Category: Blog
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My husband and I never explored a commercial district we usually visit for supplies, even before we married. When we did, we allowed ourselves to wander for some time, occasionally asking for directions (in person and via online maps). It’s even amazing how we did not hurry but made the most of our time together.…
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Playing with Legos was a core childhood memory that still elicits a smile whenever I think about it. And now that I’m an adult, playing with one isn’t something I do anymore. While exploring how to use QGIS during the pandemic, I thought about making a Lego map style. However, since I still need to learn…
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A person you can trust
1–2 minutesIf you want to be trusted, build the reputation that you can be trusted. You can build it by showing consistency through your words and actions. At the same time, following through with your commitments and the things you promised to deliver shows that you are reliable. A trustworthy person is also accountable for their actions.…
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We are identified by the lifestyle we lead. If the things we say do not align with what we do, people will evaluate us by our actions. Why? Because the things we do reflect what fills our hearts. If we’re generous, the words we say align with our actions. The same when we’re stingy, even…
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What we know defines our life. Therefore, whatever we expose ourselves to (including the songs we listen to) affects how we perceive the things around us. And our perception then shapes the decisions we make and the lifestyle we lead.
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Our choices are influenced by the values we consider desirable, important, and morally right. As a follower of Jesus, we uphold specific values that we should keep regardless of what environment we find ourselves in. To further illustrate, being in a new land and circle shouldn’t be an excuse to compromise what we value as…
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Don’t we all desire to live a life that is good? Here’s a very rich text from Psalm 34:11-14 (ESV) which tells us what we should do to see good [טוֹב (tov)] which is also synonymous to welfare, prosperity, and happiness: 11 Come, O children, listen to me;I will teach you the fear of the Lord.12 What man is there who desires lifeand loves many days, that he may see good?13 Keep your tongue from eviland your lips from speaking deceit.14…
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