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In the world, but not of it

In the world, but not of it

A popular slogan amongst us Christians. One of those bumper sticker sayings that\'s nowhere to be found in The Bible, kind of like \"hate the sin, love the sinner;\" it\'s easy to see where they got the idea from, but never explicitly stated..

  • Second chances after pain

    My chest aches with stabbing pains. I can feel old wounds opening up in the spirit as I make plans to meet with someone who, in the past, maliciously harmed me.

  • Light afflictions

    I\'ve been thinking about afflictions lately. The Bible talks about them like they were really easy and light and only last for the night. But when one is in the middle of affliction it feels like you\'ll never see the silver lining of that dark looming cloud.

  • Is Facebook taking away from our freedom?

    I\'m not talking about the freedom that Americans love to boast about, or that famous line in Braveheart where William Wallace screams \"freedom!!\" as he is being tortured. No, I\'m speaking of the freedom that Jesus claims we can have.

  • More water, more love

    It\'s not every day that I give an honest answer to the usual \"How do you do?\" of my polite society. But this was a day when at any time the straw which broke the camel\'s back might have appeared.

  • Love your neighbour as yourself

    I was born and grew up in central China where I was taught to believe in materialism and atheism. Even though I\'m fond of reading religious histories and stories, I was quite cautious about converting to any religion.

  • Women's sports turning professional needs television

    Several team women\'s sport are turning professional. By professional I refer to the exchange of labour for monetary value, the same transaction that occurs in commerce and industry along with trades unions and associations which aid in such negotiations.

  • A haunting spectre

    Racism is a haunting spectre yet to be expelled from our culture. It is an issue every generation must address, and a conversation that continues to play out on the nightly news.

  • Heart check

    I told a lie a little while ago, what one might consider a \"white lie\" as though blatant untruths came in colours. The lie was not meant to hurt anyone, in fact, I actually meant well when I did it.

  • 'Died leaving…'

    Every morning, while getting ready for work, I listen to a local radio station\'s announcements of deaths and funerals. The notices follow a pattern.

  • How we all lost in the American election

    I am counting down the days till the American election. I am sure I am not the only one but it isn\'t because I am really invested in who wins or loses since I am not even an American and I can\'t vote. I am just excited for it to be over with.

  • Should I share my exam marks with others?

    It\'s exam time. You\'re stressed and it is hard going. You put in your best effort and hopefully feel some relief when it\'s all done—but then the conversations with classmates start.