It has been 12 months living in this country and there are countless things I always get amazed with. Looking back, when everything sank in towards the end of March last year that finally I'd be coming to Japan, a lot of mixed emotions were felt. Thought I'd be so lonely and homesick when I get here. [...]
There's a handful challenges living a set-apart life in a secular-unbelieving society. How to be a light in a totally dark world? How to properly respond when testings arise? How can I continue to live out this verse, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds, and glorify your Father [...]
(After reading and meditating these poetic books in the Bible, it inspires me to do journaling through writing more poems that might be worth-sharing.) Frustrations, anxieties, fears. Persistence, determination, trust. All these sentiments & feelings I lay down & bring at Your feet. How shall I handle this new heavy load at [...]
(A poetry reflection from my one-week devotions of the book of Job.) God does some things we can't understand, Even nature can't tell everything about His plan. His wisdom is perfect, He has it by His essence. His wisdom supersedes all human existence. God sees our ways and counts every step we take, [...]
(Just started the book of Psalms. The LORD has revealed a lot more about Him in this journey of an intimate walk with God through digging deeper in His Word.) Me: "How I treasure the depth of these poetic words, Words express the same heart I have. A heart hungry for more of God, [...]
(A Poetry Reflection of Matthew 27) Reflecting on how You were beaten, How You were despised & suffered in pain. But You endured, You carried the cross, Our sins, wickedness and loss. Because of our transgressions, Your hands and feet were nailed. Because of our imperfections, Your body was unveiled. You took [...]
Goodbye to the first quarter of this life and hello to the late 20’s stage! (Sigh...Adulting is real! Haha) A lot of things do happen every single year and it’s all packed with ups and downs, highs and lows, blessings and challenges. And since I’ve been miles away from home, this is one of the things [...]
Had dreamed and waited for me to see, The loveliest flowers of the cherry tree. I hoped and prayed that one day would be, A blossoming life that won’t forever flee. Then finally everything falls into place, I remember coming here when I got so amazed. You helped me appreciate the life I [...]
