Online Christian Publication Articles (Containing 'life')

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Statistics: --- * Total number of articles: **3644** * Number of articles with titles containing "life": **119** * Percentage of articles with titles containing "life": **3.27%** * Number of articles with descriptions containing "life": **174** * Percentage of articles with descriptions containing "life": **4.77%** Online Christian Publication Articles (Titles containing "Life") --- * A Life of Selfish Prayers * Seeking Death and Finding Life * Living Someone Else’s Life * When “I Can’t” Became A Constant In My Life * “The TV theatre was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop”: Lucas Chow on the hardest decision of his life * Life transitions: Has the train left the station? * A stroke at 24: How one man found life amid devastation * Taking a detour to find the Way, Truth and Life * Making the most of this life * Where is God when life makes a U-turn? * Finding the best life * “There’s no fear of death, my life is in God’s hands”: The Hiding Place’s Pastor Philip Chan as he battles liver cancer * Life is a struggle for inmates’ families: Can we do more? * When God phoned: Pacific Healthcare’s GM on the calls that changed his life * Home in: Our teens and their life of faith * The half-time that could change your life * 21project in Hawaii: This summer could change your life * What it takes to live a life of influence * Out of the ashes, a life restored: Adia Tay on finding comfort and shelter... * How to KonMari your spiritual life in 2019 * God has a promise for your life * “Will your life be a reference point for the next generation?”: Jaso... * They said my unborn baby is incompatible with life * If you died today, what would your life amount to? * Do you love life enough to save it? * My life was a disaster zone * Life with the greatest showman I know * Facing the giants in your life * A life for a life: You are now free * "I heard the audible voice of God": Redemption from a life of ADHD and... * Why I’ve never stepped into a club in my life * My ideal picture of life * In Singapore, we must choose life * How to waste your life * Life on the edge of the spectrum * Rethinking work-life balance: It’s about injecting life into your work... * Life lessons from Wonder Woman * What college life taught me about faith * It was meant to be one harmless bet – but I almost gambled my life away... * Has your life been shaped by a higher standard? * Feeling like a fake in life * The double life of a mission tripper * This wasn’t the life I’d planned (and it’s much better this way) * I'm afraid of life after university * When life goes off key: From minor injuries to major detours * My life sucks. How? * Where every phone call could be a matter of life and death: The Samaritans of Si... * Do you face each new season in life with anticipation or anxiety? * ‘Don’t limit your life to what the results slip says’: The nur... * To the young mum whose life has zero chill, this is for you * A plausible life of singleness * Six hours with my warrior baby: The miracle of life beyond this one * To the children of divorced families: My life is proof there is hope * What my dad’s death taught me about life * If you’re thinking of ending your life – don’t struggle alone... * Your message is your life * You don’t have to wear a mask in life * 3 signs your emotions are ruling your life * What are you filling your life with? * A different way to KonMari your life * In a coma at 9: Now Emmanuel fights to live the fullest life * How I got my life back on track * Why we need pit stops in life * My whole life changed when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease * What does life want from me? * My messed-up life … now a message of life * The prayer that saved my life * "First Choice": A song of life decisions and destiny * How Christianity ruined my life * Drops of Life 2018: A week before Good Friday, another man gave his blood in my ... * Take me, take this life * The kind of life I want * A new heart, and a new life to go with it * Riding the storms of life * From life overwhelming, to life overflowing * Diagnosed at 14: Life with Pompe Disease * JC: The 2 hardest years of my life * Growing up in a lower-income family, I hated my life * What if My Life is In A Mess? * 13 Words that Changed My Life * Poem : When Life Hurts * Life is not just Dungeons and Dragons * When God's Plan for Your Life Doesn't Look Radical * How Christianity Ruined My Life * Changing My Prayers Changed My Life * What If Life Went Smoothly? * A Life Lesson in an Elevator * A Former Olympian: The Greatest Race of My Life * Mike Mohede: A Life Well-Lived * How Entertainment Helps us Enjoy Life to the Fullest * 3 Life Hacks from Moses' Life * 3 Things I Learned About My Sin-Filled Life * God Amid Daily Challenges In My Life * How to Recharge When we can't Reset Life * Why Thanksgiving Leads to a Fulfilling Life * Giving Thanks in Everyday Life * 4 Lessons From the Life of a Small Church Pastor * 5 Signs that Something is an Idol in your Life * How the 2004 Tsunami Changed my Life * Realizing God's Calling in My Life * 3 Signs Your Emotions Are Ruling Your Life * 15 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Your Life * 3 Ways To Live A Joy-Filled Life * How Decluttering Changed My Spiritual Life * God Changed What I Wanted In A Life Partner * Trekking On When Life