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intangible gifts

Teaching from the Holy Spirit It’s 3:30 a.m., and I’ve been awakened by a lesson from the Holy Spirit. Once again, He has come to me in that half-dream, half-awake state to speak. This morning’s teaching began with the Holy Spirit pointing out something curious about our cat. In the

September 15, 2024

only one thing to do

I just got the Blu-ray for The Chosen Season 4, and I’m super excited to dive into it. In Episode 2, there’s a powerful moment when Matthew talks to Gaius, who is overwhelmed by the complications in his life. Matthew shares a profound truth: “My teacher… He makes things simple.

September 14, 2024

shines so brightly

From today’s devotional reading: In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the Harris Poll (a market research company) surveyed American kids to ask what they wanted to do when they grew up. YouTube star ranked number one. YouTube Star I once dreamed of becoming a YouTube star.

September 13, 2024

fighting the battle

In action Takeaway from Today’s Devotional: 1. Prolonged distraction leads to division, isolation, and destruction. 2. Instead of being idle, I can use moments of waiting—like at an appointment—to call or pray for someone. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for revealing what I need to learn during my current struggles. I’ve

September 12, 2024

soul-draining mind

Last night, I poured out my deep longing to live in God’s peace, away from the frenzy of the world. I invited the Holy Spirit into my heart. This morning, the Spirit guided me to recognize how my mind traps me, even before I’m fully awake. With my eyes still

September 11, 2024

Renew me

Lost my center The more time I spend in the quiet, the more I realize how easily I become frazzled. Everything feels like a distraction. From morning till night, my mind rarely settles, constantly jumping from one thing to the next. By the time I notice I’ve lost my center

September 10, 2024

greater detail and depth

Living farther from the city has brought a deep sense of peace into my heart. I find real joy in the solitude. It’s funny to look back and see how much I’ve changed. I remember being in my 20s, craving attention, applause, and success. The thought of being away from

September 9, 2024

All is well

We had planned to go on a hike to a beautiful lake, but it didn’t happen this weekend, and I felt quite disappointed. I tend to crave new experiences and exciting activities, while my husband is more of a homebody. He’s perfectly content relaxing on the couch, watching TV, and

September 8, 2024

loving the rural life

Today, we gathered firewood and filled the truck to the brim. It was hard, sweaty work, but I’m loving this new rural life. Getting my hands dirty in nature keeps me grounded and healthy. Later, my husband and I went over our finances and realized we’ve spent far too much

September 7, 2024

teach me your way

Today was a busy day. I got up at 5:45 a.m., came home around 7 p.m., and immediately jumped into yard work with my husband. Whenever life speeds up, every fiber of my being feels the tension. It seems almost impossible to maintain a calm and relaxed body and mind

September 6, 2024

Faithfulness isn’t about getting a reward

Weird Dream I fell in love with a young woman who, despite her emotional immaturity, has an incredibly high IQ and is involved in some secretive research. For reasons I still don’t fully understand, I was intensely drawn to her. I ended up divorcing my husband and moving in with

September 5, 2024

a heart fully open

Let him plan my life My grandma is getting quite old, and her body is starting to show various symptoms. Lately, I’ve been feeling a strong pull to return to China and spend more time with my family. I shared these thoughts with my husband last night and mentioned that

September 4, 2024

What do you see

My biggest fear right now is losing my passion and energy for life and for God, becoming someone who merely goes through the motions each day. Today, one of the older ladies in my Christian sisterhood turned 80, and she has become an inspiring role model for me, filling me

September 3, 2024

heavenly good

This morning’s devotional reading spoke loudly with my soul, and I feel compelled to record the entire message here: Let me show you who you are You think there are different versions of you, some that are better than others. The version you are right now is never the one

September 2, 2024

Teach me how to rest

This morning, I woke up with a reminder on my heart: Today is the Sabbath, a day to rest in God’s peace. But oh, how challenging it is! Human nature seems almost wired to resist slowing down, to fight against stillness. It’s as if rest is something I have to

September 1, 2024

A simple, perfect day

I still haven’t talked to my husband about any of his recent struggles. I just moved forward with my life, which felt really strange for me. But I know I need to follow the Holy Spirit, and I trust where this is leading. We had lunch together, and I suggested

