What does contentment look like? Another move! Why can’t we just live here? Thoughts like this stirred my heart to righteous anger even though we had known this move will happen sooner rather than later. If a landlord uses tactics that may be legal but morally unhealthy, then do I become bitter? Moving in the…
Category: Devotional
Listening to the lie of complexity of shame
Listening to the lie of the complexity of shame. Out of habit I usually write the date at the top right corner before I write anything in my journal. Yesterday’s date reminded of a family event 16 years ago, and an avalanche of painful memories crushed down on me. The number 13 is not a…
Wakeup call to personal truth from a nightmarish dream
Wakeup call to personal truth. Have you ever had a night dream that would not leave your thoughts even after many days had passed? Did you think it was significant in any way? Or did you just forget it. It didn’t mean anything. Why ponder it when something didn’t make sense? Does God give meanings…
Recognizing signs of heart issues
Recognizing heart issues happens when we’re willing to face the truth, especially during this year-long pandemic. Living in lockdown feels like our lemons are squeezed so hard that the bitter taste of the squirt hits the eye, leaving us blinded for a second. And we feel trapped until we open our eyes to see what…
Glimmer of hope this Christmas
Christmas Reflection Then I realize how much enjoyment comes from children’s laughter. As special treat this year is our toddler granddaughter opening her gifts and bringing so much joy. Jesus Christ was born in a dark world to bring salvation for anyone who accepts it. Angels appear Just like my life is filled with concern…
