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Of Crunchy Pupae, Sore Buttocks, and Salty Anteaters
By Shearn Sya, Malaysia On January 24, 2013, I went on my first ever bona fide mission trip to Sibu, Malaysia. I kept my expectations as low as possible, in keeping with my tendency when it comes to anything I am unfamiliar with. The first longhouse we visited when we arrived at Sibu was only [...]
It’s All Worth It
By Hannah, 16, USA YMI note: Hannah wrote this article on her way to (place)*. She was reminiscing on the time spent with her old friends in the United States, while getting ready to make new ones. The song “With Everything” by Hillsongs United came on the car stereo and she started thinking about all [...]
Tear-Flooded Table
By Megan Low, Australia My childhood friend Hannah Modra committed suicide on the 30th of January, 2008. It was the first day of our final school year, and she had just been elected school captain when she returned home and decided to end her life. The last time we saw each other was at my [...]
Tear-Flooded Table
By Megan Low, Australia My childhood friend Hannah Modra committed suicide on the 30th of January, 2008. It was the first day of our final school year, and she had just been elected school captain when she returned home and decided to end her life. The last time we saw each other was at my [...]
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore I consume my daily dose of caffeine black and without sugar first thing in the morning. If you catch me on the days when I didn’t manage to grab a cup, you’ll probably think that I’m the first victim of a zombie virus outbreak. There are many others like me [...]
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore I consume my daily dose of caffeine black and without sugar first thing in the morning. If you catch me on the days when I didn’t manage to grab a cup, you’ll probably think that I’m the first victim of a zombie virus outbreak. There are many others like me [...]
The greatest condolence in death
By Joanna Hor, Singapore “I’ll be praying for you”, “Take care”, “I’m so sorry”. I never knew what else to say to a grieving loved one or friend other than these. Times like these made me wonder what it would be like if I lost the people most dear to me. The thought never failed [...]
The greatest condolence in death
By Joanna Hor, Singapore “I’ll be praying for you”, “Take care”, “I’m so sorry”. I never knew what else to say to a grieving loved one or friend other than these. Times like these made me wonder what it would be like if I lost the people most dear to me. The thought never failed [...]
till death do us part …
By Isaac Tan, Singapore Many things that happen in our life are just beyond our finite human minds. This happens so often that quotes like “you win some, you lose some” and “life’s like that” become mere excuses for being blatantly obtuse. Death is just one of the many topics that receive such “preferential” treatment. [...]
till death do us part …
By Isaac Tan, Singapore Many things that happen in our life are just beyond our finite human minds. This happens so often that quotes like “you win some, you lose some” and “life’s like that” become mere excuses for being blatantly obtuse. Death is just one of the many topics that receive such “preferential” treatment. [...]
Your Flight Is Confirmed
A heavy thunderstorm delayed our flight to Frankfurt, causing us to miss our connecting flight. We were told that we had been confirmed on another flight the next evening. But when we arrived at the gate, we were told that we were on standby. The flight was full.
Your choice – To be close or distant?
By Cindy Tan, Malaysia Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long (Ps 25:4-5). The Psalms have a way of capturing the reality of our human experience. Often, we could [...]
Press On!
By Tracy Phua, Singapore “So how has your week been?” My cell group leader asked me. I looked up, shrugged my shoulders, and gave my usual orchestrated response, “Super busy.” I must admit, I’ve been guilty of giving such patronizing response. But in my defence, I HAVE been really busy, and not to mention, stressed [...]
CIA Agents Mission #1: Season Speech with Salt
By Isaac Tan, 20, Singapore “Stand up, stand up for Jesus” is an old, familiar tune that many Christians have sung before. It is much like an anthem and it calls on God’s people to remain resilient and steadfast in the faith as soldiers would. But how many of us really stand up for what [...]
In Tune with God’s Will: Graham and Daniel Choo
Around the globe, 27 thousand people subscribe to the youtube account, Jedimindless. The account has garnered more than 17.8 million video views since its creation in 2006. Created by twin brothers Graham and Daniel Choo when they were 22 years old, that’s about an average of around seven thousand views every day! If you’re expecting [...]
