Category Archives: Daily Life

Death & Idol = Meaninglessness

Posted on January 8, 2024 by clay

Year 2024 just began. And I see there are so many celebrations. There are many good reasons to celebrate, especially celebrate each others whom you love. However, there is something strange I notice. Among the reasons people celebrate, people celebrate … Continue reading →

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Piano & Providence

Posted on November 4, 2023 by clay

This morning (Saturday) when I went out, it was all quiet. There’s no rushing for work, the rest of the family were still in their rooms. I see standing at one side of the room, the piano. And suddenly my … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Revelation

Posted on January 23, 2023 by clay

This year is special in many ways. We had a Chinese New Year reunion after so many years. We had house visits and met up with relatives we had not seen for years. After so many years been away, it’s … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Benediction

Posted on November 25, 2022 by clay

Of the so many years I attended service (easily 23 years * 52 weeks = 1200 times), this the first time I heard the following benediction: May God the Father prepare your journey, Jesus the Son guide your footsteps, The … Continue reading →

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What new with you?

Posted on March 21, 2022 by clay

I remember once with my girls we read about other’s culture, and there’s one African / Asian culture that instead asking,”how are you?”, they would ask,”what is new with you?” My bad memory…:(

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2 Loaves and 1 Chicken

Posted on November 20, 2021 by clay

Yesterday I went to buy bread and pick up groceries. As I came down from car and wait for my order, a man approached me. He opened his hands with some coins, told me that his pay only comes on … Continue reading →

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New Year 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021 by clay

The year 2021 has begun. There’re many news, exciting things, catchy phrases, and highlight stories. We too find ourselves bombarded with so many news and activities. Things happened so quickly, even things that I learnt and thought to write down. … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Counting

Posted on December 19, 2020 by clay

The holiday is over, and each one of us brings home a memory. What is the best part of the holiday? What is the best food we ate? What is the best memory we remember about? What is the not … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts – unfinished work

Posted on December 2, 2019 by clay

Perhaps, one of the biggest lessons for me this year is on humility & meekness. I was asked what is my birthday wish? What do I want? I do have one wish which I always dream and I know it … Continue reading →

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God is Good and Faithful

Posted on May 1, 2018 by clay

The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. ~Psalm 145:13 Indeed, the Lord has brought into completion what He has started so long ago. And His ways are so far above my thoughts and dreams. I … Continue reading →

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