Feels Hopeless * How the Gospel Transformed My Life * When Work is Routine and Life is a Bore * If Not for Her, My Life Would Have Fallen Apart * An Accident Nearly Took My Life But Grace Saved Me * 5 Life Hacks for Singles * How (a close encounter with) death shaped my perspective on life * The Darkest Day of My Life * To All Single Christian Girls: There's More to Life than Finding Your Soulmate * Poem: A Life Transformed * Life is like a Jenga Set * How I Managed Doubt In My Life * Poem: What is Life All About? * God Amid Tragedies in My Life Online Christian Publication Articles (Descriptions containing "Life") --- * When my life required re-examination * The mission trip that changed my life * A Life Plagued by Inadequacy * Is there more to life than the 5Cs? * Wise as King Solomon was, he missed the call of God in his life – totally.... * Church leaders past and present in Singapore react to the death and life of Billy Graham, the most well-known and well-loved evangelist of the past century.... * John has been a free-thinker all his life. Financially successful and now in his senior years, life has been good to him. He seemed to lack nothing. Nor did he see the need to change anything in his l... * This Good Friday-Resurrection Sunday, Salt&Light; brings you tales of faith, hope & love, unexpectedly born out of the ashes of death. Little Caitie's story is one of Life in Death. * This Good Friday-Resurrection Sunday, Salt&Light; brings you stories of faith, hope and love, unexpectedly born out of the ashes of death. Paul's story is one of Life after Death. * This Good Friday-Resurrection Sunday, Salt&Light; brings you stories of faith, hope and love, unexpectedly born out of the ashes of death. Andre's story is one of Life amidst Death. * This Good Friday-Resurrection Sunday, Salt&Light; brings you stories of faith, hope and love, unexpectedly born out of the ashes of death. Young Harold's story is one of Life in Death. * The life of Joseph is the kind of story dreams are built on. After 13 years of toil and trial, he became the second most powerful man in Egypt. Thereafter, God blessed him with two sons, and he named ... * I was born, raised and lived most of my life in the Philippines. Our beautiful nation is blessed with some of the most dazzling islands on the planet.... * Life is short.... * In Bibliotheca Alexandria, the Library in Alexandria in Egypt, there is a whole section on the life and speeches of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat who was assassinated in 1981 while in office.... * You are going about your life as usual. There is no hint of trouble. And suddenly, something happens and your life is threatened.... * A life crisis can shake the foundation of our faith. We are forced to re-think our concept of God and reconsider our relationship with Him. This is especially true if these crises affect us personally... * In The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, James Thurber paints a humorous picture of a man who is driving to run some errands with his wife.... * Chinese New Year marks the start of spring for Chinese worldwide. It’s a time to enter a new season of life with a full belly and good cheer. ... * Janice Lee had the perfect life eight years ago. A decent income as a financial advisor. A high-flying husband, Max, who worked at a multinational corporation (MNC). A daughter, Isabel, who, in Janice... * Being married once is already a momentous life moment. Imagine being married to the same person twice.... * Restoration, healing and hope have underpinned Jolene Teo’s life story.... * I was having tea with a dear friend. He was on staff at a church and was someone whose life and ministry I held in the highest regard. In the midst of our conversation, he asked: “Why you see me so ... * An amazing race, with details revealed at every station. That’s what life is like for Datuk Edward Ong, the developer behind the Sutera Harbour Resort in Sabah, East Malaysia.... * For most of us it’s church on Sunday. And come Monday, the church is pushed to the back shelf of our lives as we live life willy-nilly.... * Chloe* was planning to take her life as she felt that life had become meaningless. At the invitation of a colleague, she attended an Alpha group near her office. She struggled with the ideas being dis... * If life is all about getting rich so that we can indulge in ourselves, we would end up climbing a ladder that is leaning against the wrong wall. You get to the top and discover that you have missed th... * “I felt like I was in limbo, between life and death.”... * If you’re between the ages 18 and 35, that’s a wonderful stage in life to be at!... * As a full-time career consultant, I come across people from all walks of life each day.... * It’s really startling to me that after 13 years, I’m finally at the tail end of my life as a student. ... * In the past, my whole life was filled with insecurities and inadequacies.... * Recently, a young pastor of an emerging church tragically took his life after battling depression and anxiety.... * Is your life full of pain and suffering?... * Is there more to life than this?... * I’m at a time in my life where I’m figuring out for myself what it means to be a woman — and one who is after God’s heart. Topics like being a girlfriend and eventually becoming a... * Each year on 25th December, I spend some time reflecting on what my life has amounted to so far – because it’s my birthday (too).... * If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen the video or heard the story of the ban mian seller who turned her life around.... * “God had a dream for your life before you were even born, and then He wrapped a body around that dream to fulfil that dream.”