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Everyone uses criteria, whether we realise it or not. From whom we trust to what we chase, our decisions are guided by invisible checklists we’ve built over time. But are those lists rooted in truth, or in habit, culture, and emotion? Today, we challenge ourselves to examine the standards we…

Does marriage get rid of the loneliness we usually feel?

Friction doesn’t have to mean fracture. When handled with humility, honesty, and patience, conflict can polish rather than break. The challenge is learning to treat friction not as a wall but as a doorway—an invitation to deeper understanding, sharper self-awareness, and a stronger bond.

Should the church revisit traditional interpretations of controversial doctrines?

Friction is normal, but it can cross the line into erosion. Words become weapons, love turns into leverage, and what was once a safe space feels unsafe. Recognising when friction has shifted from sharpening to destroying is crucial, because unresolved tension can harden into resentment that no apology can fully…