Finding Refreshment After Intense Competitive Interactions
Go Fish is a card game for two to five players, commonly played by children. The objective is to be the first player to empty your hand by forming sets of four cards. The game relies on honesty, as it's challenging to stop players from lying about their hand. Occasionally, human interactions can mimic these simple competitive games. If you've recently participated in such a scenario, you might need a breather. Here's how you can find some refreshment today while reflecting on
Tea Deak
3 days ago1 min read
Finding Hope in Lamentations
Yesterday, our church wrapped up an intensive two-week educational program that it organizes annually, known as “Wave,” which, among other things, involves teaching English from Basic to B2 level. Looking back on the 16th Wave program, there are countless stories that each volunteer could share. However, one unfinished story has touched my heart, consistently inspiring hope within me. Last week, I struggled with a question: Can hope be found in the lamentations of those who h
Tea Deak
Oct 263 min read
Finding Joy and Growth Amidst Life's Challenges
Two years ago, I faced a challenge I wasn't sure how to manage, which caused me continuous pain. As I kept bringing this struggle to Jesus, I was guided to work through it by journaling. I named this prayerful journal "growth from a struggle." Eventually, I stopped journaling about the struggle because it was no longer necessary to process it. In the months that followed, I unexpectedly received an answer to my prayerful journaling. As I clung to the rope, which served as my
Tea Deak
Oct 192 min read
