I’m passionate about helping fellow Christians navigate the beautiful tension between our professional ambitions and our spiritual calling. Through “Embrace Our Calling,” I share practical insights on how to excel in our careers while staying rooted in faith. Whether you’re struggling with work-life balance, looking for ways to integrate your values into your daily productivity, or seeking encouragement in your educational journey, this newsletter is for you. I believe God has equipped each of us with unique gifts and talents meant to glorify Him in every sphere of life – including our work. Let’s explore together how to live out our faith authentically in the marketplace and beyond.
Life Updates and Blogging Changes in 2024
Jan 2024 Newsletter - Life Updates & Blogging Changes
Hi Reader!
Firstly, here's wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!
I hope this message finds you well and thriving where you are!
What I've Been Up to...
Here are some of the life updates from the past 5 months that I've been wanting to share with you:
- Last year, I have been busy guiding my son through his Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Students and parents living in Singapore, you know how stressful that is... I am thankful to God that we made it out alive, and my son has entered a secondary school of his choice. This journey is a testament to God's unfailing grace and sheer mercy.
- My other big project in November last year was a presentation at an international educators' conference in Tokyo, Japan. It was my first time presenting at an overseas conference, and I cherished every moment of it. This took up quite a bit of my bandwidth, though.
These and other commitments have made it challenging for me to keep up with my blogging in 2023, so I've also been reflecting on the direction of this blog.
Here are some changes you can anticipate moving forward:
- I will switch to writing shorter, more concise blog posts, offering useful insights without overwhelming your time. Occasionally, I'll write longer form posts, but only if time permits.
- I will use my social media platforms as a testing ground for bite-sized ideas. If you haven't already, do follow my Facebook or Instagram accounts and join in the discussions there!
- I will be focusing on providing practical advice and actionable strategies to help you stay faithful to your calling, no matter where life takes you. Your time and attention are precious, so I want to make your reading time worthwhile for your personal growth.
Having said that, I will still write some longer-form posts (like the ones I'm going to share with you), as well as hunt for good interviews when I can!
What You Might Have Missed...
Around mid-2023, I was reading The Calling Journey by Tony Stoltzfus, and it inspired me to reflect on my personal calling journey. What came out of that reflection were 2 articles that chronicled the first 2 seasons of my journey as a follower of Jesus Christ:
The 2 posts above were some of the most open and honest words I've put up online - which partially explains why I took so long to write them (and my Part 3). I hope that, through my sharing, you too can gain some insights into how God uses the definitive events in our life to shape our character and direct us to the place of calling.
...And a Free Ebook to Help You Cast a Vision for 2024!
If you're looking to create a meaningful personal vision statement this year that will help you clarify your purpose and focus your efforts towards achieving your goals, here's my free ebook for you, "4 Steps to Crafting Your Perfect Personal Vision Statement"!
This guide will walk you through the process of creating a powerful and meaningful personal vision statement that will help you clarify your purpose and focus your efforts toward achieving your goals.
Go forth and embrace your calling!
Embrace Our Calling
I’m passionate about helping fellow Christians navigate the beautiful tension between our professional ambitions and our spiritual calling. Through “Embrace Our Calling,” I share practical insights on how to excel in our careers while staying rooted in faith. Whether you’re struggling with work-life balance, looking for ways to integrate your values into your daily productivity, or seeking encouragement in your educational journey, this newsletter is for you. I believe God has equipped each of us with unique gifts and talents meant to glorify Him in every sphere of life – including our work. Let’s explore together how to live out our faith authentically in the marketplace and beyond.
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