Ministry > YMI
When Troubles Surround Us
By Dr.U.Jasmine Packia Priya, India We read of the story of Hagar and her child in Genesis 21: 15–19. Hagar, with Abraham’s child, was sent away and left to wander in the desert, helpless and overwhelmed with grief. She had used up all the water she had for herself and her child. And now, her [...]
Instead of Me
By Samjhana Ranabhat, 25, Nepal It was the month of April. My sister had made urgent plans to return home from college because of a sudden illness. I had asked her to take a couple of days off classes and just stay home to rest but she did not get better; in fact her pain [...]
I Was Once Like the Wind
By Michelle Amsterdam, Guyana The wind blows to and fro I was once like the wind Drifting wild and aimlessly Searching for the pieces of me I was lost in emptiness Buried in hopelessness A captive of my unyielding heart Embracing what kept me in the dark Love and I were apart But Truth pursued [...]
First Take—Bangkok!
By Eugene Seah, Singapore On my first trip to the Land of a Thousand Smiles, I must say that it left me dumbfounded. Grand skyscrapers are juxtaposed against rudimentary, yet charming, markets. Modern and traditional aspects of life in Bangkok appear side by side in the many advertisements for luxury condominiums, simple housing, and buildings. [...]
My Story: I Was Born Into A Non-Christian Family
By Mayz Jazurat, Thailand I was born into a Buddhist family, but my parents decided to send me to a Christian school. They did so because it was the best school in Chiang Mai and they wanted me to have a good education. While in school, I attended mandatory church services. I always enjoyed the [...]
It’s Gonna Be Okay
By Debra Ayis, Nigeria Lost in a pit of despair Stuck in the mire of hopelessness Of self-loathing, guilt, and depression Mercy found me Where no one else could reach Sunk so deep in a well Far from human redemption Your love reached down Right into this heart of mine Bringing light, healing and salvation [...]
Do Not Bother, God!
By Damanik, Indonesia One day, I encountered someone who looked like he was having trouble carrying a pile of books. Thinking that he could do with another pair of hands, I offered to help. But he replied: “Oh don’t bother. I can help myself”. Wow, what an independent boy! I said to myself. Unlike those [...]
Song Review: My Heart Will Fly
By Daniel Gordon Ang, 19, Indonesia This song by MercyMe struck me immediately when I listened to it. It is well setup musically, well written, and has a significant spiritual message which many of us can readily identify with. From the first verse of the song, it is obvious that this song is about pain [...]
We Are All Winners . . . Right?
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore In high school my classmates and I laughed at this joke—since we were all the “fastest” sperms, we were all winners. Jokes aside, the importance of winning is instilled in us since we were swaddling in blankets. Winning becomes our primary focus even as we get older. We are told [...]
My Story: The Pressure to Be the Best
By Nicole Yuen, 19, USA I’ve known about God for as long as I can remember. My parents are both Christians, and I grew up attending church. But even though I knew about God’s unconditional love from an early age, I wasn’t immune from the pressure to achieve. My parents always taught me to do [...]
Surviving the K-Wave
By Sheryl Tay, Singapore Korean drama and music have thrived in the past half-decade. With the onset of pop icons featuring in drama series and celebrities making guest appearances in reality TV programs, there has been a wave of interest in Korean pop culture by audiences all over the world. This phenomenon is commonly known [...]
Minced Oaths and Grawlixes—the Grey Area of Swearing?
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore We all know swearing is bad—that’s why we don’t teach vulgarities to children. There’s an abundance of Christian articles and Scripture verses (James 5:12; Colossians 3:8) censuring the use of expletives, but what do we Christians do about the grey area in between? To exactly understand what is this grey [...]
Me, Myself and I
By Phoebe Tay, Australia I CANNOT FORGET THAT NIGHT. IT SHOOK MY PERSPECTIVE. I was alone in the living room reviewing a set of videos for my Deaf education assignment. My eyes were glued to the television set. I proceeded to sit on the edge of the sofa in anticipation, my feet firmly planted on [...]
Move Closer: Long-Distance Relationship Woes
By Alan Humphrey, UK It is very difficult to maintain long-distance relationships, and I certainly did not go into one a few months ago thinking that it would be easy. Even though it did not work out in the end, looking back on it now, I see the stresses and strains which it had put [...]
Youth Leadership: Walking in Jesus
By Chris Colgan, Australia Colossians 2:6-7 ESV “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” It is difficult to describe people we have just met. We do not know much about them [...]
