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“Do not be afraid or discouraged,for the Lord will personally go ahead of you.He will be with you;He will never fail you nor abandon you.” (Deut. 31:8)There will always be unknowns and battles ahead.Fear and discouragement are natural,but true courage doesn’t come from self-confidence —it comes from God’s presence.He goes before you, preparing the way.He never fails, He never leaves.That’s why you can step forward in peace.“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.””Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

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“Trust in the Lord always,for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” — Isaiah 26:4 (NLT)Life is full of uncertainty:the ups and downs of relationships,pressures at work,tension within our families.We often try to cling to things we think we can control,believing that if our job is secure,our relationships steady,and our loved ones understand us,then our hearts will be at peace.But the truth is, nothing and no one on earth is absolutely reliable.Circumstances shift, people change,even our own hearts can waver.The prophet Isaiah reminds us that true peace doesn’t come from what is controllable;it comes from the One who never changes.Trusting God is not about escaping responsibility;it’s about anchoring our hearts in Him amidst all the changes.When we bring our fears, anxieties, and uncertainties to Him,He becomes the “stabilizer” of our souls.His faithfulness is like solid rock,able to hold us steady when everything else shakes.Maybe today you’re waiting for answers,or you feel like the waves are high.Remember this:the eternal Rock does not move.No matter how uncertain life may be,you can choose to anchor yourself in His love,and take the next step forward with Him.

“He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.” (Malachi 4:6)God knows that the deepest love and deepest wounds often come from family.Sometimes family expectations and fears become invisible burdens;each longs to be seen and understood,yet love turns into pain, and care into tension.The suffocation and helplessness in these bonds are not uncommon.This verse reminds us:God longs not just for outward religion,but for true reconciliation — love flowing between generations.Only when hearts are softened and touched by Himcan coldness and fear give way to healing.This is not something achieved by human strength,but by prayer, waiting, and surrender.May God turn hearts toward family,replacing rebellion with gentleness, arguments with healthy boundaries;and may He work within each heart,transforming fear into trust, rebuilding generational love.The journey may be long,but His promise is true:when love within families is restored,cycles of pain are broken, and blessings begin.

Life isn’t always easy.We all go through seasons of weariness and frustration—even when we’re trying to do good.Isaiah 40:31 reminds us:“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength;they will soar on wings like eagles.”True strength isn’t about pushing harderor wishing our circumstances would change.It comes from God Himself.He knows our weariness and longs to lift us up.Hoping in God means:surrendering control of our future to Him,trusting His timing and His promises,even when we don’t see them fulfilled yet.When we place our hope in Him,He gives us new strength to soar—not by our own striving,but carried by His grace.Take time today to renew your hope in God.Let Him search your heart and fill youwith the peace and strength only He can give.

I recently met a very young friend, and we surprisingly hit it off.He noticed my Moments and said, “You like writing too, but way more people like your posts than mine.”😂I told him, “Honestly, I write for myself, so I don’t really mind if anyone sees it or not. And you don’t have to care either — everyone has their own struggles.Just because your friends didn’t notice doesn’t mean what you wrote isn’t good or that you’re not important.”Because of the age difference, he’s super polite and doesn’t dare call me by my name,so he calls me “Sister Fiona.” Honestly, it’s the cutest thing!It suddenly reminded me that, growing up, I hardly had friends my own age.They were usually much older than me or much younger.As a kid, I loved hanging out with the older ones,but that didn’t stop me from becoming the leader of the pack among the little ones.I always had a group of younger boys trailing behind me, listening to whatever I said.I loved teasing them, but I also made sure nobody else bullied them.(Sometimes I wonder if that’s when my tomboy streak began!)😎Funny how my brain loves making random connections like this,and how these memories still bring a little smile to my face.

爱是自由意志的展现。而自由，总伴随着风险。自由使我们可以选择爱，也可能走向错误——错误带来苦难，而苦难令人疑惑。但上帝允许这一切的发生，因为祂尊重我们的自由，也渴望我们的爱。祂不强迫我们去爱，而是允许我们在跌倒中学会真实地去爱。所以苦难并非神的冷漠，而是爱的舞台，是自由的代价。正因苦难，爱的真实才得以彰显。

Charlie Chaplin once said:“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”What once felt unbearable becomes just another chapter when we look back.Maybe today’s tears will be tomorrow’s stories told with a smile.Time and distance can turn even pain into life’s bittersweet humor.In work and life, I find myself more often playing the role of one who brings light.I allow things to unfold as they are; no matter how circumstances shift,my heart remains light.Perhaps this is the freedom and peace that come from a heavenly mindset.Of course, I’m still learning.While walking or strolling with my dog, I often recall tiny moments with people and events.Knowing that even now, and in the future, these will become countless little treasures,I realize life is meant to be experienced—and I’m grateful I learned this not too late.

Building strong character isn’t about sheer willpower; it’s about letting God’s love transform us. As you keep your heart anchored in Christ’s hope, practice patience through challenges, and stay connected with God in prayer, you will grow to reflect Jesus more in your daily life.“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” (Romans 12:12, NLT)Hope gives us joy,patience keeps us steady,and prayer keeps us close to God.May we hold onto this joy and peace no matter the season.

