When I wrote this reflection from verses in Habakkuk. I did not know then that a few months after, COVID19 would hit the world. God’s Word is always timely. As it was then, it is
One morning long time ago, I heard my mother-in-law praying in Hokkien: Tsu-ah, di ho goa eh sue kah tengh hey siu ho e ng hok sai di. (Lord, please grant my son long life
Today, in a world of seemingly hopeless darkness, how do Christians live to be the “light and salt” as Jesus commanded? When going through trials, do I wallow in self- pity? Do I grumble in
There’s a Hokkien proverb: Han tsi, hey oh. Literal meaning: Camote, return with gabi. Someone gives you sweet potato, you give them taro. Tis the season of giving gifts. Many are busy buying, wrapping and
What is authenticity? Authenticity is the condition of being genuine. It imbues the quality of being believable, therefore, trustworthy. Authenticity points to purity, accuracy, legitimacy among many qualities defining truthfulness and validity. To be authentic,
Often, to stand for what is right involves a costly risk. It takes courage to walk the path of integrity. Ruby Bridges, at six years old, was the first and for a while, the only
Mom-in-law… If you were to ask me to list down my qualifications for my m.i.l., my number 1 item would certainly be ‘not’ one whose son was her one and only begotten, whom she loved
Praying in the deep dark pit of life…What do you do when you are in trouble? When you know you disobeyed and are being punished for your disobedience? Jonah prayed. How long? 3 days and
Hey, friend, what are you giving this Christmas? Are you done with your “FOOD” shopping yet? What pastry or ham or drinks or fruits to give? How to pack these gifts? How to deliver them?
Today is Christmas eve. The world is in agony in the pandemic. How is Christmas in your part of the world today, my friend? Business as usual? of celebrating, partying, shopping? Or are you in