Written by Kaitlyn Tan From 26 May to 2 June 2026, a team of brethren from Singapore and Malaysia made their way to the Banaoang Church of Christ in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, for a week-long mission trip. For some, it was a return to familiar faces and a beloved congregation. For others (like me!), it was […]
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By Sis. Annabelle Yau My friend once told me about her five-year-old son, who took nearly two hours to get a sip of water. It was nighttime, and everyone was upstairs getting ready for bed, but the kitchen was downstairs, and it was dark and scary. Despite many efforts of coaxing and encouragement, each time
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Written by Kylene Wee I did not learn compassion all at once. It was a value woven quietly into my upbringing, taught repeatedly through family, and reinforced through lived experience. In particular, it was shaped by brethren who chose patience when I was distant, gentleness when I was guarded and forgiveness when I felt least deserving of
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Written By Annabelle Yau I was sitting alone in my apartment in Singapore. It had been a long, discouraging day after school. But in front of me was a bowl of warmed-up chicken soup and a plate of reheated heart-shaped waffles, and looking at them, I smiled — because I remembered I wasn’t alone. A sister in
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Written by Kylene Wee. Before I continue, I must admit, starting my own business was the last thing on my mind. If you asked anyone to describe me, they’d probably laugh and say, “No way — you could never!” I was never the type to plan five years ahead or chase big entrepreneurial dreams. So what made me want to start
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Written by Jolene Chong As cliche as it sounds, time really flies! Over a year has passed since my husband, Fang Hao and I registered for marriage. As you read this, today marks one year since our wedding day, an event we reminisce about with fondness. We remain thankful to our brethren who played an integral part
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Written by Eunice Tan A recent experience reminded me of how God can use small acts of Christian love to open doors for deeper conversations about Christianity. I reached out to my ex-boss to arrange a time to meet and suggested a date. However, she was unavailable because her father was scheduled for surgery the
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Written by Eunice Tan There are days when the world feels unbearably cruel. I work hard, I do my best, I choose kindness even when it is not easy, and yet my efforts often go unnoticed or even criticised. My efforts of going above and beyond may be forgotten, but the moment I make one
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Written by Kimberly Tan Growing up in a Christian home has taught me many valuable lessons that continue to shape my life today. One way I like to remember these lessons is through four key points through the acronym HOME which stands for: H – Holding Up Christian Values O – Observing Consistency in Faith
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Written by Eunice Tan Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you said or did something you later regretted? Or maybe you replayed a conversation over and over in your mind, wishing you could go back in time and respond differently? There is a silent danger many of us carry in our hearts:
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