Dear Goldie, We have Family dinners together every week. We enjoy ourselves but feel we can spend our time more meaningfully than just eating and gossiping. Our grandchildren are teens. Do you have any suggestions? More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, I’m a Doctor in my 50’s. Of late, God has been impressing on me to serve Him more. Im not sure whether I should go to Bible School, become a full time pastor, continue to practise medicine and take up more responsibilities in the church, or what? How much should my circumstances, e.g. finances and family, effect my decision? More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, My Family has been contemplating migrating for various reasons but we cannot come to an agreement about when and where to go, whether my wife should go with the children (I still have my business here), how to release our church responsibilities (I’m a cell leader), and other family responsibilities (I’m partly supporting my parents). It seems such a big decision, so where do we start? Signed: Apprehensive
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Dear Goldie, We’ve just moved into a new neighbourhood and met a few neighbours. Some of them seem quite friendly and welcoming; others we find a bit inscrutable. How can we build good relationships with them, seeing we are going to live together for sometime to come. More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, I’ve been reading Asian Beacon since you and your husband were the editors 40 years ago. I still read your column. You must have lived an interesting life. Can you share what you consider is the best legacy you’re leaving your family? More… Continue Reading
Gear Goldie, I’ve been asked to join my church’s mission trip to cambodia, but the thought of going on one is frightening – mosquito bites, sleeping with the pigs and chickens, eating caterpillars! My friends said it’s exciting but I have doubts. More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, My Wife often accuses me of being stingy. “You’re just like your Father” she says. I actually agree that I do have his character trait. I dont like it but Im born like that. Is there anything I can do? More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, Were on cloud nine – we are New Grandparents. We want to understand our role and learn some successful tips for Grandparenting, Can you Help. More… Continue Reading
Dear Goldie, I had a very traumatic childhood. My parents did not get along and there was always strife. I’m always afraid of what people think of me. More… Continue Reading
My mother’s intention to protect me and to save me from embarrassment shredded my self-esteem. For years afterwards, I couldn’t get over the feeling of inferiority that prevented me from talking to older people. More… Continue Reading
