on being human, and whatever’s on my mind
Is this what it takes – two well-known celebrities and cultural icons committing suicide in the same week? Is this what the world needs so it will finally pay attention – the drastic, final act of two mature adults who seem to have had all that the world has to offer?… Read more
You may not think it now, but in hindsight, you wouldn’t have it any other way. Because this moment is defining you in ways you never imagined.
Surrendering something to God places it in the best possible hands. To you, the future may be unknown, but it is not necessarily uncertain.… Read more
It hurts that much because you loved that much.
You chose to love, knowing full well that you can be hurt. But you loved, anyway. Because you believed in the possibility of something greater. And that – the belief, the hope, the possibility – shouldn’t die when the hurt sets in.… 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