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In memoriam: Mrs Gnanamany Philip’s life of service was grace in action
In 2021, Mrs Gnanamany Philip told Methodist Message that her goal in life was to be a "Bible Christian, not almost but altogether".1 From the outpouring of grief and tributes since her sudden passing, it is evident that Mrs Philip walked the talk.
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The sacred work of church communications
Church communications should be seen as a ministry, not just as a mouthpiece for church announcements, says a former news editor.
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Building a media army for the Lord
Joash Lee is a media professional. After working for several years in Faith Methodist Church as a media staff, he started a media company to serve churches. He shares his thoughts on the work of media and communications for the Church.
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Majulah Singapura: Methodist contributions in building up a young nation
The year 2025 marks 60 years of nation building for Singaporeans; at the same time, we commemorate the 140 years of Methodism in this place we call home.
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From prison gate to church door: Partnering Prison Fellowship Singapore to serve the last, least and lost
The Christian's lifelong mission is to imitate Christ who came into our world to save sinners, and there are none more so than the prisoner publicly condemned by society.
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A leadership roundtable with three kings—Saul, David and Solomon
How does a child of God operate in a world which rewards visibility, certainty and control? Having served two decades in the public service, and more recently serving as Chairperson of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), the social concerns arm of The Methodist Church in Singapore, it's a recurring question for Eugene Toh.
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“Did God love my children less?”: A discovery of purpose and faith amidst trials
Benjamin Tan, CEO of World Vision Singapore, started his career in the corporate world and held senior positions in Qantas Airways and Microsoft. The transformation from being a top executive in a multi- national company to leading a Christian humanitarian organisation raises an intriguing question: How did a man who thrived in the competitive business world find himself dedicating his talents to children and families in crisis?
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Leadership for the Church
Former Head of Civil Service Lim Siong Guan shares his thoughts on what it means to be a leader and how leadership in the house of God should look like.
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Social media and your body image
Our mental health appears to be under siege now maybe more than at any time before. In particular, the use of social media and its links to depression, anxiety, stress, cyber-bullying and body image concerns is troubling. What is the impact of social media on how we see ourselves?
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His praise your loosened tongues employ
Almost overnight, the lives of Ms Crystal Goh, 38, and Ms Emily Lim-Leh, 53, changed because of spasmodic dysphonia (SD), a rare neurological condition. This condition, in which the muscles of the voice box spasm involuntarily, causes a person's voice to break or have a strained sound. People with SD have little control over their voices and therefore lose a critical means of communication.
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Intentional love: Strengthening the heartbeat of Christian community
In a world that celebrates the loudest voices and those with stellar achievements, it is easy, even within families, to overlook the quieter roles or unseen efforts that hold everything together. The apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 on the other hand, reminds us that every member of the body is indispensable, no matter how visible or hidden our contributions may be.
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Sharing life, health and peace through Jesus
Imagine having to submit an essay to your school principal every month, the said principal having a reputation for sternness and being a stickler for the proper use of the English language. This is what family and marital therapist Benny Bong agreed to when Mr Earnest Lau, who was his principal at Anglo-Chinese School, asked him to write a regular column for Methodist Message (MM).
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Rehabilitation doctor wakes up from a coma after nearly 5 years
Dr Preima Doraisamy shares her story of God's miraculous healing from a coma with Methodist Message. As the first female rehabilitation doctor in Singapore, she later became in need of the Coma Arousal Programme that she had developed years earlier.
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In conversation with Dr Eunice Tan on neurodiversity education and the Church
Special needs education is a growing field in Singapore. Dr Eunice Tan, who heads the Special Education Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences, sits down with psychologist Sue-Lynn Teo for a chat on her experiences in the field of neurodiversity education.
