1 John 4:19–We love because he first loved us. Lately I think the Lord has really challenged me to understand what His love truly means, and how to practically cultivate it within relationships of all kinds.  For example without understanding the root of the gospel, we treat and give love according to how people perform, […]

As I read the psalms written by David, I am struck by how much delight David seemed to be having in the law. He says phrases like, “I love your law,” “I delight in your law,” “I meditate on it day and night,” “How perfect is your law!” I’ve read the same law that he […]

As a teacher, I have to admit that there are students that I “favor.” I know we are not supposed to favor anyone above others, but can we help it if we happen to like certain students because of their personality and traits? Of course we are not supposed to show “favoritism” as in, treat […]

Psalm 77:2-3,10-2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 3 When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints…10–I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. […]

If we don’t remind ourselves that God is much more compassionate and loving than we are, we will misunderstand God. For example, we might question God’s method of wiping out a people group in the Old Testament. He gave orders so that not only fighting men would be wiped out, but their wives and even […]

Hosea 13:5-6–It was I who knew you in the wilderness, in the land of drought; 6  but when they had grazed, they became full,  they were filled, and their heart was lifted up;  therefore they forgot me. There is something to be said about having a relationship with people who knew you intimately during tough […]

Would Christian way of life still be worth it if there was no heaven or hell? If this life was all there is, should we still try to live the Christian life since it would bring us greater happiness and joy than not? I used to say the answer is “Yes.” Even if there was no […]

I don’t know what it is about us human beings. The more we are told we can’t do something, the more we try to do it. One of the best ways to “motivate” someone is to tell him, “You can’t do this!” How many stories have we heard of someone who overcame negativities and achieved […]

Philemon 21–Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.  If you had the opportunity to be around a number of different children, than you know that all of them carry a certain zeal to excel in what they’re good at.  My youngest daughter loves art/decorating.  […]

The Asian in me says to keep quiet, wait to be approached, and even deny a few times until I’m offered at least three times…. That is the polite way to receive a gift or dealing with people in general, I’ve been taught. If most Asians you know fit this profile of being demure, then […]