One day when he was little, my son Xavier gave me a beautiful bouquet of artificial flowers. He grinned as he arranged the silk white calla lily, yellow sunflower, and purple hydrangea in a glass vase. “Look, Mommy,” he said. “They’ll last…
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Lessons From A Durian
Lessons From A Durian
The durian season is once again upon us. Roadside stalls selling Musang Kings and D24s can be seen in many towns and neighbourhoods. But despite the big divide between…
Mum, You are not alone
Mum, You're not alone
What is the most challenging job in the world? Many have said it is being a mother, if it is ever considered a “job”. But while it’s not a job in the strict sense of the word, it is nevertheless a tough endeavour. Motherhood is a blessing, but sometimes, it can be a lonely one too.
For some,…
Forever Flowers
Living with Lions
At a Chicago museum, I saw one of the original Striding Lions of Babylon—a large, mural-type image of a ferocious winged lion. Symbolizing Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and war, the lion was an example of 120 similar lions that lined a Babylonian pathway.
Historians say that…
“Bring the Boy to Me”
“I don’t believe in God and I won’t go,” Mark said.
Amy struggled to swallow the lump in her throat. Her son had changed from a happy boy to a…
Nozomi Hope
In 2011 a massive earthquake and tsunami took nearly 19,000 lives and destroyed 230,000 homes in northeastern Japan. In its aftermath, The Nozomi Project, named for the Japanese word for “hope,” was created to…
Time to Grow
In Debbie’s new home, she discovered an abandoned plant—a moth orchard. She imagined how pretty it would look with new, bloom-bearing stems. She moved the pot into a spot by the window,…
Megan’s Heart
When Megan was in third grade, she kept coming home from school without her winter gloves. It drove her mom crazy because she had to keep buying new ones, which the family couldn’t afford. One day Mom got angry and said, “Megan, you’ve…
Serving without Distraction
While Martha served Jesus unsparingly, her sister Mary sat at His feet, listening and learning. Commenting on this…
Fasting: A Desire To Seek After God
Fasting: A Desire To Seek After God
We are now at the Islamic calendar of Ramadan. Our Muslim neighbours are observing their fast. Every male and female of a certain age is required to…
Welcome To Our New Country Director
Welcome To Our New Country Director
We are very excited to announce that Caroline Ong Yee Mein has been appointed the next Country Director for Our Daily Bread Ministries Malaysia. Based in our Subang Jaya office, Caroline’s role will be to provide leadership to the Malaysian team in accordance with Our Daily Bread’s global vision. Her appointment came into effect…
Integrity in Our World Today
Integrity in Our World Today
In recent months, there have been many news reports on the moral failures of celebrities, politicians, pastors and public figures. With the advent of social media and technology, it seems like everyone is being held under scrutiny for everything…
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What Freedom Really Means
What Freedom Really Means
It has been one year since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, and Malaysia has been in lockdown – on and off – since March 2020. With this strange new lifestyle,…
Chin Up This Chinese New Year
Chin Up This Chinese New Year
This Chinese New Year state borders have opened and Malaysians can balik kampung! This year’s celebration is set to be a distinctly different one from last year’s…