This morning in our news there was an announcement from a prominent politician in our region. She resigned her position for “deeply personal” reasons. She went on to explain that the government would find another politician but her young child would not get another mother. A wise mother had obviously grappled with the many aspects of her decision. Decision...

My father’s suicide catapulted me into a time of deep grief, a time when I questioned all I thought I knew about God, while clinging to Him daily for the strength to get through the pain. In those first shock-filled days after I heard the news that my father had hung himself in the basement of our home, my heart would scream: "NO, NO, don’t...

Where can we turn when things go really bad? As great as our friends, coworkers, and family are, eventually every one of them will let us down in some way or another, even if their intentions are good. As close as we get to our spouse or siblings, they can't really understand the pain we are experiencing. And as much as we try to improve ourselves...

Nowadays, women often need to play many different roles. In the office, she is that talented manager who keeps the ball rolling.  At home, she is that obedient and understanding wife, a homemaker who can cook and keep the house in order, a loving mother and a role model for the kids, a fair judge to resolve conflicts in the family.  And if...

Adversity for bean sprouts Do you know the reason why farmers can always grow better bean sprouts than you can?  Your homegrown bean sprouts are dry and tiny while the farmers are big and juicy.  A story once published in the Chinese newspapers has this insight.  The homegrown sprouts are left to grow freely, while the farmers placed glass...

Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a continuing dialog of thoughts in your mind? Some people think that the dialog is a reflection of your own thoughts. Others call it the “inner dialog.” However fleeting these thoughts can have a real impact on your life. Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of your life Many people...

I am a typical woman living in the modern 21st century.  Though I admit being a woman is no easy task, I'm proud to be one, and thank God for giving me this opportunity. Why do I say that being a woman is difficult? Whether single or married, all women face challenges.  It can appear to be in a no-win situation.  Single women can focus...