Monthly Archives: October 2008
The Burden of Proof
The Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) Isn’t it interesting that God chose to make a virgin with child His … Continue reading
Filed under agape love, belief, christianity, faith, love, Spirituality, trust, unconditional love
Michael, who is like God
During my first year as a Christian, I found my name in a book that gave the meaning of common names. “Michael” means “who is like God.” For several years, I thought it meant, “Michael, (comma) who is like God.” … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, funny, humor, Identity, righteousness, sanctification, self-image, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality
The Bride
She’s far from perfect. Often, she’s an embarrassment. She doesn’t always do what she’s supposed to do; She regularly does what she shouldn’t. She more closely resembles the scary love interest from Billy Joel’s “She’s Always a Woman” (see selected … Continue reading
Filed under agape love, christianity, Church, Religion, unconditional love
Coffee Artists
Thailand is full of coffee artists. Wherever you go for a cup of Joe, they try to outdo their coffee competitors with creative patterns and swirls of blended foam. I hate to even stir in a spoonful of sugar for … Continue reading
Filed under Culture Shock, funny, humor, Just for fun, Thailand
Bowls for the Giant
Recently seen in Chiang Mai. We’re not really sure what these are, but our family refers to them as “bowls for the giant.” We assume that the giant was out of bowls for his Frosted Flakes and needed to restock. … Continue reading
Filed under Culture Shock, funny, humor
Welcome Home
Traveled to the U.S. this week, and when I went through customs in Los Angeles, the officer told me, “Welcome home.” As soon as he said it, my spirit exhaled. It was a peculiar feeling – the feeling of release, … Continue reading
Filed under Challenges, Change, comfort zone, Culture Shock, overcoming obstacles, Thailand
Bangkok Knight
My oldest son (14) and I recently went to see Batman: The Dark Knight in the IMAX theater in Bangkok. We live in Chiang Mai (about ten hours away by train). It was his first train ride and his first … Continue reading
Filed under family, Interpersonal, parenting, Relationships