... * Jennifer Heng has held various leadership positions in church, from youth pastor to Senior Pastor. She was also the volunteer Director of Dayspring New Life Centre, which aims to empower women and f... * “I now see that I spent most of my life in doing neither what I ought nor what I liked.” (C S Lewis, The Screwtape Letters)... * How many times have we referred to life as a battle? We’re under heavy fire on every flank. Sometimes we even get hit by friendly fire: Accusations come in our ministry, relationships fail, fri... * I’ve always been a private person. Even in my pursuit of meaningful conversations, I avoid volunteering personal details about my life by being the one asking the questions.... * Giving up my right to live life the way I want is hard.... * Life in abundance comes only through great love. Uncle Jeffrey Goh, now in his seventies, recounts how his father gave him the greatest blessing despite the lack he grew up in.... * I graduated from SMU in 2007 and entered the workforce the following year as an Auditor at Ernst and Young. Nine years on, my life has come full-circle. On Monday, June 12, I’m stepping back in... * He is one of the world’s biggest stars, and often in the headlines for the wrong reasons. But while Justin Bieber is often portrayed living life in the lap of luxury, he was photographed recently in... * Some years back, I watched The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. While many had said that it felt like a feature-length “Just Do It” advertisement, the constant theme of “stop dreaming, start living?... * At the age of 10 I was introduced to The Game of Life, a board game that brings players through a series of life decisions from college to retirement, with jobs, homes, marriage and even children alon... * Whatever your struggle is, whatever stage of life you’re in, whatever decision has been put before you: The answer is discipleship.... * Women in the Bible tend to feel more like supporting characters to the men. They might not have expected more from life besides getting married or carrying out domestic duties. ... * THIR.ST TALKS is a new series in which we invite individuals from all walks of life for an honest conversation about a certain issue. The topic this week: How to fend off those nasty comments abo... * When I was younger, I struggled with the idea of calling. “What does God really want me to do with this life of mine?” was what I always asked myself and God. ... * As a child, I was a dedicated musician. Academic schooling was mandatory, but music nonetheless took on a large part of my life – I spent hours practising, and weekends were dedicated to shuttling t... * My academic life can be summed up in 2 words: “Over-expectation” and “underachievement.”... * Maybe the thought of working freelance appeals to some of you. No constraints, no fixed hours. Not me though – given a choice, I’d rather be tied down to full-time commitment. But my life ha... * We all have a picture of what success in life would look like.... * I used to think that engineers had a life relatively free of “work politics”. After all, the stereotypes suggest engineers are shy, awkward and harmless, right?... * Jennifer Heng has held various leadership positions in church, from youth pastor to Senior Pastor. She was also the volunteer Director of Dayspring New Life Centre, which aims to empower women and fa... * It dawned upon me the other day that I know very little about my mum’s life before she had me.... * It felt poignantly surreal as I literally observed the full circle of life within the span of a day.... * When the life of someone close to you flickers away, all sorts of questions will course through your mind. God, if You are good – why didn’t you save her? Couldn’t you have let her live ... * Growing up, my church mates and I would share traits that we wanted our future life partners to have. We had dreams of how we wanted to lead our families, do great things for the Lord with our partne... * A friend I met in university (who is now working overseas) shared that living the immigrant life means you’re forever questioning who you are and where you belong.... * As a freshman in university, I remember that one of the things I wanted to get out of my college life was to challenge my own limited worldview.... * For most of my life I couldn’t stop comparing myself to others.... * I’m in that life stage where everyone around me is taking turns to walk down the aisle.... * I was 27 when my life changed forever. I lost one of my best friends.... * How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. (Psalm 133:1, 3)... * I love people. From a young age, I poured my life and heart onto others, especially the boys I was leading in church.... * There were two times in my life that I said “I will never” do something. Both times, I ended up doing the very thing I said I would not. ... * Recently, I’ve been getting so overwhelmed by the demands of life that there are times I feel like I can’t breathe.... * I live my life based on a simple principle: Chasing that which produces eternal value or what I call Net Kingdom Profit. I want my