Today I learned that “America’s kindest judge,” Frank Caprio, has passed away.For over 30 years, he showed that justice can carry warmth and compassion—that life is not always black and white,but countless choices of love and mercy in the gray.Jesus said in Matthew 6:33:“Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Earthly justice is limited,but when we seek God first and live His way,we learn to see the world with compassionand trust Him to provide all we need.I had only seen him through short video clips before,but now I’ve decided to finish his documentary series.Some people leave, yet never truly leave—their spirit keeps nourishing the world.🕊️Rest in peace, Judge Caprio.May we, too, carry love into the grayand seek God above all else.💛

✨【TMB Hiking Diary · A Tablecloth for the Soul】Two of my good friends are on their heavy-pack trek around Mont Blanc right now,and their daily updates feel like reading a living novel 📖✨When we keep a curious heart and eyes that notice beauty,we find that life is full of surprises—and gentle reminders.On Day 5, while having a meal at the Bonatti hut,they stumbled upon a line printed on the tablecloth:“La realtà è il cinque per cento della vita.L’uomo deve sognare per salvarsi.”——Walter Bonatti“Reality is only five percent of life.Man must dream in order to save himself.”They said: life is not just about surviving—it’s about truly living.In the mountain winds, in the warmth of polenta and venison,even on a simple piece of cloth,such reminders quietly appear.⛰️ Perhaps the real journey isn’t only the trail beneath our feet,but the moments along the way that awaken our hearts.Because it’s dreams that make life lighter—and turn its weight into light. ✨

Life often speaks in paradox.The tighter we hold, the easier things slip away;What we take lightly, often stays the longest.It’s not anyone’s fault—just a gentle reminder from life:True wisdom is not about holding on, but letting it flow freely.

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLTGod’s will isn’t always about a specific job, place, or plan. Sometimes, it’s much simpler: a posture of the heart.To be joyful doesn’t mean ignoring pain, but choosing to anchor our hearts in His love no matter the season.To pray without ceasing doesn’t mean kneeling all day, but carrying a constant awareness of His presence in every breath.To give thanks in all circumstances doesn’t mean the situation is good, but that God is still at work within it, turning even the hardest moments into growth.Joy is our atmosphere.Prayer is our breath.Gratitude is our lens.This is how we walk in His will—step by step, day by day, with hearts alive in Christ.

Sometimes, God doesn’t show me the whole road at once.He simply lights up the next step with His Word.It may feel small, but it’s enough to keep me steady.Because as long as there is light with me, I will not be lost.“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105)step by step, with peace

Sometimes the enemy doesn’t come with noise, but with whispers—doubts, fears, lies.That’s why 1 Peter 5:8 tells us: “Stay alert! The devil prowls like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”But here’s the truth: he is only like a lion. The real Lion—of Judah—has already won.So I choose to stay awake, not in fear, but in peace. Because I know whose hand I’m holding.So stay alert. Stand firm. And remember—you’re not fighting for victory, but from victory.

What was supposed to be a two-hour improvisation class turned into three—because the conversations were just too good.By the end, I somehow ended up sharing a bit of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and everyone was listening in amazement 😂. The teacher even joked that if I ever host my own workshop, he’ll be the first to join.Funny thing is, I almost forgot that this morning I was in the bank in Konstanz, so upset that I ended up crying.Life really knows how to improvise too.The surprises are often more fun than the plans we make.That’s the spirit of improv: spontaneous, flowing, catching the energy of the moment, and simply dwelling in it.😎🥰

Today I came across a verse that perfectly matched my heart:“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.” (Psalm 84:5)The road ahead may be unknown, but my heart already knows the direction — toward Him.Strength is no longer something I fight for on my own, but a gift I receive, day by day.Even in weakness, I walk this path with peace.For every valley He turns into a spring, and every step becomes joy, because I am not walking alone.

I used to be an atheist.Back then, I thought love always came with conditions—based on performance, exchange, or holding on tightly in order not to lose it.Later, I slowly discovered that there is a love that is simple and unconditional.It was God who revealed Himself to me in my darkest and most broken moments, showing me that even when I was imperfect and not “enough,” I was still chosen, kept, and deeply loved.Today, I finally lived this out in a genuine human connection.I learned to give unconditional love—not for a result, not for a return,but simply because this love was already planted within me.I’m grateful for the gentle way God has loved me,and grateful that today, I was able to pass a little of that love on.

Sometimes life feels like walking with stones in our shoes—every step heavier than the last.It can be tempting to sit down and stay there.But even in the weight, there’s a quiet invitation:to lay down what no longer belongs to us,to travel lighter,to take just one more step forward.We don’t have to run fast.We don’t even have to run far.What matters is that we keep moving—and trust that the path is already marked,and that we are not alone on the way.“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”Hebrews 12:1 NLTSometimes, the journey isn’t about adding more strength,but about laying down what weighs us down.Only then do we discover how freely we can run,and how much lighter hope feels when carried with endurance.