Amazing story...

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

What an amazing and heartwarming story of a modern day prodigal son, lost to drug abuse... and then found his way back in a dramatic fashion.

Here's hoping that the guy truly repented and is faithfully following the Lord! Otherwise his instant fame might cause his life to screw up again...

Anyway, another somewhat amazing story is that it seems that my own commitment plan is working. Haven't fought with wife for a while now. It's interesting that Pastor Jim said we ought not make any promises, because it's just so easy for us humans to break our promises... We ought to just make a commitments! If you screw up? Hey, repent and commit again and agian and again! Quite honestly, I haven't committed 'perfectly' to my commitment plan so far, but since wife sees my genuine effort, she's also willing to let go of her perfectionistic attitudes too. I'm also trying to have my parents try this out..., they are still reluctant, but hopefully their relationships will improve too!

Last week, Pastor Dawn also spoke about we should leave behind 3 things in the past year in order to move forward:
1) excuses,
2) resentments, and
3) shame.

It really seemed like 1 is for me, 2 is for my wife and 3 is for Akiang. ;)

Yes, no matter what happens, we're going to commit to do what is right and what pleases You!

1King8
⁵² “May your eyes be open to your servant’s plea and to the plea of your people Israel, and may you listen to them whenever they cry out to you.

And may we also have some amazing stories of our own because of You! :)

(1king7-9, 170.0 lbs, $3.459)