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!

Workplace

Struggles of being a disciple in the workplace

Many people have asked me how work has been since I transferred to the new hospital. It was just another way of saying “How are you?” Yet, I often found it difficult to give an answer. This was...

Family

A young woman’s journey out of sexual trauma and brokenness

My family used to be tight-knitted when I was younger, and I was especially close to my father. We would attend church services together every Sunday and do family activities on every other day. It...

Life & Death

Praying for the dying

It was 2017, the day after Christmas. The Thir.st team had gathered at my place for lunch, and we were in the midst of playing a game when my phone suddenly rang. It was my friend Aaron’s...

Family

I waited 11 years to be water baptised

I wasn’t born into a Christian family. I’ve never had my parents lead me in worship, or devotions or Bible reading. And I’ve never had the luxury of going to church with my family. When I...

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...

Real Life, Real People

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....