Kingdom perspective in estate planning: How to leave a true legacy to the next generation
Just as Abraham did in Genesis 25:5-6, it is biblical to do estate planning—that is, deciding how your money and assets are to be divided when you die.
Singapore’s Christians: What the latest statistics reveal about singlehood and marriage
Many readers would have already seen the latest official national statistics reported in the General Household Survey published in June 2026.
Is it okay to try for a daughter via IVF?
I am blessed with two sons, but I have a strong desire to have a daughter. As I am approaching 40, I am concerned about whether my physical health and emotional capacity can handle raising another son.
My mother seems reluctant to let me get engaged
Recently, my long-distance boyfriend of three years visited and planned to propose to me. He spoke to my mother to ask for her blessings, but she said she needed time to think and pray about it.
When memory fades, God remains faithful
When dementia slowly takes a mother away, one daughter discovers that faithful caregiving means seeing beyond behaviour—and trusting that God holds what memory cannot.
Modelling the family, both earthly and spiritual
Shame is a strong emotion that often shows up in my counselling sessions. Its presence can be debilitating; its absence can also be problematic. To explore healing from shame, I will share examples where shame was largely absent, was partially felt and where it can be overwhelming.
A rift with mum
My mum has been a single parent since I was young. My sibling and I left to study abroad and thereafter returned to Singapore to work.
How do I prevent showing favouritism to my kids?
I know it’s bad to show favouritism between children. However, in achievement-oriented Singapore, it is easy to praise one for their hard work and success at achieving a good score or getting an award.
How happy are Christian marriages in Singapore?
At the State of the Family 2026 plenary discussions, church leaders and workers were reminded that even “happy” Christian marriages may conceal some quiet dissatisfaction—particularly among wives.