August 31, 2024

Painful Love

I don’t serve you anymore The biggest takeaway for me from this devotional study is that “We can rest because of who God is, and because in Him, the work is already complete.” After watching the entire story of Moses unfold on TV, it became clear to me that God

August 30, 2024

Break my heart for what breaks yours

We choose to remain enslaved I just finished the miniseries Testament: The Story of Moses. It’s amazing how God’s timing is perfect. He knew I was reading this devotional, so He provided me with extra study, which is especially helpful since I’m new to Bible stories. My biggest takeaway is

August 29, 2024

God opened my eyes

Seeing Through God’s Eyes I’ve been praying each morning, asking God to make His will my will. Today, I asked, “God, show me what I need to do today, and I will do it.” This led me to realize that I need a new perspective. God sees the world very

August 28, 2024

Turn into Gold

Turn into Gold “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12:34 My to-do list isn’t the treasure, nor are my worries. Even the thoughts I cling to so tightly are actually keeping me from my true treasure. Growing up, I was captivated by the myth

August 27, 2024

Rule of Life

As we enter the final chapter of the EHS course on the Rule of Life this week, the author highlights key areas where we should establish structure and rules. I wholeheartedly agree with these points, and I’m noting them here as a reminder: PRAYER REST WORK/ ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS

August 26, 2024

always be Your humble servant

perfect Sabbath Today, I got to sleep in and even managed an afternoon nap. Our Bible study has reached the chapter on the Sabbath, so this truly felt like a perfect Sabbath day for me. I’ve been resisting the urge to jump into the marketplace or browse online shopping sites

August 25, 2024

continue to surrender

Today has been incredibly relaxing since our move. With the rain outside, we used our wood-burning fireplace for the first time, filling the house with warmth. As I sat in the living room, gazing out the window, I was struck by the sight of a big mountain, shrouded in mysterious

August 24, 2024

God is with me

The more I surrender my decision-making to God, the more I feel His presence in my life. I’m also grateful for the simple yet powerful coin method that the Holy Spirit introduced to me. It’s been a practical tool for staying focused and fully present in my faith. Today, God

August 23, 2024

Simple powerful practice

Amazing women Got to talk to a few new ladies in the bible study and I have noticed that all the amazing powerful and inspiring stories come from deep sufferings, a lady that got burned 80 % of her body when she was 17 years old, boyfriend died in the

August 22, 2024

Love Is Letting Go

Today, a couple of orange cats wandered into our yard. My cat looked so sad, watching them play outside while she was stuck indoors. She used to be a feral cat, so being outdoors is what truly makes her happy. We selfishly took her in, brought her into our RV,

August 21, 2024

God’s rhythm

surrendering to God’s rhythm Tuesday mornings have become my sacred space online, where I find deep joy in hosting and sharing Jesus with my Chinese sisters and brothers. No matter the state of my heart, being a vessel for His words brings incredible healing to my own soul as well.

August 20, 2024

stay in your rhythm

Owning a house has disrupted my inner peace and thrown off my rhythm of life. I find myself constantly shopping online for new things and obsessing over plans for the house to the point that I’m sick of it. This urge to want more is dangerous, and it’s weighing heavily

August 19, 2024

draw me closer

I’m still trying to find my rhythm in the new house. Everything feels a bit scattered right now, but I’ve noticed that the quiet, being so far from the city, has really improved my sleep quality. Having our own place has also brought a strong sense of belonging and safety.

August 18, 2024

abundant provision

3 Ikea Desks Last night, I visited the office we rent for our new business. I’m incredibly proud of the four of us—young and driven—starting this company together. Two of us are Christians, while the other two are not. We began the evening with B leading us in prayer, asking

August 17, 2024

Break my heart for what breaks yours

Today, I had lunch with one of my favorite people, Anna, a missionary in Haiti. She is an amazing young woman who brings pure inspiration into my life. Every time I spend time with her, I feel grounded and humbled. I’m proud to see someone from the younger generation working

August 16, 2024

Sorry, I just sang another song

no reason to feel jealous I’m sorry when I’ve just gone through the motionsI’m sorry when I just sang another songTake me back to where we startedI open up my heart to You The lyrics from “Nothing Else” by Cody Carnes have resonated deeply with me these past two weeks.

