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When Saturdays Seem Longer Than Usual
We've all been there - spiraling through somber in-betweens while tirelessly carrying the weight of the unknown, as deep calls to deep. As written by the sons of Korah in Psalm 42 : I long to drink of you, O God, to drink deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence (As the deer pants longingly for water brooks) My longings overwhelm me for more of You! My soul thirsts, pants, and longs for the living God. I want to come and see the face of God. There's a stark difference between pitch black Saturdays of broken …
Moments of Wonder (Slow Dancing Past Midnight)
There are only three things I regret before I turned 30 : 1. Not writing enough , 2. Not taking enough photos / videos, and 3. Not seeking and obeying the Lord soon enough While there is redemptive hope for #3 because of His promise in Romans 8:28 "He works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose", there are times my heart still aches for moments I wish I could still relive - even in fragments, had I chosen to write more, or capture moments as they happen. But November is the perfect …
Where Do We Go From Here?
There. I was there, awkwardly swaying across the fated candle-lit dinner, naive in wonderment of how time and timing found me. I was there, singing fiery notes in doses of wonder while whispering sad songs of untitled romance I was there, running past the dazzling tree of yes towards the horizon that gave me a glimpse of a wonderful adventure I was there, hand-painting the first treasure chest to fill with wonder but the years started filling it with pearls I was there, fiercely sailing through the storm with the wonder of a child-like fa…
Little Girl, I say to you, Get Up! #BESTWEEKENDEVER2022
taking her by the hand, He said “Talitha Koum!” (Little girl, I say to you, get up!) Mark 5:41 ~ and today June 12, 2022 I finally did! GOOD, BETTER, BEST * L ike most of the people I know, I was baptized in my first year of life. I grew up in a home that strictly followed rituals and traditions, not missing activities and places that were marked sacred. I seemingly knew every song and response, aced exams about bible stories, and memorized prayers. I was taught at home and even at school to be good and do good, because I will be measured by t…
HEART OF WONDER #01 : SURRENDER
What does it mean to surrender? According the the dictionary (*), surrender is an elementary-level word that means : cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. to give oneself up , as into the power of another; submit or yield. to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; d eliver up possession of on demand or under duress to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another (**) We easily identify with this word with actual war or battles, the military or police. If we stick …
When We're Sinking Deep
Hello, love. How's your walk with the Lord? It doesn't matter if you've started recently, or a long time ago. We're in different seasons and phases, and what matters most is the desire to pursue Him, obey Him. and continue in His Word. I pray this devotion encourages you today. It's no accident that you're here after all! :) Do you remember the 'Jesus Walks on Water' story? Matthew 14:22-23 NIV (click the arrow to read) Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the …
BACK TO THE HEART OF WORSHIP (It's Not About You)
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O M E ! Painting by Clare Elsaesser It's the first time in a long time, my heart finally understands what True Joy and Peace looks and feels like on my birthday. It took me 14 years to to get here - from my youth's daydreams, to being a voyager of life's seasons and phases in 2017, and literally surviving the darkest last 2 years of my life ( save for reading later : DEPRESSION Part 1 DEPRESSION Part 2 How do you deal with a RELAPSE I'm here, I'm where I am now, all because of His gra…
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Caring Cup Project : Where My Weary Soul Found Rest
Being a first-time mom who's also working full-time, I was emotionally and physically struggling to make ends meet and keep myself together. I was in search for solitude. I was yearning to find answers to questions deeply rooted in the desires of my heart. I needed a break. I needed to let God speak to me through other people because I couldn't do it alone anymore. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's "MomMe Time" Event was the perfect retreat I needed, and everything was indeed orchestrated by the Lord to answer my pray…
PURSUIT MANILA : A Community of All Things Lovely
"This is your safe place", Rhiza said. And from there I just knew that finally found a place to belong. I've waited so long for this, and when I arrived all I could say was "FINALLY, FINALLY. . . I'M HERE.". Back in 2016, I chanced upon a photo that encapsulated my teenage daydreams - warm, pretty lights; arms stretched high; letters and ___, and music. I stalked further, and found out that PURSUIT MANILA, is a community of WOMEN, who share the same faith. WOMEN, who are driven by that faith, to create …
I'm a single mom who was once dead to depression but now alive in Christ. My mother named me "BEA PATRICIA", and I will spend the rest of my life living by what it means : "voyager, bringer of joy; noble", for the Lord says "I have called you by name, you are mine". It is my life's purpose to make Him known and my heart's desire to share to the world how His Wonder can be pursued in life's seasons, moments, and soulful spaces. || Walk in faith, walk in Wonder.
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