life to count for the Kingdom.... * Giving up full control is not easy. As humans, we like to know that we’re in control of our lives; it gives us security and comfort. However, we forget that there are many things in life that ar... * As life became exponentially more exhausting over the last 4 years, I went on a quest to streamline my calendar.... * I have had 2 near-death experiences in my life so far. In my first one, I was just 8 years old.... * For 16 years of my life, I lived through my days following the norms set before me and in the way I felt life should be lived – mostly happy, with tinges of frustrations and sadness along the way wh... * My life has revolved around church ever since I was born.... * I had a very clear vision of what my life should look like.... * I’m in the middle of a life transition, and the one question I keep getting is, “Are you going into full-time mission work?”... * At the heart of any reformation is the sense that the church of the time has grown stale. When the things of God which are meant to bring new life and transformation become things that enslave and ca... * One of the precious lessons from my devotional life has to do with my sense of rights. I recall a time when my emotional well-being was affected by unfair remarks made against me over certain issues.... * I’ve made it a point in my life to always choose to be passionate enough to act. On injustice. On tragedy. On inequality. On anything that stirs my spirit, stabs at my soul, screams for action.... * I worked in the TODAY newsroom for almost a decade. It’s where I learnt about life and love, and along the way, about journalism too.... * Would you be willing to lay down your life for this generation?It was a call from Heaven that shook up Ivan Tan’s world, right in the middle of his fast track to success as a financial control... * Nothing ever happens in Singapore. It’s not impossible to get caught in the humdrum of life, where we go through each day of school/work and the leisure activities of respite in between. Life is... * I've been a Christian for a long time, but one truth I've learned is that life doesn't get easier and I'm still self-centered and proud. At times, even more than I realize. * Some time in my early 20s, I sat across the table from my mentor and pleaded with her to explain how grace worked. Life wasn't quite going the way I wanted and I'd subconsciously been trying to "live right" in the hope that I could wrangle some blessings out of God. I'd exhausted myself, and still my attempts weren't working. * After a few years of attending campus ministry at my university, I became increasingly gripped by the gospel, and evangelizing to my friends quickly took a front seat in life. I started spending time planning and meeting my non-Christian friends and thinking hard about who in my life could benefit from hearing the gospel. * When we were kids, I watched my brother nearly lose his life more than once as he underwent open heart surgery. The surgeon sat us down once, and told us that if my brother survived the night * There are certain moments in life we will never forget. We remember these times vividly because they have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves, and how we approach life. * Stories have been a part of my life since I was a kid. Before I could read, my grandpa and my mum used to read them to me. When I was old enough to read on my own, I would be found in the company of books for hours. * Written By Lim Lay Hsuan, Malaysia I will readily admit that my life is not an open book, free for just about anyone and everyone under the sun to "read". Suffice to say that even close friends can be very judgmental and critical once they learn about certain events in our life's history. Perhaps that ... * Have you been in a situation where life decides to throw you a curveball and you find yourself left to figure out your way in the dark? * By theepaphroditus "Think of all the hostility He endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up." (Hebrews 12:3 nlt) I am sure that for those of us who desire to live a holy life in a crooked and evil world, you have at some point in time feel very weak, tired, ... * By William Lukman, Indonesia When you watch a movie, do you pay particular attention to the ending? Well, I do. When I watch movies that do not have a good ending, I often feel frustrated and wonder why I bothered spending the past one-and-a-half hours or so watching that movie! What about the life of ... * By Mark Francey, Australia Early in my Christian life I was asked to help out at a youth camp. At that time I was a university student and had just lost my job several months earlier. So, money was quite tight but I decided to go for it. After paying for the camp I was ... * For many, the idea of being great is to have power, fame, or wealth; however, the Bible speaks of greatness in a way that turns these ideas upside down. In this study of the life of John the Baptist, author Bill Crowder shares insight from Scripture to help you find significance in serving others. Find ... * By Debra Ayis, Nigeria "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." - 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) The seas pound with rhythm, Like rhyme in an ancient song, The daily theme of life flows by, As the church bells go bong, bong, bong, People quickly drift ... * By Cindy Tan, Malaysia Jesus Christ was