by Bernice Lee | Feb 17, 2012 | 2012, Aging, Articles, Life Issues
It must be me. I’m like a trip wire, drawn taut between two trees: ageism on the one side and super-spirituality on the other. Barely noticeable until someone trips over me and triggers off deadly barbs. I’m particularly sensitive right now to the needs of...
by Bernice Lee | Nov 26, 2011 | 2011, Articles, God, God's Word
“When you are alone, listen to God,” he had posted in response to my Facebook status update. It was a timely reminder from a caring friend. I had been so caught up with the preparations for MAI-Asia’s Publishing Forum in Hong Kong that I hadn’t...
by Bernice Lee | Oct 7, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Family, Honoring Parents
Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go. (John 21:18 NIV) Earlier this week I had lunch...
by Bernice Lee | May 6, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Fear, Governance, Life Issues, World Issues
I write this commentary with some measure of fear and trepidation. Fear that I will merely be adding to the cacophony as Singapore goes on the hustings. But a delicious kind of trepidation, if there can be such a thing, as I think through how I want to exercise my...
by Bernice Lee | Dec 10, 2010 | 2010, Aging, Articles, Life Issues
Earlier this week I had lunch with a dear friend, one of the bravest ladies I know. A breast cancer survivor, she discovered last year that the cancer had snuck up on her again. I’m sure she had her share of long and hard discussions with her Maker following that...
