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Why I’ve Always Loved Superheroes
Written By Desiree U. Angeles, Philippines Growing up, I was a huge fan of Batman. I know it’s probably unusual for a girl to like this character, but I’ve always found the winged hero fascinating because he could defeat villains even though he didn’t have any supernatural powers. Perhaps I loved Batman also because I […]
Doctor Who: The Unlikeliest of Heroes
Written By Karen Kwek, Singapore I can’t wait for The Doctor to return in August 2015. No, not any of the medics in Scrubs or Grey’s Anatomy—this is The Doctor who pre-dated them all. I’m talking about Doctor Who, the British science fiction series that has picked up a worldwide following in recent years. In […]
One Man’s Quest to Bring Hope
Written By Edna Ho, Malaysia Browse through the newspapers in Malaysia, you’re likely to read news about Kelvin Wan and his team distributing food, medicine and other forms of aid to poor villagers or victims of a flood or fire. The founder of Hope Place, a welfare group in Kuching, is well known in this […]
Why Heroes Don’t Necessarily Do the Exciting Stuff
My husband is a computer whiz. Naturally, family and friends consult him about their computer problems. One day, he was helping a friend (whom we’ll call Jake for now) with some computer issues when he noticed a few things that caused him to suspect Jake might be struggling with some internet-related temptations. My husband told […]
When I Remember Peter
Written By Chia Poh Fang, Singapore “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” —Matthew 16:18 God took a risk with me When He called me to serve Him Wholeheartedly, faithfully He knows me perfectly He knew […]
Striving to be Somebody
Written by Lydia, Beijing, originally in Simplified Chinese (The article below is inspired by a true story.) “Study hard so you can become a somebody”, her parents used to tell her. And that was Sammy’s goal as a child—to make it someday, just like the next-door neighbor who made it to Oxford University. She accomplished […]
Poem: A Lesson on Love from Mary of Bethany
Written By Raiza Javier, Philippines I know exactly what Love looks like. I knew it the moment He stole my heart. Love was when He came to our home. My sister, Martha, and I were there and we welcomed Him. He spoke to me as I sat and listened by His feet. Love was when […]
Orphan to Queen: What I’ve Learned from Esther
“You can’t do this. You are not prepared for this kind of work.” “You don’t have what it takes to fulfill this role, so don’t accept it.” “There are others who can do the job better; let them do it.” I have a confession to make: I hide behind the veil of my flaws to […]
My Unconventional Heroes in the Faith
When we reflect on faith heroes who inspire us in our walk, names like Father Abraham, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther, John Calvin, specific pastors or leaders may spring to mind. Their faithfulness in service and their contributions toward Christianity and humanity are undeniable. In fact, if you think about it, Jesus Christ, our Lord and […]
Face in the Crowd (Your Everyday Hero)
Written By Chia Poh Fang, Singapore Look. It’s her again. Almost lost. Almost invisible A ho-hum existence In the sea of dull faces. Nothing special Nothing outstanding Just another face in the crowd. She floats pass the mall She drifts pass the stall What’s the meaning of it all? Nothing special Nothing outstanding Just another […]
Are There Superhumans In This World?
A YouTube video titled “Stan Lee’s Superhuman Super Samurai” caught my attention recently. Having been trained in Japanese martial arts myself, I was curious to find out what this super samurai, Isao Machii, could do. True to the video’s claim that he possessed superhuman ability to slice through the smallest objects with incredible speed and […]
Are We Any Different From The Bali Nine Duo?
Photo Source Written by Wendy Wong On 29 April this year, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran died, after what has been a highly fought and watched case involving two big nations that has dragged on for the past 10 years. In 2006, the Bali Nine duo (as they are also known) recruited seven other Australians […]
God Amid Tragedies in My Life
Written By Charlotte Diana, Indonesia It was sometime in the middle of 2010, just after I welcomed my father back home. He had just arrived from Borneo in Indonesia, where he had been working as a broadcast consultant and technician at a radio station. Giving me a big hug, Papa came into the house and […]
5 Ways to Make Our Moms Happy
“Every day is Mother’s Day”, my mother would jokingly say to me every so often. Having been away from home during my university days and now living some 10,000 kilometers away from my mom, I couldn’t agree more. I treasure dearly each moment I get to spend with her. Mothers, as most of us would […]
Louis Zamperini: Every Hero Has a Story
I ran into former Olympic track runner and World War II prisoner of war (POW) survivor Louis Zamperini in the bargain bin—his book was going for $5. “An extraordinary true story of courage and survival”, said the book cover. A review by Vanity Fair magazine called it “One of the most remarkable survival tales ever […]
