So Casual

April 25, 2026

It was after supper, and the girls wanted to go out and play badminton in the driveway. There’s nothing fancy about it, no nets. Just a line drawn on the ground with chalk. There was no wind, and the air was cool. Everything was just right. Hyemi agreed to go out with the girls, and Sejin shouted, “Dad, let’s play badminton!” I had a lot to do and I wasn’t ready to come down. I said, “I’ll pass!” She shouted back, “Dad, this is intergenerational!”

I laughed and came out to play with the family.

I am glad I came out to play with the family. The air was quite refreshing, and there was much laughter as we hit the badminton birdie back and forth with our rackets. It wasn’t like an intense pickleball match, we were just enjoying our time together, and I knew this time was far more valuable than any other work I had to do. So casual, yet so bonding. As we were playing, the young couple that lives right next to us was returning from their evening walk. They seemed to have a good time. A casual evening walk in the midst of their busy day, yet such a precious time.

I wonder if that’s what Enoch did. “And Enoch walked with God.” Genesis 5:24. Such a simple text, but means so much. In each moment, he was in the presence of God. So casual, yet so bonding and precious. We need to be like Enoch.

Best Resource

April 18, 2026

I posted some of my pictures from Europe on social media, and a couple of my friends messaged me saying they are planning to visit Europe in the summer and asked for suggestions. When planning a trip, there are many resources available online. You can read various online blogs or even ask AI today to get useful information for your trip.

But there is nothing like hearing about a personal experience from someone you actually know. So when my friends messaged me, I happily shared what I experienced and what I think really worked well for me. What I shared may not be the best opinion out there, but it’s a meaningful one, because it came from me, a personal friend. And, my friends got the information directly from me.

Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3:15, “Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” When it comes to learning about salvation, you need to have firsthand experience with the Bible itself, because, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.” (Verse 16) It’s written by God, our Father. I can’t think of any better resource than that. I pray that we will take our time daily in His Word and find salvation, and ultimate joy.

Glory

April 11, 2026

We got to finish our Great Controversy trip with the boat tour on the Seine in Paris, France. We got on the top deck of this big boat, and there were a lot of people on it. The sun was setting gorgeously as we cruised along the river and got to see the wonderful cityscape of the magnificent Paris, the worldwide known landmarks, and all the people sitting along the riverbanks enjoying the evening.

Everyone was enjoying the ride and the scenery. Throughout the boat tour, many people pulled out their phones and cameras to take pictures, just having a good time. The highlight of the tour came at the end. The ride lasted 60 minutes. In the last 15 minutes, the grand Eiffel Tower began to rise into view as we got closer. At that moment, everyone on the top deck stood up to pose for pictures. It was quite the scene, not just the tower, but also the people getting up from their seats to find the best pose and spot to capture the city’s most iconic landmark.

When Jesus returned to heaven, the angels promised, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” Acts 1:11. The second coming of Jesus will be the greatest event that we all look forward to. Then, when Jesus returns, “the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17. The Eiffel Tower is nothing compared to the glorious return of Jesus, and it will happen soon. “Therefore encourage one another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:18.