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!

COVID-19

Being positive with COVID: What I learnt from 10 days of solitude

On October 7, I felt a sudden sore throat in the evening. I bought Strepsils and rested. I had a fever that night and it subsided by evening on the next day. I went for a prayer meeting thereafter,...

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“I was left with nothing”: How a drug abuser left the lows and highs of a rollercoaster life

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE Shortly after his first taste of alcohol at 11, Thomas Koh began using drugs, all the while chasing money and power as antidotes to the...

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#UnheardNarratives: Letters from survivors of sexual assault

TRIGGER WARNING This article contains content on sexual assault. A sexual assault may happen in an instance, but it can leave an indelible mark on someone’s life. What can also add to the pain...

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#UnheardNarratives: Christians with same-sex attraction share their experiences in church

While sexuality issues used to be pretty taboo within our churches, it’s encouraging to know that there are more and more conversations being had. But how are we faring thus far? We find out in...

Family

Waiting for my child: A journey through infertility

A seemingly natural, straightforward, joyful experience that so many others easily celebrate and at times casually joke about, became a clinical, drawn-out and painful journey for us. Needles, vials...

Dating

Unequally yoked: Romance, regrets and revelation in this rollercoaster love story

When it comes to romantic love, many of us would have favourite verses from the Bible. But I’d wager that 2 Corinthians 6:14 wouldn’t be one of them. For those of us who develop feelings...

COVID-19

THIR.ST TALKS: Life as a senior during the pandemic

Covid-19 has been a tough time for many — and even more so for our elderly who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with the recent surge in cases. While it would be easy for us to focus on...

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#UnheardNarratives: Children of divorce

A marriage involves two people, but a divorce can involve a lot more if you think about the families affected. In episode three of our new series, Unheard Narratives, we hear from children of...

Mental Health

Pastors are human too: The mental health struggles some church leaders face

* TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SUICIDE * He was a newlywed and a newly appointed pastor. She was a go-getter leader, pregnant while pioneering a new church. They were each leading seemingly...