Why Should We Plan and Invest if Life’s so Short
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I live on the Pacific Island of Tonga, and we had a volcanic eruption over a year ago. Now, another volcano is showing increased activity, and it could blow anytime.
So, what do we do? Do we plan for tomorrow or just live for today?
What God Showed Me When I Was Burnt Out
The space began to close in on me. My ears received nothing but noises. My breath became shorter.
That was the first time I experienced a panic attack during a work meeting.
When Travelling Isn’t As Satisfying As I’d Hoped
I was at the happiest place on earth in my favourite country in the world. As many young Singaporean graduates do, I was travelling in Japan for my graduation trip with friends.
When a Friend Falls Away from Faith
My friend had lost his close friend months ago, and he's been angry with God ever since.
I tried to comfort him and steer him back to God. But he was in no state to listen.
How My Friends Showed Me the Gospel
When I first started having conversations with Christians, I was a lapsed-Catholic-turned-New-Ager who practised reiki, kind of believed in reincarnation, and thought God was everywhere.
5 Ways to Keep Ourselves Rooted in God’s Word
There are many things that make it challenging for us to read God’s Word. Often we think it’s because we don’t have time, but perhaps the more accurate reason is we often feel too tired.
How God Encouraged Me When Dating Didn’t Work Out
We had known each other for a long time in church. He had a heart for God, people, and missions, and was fun to be around. Our friends also said that we had good chemistry, so I made the effort to spend more time with him.
How God Prepared Me for Rejection
I was writing a report at work when I saw the email notification:
"...we are regrettably unable to offer you a place in our entering class..."
A hundred emotions rushed through me as I read the rejection letter from my dream school.
When Everyone But You Seems to Be Getting Attached
“Did you hear… X and Y got together yesterday!”
“Huh? Since when were they together?”
I noticed lately that this sort of exchange has replaced the “Hello, how are you?” between my friends and me.