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From Striving to Rest: His Strength in Our Weakness
Some mornings, I wake up feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. I’ve spent so much time striving, pushing, and trying to prove I’ve got it all under control. But God’s Word reminds me that true strength isn’t found in what I can do—it’s found in surrender. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Waking Up in His Presence This morning, I woke up well-rested, still basking in the worship atmosphere of the night before. Recently, I started rereading the Bible, holding on to God’s promise: “If you seek Me, you will find Me.” Scripture also reminds us that “we do not receive because we…
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From Shame to Clarity: Overcoming the Fear of Single Motherhood
The fear of single motherhood grips us all including mothers who are married. We all know how vulnerable it makes us feel. But the Lord has said that he has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and of a sound mind. Many people often mistreat the poor and needy. Those who are emotionally, physically, mentally, or economically challenged are often the easiest targets. Vulnerability, sadly, puts a target on your back. Yet God calls us to alleviate their suffering. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is not only about sexual pervasiveness, but also about neglecting the vulnerable. Today, in the rush of work and daily…
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10 Ways to Survive Loneliness As a Single Mother.
There are nights you lie in bed, weeping silently. Trying too survive loneliness as a single mother. You muffle the sound because you’d rather scream, but there’s no space for that. And when your children ask innocent questions about Daddy, your heart aches—not because you don’t have answers, but because it reminds you just how lonely life can feel. You’ve learned to accept your reality, but that doesn’t make it easy. You’re still human with limited strength. Does this feel familiar? A major part of single motherhood is confronting loneliness—not once, but over and over again. So the question isn’t if loneliness comes, but how we survive it. How do we rise above…
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How Japanese Culture Taught Me to Be Still
Photo by Nina Fiedler from Pexels. When I came to Japan, I found myself thinking deeply about how Japanese culture taught me to be still. I come from a culture where expressiveness and warmth are a kind of social currency. Then I landed in Japan—where composure, emotional attunement to atmosphere, and silence often say more than words. Ironically, Japanese people tend to expect foreigners to be more expressive or even loud by their standards. When stillness became confrontation At first, the silence here felt refreshing—a kind of haven. But slowly, it began pressing inward. The quiet began to mirror my inner chaos, insecurities, and unresolved emotions. It felt like I…