I've been practicing journaling for over two decades now. I've got a box full of journals to prove it. It's a spiritual practice that has helped me remember the many things that God has taught me. It has also helped me process the many thoughts and ideas running through my head. I get so…

Unless you're working from home, you're likely commuting to your workplace every day. You might drive your own vehicle or ride a bicycle. You might take public transportation like the bus or the subway. If you live close enough to…

It's hard getting rejected for something we want whether it's a relationship or a job offer or to get into a school we really want to go to or a promotion at work. Rejection can be painful. It can really play against our sense of self-worth. We might start thinking that we're a failure or inadequate or of little value. But we have to remember that…

I want to live well for Jesus. I want my life to be a reflection of the godly values associated with the Kingdom of God. I want to embody godly traits like love, humility, faith, sacrifice, etc. I want my living well for Christ to…

I had a really busy day yesterday. A medical appointment that took up most of the morning. An afternoon meeting that was quite lengthy. Visited and helped a neighbor in need. Picked up my…

A few days ago, my neighbor asked me to help him with something important. He was going to have minor surgery and he asked me if I could drive him and his wife to the hospital. He also asked me to stay behind in order to…

In the previous blog post, I shared about procrastination and how starting something is usually the problem. I've noticed that if I can just start doing the thing I want to do, I will eventually see it to completion. As an example, it took me a while today to get around to just starting to write this blog post. Instead of…

I don't know why, but I really enjoy procrastinating. I like doing anything and everything else except the very thing I'm supposed to be doing. This happens with writing. This happens with house chores. This happens with exercise. This happens with replying to emails. This happens with preparing for talks. This happens with spiritual disciplines. For some odd reason, it just…

The other day, I was reading the Bible story of Abraham sending his most trusted servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It's an interesting story with plenty of insights and lessons. What caught my attention this time around was the prayerful posture of this unnamed servant who…

One of my favorite ways to wind down the day is by looking back on the past fourteen hours or so and reflecting on the different things that transpired. I do this to increase my gratitude to God for another day He has given and to discern ways to continually grow in following Christ. Some people refer to this…