A miracle is generally defined as an extraordinary event that is beyond ordinary human explanation, often attributed to a divine or supernatural power. It usually carries a sense of wonder, awe, or significance, and is often seen as a sign of divine intervention in human life. Key points about a miracle: On March 12, IContinue reading “The Last Deck: A Small Miracle in the Promised Land 🍟🃏”
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In Cocoon Terms 🐛: Where You Are and How to Fly
Sometimes growth isn’t linear. Sometimes it doesn’t feel fast. Sometimes it doesn’t feel glamorous at all. And yet, even in those quiet, in-between moments, transformation is happening. If we think of personal growth in cocoon terms, there are five stages — and where you are now matters, even if it doesn’t feel like progress atContinue reading “In Cocoon Terms 🐛: Where You Are and How to Fly”
February in Review: Faith, Wilderness, and the Hope of the Promised Land
February was a month of reflection on the blog — a month where many of the posts circled around similar themes: transition, resilience, spiritual formation, and the quiet hope of entering a new season. Looking back, the posts read almost like chapters of a journey. Some reflected on the wilderness, others on the process ofContinue reading “February in Review: Faith, Wilderness, and the Hope of the Promised Land”
From Stifling Air to Open Fields: Hoping for a Different Spirit in the Promised Land
There are seasons in life when the environment around you feels heavy. Not necessarily hostile. Not openly chaotic. Just… stifling. Conversations become cautious. Creativity shrinks. People focus more on avoiding mistakes than pursuing growth. Work continues, tasks are completed, meetings are held — but the atmosphere feels tight, as if the air itself has grownContinue reading “From Stifling Air to Open Fields: Hoping for a Different Spirit in the Promised Land”
Why the Butterfly Had to Struggle: A Lesson on Suffering and Strength
When I was younger, I once heard a story about a boy who found a butterfly struggling inside its cocoon. The cocoon hung quietly from a branch, but something unusual was happening. A small opening had formed, and the butterfly inside was pushing with all its strength to squeeze through. The process looked slow. PainfullyContinue reading “Why the Butterfly Had to Struggle: A Lesson on Suffering and Strength”
Tables of Provision: A Dream of Reunion, Calling, and Quiet Grace
This week, I had a dream that felt both ordinary and sacred. It began with a Chinese New Year lunch — laughter, familiar faces, the warmth of reunion. Red decorations still lingering in the background. Plates filled generously. Conversations overlapping in that comfortable way that only happens when people have history. There was no spectacle.Continue reading “Tables of Provision: A Dream of Reunion, Calling, and Quiet Grace”
Returning After Rest: Lessons in Balance and Resilience
There is something disorienting about returning after a long rest. The responsibilities that once felt manageable now seem sharper, more demanding. After days of celebration, reflection, or simply slowing down, stepping back into structure can feel like crossing a threshold — from softness to strain. And yet, rest was never meant to make us fragile.Continue reading “Returning After Rest: Lessons in Balance and Resilience”
When I Say “Christopher Nolan,” I Mean the Weight of the Dream
There’s something I need to clarify. When I say the dream felt “Christopher Nolan,” I don’t mean I had just finished watching one of his films. It wasn’t literal. It was shorthand. Because sometimes ordinary language fails to hold the weight of an experience. And that dream carried weight. Not Cinema — But Convergence WhenContinue reading “When I Say “Christopher Nolan,” I Mean the Weight of the Dream”
When the Long Weekend Ends: Starting the Work Week Anchored in Psalm 20:7
📖 “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” — Psalm 20:7 Three days of rest can reset the body. But the return to work — especially on a Thursday — can stir something else entirely. Emails waiting. Deadlines looming. Conversations unfinished. The quiet pressureContinue reading “When the Long Weekend Ends: Starting the Work Week Anchored in Psalm 20:7”
From Mount Sinai to the Promised Land: A Lunar New Year Reunion
Lunar New Year has always felt like more than fireworks and red envelopes to me. It’s about renewal. Crossing over. Leaving behind what shaped you and stepping into what’s next — even when you’re not completely sure what “next” looks like yet. This year, something unexpected happened. On a random Sunday afternoon, in the middleContinue reading “From Mount Sinai to the Promised Land: A Lunar New Year Reunion”
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