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The Kind Of Friends We Want—And Can Be (with tips from the Bible)

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Friendship is not a second-tier relationship in the Bible. Many times, the word “friend” is used alongside “brother” to express that level of closeness.

Reminders When You're Stuck In A Grind

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How can we turn our daily rhythms from a weary grind into a steady groove? Can we bring God into the ordinary and mundane moments of our lives?
Misconceptions of mental health

4 Misconceptions about Mental Health

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Unfortunately, not everyone gets it right when it comes to understanding mental ill-health (And we’re still trying to figure it out ourselves!)
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Don’t Put Your Love on Lockdown

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Opening homes. Sharing meals. Connecting virtually. Delivering packages.  There’s no telling when this pandemic will end, but that has never been within our control. While we can’t guarantee when the next lockdown might happen, we can make sure of one thing: our love does not have to be on lockdown. 
Kids on a bowl of "Ica Kacang"

Let’s Not Give Up on Malaysia

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It may feel like there’s nothing much for us to celebrate this Malaysia Day (especially while COVID’s kept us stuck at home!), but the past year has shown us there’s still much we can thank God for. Though we’ve experienced many ups and downs as a nation, we’ve continued to see the Malaysian spirit on display as we’ve bounced back from challenge after challenge. This Malaysia Day, let’s look back on how we’ve grown stronger as a nation, and celebrate the different ways we’ve come together to help each other cope during this difficult time. And let’s commit our beloved tanah air into God’s hands, trusting Him to help us grow as a caring and united nation What’s one harapan you have for Malaysia this year? Share it with us in the comments below!
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Mourn With Those Who Mourn

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As much as we try to be there for our loved ones, sometimes the worst still happens—the one we love has taken their own life. What now for those of us left behind?

He On The Sea, I On The Shore

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The experience of mental illness can be incredibly isolating–not only for the one who’s suffering, but for their loved ones too. Grief, helplessness, confusion and even anger are common feelings for carers. What’s worse is feeling cut off from loved ones by the very waves of despair that threaten to drown them. 

Start Celebrating These Body Flaws Today!

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The pressure to look good can have a negative impact on how we view ourselves. So, we try to fix every physical flaw to achieve body perfection. We watch our weight, fill our shelves with grooming products, and exercise religiously.

Myths on Relationships

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Deep down, we all want our relationships to be built on what is true and good. We want relationships to do what they’re meant to–fulfill our need to be complete and whole. Which means that we want God to be in our relationships, because only He, being absolutely complete in Himself, can offer the kind of wholeness we desire.