It was not a silent night at the inn. It was actually very hectic. I even dare say it was the most hectic of the season! There was a census going on, and you canContinue reading
Ten virgins, three lessons
The parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25 is one I’ve always had a hard time with. Growing up, I used to feel bad for the five careless virgins (and to some degree identified).Continue reading
How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a quiet but significant role in the Bible. In the Book of Acts, He played an essential part in the development of the early church. The role of the Holy SpiritContinue reading
A reason to give thanks
To give thanks to God is to worship Him. If you ask me what my favorite Holiday is, I will tell you without thinking twice that it’s Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite Holiday not just becauseContinue reading
Growing pumpkins
I decided to grow pumpkins at home a couple of months ago. I felt beyond excited when I first saw the little sprouts coming out! The pumpkin plants were growing beautifully, and according to myContinue reading
Under the rainbow
Never had I longed for a rainbow so much. It had been raining nonstop for twelve consecutive days, and I could already imagine how Noah and his family felt inside the ark. I was concernedContinue reading
Sharing Jesus as an introvert
I have been an introvert for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a church that encouraged participation from an early age, I learned to speak in public without showing any nervousness. However,Continue reading
What happens when we die?
“I don’t want to die; help me!” The witty, friendly elderly lady with round eyes and puffy cheeks I once knew was gone. In her place was the fragile shell of a once lively womanContinue reading
When hope is gone Part 2
Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It was the summer of 2011, and I was canvassing books through a university scholarship program. I was countingContinue reading