on the Christian life
Scrolling through my drafts, I found a previously unpublished piece I wrote around mid-2017. I don’t quite know why I didn’t publish it as it is – because reading it now, it seemed appropriate, given my circumstances back then. In fact, it was less dramatic than the emotions that I remembered were churning within me.… Read more
Jazz has always had that strange appeal to me – it’s not quite my favourite genre, but it’s great to listen to at certain times or seasons. Like during sunset or sunrise, when the sky has a soft glow.
I was tasked to make a playlist of warm background music for a church event, something that encourages people to mingle and interact. … Read more
Distraction is good, but give yourself room to grieve. Don’t force yourself to be OK when you’re not. Wounds do not heal by themselves. They need to be cleaned and dressed, hidden from view. But also remember that they need little doses of sunshine and fresh air.… Read more
God is El Roi – the God who sees. He knows your pain, and uses it so you can draw near to him.… Read more
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.Psalm 121:1-2
I formed a funny habit recently. I started looking up. I noticed it on my last holiday overseas. … Read more
When someone decides to walk out of your heart, you can chose two things – to let them go, or to try to make them stay. Love means respecting the other person’s decision to move on. When you cling to someone, it shows your attachment to them, more than your love for them.… Read more
You don’t need to have all the answers right now. You don’t even need to imagine possible scenarios for tomorrow. All you need to know is that God is in control. And his promises never fail.
Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.… Read more
Your heart, though broken, is still capable of love.
Believe. Because perfect love drives out fear.… Read more