Every morning after my quiet time, I read Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller. He shared a story about the time when J. R. R. Tolkien had a hard time completing the manuscript of Lord of The Rings. One morning, Tolkien woke up with a short story, and wrote it with the title: "Leaf by … Continue reading Whatever Your Work, You Need To Know This
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Called To Create
"Prayer is my way of going to the Lord and admitting I am not in control. He is. And that gives me rest." "Create in a way that our work can never be confused as a mere job. Create in a way that clearly conveys to ourselves and the world that we work sacrificially for … Continue reading Called To Create
Too Little To Live For
As we reflect this new year on what is our calling or passion, we have to ask what is our 'why'. Our purpose. Our reason to stay where we are, or reason to pursue a specific passion. When I do my new year reflection, I remind myself of this passage from the book 'The Call' … Continue reading Too Little To Live For
Time To Let Go
I broke a bowl. I kept it on the highest corner of the kitchen cabinet. It is an effort for my wife to get it. Last night, she was cleaning. She saw the broken bowl again and told me that she will throw it away. I pleaded. Told her to give me a month to … Continue reading Time To Let Go
I Used To Hate Waiting
I made a hole in my belt using a knife. It did look well. We had a formal event and the hole I made in the belt bothered me. It is like an itch in your head that you just have no power to ignore it. I went early to school after searching that Mr Quickie is … Continue reading I Used To Hate Waiting
God Answers Random Prayers
I heard a call from my wife. It was a soft voice. I thought I was dreaming. I remember that before I fell asleep, I uttered a prayer about not having bad dreams. I heard my wife’s voice again. I slowly opened my eyes. I was not dreaming. My wife was talking about something. I … Continue reading God Answers Random Prayers
Endure The Days
There are a lot of things going on in my life. It is like a never-ending race of things to be done. But not all days are created the same. There were days I felt I stuck. I usually wake up every morning with an agenda in mind. In those days that I am stuck, … Continue reading Endure The Days
All The Places To Go
A lot of times life will give us many roads to choose from. It is not always clear where you are going. In those days that I face similar situation, I make sure to settle myself down first and cancel all the noises in my head, talk to – God, my wife, mentors, friends, and … Continue reading All The Places To Go
Miracle In A Meeting
I was waiting in the corner table of the community hall. It was a first meeting to a salesperson. She messaged me that she will be late for 10 minutes. I took the chance to read and reply to emails. A message came saying she is in the lobby. I moved out and met her. … Continue reading Miracle In A Meeting
Rest Is Hard Work
Taking a rest is hard work. The gig economy and technology make it hard to stop working. Until, my body was down with flu since yesterday. This means that I have to slow down and rest. This kind of rest and the rainy weather made me reflect more about rest. Remember to rest. One of … Continue reading Rest Is Hard Work
Excerpt: Burden of the Gods
The Greeks expressed this "burden" in their myth of Prometheus, who brought humanity fire, symbolizing enlightenment and the arts. By doing so he also brought them "honors beyond their due," and for punishment Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock, to be eviscerated by an eagle. Humans thus overreached, bringing on themselves the weight of suffering … Continue reading Excerpt: Burden of the Gods
Excerpt On Happiness
This short film is a representation of finding happiness. There are a lot of choices and several paths are being offered to find happiness in every aspect of our life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6R5LJeLI2s An Excerpt on Happiness The easiest thing in the world is to be a Christian. What is hard is to be a sinner. Being … Continue reading Excerpt On Happiness