When I was single, many many moons ago, one of the most oft asked questions in any discussion was, “How do you know if this is Mr. Right (or Mrs. Right for the guys in our conversation)?” I’ve finally figured out the answer. It’s a little late for me now. But maybe this will help […]
I read this on Family Life For they all out of their surplus put into the offering; but she out of her poverty put in all that she had. Luke 21:4 NASB Let me tell you the true story of a really generous giver. Christian financial expert Ron Blue and his oldest son ate breakfast […]
I think I’ve read The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe at least 3 times. I’m reading it again…and it’s even more exciting than the first time. C.S. Lewis is a master story teller, and the spiritual truths he weaves in are powerful. The White Witch’s lure with Turkish Delight was once again brought home to […]
In difficult economic times, many non-profits are struggling. If you’ve been blessed by God with a job, this would be a good time to give a little extra so those ministries can continue to do good work. There are so many good organizations, how do you decide which ones to give to? I support ministries […]
Several people came up to offer me help with the graduation celebration I am planning. They were not casually asking if I needed help. They actually offered specific help. How nice to have people who volunteer without me having to ask. While planning an event gives me the opportunity to interact with people, I find […]
The previews were great, setting us up for a great movie. It turned out that the previews were the best parts of the movie. The rest didn’t live up to expectations. Things I liked about the movie “UP” – The dogs were soooo cute. Russel was an exemplary character with courage and compassion. All the […]
I know, the details do not all fit, but i still liked it. I like the Artemis Fowl series because it’s fun reading, a little humor, a little action, and lots of imagination. Everyone wants to be Artemis Fowl – a boy genius with a criminal mind, but deep inside, he has a soft heart […]
This news story of a gunman charging into the First Baptist Church in Illinois reminded me of a similar incident many years ago when I was in college when our pastor was shot and killed. Greg Owyang of First Chinese Baptist Church of Los Angeles was a up and coming Asian American pastor. This was […]
On Sunday at church, our speaker Daniel told us of a conversation with a man he had in China. Daniel asked him how he would like to be different in 10 years. The man replied, “I would like to be less selfish.” That is a tremendously insightful answer. I hate to be confronted with my […]
When I was in my 20’s, I wanted to go on a missions trip. But I didn’t have a strong conviction to go. It went along with being immature and lacking in confidence. The church I went to didn’t encourage short-term trips. I didn’t hang around people that went on short-term trips. My pastor did […]
I don’t normally go to mission conferences because I always respond to any appeal for help. I know if I hear of a need, I’d want to volunteer to help. So before I went to the OMF conference, I made myself promise not to sign up for anything. I was itching to sign up for […]
When we say Christianity is a relationship, not a religion, what does that really mean? How can you have a relationship with an invisible and infinite Being? I had an insight at church today. From what I read, all other religions require its followers to adhere to a set of standards, a system of worship, […]
My sister took me to Alicia’s for lunch today. Alicia’s is a quaint cafe with hefty signature sandwiches, fresh baked goods (muffins, cookies, cakes), and a friendly atmosphere run by the owner, Alicia, and her 3 daughters. I want to own a place like Alicia’s. I know it’s hard work – Alicia said she works […]
A discussion came up – why doesn’t God answer seemingly “good and reasonable” prayers like healing a child of cancer? Isn’t it weird why God doesn’t answer some prayers and answer others? Elliot: It would be more weird if God answered all our prayers. Thanks, Elliot. That actually helps me a lot.
I am glad I got to spend a little time with my dad today. I don’t often make the effort to drive the 45 minutes to see him. Since he needed someone to take him to a doctor’s appointment today, I was glad to have the opportunity. He bought me dim sum for lunch with […]
Why are people surprised when they find out I did not vote for Obama. Almost 60 million others did not vote for him. It’s no surprise to me that polls are showing lower approval rates for Obama.
Project Happily Ever approaches Valentine’s Day the same way my husband and I do. To my hubby for Valentine’s Day, I give you the haiku in 5 stanza, written by Project Happily Ever. (Change latte to tea, wine to hot chocolate, tight pants to loose pants, fat to thin, rodents to crickets…) Ode to Mr. […]
Even if you are pro-abortion, it doesn’t make sense to have government funding for abortion. I read this on bound4life.com With all this attention on our tax-dollars and the recent Gallup poll that shows only 35 percent of America supporting the reversal of the Mexico City Policy, which banned money the U.S. gives in medical […]
I lost my mother-in-law at Walmart today. The people in Walmart paged her twice. Then they allowed me to speak into the phone and page her in Chinese! In case if you were at Walmart Chino at 12:30pm and heard some Chinese announcement over the intercom, that was me 🙂 The checkers at Walmart were […]
Jim Rohn: “Most people overestimate what they can do in their first year, and greatly underestimate what they can do in five years.†A year ago I made 5 goals to accomplish before I turn 50. My birthday is in 2 days…if I don’t sleep for 2 days, I might get one of them completed… […]