On 26 February 2025, two-time Academy award winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy were found dead in their home. The medical investigator concluded that Betsy had passed away first, followed by Gene a few days later. His official cause of death was severe heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease (a form of dementia) as a contributing factor.
Hanging out, situationships and more
I am trying to adhere to the principle that Christians should not be “unequally yoked”. What should I do if I realise I’ve started developing feelings for someone who isn’t a Christian? How do I draw the line between simply “hanging out” as friends and something more? Should I limit casual one-on-one dates to Christians only?
The grieving Christian
Grief is a universal human response to loss. While most commonly associated with losing someone dear to us through death, grief can also be present in a divorce, the loss of a friendship, injury or serious illness, retrenchment, or when significant life events occur such as adult children leaving home, moving away from what is safe and familiar, or a change in social status upon retirement.
Creation Care Conference unites 500 Christians across Asia to explore faith, climate action and stewardship
On 12 and 13 September 2025, over 500 participants from 130 churches across 10 countries came together to attend the second Creation Care Conference jointly hosted by Faith Methodist Church and Queenstown Chinese Methodist Church. It was organised by Our Father’s World (OFW), an organisation that was founded in 2020 “to inspire and equip the Church to love and care for God’s creation”.
Faith and grief
Grief is a universal human experience. The loss of a loved one often leaves deep emotional, psychological and even spiritual wounds. Grief is the way in which we process the sorrow and pain that accompanies such loss. Yet some Christians believe that those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ should never grieve.
Moving on from grief
Profound loss can lead to a loss of direction and motivation in life. Daily routines lose meaning, former pleasures no longer bring joy, and we may withdraw from people, interests and life. In extreme cases, the sense of emptiness can lead to depression and even thoughts of taking one’s own life. How do hurting and grieving souls move on with life?
Serving through song
I‘ve been singing in the choir for over 20 years and more recently, as a backup vocalist in the worship team. I knew I wanted to serve, but more than that, I sensed that God was calling me to offer what I could for his purposes. For me, serving is part of what it means to follow Christ, to give of ourselves in service to God and to others.
The Methodist Church in Singapore commemorates 140 years with worship, reflection and renewed mission
The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) celebrated its 140th anniversary with a grand Celebration Service that took place at Paya Lebar Methodist Church on 19 September 2025. More than 750 people gathered for the service, including Methodist pastors, denominational leaders from Singapore, and Methodist clergy from Asia and Australia.
