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Culture

I had an abortion, and the guilt and shame almost killed me

I stared at the rows of bottles in the room Marina had ushered me into.Ā Iā€™d been awestruck by the sights in New Zealand over the past few weeks, but nothing could prepare me for this. In the jars...

Health

If you’re thinking of ending your life – don’t struggle alone

TRIGGER WARNING This article contains content on suicide.Ā  I was suicidal for years. I felt unloved. Nobody cared for me at home. SoĀ I turned to friends instead. I would surround myself with people...

Real Life, Real People

My eyes won’t accept the truth: That I am wonderfully made

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14) I was clearing out my cupboard two weeks ago when I stumbled...

Faith

Time to shine

“Do everything without grumblingĀ or arguing, so that you may become blamelessĀ and pure, children of GodĀ without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like...

Work

Unemployed, in debt ā€“ and learning how to trust Him

I grew up in a loving and pampered environment. That’s great while you’re a kid ā€“ but bad when you’re an adult. I had to grow up, become a more mature me. But to do that, I needed...

Music

Numb ā€“ the cry of a generation

I’m tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface Don’t know what you’re expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Every...

Life & Death

In the end: Reflections on death and the lives of Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell

An unashamed confession: About two weeks ago, the entire Thir.st team wasĀ huddled in a karaoke room celebrating our In-Dependence Day, throats going hoarse as we screamed into the mics: I tried so...

Real Life, Real People

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...

Work

Every word has come at a cost

I’ve always been a private person. Even in my pursuit ofĀ meaningful conversations, I avoid volunteering personal detailsĀ about my life by being the one asking the questions. The prospect of...