Once upon a time, there were two sisters who liked to dream. One day, when they were quite grown-up, one of them said, “Let’s go to Newfoundland.” Her sister said, “Let’s do it.” And then they laughed. That was normal. That was how they always shared their dreams with each other. Visiting the only provinceContinue reading “The Crazy Dream”
Tag Archives: Personal Glimpses
Ripples on the River
It was a year ago that I settled down on my top bunk at SMBI for a quick nap before our banquet supper. This was our final evening of term, the day before we planned to leave for our choir tour in Belize. I picked up my phone just one more time before closing myContinue reading “Ripples on the River”
Light That Fire
…a photo gallery, mini thoughts, and a big announcement… Autumn. Ahhh….when it is autumn, let there be bonfires. Let there be bonfires all year round. For around a bonfire, people gather. Around smoke, ashes, and glowing coals, memories are born. With patient care, a baby spark is nursed to a happy flame. Stretching for theContinue reading “Light That Fire”
Enlarge My Heart
Well, I didn’t quite make it to the moon after all. But I did make it to many other places since the last time I posted. Over a span of 7 days in mid-December, I set foot in 3 states, 3 provinces, and 4 countries. I also spent six weeks at SMBI, an incredibly richContinue reading “Enlarge My Heart”
Delight
(Scribbled under shimmering trees in a moment of solitude.) I am an ant. Just a jolly, shiny little fellow, skittering across a leaf. A crackly, golden leaf—one that only an hour ago sailed merrily to the ground. The warm crumbly ground, where thousands of other contented leaflets lie. Leaves that embraced the spring sun, twirledContinue reading “Delight”
Spring in Me
I asked God to show me how He is redeeming me. I wanted to see glimpses of how He is turning my ashes into beauty. And He’s showing me something. I’m still pondering the depths because I can’t fully grasp them. But He’s doing something. First, there was the porcupine. Along the road through the bush,Continue reading “Spring in Me”
Floury Galaxies
God spoke. The galaxies, Like flour flicked from His hand, Adorn the space of indigo And glow. -Rynelle Penner Yes, it’s short. Read it again. One of my greatest struggles in writing is making my articles/poems too long. But this time, I made it short. This quote captures my problem well. “I have made thisContinue reading “Floury Galaxies”
Along Dusky Roads
This post is dedicated to all my lovely friends in India. A year ago, I was exploring your cities, fields, and villages. I was bumbling through the complexities of your warm and colorful culture. You taught me so much about your world, about myself, and about God. Thank you. Yes, thank you for stealing bitsContinue reading “Along Dusky Roads”
Traveling the World
Guess what? I just got a postcard in the mail from France. It’s not just one of those junk mail advertisements. It has a handwritten message and my name on it! A few days before I got this one, I received one from Taiwan. In the last year, I have received 24 postcards from 13Continue reading “Traveling the World”
From Lands of the East
From lands of the east, I have travelled afar, Flew over two oceans ‘midst sunshine and stars. Through deserts, o’er mountains, in hurricane gale, I journeyed, tucked snugly in Emirates’ whale. For years I had wondered how things would work out, But God showed His power without any doubt. The dream that He gave meContinue reading “From Lands of the East”
Inspired to Inspire 