The Scarlet Thread of Faith: Finding Redemption in Unexpected Places
In my previous blog post, I discussed an OT story about the redemption of a prostitute. Rahab, the woman in the story, decided to trust in God, who was actively working to redeem a nation, and she wanted to be a part of it. She was instructed to hang a scarlet thread in her window as a symbol of her desire for salvation. By doing so, she secured redemption for herself and her household. If you are someone who has hoped for salvation from a certain hardship, but has not yet ex
Tea Deak
3 days ago3 min read
Finding Beauty in Unlikely Places: Growth and Transformation
Recently, a child commented on my latest painting with contempt, saying: “What is this? Where did you see a dandelion growing in a shell?” She said almost the same thing a friend of mine commented a few days earlier. The comments resonated with the message that I tried to depict: growth and transformation often occur in the least likely people and places. If you've recently been treated with contempt, today's message is meant for you.
Tea Deak
Mar 162 min read
Facing Fears and Embracing Courage During Life Transitions
When I was six, my father taught me to swim. As we were playing, he suddenly tossed me into the deep water and turned his back, walking away. I panicked and shouted at him while frantically swimming toward the shallower area of the beach. When I challenged him about not informing me of his unconventional teaching approach, he replied, "I was confident you could manage it. If you're someone who's learning something new but feels fearful and keeps asking, "What if...," today's
Tea Deak
Mar 92 min read
