Michelle Lai

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Would Jesus Like Your Post On Social Media?

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If God were on social media, would He like your post? I used to take to Instagram daily. I would post a picture with a caption telling my followers what I felt at the moment. I would post sad reflections, happy anecdotes, and even angry rants. It was my way of expressing myself and dealing with boredom and loneliness. I could “talk” to my followers without actually engaging in a conversation or meeting up with anyone.
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My Fight Against FOMO

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Do you have FOMO? I first heard this acronym in my church last October, when a university student shared about her struggle to manage her time after entering university; she had to balance her studies, church activities, social activities, and quiet time with God.

I Wanted to Sing, But God’s Track was Different

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I had always loved singing and wanted to join the singing club in school. However, God had a different track in mind for me.

Depression Led Me to Jesus

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My depression started in December 2006; there was no trigger. I just remember feeling sad on a school trip to Japan and tired all the time.

The Day My Heart Stopped

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In the second half of 2015, I was appointed cell group leader in my university’s Christian Fellowship (CF). It was my first time serving as cell group leader, so I took on the role excitedly.