“Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in Thee.”Augustine, Confessions My search for truth had already taken me farther than I ever expected. A classmate had introduced me to a woman many simply called Divine Mother. My father had also begun meeting with her and spoke … Continue reading The Search For Truth – A Memoir – Chapter 7: Meditation (Jeremiah 29:13)

“The purpose of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.”G. K. Chesterton The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) There are people who enter your life quietly. At the time, they seem like ordinary acquaintances. Years later, you … Continue reading The Search For Truth – A Memoir – Chapter 6: Divine Mother (Proverbs 16:9)

“Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement.”C.S. Lewis Until I left Hawaii, life seemed wonderfully predictable. If I worked hard, I succeeded. That simple equation had carried me through elementary school, junior high, and high school. I loved science, enjoyed learning, and had dreamed for years of becoming a physician. Whenever … Continue reading The Search For Truth – A Memoir – Chapter 5: Imposter Syndrome (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Although I do not usually chase trends, it has been difficult to ignore the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup, especially with Los Angeles serving as one of its major stages. I do not play soccer. I have never followed the sport closely enough to understand every formation, strategy, or substitution. Yet I found myself … Continue reading Passion Is Contagious (Acts 2:46–47)