Lately, there has been lots of messages thru church, Brother GD, and even on the radio regarding how we should live passionately for God... how we should build up His church..., how we should just pray and draw close to God...
And even our cat in the morning would always just walk up to me and wanting me to pet him every morning and enjoy me running my fingers thru him... and just purrrr....
So why shouldn't I learn from my cat and start to ask God to pet me every morning... starting from today?
So, I've decided to start to get into a habit of praying to my Lord. Sister Hui-ling claimed that if we can keep something up for a month..., then it'll be very likely that we'll be able to keep the habit up forever!!! We'll see!
This morning I just pray the Lord's prayer and then expanded a bit more on that... basically I do want God to continue to equip me with more of His Word... and to basically be with me. I need to be built up more... to be more passionate for Him. I also ask to be able to build up all those who're around me more... build up each other in love... revival starts with me first.... and may the Lord our God move others in our city to want to live for Him as well.
Today's reading was about Job. I'm always a little conflicted with the story of Job. In a way, I don't want to be like him to suffer thru so much..., but then again, if I'm not like him, I probably won't be blessed as much as him too!!! Anyway, I want to be faithful like Job..., but of course, I don't really want to lose loved ones... my wealth or my health like that if possible... and if I do end up suffering from similar things as Job, may God guard my heart and my faith so that Satan cannot successfully acuse me of anything! No pain no gain I guess... not my will, but Your will be done!
(Job 1~2)
Oh, and Tigran emailed us this interesting game that's pretty cool... I can do about 21 seconds so far... ;)
http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Rebuilding the dry cleaning store and the temple...
We drove by the almost burnt down dry cleaners last nite after brother GD's prayer meeting and saw a phone number posted on the door... so we called and finally were able to get our dresses and jacket back! Praise God that I don't have to go buy another jacket for Grandaunt's funeral!!!
Anyway, during the prayer meeting, brother GD reminded us to rebuild the temple of God... not just the local churches, but since we are God's temple now, we ought to actively build up and equip ourselves with God's word of truth and we ought to draw closer to God in prayer so that He'll draw close to us. It's critical that God's temple be built on the foundation of truth and it's critical that God is with us... for otherwise, what's the point? We also need to build one another up in love... plus we have to take care of the sheeps God has given into our hands. Yes, there will be troubles, but brother GD also reminded us that the glory of this temple in the future will surely be greater than its past. May we glorify You Lord God... for you deserve all the glory!
Today's reading is about Mordecai. The guy is kind of like Joseph. Very faithful... or in a way very stubborn... refused to bowed to Haman and consequently pissed him off to the point of putting all the Jews in danger!!! But of course in the end, God crushes the enemy and saves the day and then lift up Mordecai on to a high up place! May we all have the patience, endurance, faithfulness of Mordecai or Joseph so that we may wait trustingly in You Lord... until one day, you lift us up like a soaring eagle! :)
(Esther 3:1-15,Esther 5:9-6:14,Esther 10:1-3)
Anyway, during the prayer meeting, brother GD reminded us to rebuild the temple of God... not just the local churches, but since we are God's temple now, we ought to actively build up and equip ourselves with God's word of truth and we ought to draw closer to God in prayer so that He'll draw close to us. It's critical that God's temple be built on the foundation of truth and it's critical that God is with us... for otherwise, what's the point? We also need to build one another up in love... plus we have to take care of the sheeps God has given into our hands. Yes, there will be troubles, but brother GD also reminded us that the glory of this temple in the future will surely be greater than its past. May we glorify You Lord God... for you deserve all the glory!
Today's reading is about Mordecai. The guy is kind of like Joseph. Very faithful... or in a way very stubborn... refused to bowed to Haman and consequently pissed him off to the point of putting all the Jews in danger!!! But of course in the end, God crushes the enemy and saves the day and then lift up Mordecai on to a high up place! May we all have the patience, endurance, faithfulness of Mordecai or Joseph so that we may wait trustingly in You Lord... until one day, you lift us up like a soaring eagle! :)
(Esther 3:1-15,Esther 5:9-6:14,Esther 10:1-3)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
God is good!
Last night during dinner, I found out that Robert could possibly give me some great deals with tires and rims!!! Nearly 50% in savings!!! Hopefully this is will turn out to be true. We'll see. Good thing I didn't rush to buy from Tirerack.com. Yeah, halleluyeah! ;)
And regarding Grandaunt, I've always prayed for her to be able to see me get married. Well, at least she has seen my wife... and lots of aunts were kind of worried before my wedding that she might pass away around that time so they probably won't be able to attend my wedding because they don't want to bring back luck to my wedding or something... I did tell them no matter what happens, please do come! I don't mind!!! Anyway, God has finally taken my grandaunt. May she rest in Your capable hands in peace! :)
Wife was asked to play the some hymn on the violin during the funeral and I was asked to carry the casket... I hope our dry cleaner is finally opened for business now... cause otherwise, I'd need to go buy a new black jacket!!!
