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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!
I grew up in a church, with my parents both church leaders. Bedtime stories were Bible stories, dinner conversations were sermon lessons. I was even water baptised at the age of 14. My baptism verse...
I just graduated. My commencement ceremony was just this week. Mortar board, gown and everything. Life awaits! I’ve been shortlisted for a job at a government ministry. This career path offers...
I’m 22. Never had a boyfriend. Never held hands with anyone. Never kissed anyone. And I was contented with that… Until he entered my life. Just two weeks ago, we were complete strangers. I...
I remember climbing the Great Wall of China with my father in 2009. My sisters and mother were predictably not game enough to ascend the cobbled steps, but we men were always so brave. I led the way...
He was only five when it happened. In those days, young Ian loved watching his father play Chinese Chess with the neighbourhood’s older residents. In fact, he looked solely to his father for...
I was a late bloomer; as recently as six years ago I lacked assets, to say the least. As you might imagine, I was teased and taunted with all kinds of nasty names. Airport runway. It isn’t a big...
I have depression and no one in church knows. Some of the adults have asked about my health, noting that I look tired, grey and wane. But how do I come clean about my condition when anxiety is...
Dear Depression, I want to thank you. Even though you’ve taught me how to sob soundlessly into the depths of a pillow, hands clutching desperately at the sheets like a drowning man grasping a...
Everybody’s best friend or man of a few words, your father probably always had a good story to tell. Thir.st pulled up a chair and sat down with four of our favourite fathers – Uncle...