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
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV Tossing and turning. Can’t fall asleep. Fretful. Heavy heart. Mind running […] 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
…He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. ~ Ephesians 1:3–6, MSG To kick-start the new year, let me share with you a fresh, beautiful picture the Lord […] Read More
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. ~ Psalm 46:1 Who’s the first you turn to when you have a problem? Is it…your friend? Your partner? Your parent? Your sibling? What about God? Is […] Read More
I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers! ~ Isaiah 65:24, NLT Are there times when you have no words for […] 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
For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. […] 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