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!

Sermons

Worshipping even when it hurts to sing

I’m at a place right now where I’m a little less afraid. A little more bold with my actions, a bit more expressive in the way I love people. But what people don’t see is that every day...

Music

Out of the ashes, a life restored: Adia Tay on finding comfort and shelter

“I think if I really thought about where it all started, yes, I would think about Pokémon!” I came to know of Adia Tay in our university days. She was often seen carrying her guitar around the...

Illness

I lost all my hair to illness – but God gave it back to me overnight

Update (February 25, 2021): On the afternoon of February 23, 2021, See Ting went home to be with the Lord. Our hearts hurt and rejoice all at once because she is gone – but also free from the pain...

Life & Death

Six hours with my warrior baby: The miracle of life beyond this one

This was written by Benecia in response to her own piece, “They said my unborn baby is incompatible with life“, following the delivery of her son Elkan, who was diagnosed with acrania in...

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The slippery slope of addiction: From pornography to prostitutes

After struggling through years of depression and anxiety and coming out stronger on the other side of it with the help of counsellors and Christian community, you’d think God was done with me....

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I never thought I’d be a victim of sexual assault

TRIGGER WARNING  This article contains information about sexual assault, which may be triggering to survivors. I woke up in an unfamiliar place. My shirt was on, but … Where were my...

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The day my passion broke me

When I first became Christian, I realised that believing in a God wasn’t difficult. It was believing that He is a God who is sovereign and good that was the problem for me. As one who lived with...

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My story has no happy ending

I used to share a lot of testimonies. At the start of my journey with Jesus, they typically revolved around what I now recognise as trivialities: Favour at work, relief from stressful situations, a...

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In the face of darkness, a defiant song of grace

5 years ago at an Awaken Generation worship night, a couple shared openly what they were praying for: The wife had a tumour in her eye and needed a healing miracle. As they were sharing, God put it...