There are several more light-hearted posts (said facetiously) about religion and politics lined up in my head that I look forward to writing, but today I thought I would give you readers a break and write about the wonderfulness of wax melts which I bought with a couple Amazon gift cards I got for ChristmasContinue reading "Incense Woman"
Practical Implications of the Restoration: Part 2
This past Thanksgiving, my sister and her husband offered to host Thanksgiving because they live in the heart of New York City and ever since I was in a choir that was invited to sing at Carnegie Hall in 2005, my parents and I had wanted to experience the Thanksgiving festivities in New York CityContinue reading "Practical Implications of the Restoration: Part 2"
Practical Implications of the Restoration for Life Now: Part 1
One Tuesday morning, in the bible study I go to with my mom, the subject of Christ's return came up and I had an opportunity to share how I was intrigued by how Jehovah's Witnesses emphasize the return of Christ and the new system way more than mainstream Christian churches do. The leader, a karismaticContinue reading "Practical Implications of the Restoration for Life Now: Part 1"
Dreaming of the Restoration
I am about to embark on what will likely be the most important blog post I ever write. Unlike most of my blog posts which have no higher purpose other than to unravel my thoughts about my own life, I sense that this post could change other people's lives. And after this blog post, whenContinue reading "Dreaming of the Restoration"
Born Again
Monday is my official birthday, but one year ago today, I had a medical crisis. Although it was an extremely scary ordeal for my parents and me that we hope never happens again, it was also an interesting spiritual experience in which I felt like I had a re-birth of sorts. I have heard thisContinue reading "Born Again"
Lessons Learned: Humility
One weekend when I was in high school, my dad and I went to our state's convention of the National Federation of the Blind. I enjoyed seeing some friends and chatting with vendors selling the latest technology to assist the blind. But Dad and I were both turned off by the pride exhibited by someContinue reading "Lessons Learned: Humility"
Lessons Learned: Patience
When I was in college and my mom and I started attending a new nondenominational church, which I talked about in this post, I noticed that the sermons regularly emphasized how God uses our experiences to shape us and grow us. But until recently, I hadn't fully appreciated how this applied to my own life.Continue reading "Lessons Learned: Patience"
A Small Taste of Life as an Author
My elementary school had a "publishing center" where teachers would take stories that we had written and put a glossy cardboard cover on them so they looked like real books. Ever since I held that first "book" that I wrote, I wondered what it would be like to be a real published author. That wasContinue reading "A Small Taste of Life as an Author"
An Update that is Years Overdue
I cannot believe I have not blogged since May 2013! So much has happened in the past 5 years that I guess writing just took a back seat. But due to changes in life circumstances, and a new perspective, I want to write again. I will go indepth on everything in the coming days, butContinue reading "An Update that is Years Overdue"
Topic 2: Season 10
I met my best friend in 2008. He came at just the right time to assist me in navigating college and the start of my career, and you couldn't ask for a more loving loyal companion. Every morning when I wake up, he is waiting outside my door for me and greets me withContinue reading "Topic 2: Season 10"
Gilbert and Me 