by Bernice Lee | Mar 28, 2014 | 2014, Aging, Articles, Family, Honoring Parents, Life Issues
My beloved Soo Inn and I are standing at the threshold of the third third of our lives (as Walter C. Wright puts it). It’s a sobering time. There are more years to look back on than there are to look ahead to this side of eternity. Being part of the sandwich...
by Bernice Lee | Mar 20, 2014 | 2014, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
There are times when God has to use the equivalent of a loud-hailer to get my attention. This week has been just such a time. Two pairs of friends, on two separate occasions, made His message plain. But His messengers were far from loud. They were gentle souls who...
by Bernice Lee | Nov 6, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Death & Grief, Hope, Life Issues
“Are we done? Can we go now?” They seemed such poignant words when I discovered that they were 10-year-old Anna’s last words to her family. She lapsed into unconsciousness soon after and was taken home to God. Anna had suffered an unexpected severe asthmatic attack...
by Bernice Lee | Oct 2, 2013 | 2013, Afterlife, Articles, Christian Unity, Church, Life Issues
The last few participants left two nights ago. Sigh. Not a sigh of relief, but one you let out because the adrenalin rush is gone. Because you’re sad that it’s all done and dusted. Especially because it was such a special time. Behold, how good and pleasant it is...
by Bernice Lee | Jul 10, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Christian Living, Remembrance
I was in conversation recently with a newfound friend, Julie, about my adventures a few years ago on the Great Wall of China. As I recalled, we were a motley crew from various countries, eager to see the sights after having completed many rounds of meetings. Our...