ThunderStorm

 "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent (a.k.a. Two-Face), The Dark Knight (2008)

<< Warning: For ages 13+ >> The following content discusses topics of a sensitive nature and are unsuitable for children. Read at your own risk. Man Abused 4 of his Daughters and Assaulted His Son I have been coming across plenty of news articles about paedophiles and incest lately and am distraught by the fact that such incidents are even happening in my country. Firstly, what frustrates me is the lack of parental guidance and supervision in some instances e.g. parents being unaware that their spouse is abusing the child and/or they have not built a strong foundation of trust with their child such that their child ends up in a secretive and exploitative relationship. Secondly, it is the audacity and means with which one would use to satisfy their own curiosity and urges. Thirdly, there are the keyboard warriors who blame the education system for this mess really grind my gears. To the children and youths, I am sorry to say that you live in a globalised world where you are ...

I've been tired from working on the laptop, so much so that there are moments where I am tempted to toss away my phone and laptop just to get away from the constant barrage of information and push notifications from people who expect instant replies. Send, send, send. I desperately want to disconnect from tech, but I can't. It's convenient and efficient, but it's wearing me out. I need an indefinite break, a sabbatical period of digital cleansing. It doesn't help that updated information is critical during a period of isolation due to COVID-19. Nation-wide precautions keep changing from week to week, and there are those who need to be kept in the loop. What can I do during my time of unexpected distress but lift my eyes to the hills to my God who is peace? Psalm 139:7-12 NIV 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the...

This is going to be an upsetting topic for many people, especially while emotions are still raw from the suicide cases that have been reported in the media in escalating numbers over the years. There is weight in every word, written or spoken. It shapes our thinking and influences them. The more influence a person carries, the heavier the responsibility they bear in shaping the minds of others. Whether or not you are in the education industry, you are a teacher or mentor to someone, like it or not. You matter. In my opinion, depression is a very real and very human emotion in a subset of sadness and affects every individual at some point or another. Because of all the attention depression and suicide has been receiving in the media lately, people either think it will not happen to them or they view it as some sort of medical condition that some unlucky few go through. The moment you feel like you are alone in this world with your problems, reach out and talk to som...

[This is a repost from my wordpress in response to a staunch atheist to his argument that Christians can sin all they want, after all, they are saved as long as they repent of their sins and believe in Jesus before they die. A video was embedded as a reference.] eXtreme eVolution said: March 3, 2012 at 3:01 pm It is true that we are saved through faith, not by works, lest anyone should boast. However, God sees your innermost thoughts. If these murderers, maniacs, etc. were truly repentant, they would turn from their sins rather than continue in sin. Didn’t Jesus tell the lady who repented to “sin no more”? If you were truly saved, your fruits should show it. For what lies in your heart can be seen through your words and actions. Galatians 5 Freedom in Christ 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Life by the Spirit 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were call...

If I were to describe myself as a Bible character, it would most likely be Jonah. By some twist of fate, no matter how far I tried to escape, I somehow got swallowed by a big fish and spat out right back where I didn't want to be in the first place. I didn't want to be there because I was afraid that the people there would hate me. It seems like it's no use fighting against the current. It's time to sink or swim.