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Reflections from Church Camp: Seeing God, Seeing Ourselves

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by melly

What you treasure reveals your fears. Reflections on the fleeting impressiveness of people, and the quiet, flawed yet real devotion that truly pleases God.

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13 Assassins

Posted on August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 by melly
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I recently picked up watching TV again (a big change for me, since I usually only caught movies on planes!). One film I stumbled on was 13 Assassins, a violent samurai story set in the 1800s.

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Things I Saw and Thought About in Jakarta (Part 2/2)

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by melly

Joining Mom and her friends for Vesak Day celebration at the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation that I’ve been curious about for awhile, and more reflections on this trip.

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Things I Saw and Thought About in Jakarta (Part 1/2)

Posted on June 18, 2025June 23, 2025 by melly

A short trip back to Indonesia after only two months away — time with family I treasure, roads I increasingly avoid, and conversations that stay with me.

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Aging, Singleness & the Gospel (Part 2/2)

Posted on June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by melly
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More reflections on the way we often misunderstand singleness, and the better perspective the gospel offers us, whatever our relationship status.

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Aging, Singleness & the Gospel (Part 1/2)

Posted on June 10, 2025June 11, 2025 by melly
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A recent talk reminded me that while the gospel doesn’t make life easy, it does make it clear and hope-filled. Some reflections on the realities of life, aging, and especially singleness.

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Observations From 2025 Indo Trip

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by melly

From regrettable movie choice on the plane to finding a new church in the neighbourhood!

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Handy Phrases in 2024

Posted on February 25, 2025May 28, 2025 by melly

Sharing my 2024 list that keeps me grounded—just by starting each morning with a simple reminder from my whiteboard.

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Whither Hath 2024 Gone! (2/2)

Posted on February 16, 2025February 17, 2025 by melly

More reflections post-Engage Conference—on growth, self-awareness, and solitude. And a book recommendation!

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