Have you ever been so absorbed in something that time seemed to vanish? You weren’t distracted by hunger, stress, or even the clock—you were just there, fully engaged. That experience has a name: flow. Flow is more than just deep focus. It’s a state where your skills and the challenge at hand align so perfectly that…

Becoming a patient person is a real challenge when you’re someone who struggles with waiting. I’ve always had little patience for long lines, people who are late to meetings, or slow drivers in the left lane. It often feels like I’m the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland—”I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!”…

My father was always a laid-back man. It took a lot to upset him, and confrontation was never his style. But when my mom became seriously ill, he reached a point where he couldn’t stay silent anymore. He decided to have a conversation with their pastor. Before my mom passed away, she spent several months…

Many Christians today feel attacked for upholding moral values rooted in biblical truth. We’ve often been ridiculed and marginalized by certain groups who mock our convictions. With shifts in political and cultural landscapes, my concern now is how Christians will respond after having felt pressured and pushed down. Will we return kindness for cruelty, or…

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