Finding Purpose

When loved ones say no, hold on to faith

A few times we almost argued. Once, I think, we did. But he remained stoic mostly, an unimpressionable picture of wisdom. I adored his principled ways, his indifference to grand reasoning. God, if my...

Discipleship

Is tithing actually necessary?

A dollar coin. That was what my parents used to pass to my brother and me before they dropped us off for our childrenā€™s service. It was a weekly ritual: My hand would already be stretched to the...

Finding Purpose

Do not fear: 3 reasons we can take courage

The most popular verse through 2023 was Isaiah 41:10: ā€œSo do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my...

Finding Purpose

Christian and Athlete: Can they co-exist?

Many Christian athletes wonder if they can pursue sport while still having a strong faith. Shawn, a national athlete turned coach, was one of them struggling to reconcile his faith with his sporting...

Music

ā€œWhen we have Him, we have everything we needā€: Awaken Generationā€™s Ian Chew on true provision

Ravens was written in the most unassuming and unexpected way. One Saturday morning in 2020, I was conducting a songwriting workshop for my church . We were learning about the basic building blocks of...

Mental Health

I was depressed, an alcoholic and an aimless wandererā€¦ but God saved me

I am a victim of child abuse. Growing up, I experienced physical and emotional abuse from my parents, who were always very strict with me. While I recognise that some of these rules and restrictions...

Culture

ā€œWhat if my birthday isnā€™t happy?ā€: Unpacking the phenomenon of Birthday Blues

Have you ever felt unexplained moodiness and sadness every time your birthday approaches? Every year when my birthday rolls around, I find myself feeling extremely blue. And I canā€™t remember...

Finding Purpose

Teacherā€™s Day: Burning questions from educators answered by a four-decade veteran principal

PETER TAN is a four-decade veteran educator who has served as a principal for 24 years across schools like ACS (Junior), ACS (Barker Road) and Queensway Secondary School. Peter, who is also legally...

Personalities

ā€œAchievement is excellenceā€: The lie that many athletes believe

One of the most dangerous lies which athletes believe is that achievement is excellence. I personally believed this lie for years. What is winning or losing? TeamSGā€™s Angelica See on missing...