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In Chinese culture, we are often caught up with the need to “save face”. That’s an idea that comes from the Mandarin phrase mianzi (面子), which refers to one’s pride and...
I never thought I’d be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mother because our relationship was estranged for a good 16 years. Little did I know that this same brokenness was what God would use...
Down on all fours, I surveyed the post-dinner damage wearily. What. a. mess. The sight of puree spatters and mangled alphabet macaroni bits left on the floor by my infant son triggered something...
If you’re inwardly shouting “that’s me!”, we’re going to see in a bit how the chill mum is not a myth, but can become your very present reality with the Lord. Maybe you’re thinking:...
It dawned upon me the other day that I know very little about my mum’s life before she had me. All I know is that when she had me, she was 29. She was in the midst of settling down in a new...
I’ve always disliked being emotional. Perhaps it started when I watched my parents fight as a child. I never understood how a simple discussion over loading the dishwasher or cooking dinner could...
I first met Cheryl about 12 years ago while we were still in different secondary schools. Today, it’s been more than 3 years since we started dating and we’re finally getting married in...
“What do you find the greatest joy in?” I paused, thinking about what puts a smile on my face, what keeps me going every day, and what gives me the most happiness. “I suppose I find the...
I came from a family with a silent father. He was never really pleased or displeased with me, but mainly disinterested. After enough disappointments and unmet promises in my childhood, he became a...