A few weeks ago, my son did something grievously wrong. So wrong…it would have earned him capital punishment in the olden days. Logically speaking, I should’ve been furious. But I was more shocked than angry. His dad, who almost […] Read More

To be happy was a life goal for me when I was younger. I thought it was a simple and doable aspiration. But as I grew older, I realized that to be happy isn’t always as easy as it […] Read More

“God loves me only if I’m at my best.” “He loves me only if I’m perfect.” “He’s pleased with me only if I’m obedient.” Really? Is that what you believe? If that is true, many of us will never […] Read More

I go to a Korean hairstylist for my haircut. I’ve been using his services quite regularly so we kinda know each other. Yet, I still find it awkward talking to him each time. No, it’s not a language issue. […] Read More

About two weeks ago, I wrote about how hurt I was being ignored. I also mentioned I’d groused to the Lord about it. Guess what? The very person who ignored me looked me up and initiated a conversation with […] Read More

When I first became a believer, I thought that God would zap me into perfection. That, in an instant, my life would become trouble- and stress-free, and I’ll become a better person. Wishful thinking? Normal nonetheless because I don’t […] Read More

Been given the cold shoulder? Said something only to be disregarded? Feeling unheard and unseen, as if you’re invisible? That sucks…SO MUCH. I know. Because I’ve just had a taste of it recently. Someone ignored me completely in a […] Read More

Hey, that’s not what I meant! You misunderstood me! How can you say that about me? This is so wrong! Nobody likes being wronged. Certainly not me. I imagine you too. Most of the time, we can’t help but […] Read More