Sheryl Jacob | July 9, 2024
Have you ever attended a social gathering where you encountered someone who consistently recounts the same story and dominates every discussion? How do you respond when encountering someone like this?...
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Have you noticed how easily small children can make friends? If not, you should watch kids in a playground. They smile, share a sweet, join in a game, or ask,...
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As a child, I had a lot to say. But shyness took all my words away when people were around. I would nurse a longing to be liked by everyone...
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Friendships have never come easily to me, especially when I was young. I was a shy kid, too scared to initiate a conversation. So, my strategy has always been to...
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There’s a joke circulating on Instagram that goes something like this: “Do you know one of Jesus’ greatest miracles that no one ever talks about? . . He had 12...
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Am I a narcissist? Is my spouse a narcissist? It's a tricky question to answer gently. My instinctive response leans towards acknowledging Dr. Tim Keller's observation on our unawareness of...
Continue ReadingRuth Davidar Paul | November 20, 2023
Even as I write this, I feel somewhat embarrassed. It's almost like I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Like I'm a whiny child. I feel I ought not...
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When I saw the option in this month's writing prompt to write three things I love about my church, I was thrilled. An opportunity to "boast” about my favourite local...
Continue ReadingAnna Jacob | September 21, 2023
Most homes have a focal point... the kitchen, the media den, the living room, the reading nook. Our home's activities centre around the dining table. It is where we gather...
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