Disabilities

Health

Diagnosed at 14: Life with Pompe Disease

“You’re turning 24? Me too!” I’d only been speaking with Emily Ho for a whole 5 minutes, yet we had already made a connection. Both of us were born in the same year and we’d...

Faith

The uncommon mission field: Reaching those with special needs

Whenever I think about the Great Commission, the first thoughts that come to mind are missionary journeys to the ends of the earth – preaching the gospel to the unreached, encouraging foreign...

Health

Depression, dyslexia and the hope I hold on to

I was never the “normal” kid, even from young. With ADHD and dyslexia, I never really fit in with the “crowd” and got bullied and ostracised often growing up. I’ve always longed for love,...

Health

Life on the edge of the spectrum

This article was written by a reader in response to Everyone deserves a moment with God: Special needs and the Church. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have superpowers? Or...

Church Life

Everyone deserves a moment with God: Special needs and the Church

Several years ago, a life group in Hope Church Singapore found itself with four unique cell members – each of whom had special needs. With no experience in caring for people with special needs, a...

Real Life, Real People

I saw the light: How I learnt to drown out my woes in worship

About 3 years ago, I woke up barely able to see a thing. There was a sliver of light coming in from my left eye, and nothing through the right eye. The blood vessels in both my eyes had burst that...

Real Life, Real People

THIR.ST TALKS: I know an amazing woman

We’ve all heard stories about amazing women – but how often do we hear these stories from the mouths of men? Thir.st went behind the scenes with five such women who have incredible stories of...