When You Can't Live the Life You Want
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“When is Wati’s last day?” I asked my husband, frustrated.
I knew that Wati, the domestic helper my husband had hired, would not be leaving anytime soon, but I wanted my husband to know that I was annoyed with him for hiring her without my consent.
Why We Feel Uncomfortable Around Disabled People
I once talked to a mother whose child had autism, and she told me of a heart-breaking experience. The mum had brought her child to Sunday school, but the child’s behaviour had upset the other mums whose kids were in the same class.
What Does It Look Like to Submit to Government?
Many remain hesitant to talk about politics and other uncomfortable issues such as money and sex. But the tragedy is when most of us end up discussing these topics without a God-honouring biblical perspective.
My Friend is Dating a Non-Christian. What Should I Do?
I was that friend who once dated a non-Christian. Let me tell you my story.
6 Ways to Set Our Minds on Christ During a Busy Workday
Christians are to be people who think differently, who have a spiritual (Romans 8:5-6) or heavenly mindset (Colossians 3:2). We give our mind to how we can worship God and put the needs of others before our own in all the decisions of life, rather than the selfish pursuits of the “flesh”.
Real Thoughts About Real Temptation
Is there such a thing as a monthly sin? Because I think I have one of those. Okay, maybe more often than just once a month.
How to Stop Finding Your "Calling" and Start Living Your Life
There’s something incredibly alluring about the idea of finding our “calling”, something so admirable about stepping into that “one big moment” we grew up dreaming about. Our relentless pursuit of calling is also fuelled by the media we consume, telling us to go after our dreams because we’re “made for more”.
2 Reasons Why Our Lives on Earth Matter Right Now
With teary eyes and never-let-me-go hugs, my good friend sniffed and said her farewell as she packed her bags. “Come find me when you visit! But even if not, I will see you in heaven—with Jesus!”
Though that sounded morbid at the time, her words struck a chord within me.
I Met God in the Face of Cancer
I was working one day when I experienced a severe chest pain that would subside if I held my breath.