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

Persecuted for my faith: The peace that surpasses it all

The first time I stepped into a church was when I was 12 years old. In worship, I heard a song that resonatedĀ in my heart. It was as if I had found something I never knew I needed: The greatest love...

Music

Out of the depths of despair, a song of hope

InĀ 2015, I heardĀ the amazing testimony of Ivan and RachelĀ Tan. TheirĀ baby, Johanna, had beenĀ diagnosed with a series of congenital heart defects that were diagnosed asĀ life-threatening if left...

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A new heart for baby

ā€œThere’s something wrong with your babyā€™s heart.ā€ In 2014, 22 weeks into my pregnancy, a routine ultrasound revealed severe anomalies in the babyā€™s heart. A rare congenital heart defect...

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I am a Pastor’s Kid: How I went from being son of my dad, to child of the Father

What is it like to be the Senior Pastorā€™s son? If I had a dollar every time someone asked me that, it would probably be a lot harder for me to enter the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:24). I wasnā€™t...

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Why I left the faith: How the church must do better

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...

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My fool-time dilemma

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...

Dating

The one that got away

Iā€™m 22. Never had a boyfriend. Never held hands with anyone. Never kissed anyone. AndĀ I was contented with that…Ā Until he entered my life. Just two weeks ago, we were complete strangers. I...

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See you soon, Dad

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...

Real Life, Real People

Scarred by the hand of man, saved by the Hand of God: A pastor’s journey of grace

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...