Like many Chinese families of our generation, Au and I gave our children Chinese names with the appropriate prefix for their generation. We invited Au’s parents to choose suitable names, using the prefix “thinking of” which had been pre-selected for this generation from a couplet written and displayed a long time ago on the wall […]
The last time I shared, I explored how we can know someone deeply….and yet not know them! Today, I share thoughts on being known – truly known – and on being loved, even as we are. There are multiple assurances from God that we are known by Him: But you, O Lord, know me; you see me,
On the eve of an American holiday when our family cooked food, created family memories, and hosted students from around the world… On the morning of my 60th birthday, I pause to give thanks for the people in my life. I hope you recognize yourself! 3 daughters who bring smiles to my heart and motivate
When is the last time you sat and wrestled with suffering in a personal way? What is the difference between grief and suffering in terms of how it feels? How should we respond to grief and suffering? These are just a few of the questions I have wrestled with since the last time I posted
There was a season of life when we had three teenagers in our lives on a daily basis. And at that season, one daughter had a dear friend who introduced a new band into our family consciousness, a band called Switchfoot. That band proclaimed the love of Christ and the good news in a way