Worldview

Do worldly successes define you?

How would you feel if you were one — or all — of the following: A medical student, Employee of the Year, and/or a millionaire? Would being any of these things change the way you feel about...

Relationships

Anything wrong with being passive aggressive? Nope. Nothing at all. Of course not

“Wah, I really cannot stand her leh, she’s damn pagro!” My colleague slumped back into her chair and sighed. “Pagro? You coin new term ah?” I asked. “No lah. She wants me to finish this...

Discipleship

I don’t have everything, but I have more than enough

Years ago when starting out, I was a hungry, ambitious fresh graduate seeking to make a name for herself. I also had a scant portfolio and no experience. So it wasn’t at all surprising that while...

Church Life

When the well runs dry

A job hazard for a writer is the fact that I feel like I have to continually draw from the well of my soul. It makes sense as a writer – that’s where you’d think most of the great...

Finding Purpose

I’m right where I should be

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew...

Finding Purpose

You have nothing to be ashamed of

I’m so afraid to write for your people, God. Me? I’m not qualified! I’ve been writing in my diary, journal and Tumblr for years. It’s always been just for me. For instance,...

Work

Where is God in your job search?

We all have a picture of what success in life would look like. There are typical templates. Wealth and riches, prestige, a blissful relationship, a loving family. It was no different for me. I wanted...

Work

Looking for a job, learning how to trust

In five months of job-hunting, I have gone for a grand total of three interviews. I’m ashamed to admit it. I’ve spent hours polishing up my resume, scouring job portals, crafting...

Work

Every word has come at a cost

I’ve always been a private person. Even in my pursuit of meaningful conversations, I avoid volunteering personal details about my life by being the one asking the questions. The prospect of...