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inspiring experiences

I got home at 12:30 last night and stayed up working for a few hours because ZQ had a deadline to meet. We only slept for four hours but still took Zuzu, her mom, and their two dogs to a park today. It was a wonderful day, filled with laughter,

January 5, 2025

being a safe space

Today, I had the opportunity to meet two members of my online small group from China in person for the first time. Although we had never met face-to-face before, it felt like reconnecting with old friends. Over the years, we’ve shared so much of our personal lives with each other,

January 4, 2025

wonderful time together

Arrived in Shenzhen today to see my best friend from college. We had such a wonderful time together, eating, walking by the ocean, and lying in bed talking about life. I’m also helping her organize her place, which I absolutely love doing. It feels so good to reconnect with an

January 3, 2025

joy beyond words

I went to bed at 8 PM last night and woke up at 5 this morning, feeling recharged and ready to take on the day. I even managed to catch up on some work. With a sense of adventure, I decided to explore the city and headed downtown. On the

January 2, 2025

purity 2025

overstimulated I landed in Chengdu early this morning, around 5 a.m. After finding a hotel, I spent the day exploring the city on foot. Having lived outside of China for so long, coming back was quite a culture shock. The towering buildings and sleek modern facilities made me feel like

January 1, 2025

patience runs thin

I boarded the plane with a full heart, feeling ready to bring light wherever I go. But soon after, the man seated near me started coughing heavily, and a young boy screamed incessantly to get his mother’s attention. In a moment, my sense of peace gave way to irritation. I

December 31, 2024

carrying a mission

I’m at the Vancouver airport right now, about to board the plane back to China. Riley seems quite sad today because of my departure, but I feel remarkably calm. I think the Holy Spirit has prepared me for this moment. He’s helped me not dwell on it or make it

December 30, 2024

a Wonderful Life

Thank You, Lord, for what You did tonight. You know I’m not a fan of black-and-white movies, yet You gave me no excuse to miss Your valuable lesson. You provided a colorful version of It’s a Wonderful Life for me to watch, and it touched my heart deeply. This is

December 29, 2024

children

Tonight we watched the movie Red One, and something in it touched my heart with the light of Christ. In the story, Callum grows disheartened by humanity’s sinfulness and loses the ability to see the childlike innocence in each person. This disappointment eventually leads him to resign. The way this

December 28, 2024

heartfelt conversations

We took the family up to Mt. Baker today to see the snow, and it was truly beautiful. Watching everyone enjoying themselves up there made me feel so grateful to live close to the mountains. I’m also thankful to have a home nearby and a body still young enough to

December 27, 2024

He is the way

The four of us enjoyed Korean BBQ tonight. Greg was especially happy, reminiscing about his time teaching in Korea and living there for six years. Alan was joyful too, cherishing the opportunity to spend time with his beloved sons and experience something new. After dinner, I introduced them to the

December 26, 2024

remain joyful

Lying in bed and journaling, I feel a deep longing for quiet, intimate time with God. My heart yearns for the Father’s love. Oh Lord, no one loves me like You do. I want to love You back with the same depth and purity with which You love me. Today,

December 25, 2024

Tomorrow is Christmas

I got a handmade basket as a Christmas gift for Patricia and helped her set up the smart TV she received yesterday. I also gave her one of our Google Mesh devices so she can use our internet for free. Teaching her how to use Netflix for the first time

December 24, 2024

He is good, and He is faithful

Answer to My Heart Ever since I learned that my neighbor Patricia didn’t have a cellphone or a smart TV, I’ve wanted to help her upgrade a little, at least get a cellphone. However, I’m not in a position to just buy these things for her, and I know she

December 23, 2024

it’s about the heart

Slept in really late today, perfect lazy Sunday. Lately, I’ve been noticing more and more how much time my cell phone takes away from me. I’m becoming highly aware of the distractions, yet every time I pick it up, it just pulls my attention away. As I get older, I

December 22, 2024

a secure channel

I’ve been reflecting a lot on The Screwtape Letters since I started reading it. It’s such a fascinating book that I’m savoring it by taking my time and reading it slowly. It amazes me how close our spiritual enemy is to us, they know us better than we know ourselves.

December 21, 2024

Enjoy being a light

I ordered a personalized nameplate for one of my favorite clients, an older gentleman I deeply respect. He has always kept our relationship simple and professional, which reflects his personality. While I enjoy being warm and personal, this gift felt like a very “Zoey” way to appreciate him, and he

December 20, 2024

spiritually disengaged

Today, I got completely caught up in daily chores, partly because of my organizing OCD. I’ve been trying to sort through everything I brought back from Phoenix. At first, organizing felt exciting, but that feeling quickly faded, replaced by a sense of exhaustion and heaviness. In the midst of it,

December 19, 2024

Unpack Day

Unpacked all the boxes we brought back from Phoenix today. It feels so good to finally feel settled in. I moved the twin bed into my office, another instance of God’s perfect timing. My father-in-law and brother-in-law will be visiting for Christmas, and we desperately needed that bed to set

December 18, 2024

even when I can’t see it

Open Old Gifts After getting home yesterday, I slept for 14 hours straight and woke up feeling refreshed. Looking back on all the challenges we faced and how fearlessly we pushed forward, I feel so proud of us. The trip was scary at times, and we both lost our tempers

December 17, 2024

Long Journey Home

12/15-12/16 Two Days on the Road We started driving back to Washington this morning, planning to stop at Twin Falls for the night. However, we both felt strong enough to push forward, so we began taking turns driving and sleeping. This trip has been particularly challenging for me because I’m

December 16, 2024

ready for the road

We cleaned the truck, changed all the filters and oil, and installed a trailer plug. We also rented a box trailer from U-Haul and loaded everything we had stored with friends. Everything is ready for the road, and I’m so happy with the progress we made today. During lunch, we

December 14, 2024

determined to surrender all

While talking with our friend in Phoenix, he shared about his son, a brilliant tax attorney in New York, making impressive money. While he’s proud of his son’s achievements, what stood out was the sadness in his voice. He spoke about their strained relationship and how much his daughter-in-law dislikes

December 13, 2024

open sky with bright sunshine

Patricia kindly drove us to the bus station, where we caught a bus to Sea-Tac Airport. By 9 pm, we landed in Phoenix after a long day of travel. Despite the exhaustion, we were filled with joy to reunite with our friend. He’s so generous to host us and care

December 12, 2024
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