Category Archives: nuggets

Life can at times be very hard, full of pain, unfairness, and hurt. But of what use are folks who relax in pools of self-pity, who’re adorned in robes of long faces, and who dance to the rhythms of criticisms, … Continue reading →

If we’re willing, this newborn year can be better than its predecessor. For the new year challenges us to dream, to dare, to do, and to attain. Whatever hasn’t been tried beckons with allure, and past accomplishments demand more advancements. … Continue reading →

Uncertainties and tragedies often summon us to seek someone to talk to. But, alas, many stray into wrong places for counseling. Amidst the confusing claims of professional and “Christian” counselors, one Counselor is worth listening to. One who truly knows … Continue reading →

The Christmas story is not a sanitized account of life. It’s not some sentimental jollity of jingle bells, Xmas plays, and Santa Claus gifts, supposedly to remember Christ’s birth. Besides “peace on earth and goodwill towards men” (Luke 2), there’s … Continue reading →

Deep within the human heart is a yearning to worship at the temple of justice. It’s a longing for the day when truth will at last triumph, when unresolved mysteries will be finally solved, and when all wrongs will be … Continue reading →

Those who cherish the spirit of settling scores are devious and dangerous. Their vengeful spirit is cloaked in robes of justice and their treasured bitterness explodes to harm others. The retaliation they seek arises, not necessarily from hurt they’ve experienced … Continue reading →

We are charmed by the grace of roses, but detest the thorns. Yet there’s never a rose without thorns. The thorns defend the rose from intruders, and their pricks inoculate it from infections attracted by its beauty and fragrance. Paul … Continue reading →

On the eve of “Thanksgiving,” may I take this opportunity to say to all, “Thanks for giving….(Fill in the blanks).” To all those who reached out to me and my family during our difficult time, we offer our sincere and … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving day in America pays tribute to the great suffering of millions of turkeys at factory farms and to their funeral at our dinner tables. The price tags for it and other special holidays are not just in the cost … Continue reading →

No one has yet succeeded in silencing the voice of the pen. To ignore it is to be influenced by it, and to attack it is to promote it. Over the years the powerful have tried to banish, tarnish, and … Continue reading →