Saying “I have faith in God” and walking by faith means two different things. After all, many have spoken and written words without substance in our social media society. Expressions that appear like a tantalizing 3-layer fondant cake, bedecked with daisies and jelly candies on a shop’s window. But when examined closely, it only reveals […]
Isn’t it frustrating to keep repeating a negative behavior by default, when you know you shouldn’t? I love my job but not every task is enjoyable. Some are tedious, manual, irksome. On days I’m working on the unwanteds, negativity pollutes the atmosphere. I scratch my head, groan, and bleat in protestation. My husband called me […]
Muse and Amuse. It’s interesting how these two words look almost identical yet mean different things. Here’s the definition from thefreedictionary.com, Muse: to be absorbed in one’s thoughts; engage in thought. Amuse: to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert Can you make the distinction? It’s subtle. Allow me to put it in simpler terms. When amused, […]
Standing distinct a few steps from the department store’s entrance, she did her best averting people’s judgemental gazes. Her smooth, well-painted face scanned for an imaginary companion, begging to hurry up so they could leave. And fast. Her complexion glowed high income. She stood expensive. Dressed expensive. Low-wage mall loafers, like myself, would naturally admire […]
I fangirl over others, fearless enough to be themselves on social media, while I shrivel in indecision if I should post my work online. As a person who makes Jesus Christ sovereign over my life, I worry the things I published might be interpreted as me, me, and me. Far it be. The irony is. […]
A few days back, an enigmatic question pop inside my head, “Why do gay men prefer men?” I acknowledge this topic is sensitive. People are easily offended these days. No judgment. Just plain curiosity. I simply want to understand the why and see it from a different point of view. To quench my quizzical mind, […]
People concoct certain expectations of you after moving abroad, especially if you immigrated to a wealthier nation. No one is to blame. I myself hold this kind of mindset. Exposed to lack and deprivation from my growing years, I believe flying out of the country is my only ticket out of scarcity. Of course, not […]
As parents, we were automatically handed the responsibility to teach our children. I’ve seen this picture play out many times in the media. Mommy or daddy relates the life lesson to little one while they listen and obey. Perfect as it may paint, it doesn’t translate to real life. The teaching moment usually happens when […]
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Asleep When You Should Be Praying? — Here’s God’s Solution.
I remember setting a one-hour timer once to pray and feel asleep. When the alarm rang, I was guilt-ridden and miserable. Why can’t I do this right? My prayers usually fall along the lines of thanksgiving, asking for God for forgiveness and blessings, care and worries, help for weakness. Then I move along to my […]
Lounging on a gray accent chair, my eyes couldn’t help but survey the conspicuous tree enlivening our space for the Christmas season. They lingered at the blinking white star on top, moving along to the garish ornaments, bedazzling the faux evergreen, then sideways to our blue velvet sofa. In a blur, I was transported back […]
