Three Reasons Why I Am Not Like Jesus
By Tracy Phua, Singapore I was getting myself a drink in the kitchen when I heard the familiar toot of a Nepalese bus horn. Just as I was wondering if the heat was causing me to hallucinate, I heard that characteristic honk again. Curious (and also hoping that a Narnia-like moment was awaiting me in [...]
Incredible Forgiveness
By Tracy Phua, 24, Singapore In March this year, I attended a Pastor’s conference held in the state of Jharkhand, India. Amidst the countless stories told of God’s faithfulness and grace in their lives, one story stood out. Vimala is a petite woman. Her strong facial features belied the trauma she is going through. As [...]
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Loading ...Of Speed-dating Shows and Self-Image Woes
By Tracy Phua, 24, Singapore One thing that is a must-do when I reach a foreign land is to check out the available television programs on the local channels. So while in China recently, I flipped through the one hundred over channels. I finally stopped at one that looked pretty interesting. The words at the [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Faith Healers—Faithful or Healers?
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore “Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please! Do you wake every morning in shame and despair to discover your pillow is covered with hair?” sings young Todd in one of my favorite songs of all time, Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir by Stephen Sondheim from the 2007 box office hit [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...What’s Up with What’s App?
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore Recently, I downloaded a mobile phone application into my (not so) smart mobile phone. I was hoping that this application would allow me to connect to the Internet via free wireless connection since my mobile subscription plan did not come with an Internet data bundle. Moreover, I was hoping that [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Why Should Santa Get All the Attention?
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore As I walked into a mall one evening, I noticed a sign that signaled the arrival of a Christmas tradition loved by both kids and shopping malls alike. The signage announced that good ol’ jolly Santa Claus is coming to town and to this particular mall! It got me thinking [...]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Charlie St. Cloud: Of Failures and Second Chances
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore The recent tearjerker Charlie St. Cloud is based on Ben Sherwood’s best-selling novel The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. Sherwood crafted the book with a focus on the theme of life. He was particularly interested in the impact of sorrow and death on our lives and how we [...]
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...The Best Job in the World?
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore A recent piece of news startled me. It reads: “Japan pizza chain offers $31,000 per hour part-time job.” Two Singaporean radio hosts picked up the story and discussed it in their morning program. One of them exclaimed, “Wow, the one who gets this job definitely has the best job in [...]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...34 Days of Humdrum
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore routine | roo-teen | Noun Definition: a regular course of procedure That’s probably the only word that rightly represents my life this past month. I’ve been going through the motions with each day presenting itself the same way as the last. Like a hamster on the wheel, I’ve been running [...]
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By Tracy Phua, 22, Singapore On my most recent trip to Nepal, I visited a village school that a Nepalese friend of mine helped to start up. Upon arrival, I was greeted by toothy grins and cheeky looks from the 72 students. It was definitely love at first garland as they piled never-ending heaps of [...]
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