conceived miraculously by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. His life was unique. As a man, He lived in our world yet He was without sin. His death was also unusual. He died but the grave could not keep Him there. He rose from the dead. ... * Today, many tough questions are being asked about our beliefs that have been held for centuries. Did Jesus really say and do what the Bible reports? Did the Gospel writers of the Bible's New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - really give us a true account of the life and words of Jesus? ... * By David Wong, 21, Singapore The Old Testament is often seen as filled with commandments, and the New Testament filled with grace. However, that is not a holistic picture. Both the Old and the New Testament point toward the gospel and Jesus Christ (Luke 24:27). Hence in this series on the life of King David, ... * By Hasyth A., Sri Lanka - This is a poem I wrote about God's love for me and the stages of life I have experienced. It talks about my internal battles and the person I became... not pleasant. But through all my struggles and all the rejections that I have put God through, He never let go ... * I first started dating him in March, 2010. We met during some classes we shared in college. He grew up in a Christian family, so I thought that since we shared the same faith, we would surely be able to navigate the storms of life together. * I had a very clear vision of what my life should look like. I was supposed to be married by now, for one. There was someone I had called the love of my life. * There's a bitterness that has lingered deep inside my soul and infected it with poison. Its name is jealousy, and it took over my life for far too long. However, I didn't realize its chokehold on my life until this past month. * I dedicated my life to Christ at the age of 17. I was in the garage then, and the (what I now know to be) Holy Spirit caused unexplainable gratefulness to consume me. * I remember distinctly the speaker's call that Sunday: give one year of your life to missions. It was during the "missions month" in my church. * Living a faithful, godly life in the area of finances is something I am desperately trying to do. I give generously, but I still feel like I am doing it all wrong. About five times a year, I decide I am going to give away all of my money to the poor. * When I first came to know the Lord, I was taught by older Christians about the importance of persevering in reading my Bible daily. It was the book of truth which told me how to live life according to how God intended, and it was applicable in every aspect of my life. * What's all this about "denying yourself" and "living for others"? Look, I know we can't decide when we were born and when we will die, but come on, I have every right to decide how I should live. This life belongs to me. * Have you been hurt recently by someone very dear to you? Or do you feel overwhelmed by all the expectations and responsibilities placed on you? Or maybe, you're just feeling plain lousy and don't know what to do about it? Ever wished that life had a "reset" button which we could activate in such occasions? ... * It has been said that the best things in life are the simplest things. Like seeing the radiant smile of a toddler in the midst of a busy street, * And [Jesus] said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, * Why did you do that? I'm not referring to the things we do on reflex such as cracking our neck (which I do when I'm tired), but moments in life where we need to * I've been reading a book recently that has a main character who follows the views of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicurus founded Epicurean thought, which advocates that you should live your life for pleasure and avoid pain as much as possible. When the main character in my book explains this, he says that pleasure is ... * By Isaac Tan, Singapore This is a fully fictional account. All these thoughts are purely generated out of a curious mind to try to understand the mindset of the soldiers as they walked round the city of Jericho. All feelings were based on the author's personal views on life at large. Part One: "It is ... * 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. ... * By Debra Ayis, Nigeria Tears fill my eyes In this world of goodbyes As I look down this rugged cliff. Years have passed When to this cliff I cleaved As the water hits jagged rocks My life seems to have reached its dock This pen seems my only solace In a life once filled with ... * Are you as aware of sin in your life as you are of wear stained clothes? How else can you describe sin in your life? * Since giving my life to Christ nine years ago, l have been on a spiritual odyssey to find a suitable church for my family. I have been happy in some places of worship l visited, and misunderstood in others. * Christian friendship is arguably the most important kind of human-to-human relationship needed in the life of every Christian, yet seldom talked about - unlike marriage. * I grew up in Chile; life was good then. My father had an important position in a large company and my mother worked as an army nurse. We led a carefree existence in a neighborhood away from civilization. * For the longest time, a good friend of mine has been seeking the truth and trying to make sense of life. And for many years, I have been trying to introduce Christ to him. I believe that