Posts by Julia Cuan (Page 31)

Another catastrophic and heart-breaking day!

Dear friends, Today is a tragic day in our nation as we all have heard by now the senseless murders in Vas Vegas!  Dreams have been crushed, hearts have been shattered and torrents of tears flow!  catastrophic. Today, questions abound afresh but answers are few and far between. What we can do is pray as,…

Back to the Bible!

Dear friends, Patty and I were waiting to board a plane from London Heathrow to Harare, Zimbabwe several years ago. I saw a young man who was also waiting and reading his Bible.  I said, “You don’t really believe what you are reading do you?”  He said, “yes sir I do!” I said something like,…

Asked Any Questions Recently?

Dear sojourners, Life is full of questions!  Some are trivial, some essential and some indispensable!  How would you answer this question?  What kind of people go to “heaven” if indeed such a place exists?  A common answer is, “good people go to heaven.”  The logic flows something like this:  There is a good God who…

Work, work work

Dear brothers and sisters, What do these sayings all have in common? Chop your own wood; it will warm you twice. Genius is ninety percent perspiration and ten percent inspiration. Give assistance not advice in a crisis. If you want something done right, do it yourself. Never put off until tomorrow what can be done…

The Mark of the Beast?

Dear friends, “And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.” Rev. 19:20 What is the mark of the beast referred to several times in the book of Revelation?  Many…

What’s Your Brand?

Dear friends, What’s your brand? Do you prefer Pete’s coffee over Starbucks? When people think about you, do they immediately think of certain qualities that make you distinctive?  Do family members and friends know what they can count on from you?  Does your reputation extend beyond those who know you personally? About 6 weeks ago…

Mystery and Romance

Do you like a good mystery? Maybe you would prefer a nice romance novel instead? Mystery: Something not understood or beyond understanding A piece of fiction dealing usually with the solution of a mysterious crime A religious truth that one can know only by revelation like the Trinity Something profound, inexplicable, or secretive quality or character Romance:…

One Heartbeat Away

Dearly beloved, Are you dying to live, living to die or both? Death is a daily occurrence in our world as 152,000 people took their breath yesterday. The same number today and every day! Do these stats surprise you, shock you or both? (They are our brothers and sisters.) “An estimated 100,000 Christians are killed…