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Secondary

Drowning in despair during the O-Levels, I heard the audible voice of God

I have always lamented the fact that I didn’t win the genetic lottery when it comes to intelligence. As my name’s (Emily) meaning suggests, I am “diligent” and “industrious”. But...

Tech

Singapore’s first metaverse wedding: The love story behind it and the hopes ahead

Clarence Chan (36) and Joanne Tham (32) made news last week, when they became Singapore’s first couple to get married in the metaverse. The Chans were married in a hybrid “phygital” wedding....

Real Life, Real People

“God can use you anywhere”: The third-culture kid with a heart for children of missionaries

Born in Japan, Josephine has the unique experience of growing up as the daughter of two missionaries. Only returning to Singapore for short trips, the 23-year-old spent most of her life in the East...

Real Life, Real People

Diagnosed with cancer at a young age, she discovered the love of God through kindness and open doors

I was 14 when I was diagnosed with leukaemia.  My parents sold our flat in our home country to finance my treatment in Singapore.  A year later, after five cycles of chemotherapy, the cancer was in...

Real Life, Real People

Being rescued from a life of emptiness gave this young doctor a new mission

Growing up, I struggled with anger and used to be a bully. When I was in primary school, I had even gone to the extent of setting up a club against someone I disliked, and got others to hate on her...

Dating

What if my partner is poor? 5 questions to consider

When my father, a savvy businessman, first met with my then-boyfriend-and-missionary, Cliff, to get to know him better, he told Cliff to bring along an Excel sheet of all his savings and monthly...

Missions

Joshua 21’s missions call to the next gen: Who will fill their shoes?

A thunderous applause filled the hall after two speakers representing different generations shared their stories. Kate Cheah, 84, who went to Hong Kong in 1965, is said to be the first missionary...

Missions

Final stop, Germany: What could I learn about planting a church for refugees?

I arrived safely in Germany, this time without luggage malfunctions, and settled down in the accommodation provided by another missionary I had met in Poland, Alena. In the metropolitan city of...

Missions

“The journey of going is about God, not the goer”: Waiting to be sent after God called her to missions at 12

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt that some may find distressing. I grew up actively serving in church from the tender age of 9. I remember...