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God Has a Way of Changing Our Perspective

November 18, 2018 - 12:00am

I could not help but ponder when I came across this quote: “God has a way of changing our life; just because things look impossible now doesn’t mean it will look impossible forever.”

When You Are Discontent

November 11, 2018 - 12:00am

There are moments in our life wherein we are discontent.

Life by Faith

by Katherine R. Oyson - September 26, 2018 - 12:00am

Life can be overwhelming with all its demands that we have to put up with.

How to deal with insults and put-downs

by Katherine R. Oyson - July 10, 2018 - 12:00am

There are times when our day is ruined because of “emotional vampires”, people who insult us or treat us rudely.

Don’t die while the music is still within you

by Katherine R. Oyson - June 19, 2018 - 12:00am

Do you have fear in your heart to go beyond your limits or be involved in another relationship, or achieve your dream because of some failure or experiences?

Lessons people learned too late

by Katherine R. Oyson - June 14, 2018 - 12:00am

A friend confided that she regretted having helped a neighbor financially.

Faith is the strength we need in times of rough sailing

by Katherine R. Oyson - June 5, 2018 - 12:00am

I believe that faith is the only strength we need in times of rough sailing.

What legacy will you leave behind?

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 31, 2018 - 12:00am

I was again reminded of my mortality when a young daughter of our tenant passed away recently due to brain cancer.

When life gets rough

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 29, 2018 - 12:00am

Life can get tough and rough with the problems and trials that come along our way. We have stressors at home, work, in our finances, our relationships, and at times we get ill.

Detachment leads to liberation

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 15, 2018 - 12:00am

One evening while I was engrossed reading a book in a restaurant, someone hugged me tightly and kissed me.

Give God your worries

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 8, 2018 - 12:00am

The Bible declares that there are lots of tribulations in this world. Hence, we cannot help but worry and have anxiety from time to time.

The fatal effects of a broken home

by Katherine R. Oyson - December 4, 2017 - 4:00pm

I could not help but pondered for a moment when I read the headline of The FREEMAN “Kids at a loss when parents split,” as if my heart stopped beating for a while.

The fatal effects of a broken home

by Katherine R. Oyson - December 4, 2017 - 4:00pm

I could not help but pondered for a moment when I read the headline of The FREEMAN “Kids at a loss when parents split,” as if my heart stopped beating for a while.

Be kind to yourself

by Katherine R. Oyson - October 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

Some people go out of their way to please others in the hope that they will be liked and accepted, and in doing so forget to be kind to themselves. This may be due to their past experiences wherein they were verbally...

Some people are like garbage trucks

by Katherine R. Oyson - July 19, 2017 - 4:00pm

Have you experienced having your day ruined because of rude people you've met? Here’s a story that will teach you how to handle rude people.

How to let go of people who no longer need you

by Katherine R. Oyson - July 10, 2017 - 4:00pm

One of the most painful happenings in life is when you let go of someone you love who no longer needs you.

Health benefits of meditation

by Katherine R. Oyson - June 19, 2017 - 4:00pm

In his book, “Minding Your Body, 100 Ways To Live And Be Well," author Joseph S. Rechtschaffen, M.D. shared, “When we hear the word “meditation”, many of us think of a yogi sitting in the...

The door through darkness is human touch

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 22, 2017 - 4:00pm

Renee Hixson touched the innermost core of my inner being when he said, “The door through darkness is human touch. We do not need to see the light if we can hold a hand.

Benefit of the doubt

by Katherine R. Oyson - May 9, 2017 - 12:00am

Here is a story shared by Eleonor Teo.

Hold your tongue

by Katherine R. Oyson - April 18, 2017 - 12:00am

Here’s an old Jewish story: “In a small community, one fellow is known as the town gossiper. He has thoughtlessly told and retold some stories that have caused others to feel pain and shame.

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