close this chapter. As people were cheering and comparing...

Real Life, Real People

Building a City on a Hill from a mall’s basement: Tennis coach Jaime Wong’s latest serve

Many may know Jaime Wong as one of Singapore’s national tennis champions, or as the co-founder and head coach of Ignite Tennis Academy. What’s new though is her vision for City on a Hill, a...

Finding Purpose

Serving the water, 3 years on

“I know I’ve said this already, but can I just say again what a beautiful way with words you now have?” An old teammate from our early Thir.st days texted me after my recent piece...

Real Life, Real People

Doing good is not about making yourself happier

Rachel Lin started her first social enterprise, matcha5, at 27 years old, but had to shut it down after 1.5 years. She is currently running mori, which employs work-from-home mums in the Philippines...

Finding Purpose

How I became a social entrepreneur

My dream of running a social enterprise began with a seed that was planted in 2008. When I was in university , I went on an overseas volunteer trip with MILK (Mainly I Love Kids) to impoverished Tala...

Finding Purpose

Coming from a family of doctors, I felt like the odd one out

Growing up, I watched both my older brothers enter medical school and graduate as doctors. Subsequently, I gained a sister-in-law who is also a doctor. But I decided to take a different route,...

Finding Purpose

Full-time under 30: Leaving law to answer a different call

During my time in university and first years of work as a criminal lawyer, I discovered that I really enjoyed the nature of the work. It’s tough for some to believe, but I genuinely loved my legal...