Faith
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The Sins I Never Meant to Uproot
Though I don’t remember the specifics of everything, there are certain things people have said that have bothered me for a long time. Like when a faithful Christian friend said that she can go days without sinning. Or when another Christian friend said that teachers are teachers because they weren’t cut out to be anything… Continue reading
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Still in Our Bellies
[Five days after asking Jesus to come into her belly – see previous little chat.] Lulu: (Looking down and touching her belly) Mom, is Jesus still in Lulu’s belly?Mom: (Choking up) Yes, of course. He will be with you forever! [예수님을 배 안에 초대한 후 5일이 지나고 두 살 반인 딸이 서툰 한국어로 물어본다] 룰루:… Continue reading
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Bellies
[My daughter is two and a half. During bedtime] Lulu: Is Jesus in my belly?Mom: He will come if you ask Him. Would you like Him to come into your belly?Lulu: Yes.Mom: Repeat after me. “Jesus…”Lulu: Jesus…Mom and Lulu: I disobey my parents sometimes. I need You, Jesus. Please come into my belly. Amen. Mom:… Continue reading
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Embracing Goodbyes: Lessons from a Highly Mobile Life
When you live a highly mobile life, saying goodbye is inevitable. But see, I didn’t know this. I didn’t understand the inevitability of goodbyes—that all relationships must end one way or another. Growing up in China as a missionary kid, I watched many people come and go. I, too, came and went. During the seven… Continue reading
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