all his questions about life can be answered. * It was close to 11 p.m. I had just finished leading a "challenging" night devotion with our young Cambodian friends about living a consistent life as a Christian. * Five days ago (April 15) marked the 25th death anniversary of Dutch watchmaker and Christian Corrie ten Boom. Though I have always been familiar with her story, I had not yet picked up her book until I heard a presentation on Corrie ten Boom's life * "At the end of the day, what matters is whether your heart is in the right place."" That was the gist of what I said to my friend Christy* a few days ago, when we were talking about life in general and how to honor God in our lifestyles. * Eighteen years ago, my carefree life turned into a living hell overnight. It was May 1998, and riots broke out in my city, Jakarta in Indonesia. They were triggered by economic problems including food shortages and mass unemployment. * I used to consider traveling and its accompanying "find yourself" mantra overrated. In the 2010 American romantic movie Eat Pray Love, the protagonist, a divorcee, escapes from her daily life in which she feels lost and confused, to "exotic" lands like India, where she finds inner peace and learns to love herself (as well as another man). * I was leading the high life in one of the world's coolest cities. Serving a three-month internship as a copy-editor in Beijing, China, in the online arm of a national newspaper, I enjoyed a life of luxury. * I once worked in the IT industry and my life revolved around working, eating, sleeping, occasional outings with mum and close friends and lastly, gaming. * Go! Do whatever you want to do because you only have one life to live. #YOLO. This proposition seems compelling. For it's hard to disagree with the fact that you only live once. * Ever wished the Lord would pluck you out of your misery or stagnant life and place you somewhere else instead? Some might add, "Where the sun, sea and beach are please!"" * By Megan Low, Australia So, if you've read my articles before, you'll know that I don't really like sports. But the Bible is full of sports analogies. Take Hebrews 12:1-2 for example. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight ... * Although my life is generally free from life-threatening dangers and perils, I still find much to be afraid of. I'm afraid of large dogs. I'm afraid of leaving a bad impression. * Recently, I've been getting so overwhelmed by the demands of life that there are times I feel like I can't breathe. I'm consumed with panic when I meet someone new at school and simply forget how to start a conversation. * When I was 16, everything in life was going well. I excelled in academics and sports (Judo), and I had a promising future ahead of me. Yet, my triumphant days came to a cruel and abrupt halt on April 20, 2010. * Our twenties are full of uncertainty. I never really realized this until I graduated college, and the structure of my life was disrupted. * I grew up with Ashley (not her real name) and we attended the same schools. We talked a lot about relationships when we were younger and the kind of married life we hoped for. * For three years, I joined netball as an extra-curricular activity in school. Looking back, that season in life was overshadowed by a deep sense of joylessness. * My entire life has been about being mediocre. Coming from a family of high achievers, my achievements have always paled in comparison. And as an introverted middle child in a rather huge family, I have always struggled to voice out my feelings or opinions. Being invisible is what best describes me. * "I will dedicate my life to serve Jesus." * I sank into near depression after giving birth four years ago. My days were spent in tears of self-pity as I faced many issues on my own as a new mom, combined with misunderstandings with my husband and in-laws. My marriage was on the rocks. I had no joy. My life was a mess I could not get out of. * A few weeks ago, my Bible study group in church was reading Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life together. There was a section from the book that caught my attention. * On May 3, 2012, I was in a near-fatal car accident and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as a result. God miraculously saved my life that day, and also went on to orchestrate a recovery only He is capable of. * A month and a half ago, I got a message from a friend who was newly married and in grad school. Life was busy, he told me, and asked how my husband and I managed our time when we were first married. * "My life is incomplete. I'm still waiting until my knight in shining armor swings by on his horse, scoops me up in his arms, and takes me away in the distant sunset!" And then, I'll feel complete. ... * One of the biggest life hopes I had when I was a kid was to play professional baseball. That dream was shattered when during my freshman year of high school, I was cut from the high school baseball team. * On January 4, 2016, I genuinely thought my life was falling apart. I remember sitting on my couch, alone in my apartment. * "And they live happily ever after."" That's what I gathered from the movies how marriage would be like. Two people unite and start their married life together. * Nobody ever told me that life after graduation would feel like this. I thought graduation was about getting myself a job. But as my job hunt dragged on longer than