Author: Ames

Devotionals, Journal, Typical Ames

The Subtle Sprouting of Spring

I’ve developed a pet peeve over the last six months to a year. I can’t stand people who complain about the weather constantly. Bewailing the temperature or what is falling from the sky seems to be the only status update some post on Facebook. Seriously, there were a few who almost […]

Food, Recipes, Typical Ames

Dijon Mushroom Meatless Cutlets

Oh, Pinterest. My cooking hobby would not be what it is today without the aid of this addicting wonderful website. Browsing brings so many ideas of new dishes to experiment with in my kitchen. Usually, I follow the recipes I select pretty closely at first. Sometimes they seep into longterm memory, and I […]

Amusements, Week Links

Balanced Social Commitments

I think I resonate with this article due more to my introverted nature than my busy social commitments. Truly, social engagements for me are scarce these days. Perhaps because I learned some of the principles drawn from this article intuitively. Limiting how many times I book myself a week (eh, a month). […]

Devotionals

Let Your Words Be Few: Reflections on Ecclesiastes 5

I really like Ecclesiastes 5. Maybe because it is the first time we get some concrete advice from Solomon on life, rather than observing his comparisons and generalities of what a good life is. Another reason the chapter intrigues me though is Matthew 6 (another quite practical chapter of Scripture). […]