Everyone confronts the same question, whether you ponder it or not. I wasn’t sure what to write for the next topic of my newsletter, so I prayed, “Lord, my pen is Your pen. I write for Your glory. Please show me what to write next.” I didn’t receive an immediate answer initially. Instead, God guided […]
What Is Life? – An Age-Old Mystery Still Debated (Part 1) Read More »
👉 Everyone copes with losing a loved one differently, especially when tragedy strikes hard. I can’t speak for others, but here’s my secret. 🥲 After losing my husband so suddenly, with no chance to say goodbye, nothing—no preaching, sermon, prayer, or scripture—seemed to help. Everything that once held meaning lost its power to offer comfort
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Today, I’m sharing a personal story illustrating God’s working power during my grief journey. I still vividly remember the day I returned alone to the church my husband Robert and I once attended together. We always sat in the same row, in the same seats next to the aisle, surrounded by familiar faces. It’s strange
The Hidden Hand of God in Our Deepest Sorrows (Part 1) Read More »
It is gloomy today, but the temperature is perfect for a morning walk. The overcast sky offered a rare sense of freedom, as I did not need a hat to shield myself from the harsh desert sun. However, what should have been a peaceful walk took an unexpected turn. A casual chat with a friend
Tears I Couldn’t Hold Back — and Didn’t Need To Read More »
Last year, after my husband’s passing, the grief was unbearable. To escape the pain, I traveled back to China for a visit. On a whim, I agreed to visit a new friend—someone I had never met before. She didn’t know my husband or his name. When I entered the guest room, a small device on
Unless God Arranged It: A Hidden Message in Plain Sight Read More »
In June 2024, without any warning, my soulmate and most beloved husband, Robert, tragically passed away after battling with insomnia, mental anxiety, fear, and panic attacks. I shielded this devastating truth from the world to preserve his public image and personal dignity. His sudden and shocking passing shattered my world, leaving me adrift in an
A Thought at the Edge: Facing the Cliff on the Last Day of 2024 Read More »
Yesterday was my late husband Jim’s birthday—his first since he tragically passed away in June. It was one of the hardest days I’ve ever faced. It was his first birthday I couldn’t sing “Happy Birthday to You,” a tradition we had shared for years. Every year, the first thing I’d do in the morning was
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My late husband had a childhood friend named Wendy. After he retired, they reconnected and began having regular Zoom calls. I had never met her, spoken to her, or even had her number, but my husband often shared their conversations with me. On the day my husband suddenly died, in a whirlwind of shock and
She Didn’t Know — But Heaven Did Read More »
