How are you feeling?

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How are you feeling right now?

I’m feeling glad that in Victoria, we are at triple 0 (0 new COVID-19 cases, 0 COVID deaths, 0 active cases). But I’m also feeling anxious for those around the world, especially for my families, who are experiencing record cases in their region. I feel elated that I can walk without my mask on. But I feel anxious about my packed schedule for this week. I feel regret that I was not more empathetic for Joshua this morning when he cried that his socks didn’t fit. I feel proud that Micah went to help him.

In 1980, Psychologist Dr. Robert Plutchik created a “Wheel of Emotions” to help people identify their feelings, because if left unchecked, emotions can intensify. He proposed that there were eight primary emotions that serve as the foundation for all others: joy, sadness, acceptance, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation.

A Coming Reunion

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When my parents immigrated to the USA from South Korea in 1991, I remember the tears of goodbye at the airport between my parents and their friends and family. They weren’t sure when they would see each other again, but they knew it would be a long time.

A Prayer

in Thoughts by Jinha Kim 08/10/202008/10/2020 0 comments

Sometimes, we don’t have the words…. in those moments, reading the prayers of others (like the prayers of David in the Book of Psalms, or the prayers of other Christians) can help us voice what we are feeling.

This week, I have been feeling a bit down and found this prayer by Henri Nouwen helpful:

‘Tis the Season to be Wary

in Thoughts by Jinha Kim 28/09/202028/09/2020 0 comments

Now that the number of new COVID cases are down to single digits, the clear and present danger Victorians everywhere now face are: magpies.

Whether it’s waving a stick above your head or installing cable ties on your helmet, every Australian needs a coping mechanism for these territorial treetop terrors.

Reasons to Rejoice: Lessons from Philippians

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Reasons to Rejoice: Lessons from Philippians

For the past 14 weeks, I’ve uploaded weekly videos sharing insights from the Book of Philippians, passage by passage (watch here).

Now that I’ve finished, here’s a summary of what I call “reasons to rejoice,” the main points & reflection questions from each lesson.

Kindness Can Heal

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Last Tuesday the tragic explosion of ammonium nitrate in Beirut killed 135 people, injured over 5,000. and left more than a quarter of a million people without homes.

Amidst such devastating circumstances, the kindness of locals helping each other brings hope and healing for victims and their families.

Transformed

in Thoughts by Jinha Kim 28/07/202028/07/2020 0 comments

Tom Bob is a street artist who transforms ordinary or even unsightly public spaces into whimsical and delightful canvases.

A pipe becomes a scuba gear. A parking block becomes a hot chip.

Wherever he goes, he sees potential beauty, creativity, and fun.

Our Instant Reward

in Thoughts by Jinha Kim 16/07/202016/07/2020 0 comments

This week for my personal devotions I’ve been reading about Abraham (born Abram). Throughout his life, Abraham was constantly torn between following and trusting in God vs. following the ways of the world. It’s a struggle we can really identify with!

You’re Not Alone

in Thoughts by Rosey 08/07/202008/07/2020 0 comments

There are a lot of us a little anxious/angry/apprehensive right now because our city has gone back into a 6 week lockdown due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 community transmissions ☹️ Super inconvenient, yes. We’re living in a time where the only thing certain is uncertainty. Here are 7 suggestions to help you through this uncertain season: