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One of the most profound dialogues in history occurs when God speaks to humanity. This interaction between the divine and the mortal is not an accusation or a warning. Instead, it is the outpouring of divine affectionate words, a pure act of love, and a precise sense of direction. Exodus ...

On this Ash Wednesday, which falls on Valentine's Day, a reflection on love seems fitting. Love is a universal emotion, quality, and virtue deeply embedded in our hearts and lives, and its broad definition is commonly understood. Yet, let's delve deeper into one of its aspects we seldom consider–love as ...

Picture the jumbled mountains of knickknacks and clutter on the hit TV series Hoarders. It's easy to dismiss such extreme cases as rarities, anomalies beyond "my" reality. "I can't be that person or those people," we might be quick to declare. Yet, beneath this spectacle lies an uncomfortable truth: a ...

David's story in the Bible serves as an ideal case study for understanding human nature and the reality of cover-up. It exemplifies the best within each of us and our internal demons. In previous works, I reflected on some of David's remarkable virtues–faithfulness, service, hard work, discipline, gratitude, and various ...

The call of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20) is a beautiful text for a theological reflection on what vocation might mean in the world of today. I provide a context regarding the concept of vocation in general and focus specifically on vocation in particular ministries. What is Vocation? Vocation (from ...

Embrace the call to shine your light boldly for the service of others. Learn about the balance between humility and visibility, and how generosity with your talents can attract blessings and growth. During my early days of ministry in the United States, a pastor who invited me to lead a ...

You may have heard the saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions," which means it is not sufficient to claim to have good intentions. One must follow through with commensurate action. However, there might be a sense that the statement isn't entirely out of moral and spiritual ...

One of the cultural shocks I experienced when I came to the United States years back was the controversy surrounding greetings during December. Some say, "Merry Christmas," while others prefer "Happy Holidays." Initially, this confusion made little sense to me. Why the fuss? However, it took only a short time ...

What makes us valuable? Is it our looks, our professional accomplishments, or our material possessions? While these things might make us feel good about ourselves, they don't define our true worth. Imagine a shiny toy that looks impressive on the outside, but when you pick it up, it's hollow and ...

Faith helps us navigate the struggles, the fatigue, and the noon-day experiences of our lives. Ugochukwu was the loveliest child in my family and my youngest brother. I loved him so much. Shortly after my ordination, he passed at 14. It was the most trying experience for my family. Meanwhile, ...