Where is God in our pain?
Sometimes, we go through situations that might feel out of control and wonder where God is during those times. When those situations don’t change, we wonder if God really cares about us. Genesis talks about how God just spoke a word, and the earth, heavens, birds, and everything got created. We might wonder why he […]
‘Joy’ and not ‘happiness’ in the the midst of chaos
It’s that time of the year when Christmas songs and lights are everywhere, and it seems like everyone around us is happy. What if we are going through life situations that make us feel unhappy? How can I ever be happy when my family is going through so much pain or my friend is suffering […]
Saying “yes” to God in faith
We go through situations in life where we need to make decisions, and God might be asking us to say ‘Yes’ to something in faith without knowing all the details. The Israelites followed Moses’s leadership and took the step in faith to leave Egypt without knowing all the details. They didn’t have the exact map […]
What if God’s answer to our prayer is “wait”
I wrote an article about prayer a few months ago When should I pray? that explained about God’s response to our prayers could be “yes,” “no,” or “wait.” In this article, I explored the response “Wait.” We might have prayed about something and still not have God’s answers or clear direction on the next steps. […]
The comparison trap
Have you ever compared your life with others? I’m ashamed to admit that I have done that not once or twice but many times. We live in a culture where everyone posts about their life on social media, and it is so easy to compare our lives with others. The thing to be aware of […]
Forgive or stay bitter
Forgiveness was one of the topics I used to dread to talk about it. I’ve gone through situations that made me feel so bitter and angry toward someone who had hurt me. I didn’t realize how much bitterness was eating me. I understand why the quote by Joanna Weaver says, “Bitterness is like drinking the […]
When the ship we are in feels like it’s sinking
There are times when life circumstances make us feel like we are on a ship that is sinking. In those circumstances, it is easier to focus on what’s happening around us instead of Jesus. No wonder Peter started to drown when he took His eyes off of Jesus. According to Matthew 14:29-30, “And He said, […]
One day at a time
For a person who likes to plan ahead, it’s very difficult to be in the moment without knowing what’s next. When we start planning our lives for the next year or so, we can get anxious because we might not have a complete picture of what our lives will look like in a year. The […]
Worship in the form of music
Music is something that’s always been dear to my heart. Even as a kid, my sister and I always watched MTV and used to learn the lyrics for all songs and sing them out loud. Worship music has always been part of my family, and I grew up listening to hymns. As a kid, I […]
How to navigate change when it is uncomfortable?
We all go through changes in our lives. I’m currently going through changes in my job and personal life, and some of my friends are also going through changes in their life. How do you respond to change? Some of us like change, others hate it, and others neither like nor hate it. I sometimes […]