by Arlene Biswas
Dear Jesus, I had to wonder why. Was it not enough that I had TWO surgeries for my ONE cancer? Was it not enough that I had to go off my thyroid meds and go through radiation a year after surgery? Did I have to get COVID really, REALLY bad? Was it not enough that I...
by Wil Clarke
Dear Jesus, When you were born, the angels burst forth in glorious song: “Glory to God in the highest! “And on earth, peace, good will to men” (Luke 2:14, KJV). Or, as the Good News Translation tells it: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, “And peace on earth to...
by Lauryn Singh
Dear Jesus, As I reflect on this year, I am overwhelmed by gratitude for Your constant presence in my life. There have been moments when I’ve felt confused and uncertain about what the future holds, but You have been a constant, guiding me every step of the way. I...
by Honesto Pascual
Dear Yeshua, This Advent, I thank you for a particular friend in church. In November 2024, the pastoral staff of the La Sierra University Church chose “Table Talk” for its brief sermon series. Six days before Thanksgiving, Carmencita and I had the pleasure of chatting...
by Emiley Parra
Dear Jesus, I used to believe this with all my heart and soul: “Everything happens for a reason.” When something not-so-good happened, I could always work my way back to a reason. That is, until I experienced firsthand some of the hardest times of my life. Over the...
by Nadia Brand
Dear Jesus, Can I have a break? Please? At this point, I feel like begging for one. I don’t know how much longer I can manage all of the things in my life that I have to do. The responsibilities I have are killing me, and I feel like everything I’m trying to hold up...
