not leaving
by pohfangchia on June 10th, 2013 | 6 responses
I am just 3 months into my elected role as youth deaconess in the local church that I attend, and I’ve already received three requests from people who want to step down from serving. A few have simply gone MIA (missing in action). So I feel like a general who’s trying to rally his army to fight... read more »
mirror, mirror
by pohfangchia on May 30th, 2013 | 5 responses
When it comes to physical appearance, we’re constantly bombarded with advice. And truth be told, the suggestions found on magazine covers, in TV commercials, and voiced by store clerks—among other sources—bother me. They’re all trying to nudge me to pursue that perfect look.
One blogger... read more »
youth ministry 101
by pohfangchia on May 20th, 2013 | 3 responses
If you read some recent books on youth ministry, it’s hard not to get the sense that this part of church ministry is experiencing some major struggles. And nearly everyone has an opinion about how youth ministry should be improved. Parents, youth workers, and young people themselves have... read more »
my greatest enemy
by pohfangchia on May 10th, 2013 | 2 responses
A Christian leader was once asked: “Who is your greatest enemy?” He replied, “Every morning I see him in the mirror.” Perhaps that’s the real reason why some of us are facing challenges in our marriage, school, work, or church. The person who’s giving us a hard time isn’t our spouse,... read more »
the promised Spirit
by pohfangchia on April 29th, 2013 | 5 responses
In a world where promises are easily made and broken, many people are skeptical about the value of them. We read quotes such as, “The problem with promises is that once you’ve made one, it’s bound to be broken. It’s like an unspoken cosmic rule.”
So how good is a promise? Well, it depends... read more »
redeeming love
by pohfangchia on April 21st, 2013 | 2 responses
“Go and love the person who has disappointed you!”
“Huh? No way. I don’t want to be hurt again!”
Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s difficult to love someone with a proven track record of disappointing you. But that’s exactly what God instructed Hosea to do (Hosea 3:1). He was to go... read more »
driving God out?
by pohfangchia on April 11th, 2013 | 2 responses
Is it possible to drive God away? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Ezekiel gives us one sure way—idolatry. In a fascinating account, the prophet recorded what made God leave the room. In Ezekiel 8:1, we read that the leaders of Judah were gathered at Ezekiel’s home. They were probably... read more »
springtime in asia
by pohfangchia on April 9th, 2013 | 3 responses
Isn’t God’s creation beautiful? Here is where picture speaks a thousand words.
Japanese teenagers enjoying the spring weather under a Sakura tree. (Picture taken by Talan Sadudeewong in Osaka, Japan)
Oswald Chamber exhorts, “Nature to a saint is sacramental. If we are children of... read more »
true freedom
by pohfangchia on March 30th, 2013 | 4 responses
Many countries annually exercise their freedom to literally change time. I experienced this timely change when I was in the US a few years ago. During my visit in the spring, I witnessed Daylight Savings Time—a national law that calls for all clocks to be set back by one hour. It’s designed to... read more »
zero hero
by pohfangchia on March 25th, 2013 | 5 responses
“Birds of a feather flock together.” I’m not sure about that famous phrase. For throughout my student years I hung out with bright and beautiful people. But I don’t think I’m either. In fact, I’ve often thought: If I could be as talented or as charming as so-and-so, I would be able... read more »

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