“I think I finally get it.” My client’s statement reflected a radical change although his circumstances had not changed much. His wife of nearly 15 years had left him about three years earlier and had not once made any direct contact since.
Fulfilling your role as Christ’s ambassadors
An ambassador is an official envoy of a country, tasked with representing it by speaking on its behalf and promoting its interests. Paul uses this concept to illustrate the mission of Christians, who are called to represent their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through both words and actions.
A leadership roundtable with three kings—Saul, David and Solomon
How does a child of God operate in a world which rewards visibility, certainty and control? Having served two decades in the public service, and more recently serving as Chairperson of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), the social concerns arm of The Methodist Church in Singapore, it’s a recurring question for Eugene Toh.
Examining my worldview as a Christian student in Singapore
Earlier this year, I attended Finding Your Place (FYP), a 3-month youth discipleship programme organised by the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) Board of Youth Ministry (BOYM). Out of the many lessons, one that spoke to me was the session on common worldviews, in particular learning about the Singapore worldview.
“Did God love my children less?”: A discovery of purpose and faith amidst trials
Benjamin Tan, CEO of World Vision Singapore, started his career in the corporate world and held senior positions in Qantas Airways and Microsoft. The transformation from being a top executive in a multi- national company to leading a Christian humanitarian organisation raises an intriguing question: How did a man who thrived in the competitive business world find himself dedicating his talents to children and families in crisis?
My marriage has gone cold
I have been married for more than ten years and have a child about 5 years old. For many years, I have tolerated my husband’s anti-social behaviour and fixed ways. In the past, we visited a few churches, eventually settled down for a few years in a church and even served together in ministry.
A counsellor’s perspective on suffering
Life can be very unpredictable and some may say unfair. This is especially so when things outside our control happen to us. This includes being born with a disability or into a family where the level of care falls short. Or being betrayed by someone we trust. Or being in the wrong place at the wrong time when hit by a crime. When we find ourselves in such circumstances, we feel like a victim.