I expected, I started to feel increasingly anxious and lost. Not finding a job after graduation felt like a form of failure. * I still remember the day my best friend and I were hanging out, complaining about dating and boys and life in general, when we decided we were going to do it: download a dating app. * There are quite a few obstacles I've had to overcome in my 23 years of life so far. But each obstacle has only made me stronger. One obstacle in particular was something I never thought I would get through. * What is life but: Strolling, trotting, jogging, racing, / Talking, laughing, sighing, crying, / Schooling, working, loving, bearing, / Caring, tearing, daring, sharing, * While having lunch with a girl friend one day, we touched on our favorite topic as single girls: relationships. Contrary to what many romantic drama serials and movies portray, the life of a single professional woman (especially if she is a Christian) is far from one of romance and constant social activity. * I used to be a very ambitious person. In college, I enjoyed life and worked hard to get what I wanted - especially when it came to grades. I wanted to be the top student so that others would look up to me. This came at the expense of everything else: God, family, and friends. * Relationships. Many of us, myself included, crave to be in one. There was a time in my life when I was head over heels with this guy, whom I shall refer to as Andy. * Although I was born into a Christian family and lived in a majority-Christian city, my life wasn't easy. Like most young people, I struggled with many problems, especially the search for a personal identity. * I spent six months of my life as a couch potato. By the time I started my new job, I knew which online channels you could surf for the latest television series. * Life is like a Jenga set. There is a fixed number of time blocks to each day. 24 hours to be exact, 1440 minutes in detail. Nothing more. Nothing less. * I've not been a good friend to some of my closest friends. I've betrayed one, angered another, and offended a third (twice). I betrayed the first by cutting him out of my life because of someone else (long story). * "My biggest mistake in life is marrying you!" Since I was in kindergarten, I would often hear my parents hurl that statement at each other; they fought right before our eyes. * Written by Christie Frieg, USA "The map says it'll take me 15 minutes to get there? Challenge accepted. I can do it in five." (Oh wait, I forgot about stuff like traffic lights and speed limits. Now I'm late.) Living my life on the edge has brought me a lot of anxiety. I'm usually late, ... * When I first started college, I happily charted out four years' worth of classes. I was excited about what life would bring. Sure, I had to tweak my plans every semester or so, but I always had a plan, and things always worked out. Then I graduated, and suddenly, I had no plan. Studying history ... * Written By Joanne S. Dionela, Philippines I am 33 years old, unmarried, with no kids. I used to think that singleness is the stage of life that one should get past as quickly as possible, because it is the "most miserable" period of a person's existence on earth. Societal pressure is real and the question ... * I was in the midst of my undergraduate studies when my first dating relationship ended. It was a tough period in my life as I thought I had found my future husband - it was this individual who shared the gospel with me and led me to Christ. But it was not meant to be; he was ... * So I finally got off my couch and got a job. For someone who has spent his entire life thus far doing nothing beyond cramming ten year series' answers for exams, stepping into the working world for the first time is indeed a cause for excitement. Beyond the anticipation of finally being truly "independent" and the ... * Any single lady will eventually come to a point in life where she questions whether the guy she is dating is the one she wants as her life partner. * With the trials and sufferings that life throws at us, facing these hurdles often makes dealing with life itself wearisome. Whether they are bearable or devastating, * The recent media attention on Robin Williams' suicide started me thinking about how having a seemingly unquenchable void or desire in one's life can be so devastating. * Like the Teacher, I'm sure that we, at some point in time, have found life meaningless too. We have tried to make sense of the way this world works, * By Phoebe Khor, Malaysia Have you ever thought about what is life all about? You came into this earth as a baby. As you grow up, you acquire knowledge and you study hard. You try to get good grades, so that you could enter a good university. After studying, you hope to get a good ... * Many things that happen in our life are just beyond our finite human minds. This happens so often that quotes like "you win some, you lose some" and "life's like that" become mere excuses for being blatantly obtuse. Death is just one of the many topics that receive such "preferential" treatment. People would make every ... * By Julian Abraham Chua, Singapore Death is often associated with the idea of losing. It is especially harder to swallow when it occurs to someone who passes on at a young age. From the perception of the living, it is often a waste to go so young when life has just begun. It is even ... ###### tags:`Christian Publications Book`