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!

Church Life

Female pastors: The strong women who are building the kingdom of God

Relatively speaking, female pastors are few and far between.  That it is why I thought it was really nice to hear the stories of Rev Peace Choi and Pastor Amadea Seow who were invited to speak...

News

Kyiv resident reveals what life in war-torn Ukraine looks like

First of all, let me express my most sincere gratitude and pass over thanks from my parents and friends for the care and prayers. In our situation, it’s the best you guys could have done and have...

Life & Death

America’s Got Talent singer Nightbirde dies at 31

After touching the world with her voice and story, America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Jane Marczewski passed away on February 19 (Saturday) following a four-year battle with cancer. ...

Relationships

What no one warned you about marriage: Couples on dating, divorce, sex and porn

It was a night of earnest questions from engaged couple Salt&Light writer Gracia Lee, 25, and her fiancé Joel Seah, 29, a lawyer. In the last instalment of Salt&Light Family Night for 2021,...

Money Matters

Scammed of almost $150,000 and weighed down by 8 bank debts, I started life anew

More than three years ago, I was involved in a scam case when a person made use of my kindness. After establishing an online friendship with me, he tried to sweet-talk me over the next few weeks....

Real Life, Real People

Growing up through domestic abuse, neglect and the trauma of suicide… This is how I got my fresh start

Trigger warning: This article contains mention of self-harm and suicide. Sitting across from her, it was hard to imagine that she had lived through a nightmarish childhood. After all, this...

Finding Purpose

Meet the couple behind local labels The Commandment Co. and wheniwasfour

When I was given the opportunity to interview Edwin and Li Ling, founders of local labels The Commandment Co. and wheniwasfour  respectively, I couldn’t wait. I’ve always been a fan of their...

Do Good

Expelled from university, the rude rebel dropout who became a human rights defender

It’s not everyday that you hear such a raw and honest testimony that is Pranitha Timothy’s.  How does someone who once was expelled from college for being “sadistic, rude and hurtful”...

Finding Purpose

“Don’t know where we’re going, but we know that You’re in control”: A couple’s journey from Europe to Asia

Ever since he was young, Gregory Low has always found himself thrust into different countries and cultures.  Born in Singapore to a family who supported mission work, the 33-year-old remembers...