“Why am I having this bout of gout at this time? I can hardly walk.” When I was pastoring, if this had happened before the Sunday I was scheduled to preach, I would inform the church staff, and someone would have taken over. But now it was a First-timers Silent Retreat! I ended up hobbling […]
I have been reviewing my journal and reflecting on my faith journey in the past year. I would sum up my year as a year of increase. I saw my faith growing in strength. I can trust God and his promises to me. I remind myself of his promises and act in faith, without doubting. […]
We were forewarned that the food at this retreat wouldn’t be the “fine dining” experience we had previously. This time, it would be Asian cuisine, served buffet-style. But to our pleasant surprise, Maple Catering exceeded expectations. The change turned out to be a positive one—the food was satisfying and well-prepared. People come to retreats to […]