Michele Ong Archives - Page 6 of 6

When It’s More Blessed To Give Than to Receive

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Dec 14, 2015

For years, I dreaded Christmas and the social gatherings that came with it. While my friends and colleagues looked forward excitedly to exchanging presents and spending time with friends, I hated the idea of attending awkward barbecues with strangers.

Me and My First World Problems

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Nov 20, 2015

I was leading the high life in one of the world’s coolest cities. Serving a three-month internship as a copy-editor in Beijing, China, in the online arm of a national newspaper, I enjoyed a life of luxury.

How to Trust God in the Season of Job-hunting

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Oct 8, 2015

I spent six months of my life as a couch potato. By the time I started my new job, I knew which online channels you could surf for the latest television series.

What if God was “A Bowl of Ice Cream”?

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Sep 8, 2015

Of all the presents I received for my eighth birthday—coloring books, fancy stationery, and toys— the children’s Bible was the best gift. I recall racing through Genesis to Jude, but staying away from Revelation because I did not like thinking about the End Times.

Why I’m Dying to The Beauty Ideal

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Jul 16, 2015

Growing up, I was no beauty queen. I had a mouthful of braces to realign my Bugs Bunny-esque teeth, and I wore wire rimmed glasses to correct my short sightedness. To complement my already awkward features, I had short—and often frizzy—hair. Best of all, weekend activities spent under the hot, tropical sun had given me an ugly tan.