My Otōsan wiped the tears from my eyes. “It will be okay, Emiko,” he said, “You are the joy of this family. You are the eldest daughter. So take care of your mother, brother, and sister for me, okay?” I nodded. He turned to Kiyoko, “Goodbye, Kiyoko. Be good for your mother.” She just hugged him and cried. He kissed Ichiro on the forehead. He just giggled, and my father smiled. Finally, he turned to my mother. “I will come back.” She was crying, but she said, “You'd bette

The Joyous Twenty-Fifth Snow falling in the air Dancing through the sky Cold wind blowing through my hair It’s perfect in my eyes Through the window I can see Houses with sparkly lights Inside them are Christmas trees Lit beautifully in the night I sleep with dreams in my head Of presents and cookie crumbs I think of these in my bed ‘Cause Christmas is soon to come And in the morning when I wake up Under the tree sits my gifts It's lovely and wonderful setup On this joyous t

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 reminds us to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. In this devotional, I want to focus on the “pray continually” part. What does that look like in our lives? Why should we pray, and how? Who should pray? Everyone. I mean that. Prayer is for all of us, no matter our faith background or lack thereof. No matter where we are in our faith, God wants to meet us in that place th

From baggy to skinny, flare to high-rise, and dark wash to light wash, for decades jeans have been a staple in the closets of all ages and genders. It is truly the one piece of clothing that may have changed style and colour over the years, but never lost its significance in people's outfits worldwide. The invention of jeans was actually unintentional and considered now to be a ‘happy accident’ in the Mediterranean, and favored by many sailors for their shape, size, and conv

Many believe that the universe was created in a bang, more specifically the Big Bang. The Big Bang happened when space expanded, forming matter and a huge explosion that made our universe and life emerge. Everything we see is made of matter but the strange thing is that the explosion should have made antimatter. So where did the antimatter go? Antimatter is the mirror reflection of matter. So many believe in the theory that our universe has a “twin” or reflection and that t

When it comes to studying or doing homework, there are so many tips and tricks to learn effectively. The first thing to do is to find a quiet space where you can focus without distractions. Places like libraries and empty classrooms are great places to go with limited disruptions. After finding your space, you’ll want to set up your area and make a list of things you need to get done. This will help you know what to prioritize. Taking breaks during an intense study session

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” - 1 Peter 5:7

With the chilly winter months approaching, these easy to make (and use!) hand warmers are the perfect solution for keeping your hands warm.

"Ok, so walking to school I got chased by a bear then beat up the bear, then I got picked up by an eagle and it dropped me in the ocean so as I was swimming back to shore I got bit by a shark fought the shark, and then saw a dolphin and it swam me back to shore."

The Start and End of World War II World War II officially started on September 1st, 1939 and ended on September 2nd, 1945. Lasting six years and one day, World War II caused catastrophic damage. The war officially started in 1939, after Germany invaded Poland, causing the Allies (the U.K., France, Canada and others) to declare war on Germany and the Axis powers (Italy and Japan). The war ended after Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945 and after the bombings of

Ingredients: For The Brownie Batter: 170g unsalted butter, melted 250g caster sugar 2 large eggs 125g dark chocolate, melted & cooled slightly 100g plain flour 30g cocoa powder 1 tsp salt 80g chocolate chips For The Cookie Dough Batter: 100g unsalted butter, softened 125g light brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla 110g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 75g chocolate chips (+ extra chocolate chips for topping!) Steps: To prepare, preheat the oven to 190°C and line an 8x8 tin p

Christmas, as we can all agree, is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. There are many reasons why someone may celebrate Christmas, but for us, it’s the season of Jesus’ birth and the beginning of God’s plan to save us. So, what is the reason for the season? Even before the birth of Jesus, there were many prophecies telling people that He would come down to Earth to save us. In Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) it reads: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government

Christmas is coming! And it's a great time to hang out with friends and family, to eat good food, and to get presents. However, it’s important to remember why we are celebrating. As we near Christmas, let’s take a moment to think about the baby who was born 2000 years ago in Bethlehem. Today we’re going to look at some of the names of Jesus that were prophesied in the old testament. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his sh

I was born into a partly Christian family. My dad was Christian but at the time my mom was not but I grew up going to church and mom would join us and sing the song, so I didn't ever know that she wasn't a Christian until we got baptized. I remember hearing her testimony for the first time and just thinking how amazing it was that she had come this far. Then there was my testimony which was written by an 8-year-old which my dad helped me of course. But there was this one stor