Impact Magazine

17/01/2025

Should Christians be surprised that life is tough?

Or has it become more complicated? Aren’t trials and tribulations to be expected?

There’s even a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, mental health professionals say. But even when stressors are gone, anxiety still lingers.

Maybe we can unpack it: do we have “mental challenges” when we don’t get what we want, or is it, we don’t want what we get? Difficulties abound when we seek a bigger slice of a shrinking pie?

In the Impact Feb/Mar issue (Vol 49.1), read “Reflections of a self-confessed worrier”; “Too much, Too soon, Too Good”; “Hang On – unmasking ADHD”; “Praying with ‘Multiple Brains’”.

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20/11/2024

Pastors often give so much, but who supports them? This article explores the hidden struggles many pastors face with loneliness and isolation, even as they lead their congregations. Discover how we can better understand and support those who serve.

https://www.impact.com.sg/post/your-pastor-may-be-lonelier-than-you-think

18/11/2024

Filial Piety: How to Make it a Joyful and Intrinsically Rewarding Journey

Honoring parents isn’t just a duty; it can be a heartfelt, fulfilling path rooted in love. Tan Ern Ser shares how to bring more joy and meaning to this timeless value in your family life.

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15/11/2024

Stepping into a Hokkien church service, one might be surprised to see an Overhead Projector—a rare sight in today’s world of PowerPoint. But for the elderly congregation, this "old tech" isn’t just nostalgic; it allows them to serve and worship with ease. Discover why, for these senior members, the OHP holds more meaning than you might think. Could "old tech" still have a place in our modern world?

https://www.impact.com.sg/takeanotherlook/a-dying-breed

29/10/2024

Singapore has seen a wave of international celebrities, from Coldplay to Taylor Swift, drawing starry-eyed fans to sold-out concerts. Why are we so drawn to celebrities? Does it reflect our deeper longer for connection, admiration, and perhaps a spiritual thirst?

READ MORE: https://www.impact.com.sg/post/some-musings-on-the-singapore-celebrity-culture

16/10/2024

Two men, strangers at first, took very different paths through life. Somewhere in the process, they met. Some would say through a series of coincidences. Others see the providence of God brought them together. One, a first-time poet, and the other, a publisher, bonded through shared experiences of hardship and faith. Both resilient, they recognized that no one is truly self-sufficient. Yeo Whee Jim, the poet, faced profound loss and challenges, from his mother’s passing to his wife’s battle with cancer. Through these trials, he gradually came to trust in Christ. His friend, Fong Hoe Fang, shared similar experiences with illness and suffering.

10/10/2024

AI brings convenience but also concerns, like job loss. Yet, "Natural Stupidity"—ignoring God's wisdom—is a bigger threat than AI itself. Embrace true wisdom.

AI brings convenience but also concerns. Yet, "Natural Stupidity"—ignoring God's wisdom—is a bigger threat than AI itself.

06/08/2024

"Ageing is inevitable, but it is not a straightforward journey. Hence, it does require one to have the mental fortitude to accept the challenges that come with advancing years..."

Slowing down is not an option, says Jeyaraj Indra Raj, a member of the Advisory Board of St Luke’s Hospital. He was one of the individuals featured in St Luke’s “Joyfully Silver” campaign, themed to celebrate ageing with gusto. Singapore is approaching the superaged status, with 21 percent o...

17/04/2024

"Questions are always opportunities to build faith, whether in sceptics, seekers, baby-believers or seasoned saints. But what people ask, and what they really want to know, are often two very different things. So, how do we know what is really on a person’s heart?"

Last year my wife and I were involved in a university mission week in the Netherlands. As part of the outreach, the students organised an “Ask a Question, Get a Doughnut” event from a table on campus. The idea is simple: anyone could have a free doughnut if they were willing to ask the Christian...