Labels: Proceed with caution
I was recently asked a question which got me thinking about labels we use to describe experiences we go through and to identify behaviours we observe.
Being targeted at work by colleagues
Are my bosses and colleagues targeting me at work? It seems that whatever I do at work especially when registering patients, my colleague keeps on badmouthing about me to the rest of the team, even to my new manager.
MM135 book promo for Methodist Message readers
Looking for year-end gift ideas? Visit these publishers’ online bookstores to enjoy discounts from now till end of December 2026.
St Paul Methodist School: Our chance to show children the greatest love of all
More than 40 years have passed since Whitney Houston’s 1985 hit song, The Greatest Love of All, but a few things still resonate today: children are our future.
135 years of sharing the Methodist story
For 135 years, Methodist Message (MM) has been more than a newsletter. It has been a witness to God’s faithfulness, a keeper of memories, and a voice connecting generations of Methodists in Singapore and beyond.
Serving in ministry grounds my priorities in God
Serving in ministry remains a vital anchor alongside my full-time career as an in-house legal counsel.
My work seems to be at odds with my values
I am a convert to the Catholic faith, and soon after my baptism I felt called to leave my career in finance to pursue social work as a vocation. As I have grown in both faith and practice, I have encountered genuine tensions, particularly regarding abortion and LGBTQ-related issues.
Feng Shui and Christianity: An incompatible relationship?
Suntec City, Grand Hyatt Singapore and the Singapore Flyer all share a common aspect where fengshui (风水) or geomancy was applied in ensuring continued prosperity or profitability of their businesses.
A sedentary lifestyle led to spinal surgery but now she helps seniors stay active
Ministry never really stops. A former missionary reflects on why he came home from holidays more tired than when he left—and what Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 taught him about resting in God rather than working for him.
ACS (Academy) marks Earnest Lau lecture and launches first Methodist SPED school
Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan was keynote speaker and guest-of-honour at the commemorative launch of ACS(A), the first Methodist special education school, following the 8th Mr and Mrs Earnest Lau Memorial Lecture.