August 15, 2024

Stand still in the storm

Before I found faith in Christ, my life was centered around hustling to escape pain. It felt like running from monsters, filled with fear and anxiety. With my outgoing and super positive personality, I had very little tolerance for negativity. Pain is uncomfortable, but it’s how God has grown my

August 14, 2024

cherish solitude and quietness

I’m thankful that work wasn’t too busy today, which gave me the chance to organize all the mess in the house. It’s about 80% done, and it’s really starting to feel like home now. The cat is doing much better, too. I truly love how quiet this area is. The

August 13, 2024

Private encounters

Romance in the dark Another busy day—I got up at 5 am to catch up on work, then traveled with my husband to buy a used truck in a city five hours away. We returned with a truckload of furniture, and now it’s 2 am. On the way home, we

August 12, 2024

how much more

My cat is slowly adjusting to our new space. Every time I look at her, I wonder if this is how God looks at us. Everything in this new house is a big and nice upgrade, but for my cat, it’s overwhelming. She’s too afraid to let herself enjoy the

August 11, 2024

all the different ways we connect

Furious towards the cat I only got one solid hour of sleep last night and had to get up at 6 am this morning, so I’m feeling quite exhausted. My place has a lot of windows, and my cat happened to spot the neighbor’s cat in our yard. They were

August 10, 2024

exhausting day

Today was moving day—crazy busy with countless errands. Since we don’t have a truck yet, we had to rent one. Riley and I spent five hours just driving. But we managed to get a lot done: all the utilities are set up, the internet is connected, and we got a

August 9, 2024

Jesus brought me the answer

Unnamed Sadness The sadness I feel about moving into our new house still lingers. Last night, I had planned to meet with two Christian friends for dinner, hoping to find some comfort and guidance. However, one of them fell ill, and we had to cancel. At first, I was disappointed,

August 8, 2024

Why am I sad?

Last night we did the final walk-through with our realtor, and this morning we signed all the papers at the title company. Tomorrow is our official closing day, and we’ll finally get our keys. Everything was settled, yet strangely, I didn’t feel happy. As I walked through the house last

August 7, 2024

walk into the fire

Walking with Jesus has made me realize that a significant part of spiritual transformation involves facing fear and enduring pain. The challenges often grow even bigger after the transformation. From “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality,” I learned that going through deep waters allows God to enlarge our souls. In the Bible, we

August 6, 2024

Peace! Be still!

Morning I woke up to a phone call from my client, informing me that something I did that went to print was wrong. Fortunately, we resolved the issue quickly, and the responsibility was not mine! Just last week, I had to replace one of my credit cards due to fraudulent

August 5, 2024

I am surrounded by God

Today was supposed to be a church day, but we skipped it because my husband’s coworker invited us to hike Bearpaw Mountain. It was a much easier hike than Friday’s, and there was a beautiful lake called Church Lake. After our hike, we swam in the lake. It was a

August 4, 2024

your lens

Today, my business partner returned from a three-month-long documentary shoot. We had a company lunch to welcome him back. Sweet B brought me a gift—a Christian book signed by the author called Sent. He told me that two months ago, when I texted him that encouraging message, he was at

August 3, 2024

Long-lasting benefits

We have been hiking every Friday for the past three weeks. In the first week, we tackled a trail with about 1,000 feet of elevation. The second week, we aimed for 2,000 feet, and today we hiked a mountain with a 3,400-foot elevation. It wasn’t an easy hike, and my

August 2, 2024

Rhythm of God

Rhythm of God Surrendering myself to God freed me from the driver’s seat of my life, and now I am sitting in the passenger seat. This shift has given me more time and space to really pay attention to the journey. I have noticed that there is a pace that

August 1, 2024

the only one

I really like today’s devotional reading. Every word led me to a profound understanding of the perfection of God’s ways. Becoming a Christian helped me realize there is a better way to live. Walking with God has empowered me to experience this better way firsthand. My spiritual battle has boiled

July 31, 2024

Healing is a lifelong journey

No middle ground ”You cannot have one foot in the Word and one foot in the world.” I really needed to hear this today. I often find myself testing God in my mind: if He does this for me, then I will pray harder; if He doesn’t, then I will

July 30, 2024