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I am still rejoicing the fact that my husband and I conquered a 15-mile hike up a 6,644-foot mountain yesterday. Before the hike, I set a personal goal in my heart and submitted it to God. I know God doesn’t need a goal to do His work, but I needed

July 5, 2024

Hike Twin Sisters

Today, My husband and I hiked Twin Sisters with some friends, which was probably the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. It took us 15 hours to conquer the Twin Sisters. As soon as I got into the car, I broke down and cried, that’s how tough it was. My

July 4, 2024

For God is with me

OCD hits again I have a type of OCD that has been bothering me for a while. I keep wanting to change things, and the more I change, the more improvements I want to make, which leads to more change. Since becoming RVers, my desk has been very small, but

July 3, 2024

shine as if there is no other

In nature, we can’t find two identical leaves, yet our society constantly tries to label and mold us into the same model. When someone is successful, people often try to replicate their path. By comparing ourselves to others, we attempt to reshape our unique, one-of-a-kind selves into something common and

July 2, 2024

focus on my talents

This morning, I got up at 7 a.m. and had an hour-and-a-half counseling session with my client. It left me feeling very light and peaceful. I then spent an hour cleaning and organizing the house, which also made me feel light and peaceful. Later, my husband and I discussed getting

July 1, 2024

Don’t serve the wrong master

Last night, I got deeply absorbed in my art. I recognized the state I was in—I couldn’t stop even though I was tired. There was pressure to finish quickly. Once I thought I was done, I immediately moved on to something else, letting that pressure continue. I ended up going

June 30, 2024

How dare you

Morning I keep realizing that my own thoughts are the main disturbance to my inner peace, pulling me away from living in the present moment. I went to the gym today and meditated for 20 minutes in the sauna. Amidst the heat and sweat, I could hear my heartbeat and

June 29, 2024

I don’t serve you anymore

I don’t serve you anymore I often wake up with an anxious feeling, hearing a nagging voice inside me saying: “Get up quickly, go back to your work.” “Double-check things, there must be something you missed yesterday, and it will cause big problems if you don’t.” These thoughts are deeply

June 28, 2024

A new voice

Morning I started watching the show “The Chosen.” I just finished season 1, my soul lights up during every episode. This is my first show about Jesus, and my heart rejoices in His character. All the disciples kept asking questions because their hearts were swollen with fear. But Jesus showed

June 27, 2024

There is no catch

Morning This morning was one of those when I got up to go to the bathroom and could never fall back to sleep. At 3:30 am, I was just lying in bed, swamped with thoughts. Instead of falling into that black hole of thoughts, I kept repeating in my heart:

June 26, 2024

to live like Jesus

Today is another slow day. I don’t feel anxious of unproductive days anymore. On the contrary, I am grateful for God arranging those days for me to reflect and really enjoy quiet time. I practiced to include God into my trivial decision-making process. Instead of pick a direction jumping right

June 25, 2024

mighty forces will come to your aid

Today I didn’t get much deep sleep last night, kept waking up. The spiritual wind I felt yesterday really stirred me. I felt pretty drained today, the same feeling I had during the practice of solitude when I was fighting against the darkness within me. But this time is quite

June 24, 2024

nothing but standing on holy ground

Morning During the worship song today, I broke down, crying non-stop. I think this is what people call a “Jesus moment.” It all started with a prayer question: “Lord, where do you want me to go? How do you want me to serve?” Since I felt my calling to be

June 23, 2024

don’t want what I want

Today we talked to a realtor I met through a church event. She is really helpful, and we both feel good about working with her. Tonight we watched the show “The Chosen.” In the episodes that tell the story of Simon, one of the issues his wife pointed out was

June 22, 2024

Everything is perfect

Surrender Control Walking with God requires obedience. Like many others, I struggle with being obedient. Our culture loudly advocates for being a strong, independent woman and not letting others tell you what to do, which is the complete opposite of walking with God. I have experienced enough to fully trust

June 21, 2024

four-step cycle

Today, the craving to own our property resurfaced. This time, I am more aware of how my mind reacts to it. I have been stuck in this four-step cycle for a while, and each time I get stuck, only God can truly pull me out of it. Every time I

June 20, 2024

vigorous but not busy

Dream Both my aunt and my grandpa, two of my very loved family member, are under some kind of relationship attacks. People are constantly putting them in difficult situations, and I was trying to help, but it didn’t work. Journal Proverbs 31 – A Wife of Noble Character I had

June 19, 2024

Willing to do whatever

I easily get frustrated when things aren’t perfect right away. Today’s Bible study was a great reminder that working harder isn’t the solution—patience is. Growing up with a smartphone always in hand, I’ve lost the heart of patience, expecting instant feedback for everything. When the feedback is bad, I keep

June 18, 2024

No relationship can last without Christ

Dream I woke up in the RV to a loud noise outside and peeked out to see three women holding guns and trying to look into the RV. I got super nervous and thought it was some kind of riot. I went to the back, grabbed my gun, and prepared

June 17, 2024

Happy Father’s Day

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT Today, Pastor Bob revisited this

June 16, 2024

I like myself now

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Anna again. It’s always refreshing to talk with her. Recently, Julie pointed out that, as extroverts, we get recharged by spending time with others. However, as a Christian, I don’t refuel by socializing with just anyone, I gain energy from being with people

June 15, 2024

Never be a loser

The story about the big toe reminds me of Julie. She once shared that she had broken her toes twice. During the times she was completely disabled and unable to do anything, she deeply felt that she is God’s child, regardless of her actions or abilities. Growing up with a

June 14, 2024

The truth will set you free

Morning “The truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NLT Long before I became a Christian, I was living in Beijing, 19 years old, trying to find my identity in this fierce world. One day, I read a phrase somewhere, not in the Bible but in Chinese: “真理只会让你自由” (“The truth

June 13, 2024

He is the only magic

Dream: I was a small business owner located inside a temple, selling incense and Buddha statues for a living. One day, a troubled young boy who appeared on TV shows came in, upset because he wasn’t the main character. He told me he planned to quit his job, go to

June 12, 2024

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