As the holidays approach, some people feel anxious about gathering around a shared meal with family members or friends entangled in ongoing disappointments. Is there an alternative to feeling stuck this holiday season? Can anything be done about it?

If forgiving is challenging, consider journaling about what has been done to you. Recognizing the harm unforgiveness causes your heart, you can choose to forgive. You can continue writing (or prayerfully stating) that you forgive so-and-so for such-and-such until the pain from the experience is entirely gone. It may take some time to realize you have healed, but you can begin the healing process today by allowing people to make mistakes.

Recently, a number of friends have been asking me to pray for the various difficulties that they are suddenly struggling with. Part of it stems from an unexpected physical or mental illness, while other issues arise from unforeseen challenging interpersonal interactions. It's almost like battling obstacles from different directions. If you've been facing similar difficulties recently, today's message is intended for you. 

Yesterday, our church wrapped up an intensive two-week educational program that it organizes annually, known as “Wave,” which, among other things, involves teaching English from Basic to B2 level. Looking back on the 16th Wave program, there are countless stories that each volunteer could share. However, one unfinished story has touched my heart, consistently inspiring hope within me. Last week, I struggled with a question: Can hope be found in the lamentations of those who h

Reflecting on their lives, many individuals recognize numerous instances of unfair treatment and circumstances. Some are born into poverty, slavery, raised in orphanages, or suffer from severe health issues. Life's challenges can lead people to develop a victim mentality, whether warranted or not, resulting in additional setbacks and trapping them in cycles of bitterness, preventing them from embarking on a journey of restoration and seeking favor. 

Sometimes, human interactions resemble a game of poker. In the game, players maintain a poker face to conceal their thoughts and emotions, aiming to win the hand. There is an air of anticipation about which card the opponent across the table will play next. When engaged in such a competitive interaction with others, do you know which card is the final one in your hand that secures the win?

Mosses are plants that do not produce flowers; instead, they generate spores and have stems and leaves, but they do not have true roots. Often overlooked, these tiny plants have extraordinary features. They can survive extreme conditions, with some mosses enduring temperatures up to 100ºC when dried out, and as low as -272ºC.