Real Life, Real People

Be inspired by these ordinary people who have extraordinary stories. Wherever you are in life, every story in here is sure to give you hope!

Real Life, Real People

Justis Tan: From showbiz to making disciples through street dance

“Sometimes, you lose yourself because you do what it takes to win or gain popularity,” said freelance dance instructor Justis Tan, 39, as he reflected on his life after local talent contest,...

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I confessed my addiction to porn – and no one judged me

“With eyes closed and no one looking around, if you struggle in this area, please raise your hand so we can pray together.” I took a peek. Many hands were raised. Slowly, I raised mine as well. ...

Faith

The heroes who left us this year

This year, we have seen some remarkable believers – both young and old – depart to be with the Lord. We have written about them and met with them. Indeed, some of us have even grown up under...

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At last I see the light

I was probably five or six when I first knew him. As a kid, you don’t exactly remember how people come into your life. One day they just do, and you simply become aware of their existence even if...

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Building a City on a Hill from a mall’s basement: Tennis coach Jaime Wong’s latest serve

Many may know Jaime Wong as one of Singapore’s national tennis champions, or as the co-founder and head coach of Ignite Tennis Academy. What’s new though is her vision for City on a Hill, a...

Disabilities

Lessons on love from a 26-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer

“Stop trying to ‘heal’ me.” Recently a friend shared with me this article by Damon Rose, a blind journalist who wrote about his experiences of being regularly approached by...

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Doing good is not about making yourself happier

Rachel Lin started her first social enterprise, matcha5, at 27 years old, but had to shut it down after 1.5 years. She is currently running mori, which employs work-from-home mums in the Philippines...

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The prisoner who was set free: From halfway house to Bible school

Cary Lim, 42, serves full-time at The Hiding Place, a home for the rehabilitation of drug addicts, ex-prisoners, alcoholics, gambling addicts, homeless orphans, inhalant abusers, wayward teens, young...

Music

Flying again: Jean Tan on defying pain and darkness

Travelling the world and releasing her newest single Fly, Jean Tan appears to be living a great life on the surface. By 2015, the singer-songwriter had performed live at both the National Stadium and...