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Observations From 2025 Indo Trip

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

Handy Phrases in 2024

Sharing my 2024 list that keeps me groundedโ€”just by starting each morning with a simple reminder from my whiteboard.

Whither Hath 2024 Gone! (2/2)

More reflections post-Engage Conferenceโ€”on growth, self-awareness, and solitude. And a book recommendation!

2021 Reflections (2/3) – Truth that Helps โš“

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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Melbourne Lockdown 4.0 ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ”’

Posted on June 21, 2021September 18, 2021 by melly

Much of life isn’t what you expect, so is Melbourne’s lockdown #4 (nor was is welcomed!).
However, we may still do exciting things in lockdown!

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The Predictable Disappointments in the Church Family – a Better Perspective

Posted on June 6, 2021July 10, 2024 by melly

Some perspective sheds its light on and affects everything else you see.

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The Predictable Disappointments in the Church Family – My Default Response

Posted on June 6, 2021July 10, 2024 by melly

My default response is often insensible, here’s one recent example with the church family.

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Taking a Jab at the Dead Man – the Ravi Zacharias Scandal

Posted on April 9, 2021September 26, 2022 by melly

Some say: people may say whatever they want, the man is dead, he can’t defend himself.

Instead of casting a verdict, here’s my thoughts on it..

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10 Good Things about Lockdown

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by melly

Meet my late pet Wormie. Nah.. let’s talk about lockdown while it’s fresh in our minds ๐Ÿ˜„

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Insight into the Single Life (2/2)

Posted on August 29, 2020September 26, 2022 by melly

More on feeling of imposition, being free but alone and feeling left out.
What harms and what helps?

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