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Reflections from Church Camp: Seeing God, Seeing Ourselves

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

13 Assassins

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.

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

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.

What Keeps You Going❓

Posted on July 6, 2022September 26, 2022 by melly

Been awhile (been quite busy 😵).
Here’s actually an old post in limbo from 2 mths ago or so.
But for the record, here you go – some thoughts I had on service.

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A Glimpse of Heaven so Marred 🪞

Posted on April 20, 2022March 19, 2024 by melly

🪢 Clearing thoughts on daily disappointments in people.

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People who Left a Mark on Your Life (2/2)

Posted on February 12, 2022July 10, 2024 by melly

More people who impact me.

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People who Left a Mark on Your Life (1/2)

Posted on February 10, 2022August 19, 2025 by melly

Who’s shaped your thinking?

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👣 Let’s Walk down the Memory Lane 🖼

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by melly

People say the past 2 years is a blur, so here’s a look at the things that I’ve been able to do – I’m sure yours likewise no less 🙂

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2021 Reflections (3/3) – 🧭 Guides for 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022November 26, 2025 by melly

Ready to journey 2022? Here’s a framework of mind to go with 🧠

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2021 Reflections (2/3) – Truth that Helps ⚓

Posted on January 3, 2022January 11, 2022 by melly

What keeps you going in 2021?
Some anchors for 2021 journey.

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2021 Reflections (1/3) – General Thoughts

Posted on January 1, 2022August 1, 2023 by melly

And… another year flies past.

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Thinking out Loud – An Unsought Encounter

Posted on September 18, 2021December 28, 2021 by melly

Some reflections on a recent unpleasant experience.

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