Careless Words!
Do we say things to others and then, after that we regret what we have said? We use our minds and mouths often. Sometimes, we speak faster than we think. […]
Religion Is Regardless of One’s Race and Vice Versa
Although Singapore is a multi-racial, multi-religious pluralistic society, our nation is perhaps one of the remarkable and rare examples of a harmonious society. Given that race and religion are fault […]
The God of Second Chances
At a wedding ceremony, the pastor asked if there was anyone who had any reason why the marriage shouldn’t go on; it was time to stand up and speak, or […]
Reach Out and Touch
A few years ago, I had an interesting conversation with a young person. As we talked, she shared that her friend has been bringing her to another church and she […]
Redefining the Family
On the 24th of June, thousands of Singaporeans converged in Hong Lim Park for the annual Pink Dot event in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities. […]
Just Do It
We live in a very pragmatic society today. Most things are mapped out for us. If you look around, you will notice for example – road works, constructions, renovations etc […]
What Inheritance Will You Leave for Your Children?
As a parent, I consider my children to be both a huge blessing and a heavy responsibility. We may live in a safe country with a high standard of living […]
Affirmation! Acceptance! Appreciation!
How do we build an embracing community? When I think about embracing, I think about encouraging. “To embrace” means “to hold someone closely in one’s arms, especially as a sign […]
Of Myths, Mermaids, and God-given Identity
Recently, in the Life section of Straits Times, there was an article entitled “Step aside Merlion, meet the merpeople of Singapore” (28 May, 2023) which featured a subculture known as […]
Do You Feel Lonely in Church?
On May 16, 2023, the Opinion Page in the Straits Times carried an article entitled “Old and lonely after a successful career, and even when living with family”. A sixty-eight-year-old […]
