The story of Noomi and Ruth demonstrates how God can bring forth good from much sorrow and paint a colorful artwork from a dark canvas. When Noomi arrived in Moab, she hoped to leave the famine in her own land behind. However, with the death of her husband and two sons, she was confronted with […]
Love unites across worlds. A fictional series about a South Korean woman and a North Korean soldier falling in love despite their countries being enemies, reminds me once again that the power of love can overcome any boundary. Two countries that were once one. Heaven and earth longing to be united, to embrace each other […]
How do we deal with our weaknesses? What do we do when we are afflicted by physical suffering? The Apostle Paul recognized that God is strong when we are weak. This blog post discusses how Paul dealt with his weakness and what we can learn about dealing with suffering and difficulties in our own lives. […]
Are you struggling with waiting for what God has for you? You are not alone. Many godly people in the Bible had to wait for God’s promises under challenging circumstances. Abraham and Sarah are revered as heroes of faith in the Bible, and Sarah is considered a role model for godly women (1 Peter 3:5-6 […]
Do you ever find yourself envious of someone’s seemingly perfect life on social media? You’re not alone. From the outside, it’s easy to believe that some people have it all – the perfect job, the perfect family, the perfect relationships, and the perfect life. However, the reality is often very different. Take the case of […]
The daily news is often filled with negative reports about wars, political turmoil, natural disasters, and other forms of suffering and misery from around the world. The media tends to focus on headlines that will attract the most viewers and generate the most revenue, and bad news often sells better. Eight years ago, I made […]
I tend to be Martha. If I didn’t sense my physical needs for food, rest, and sleep so intensely, I would pursue 1,000 things and pack my days full of activities from morning to evening. Isn’t it easier to throw oneself into work than to accept that there isn’t a lot going on? But doesn’t […]
A personal testimony about the power of forgiveness in my own life: She and I worked at the same company. Same age, same education. We didn’t like each other, she and I. Enemies? The situation was not as tense as it was between David and his enemies. But still, we didn’t like one another. Our […]
“Trust in God,” they shout. “Let God do it, don’t worry,“ they say. “Let God take the steering wheel and relax,” they preach. Trust God means to sit back? Not a chance. Trust is not easy – it’s hard work! The wind is blowing and the waves are raging. Up until this point, Peter didn’t […]
Calling. Everyone asks. What is my vocation? How do I find my calling? What’s my purpose here on earth? Creator, what have you created me for? Jesus told us our purpose as Christians: Love God. Love your neighbor. Love yourself. Doesn’t the Bible illustrate what this looks like in small and large ways? Isn’t the […]