When my husband and I taught English as a Second Language (ESL), we tutored a young Chinese couple. The subject for that evening’s discussion was ‘The Purpose of Life’s Work and How it Differs from a Vocation. With a topic like that, there was bound to be a profound Chinese question, right? Totally different than what we were anticipating, however. The four of us sat at a round table in the commons of our church. We discussed the significance of life. Why do people exist? What matters in life? Career? Vocation? Job? Family? Happiness? However, the man seemed preoccupied with Read More
Tag: life
What’s Your Perspective?
Perspective : “Woe is me,” cried the mouse, “for life is short and full of sorrow with cats and traps all about, we’re never sure about tomorrow!” “Oh no,” said the horse, “for life is long and full of leisure, with all this food and grass about, each day is just another pleasure.” And so it appears to be, as the horse and the mouse have said, “Life is either good or bad – it’s all what’s in your head.” It’s all in one’s perspective. Take the death of Jesus on the cross some two thousand years ago – how Read More
Faith & Life
I am pleased to introduce my very special guest blogger – Stacy Monson, blogger of Faith & Life post, and author of the Chain of Lakes Series which include: Shattered Image, Dance of Grace, and The Color of Truth. Her ultimate goal is to glorify the mighty God she serves, and to share inspiring, encouraging stories that point people to the Source of all goodness, the One who can and does redeem everyone who seeks Him. Be blessed as Stacy shares her blog post. Faith & Life Life is hard. Not every day, but a lot of the time, it’s Read More