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Everyday Stories, Lived

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This is a collection of stories and daily musings.

  • Christmas eve (1968)

    I always wondered what it’s like to be in space. As a kid, I thought that dreaming of becoming an astronaut is like dreaming of becoming a doctor. But then, it required more than that. In early 2019, I came across Apollo 8 by Jeffrey Kluger, which recounts the first mission to the moon. Reading it made… Read more

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  • Stacks of mistakes

    When mistakes pile up, it’s quite challenging to solve them at once (especially when your integrity is at stake or facing a tight deadline). Here are the things some (if not most) of us do: Let them stack up and crumble on their own, dragging you with them (because it’s paralyzing to think about solving… Read more

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  • Do you still know what you like?

    Or do you just let the AI decide? I don’t mean that artificial intelligence is a bad thing nor a point of great concern. But I think it’s still a question worth asking. Read more

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  • Jesus, Prince of Peace

    The reign of Jesus leads to eternal shalom. Luke 2:9-15 AMP9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone around them, and they were terribly frightened.10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy… Read more

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  • What is the biblical meaning of peace?

    Numbers 6:24-26 AMP24 The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you];25 The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor],And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness];26 The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval],And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’ #BibleProjectAdvent Read more

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  • In search for a better project or a better boss

    “Perhaps your challenge isn’t finding a better project or a better boss. Perhaps you need to get in touch with what it means to feel passionate. People with passion look for ways to make things happen.” — Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Read more

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  • What is the biblical meaning of hope?

    Romans 15:3 AMPMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. #BibleProjectAdvent Read more

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