Sharing is Caring

  Life of hiding       [Acts 5:1-11]     Why do stressed women want to talk?   In stressful situations, the spatial intelligence and logical reasoning of men's brains are actively engaged.   In contrast, women's language function becomes more active, leading them to talk more.   Therefore, when women feel stressed or upset, they seek out someone to talk to and pour out their thoughts endlessly in front of them.   Whether it's discussing problems with friends for hours or going over specific details one by one, it's not about finding a solution for women, but the act of speaking itself provides comfort and encouragement.   Why do women feel the need to express everything in order to feel relieved?   Men's brains are highly compartmentalized, allowing them to separate and store information.   As the day comes to an end, even if there are many problems, a man's brain can categorize them.   However, it's di...

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  Life of sharing       [Acts 4:32-37]     There is a commonly heard saying that there are three types of people: those who are absolutely necessary, those who are of little consequence, and those who are better off absent.   How can we limit people to these three categories?   Nevertheless, it is necessary to reflect on this at least once.   Which category do we currently belong to?   In order to bring hope to the world, to give love to the world, to share with the world, we must become the person who is needed.   How noble and beautiful would our lives be if the world could brighten even a little and undergo a new transformation because of us?   Shout loudly to the world, "I am a person who is absolutely necessary" (Internet).   While meditating on Jesus' act of sharing, poet Hae-in Lee prayed as follows: ‘Lord, if only our lives were broken so thoroughly by a life of sharing, but how is it that our days a...

Joint operation, united prayer, collective success         [Acts 4:23-32]       As I meditate on Acts 4:23-32, I've gained insight into the following:   First, Satan employs a "joint operation" in attacking us.   Look at Acts 4:27 - "Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed."   Just as Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired against Jesus, the enemies of Jesus, here the members of the Sanhedrin who opposed the apostles Peter and John in Acts 4, also conspired together.   Likewise, as disciples of Jesus, we experience joint attacks from Satan and his forces.   At times, we encounter difficult and challenging situations in life.   It may feel as if everything is falling apart, much like Job's experience, where he lost all his possessions, his children, and even his health. ...

  Let’s pray together with one accord!     [Acts 4:23-31]     A faithful daughter-in-law lived under constant persecution from her unbelieving mother-in-law for her faith in Jesus.   However, through tearful prayers for her mother-in-law's soul and singing hymn “Yield not to Temptation,” she found comfort.   One day, members of the church went to preach the gospel to her mother-in-law together.   'Grandma, believe in Jesus and come out to the church.   Your daughter-in-law is praying for you with tears.'   'That's all just a show.   I followed her secretly when she went to pray, and all she did was sing a song about overcoming me.'   A surprised pastor asked her: 'What song was it?'   'Uh... something like... 'You, don't be discouraged by trials, gather your courage and overcome, gain new strength by overcoming trials~' (Internet).   This anecdote brings a smile through the misunderstanding of praise by t...