Why Being Thankful Is More Than Good for You
Recently, while doing research on the effects of gratitude in the workplace, I was reminded of the benefits of being thankful.
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Learning to Overcome My Insecurities
I have always struggled with insecurities. I have always felt the need to be perfect and to present the best version of myself to everyone.
What Reading a “Messed-Up” Book in the Bible Taught Me
Last summer, our campus fellowship organised a Bible quiz based on the book of Judges. I started to read it so I could learn the details for the trivia.
Soon I was telling myself it was for good reason that this book wasn’t “popular”, as it seems quite messed up.
My Career Came to a Standstill at 26
At 26, my life changed in ways that I wouldn’t have planned for myself. My boyfriend at the time received an offer for a position overseas. We decided to get married so we could move together.
Why I Unplugged from Social Media
When I first signed up on Facebook, I was an 11-year-old who was just trying to fit in. Over time, I began to feel the need to keep up with whatever’s trending on social media, because I was afraid I’d lose my friends if I didn’t.
Which Biblical Evangelist Are You?
Have a read of the profiles of these three Biblical evangelists—Timothy, Archippus, Paul—and you might find one that you relate to the most!
3 Truths from Jesus on Brokenness and Loss
We are called to shine the light of Christ, but bringing light and hope has never been more difficult, as we face societal rage at institutions along with a deep sense of displacement and loss.
How To Give and Receive Feedback With Grace
None of us like being criticised, and it’s easy to become defensive whenever we receive any feedback that’s remotely negative. Instead of hearing the other person out, our instinct may be to immediately respond with our reason for doing things a certain way.
8 Ways We Can Be Kinder to Ourselves
Our minds are often so vulnerable to self-criticisms and ruthless inner dialogues—“I can’t do anything right”, “I am not good enough”—that we find it easier to speak kindly to others than to ourselves.
But given what Christ has done for us at the cross, the way we put ourselves down is not something that God desires for us.