Today's reading was about Esther. I've always loved the story of Esther, plus it's unusual way of writing... I think it's the only book in the Bible that never ever mentioned the word "God", but of course it is also clear that the story involved God every step of the way! However, although we have a good God, it is also necessary for us to respond to His calls in order to carry out His will. Lord God, please reshape and soften our hearts so that we may become more responsive to Your calls? Thanks!
(Esther 2:1-23,Esther 4:1-5:8,Esther 7:1-8:8)
And regarding Grandaunt, I've always prayed for her to be able to see me get married. Well, at least she has seen my wife... and lots of aunts were kind of worried before my wedding that she might pass away around that time so they probably won't be able to attend my wedding because they don't want to bring back luck to my wedding or something... I did tell them no matter what happens, please do come! I don't mind!!! Anyway, God has finally taken my grandaunt. May she rest in Your capable hands in peace! :)
Wife was asked to play the some hymn on the violin during the funeral and I was asked to carry the casket... I hope our dry cleaner is finally opened for business now... cause otherwise, I'd need to go buy a new black jacket!!!
Today's reading was about Esther. I've always loved the story of Esther, plus it's unusual way of writing... I think it's the only book in the Bible that never ever mentioned the word "God", but of course it is also clear that the story involved God every step of the way! However, although we have a good God, it is also necessary for us to respond to His calls in order to carry out His will. Lord God, please reshape and soften our hearts so that we may become more responsive to Your calls? Thanks!
(Esther 2:1-23,Esther 4:1-5:8,Esther 7:1-8:8)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
It's mid-autumn already!
Aunt Lichi has already brought us mooncakes from Taiwan, they were delicious! Tonite, we'll have a gathering at my parents house too..., it'd be a good break for wife so that she doesn't have to cook for me again tonite! ;)
Today's scripture reading was about Nehemiah. He cried when he learned the walls and gates of Jerusalem were burnt down... so he prayed to God and planned meticulously to make things right. In a way this reminded me of my previous church. Basically the enemy came and then scattered us and burned it down. Unfortunately, unlike Nehemiah, I have no clue on how to even help LAKKC and make things right. And it's not just LAKKC of course. Surely there are plenty of other churches around the world that might be in trouble. May God raise up more people like Nehemiah to help out the various churches in trouble and in disgrace. May God also equip all of us to become more like Nehemiah in the future so that we can be of help in matters that are related to the kingdom of God. Lord have mercy on us. May Your way be done... thru us.
(Nehemiah 1-2)
Today's scripture reading was about Nehemiah. He cried when he learned the walls and gates of Jerusalem were burnt down... so he prayed to God and planned meticulously to make things right. In a way this reminded me of my previous church. Basically the enemy came and then scattered us and burned it down. Unfortunately, unlike Nehemiah, I have no clue on how to even help LAKKC and make things right. And it's not just LAKKC of course. Surely there are plenty of other churches around the world that might be in trouble. May God raise up more people like Nehemiah to help out the various churches in trouble and in disgrace. May God also equip all of us to become more like Nehemiah in the future so that we can be of help in matters that are related to the kingdom of God. Lord have mercy on us. May Your way be done... thru us.
(Nehemiah 1-2)
Monday, September 24, 2007
The next generation!
Given all the natural disasters around the world and the fact that California is over due with a major earthquake..., we figured that we should go get ourselves prepared! So we didn't do much over the unusual rainy weekend except to prepare ourselves some emergency earthquake supplies to put in our cars so that we can survive for like 2~3 days without water, food or power. Surprisingly Target was able to fulfill most of our emergency supply needs!
And a totally unrelated story, wife is currently either sick or suffering one of her worst PMS problems... aches all over the place... and hot and cold flashes... Hope she'll get better soon. May God be with her and comfort her while she's going thru such trouble...
And Pastor Jim wasn't available this week so Taylor the youth pastor took over sunday's service. The guy is kinda like a comedian! Gave a pretty light hearted and funny sermon. But there were still important issues. Such as how we may pass on our faith to the next generation with not just words, but also with action...
1) We ought to live passionately.
2) We ought to live with integrity.
3) We ought to prioritize our lives better.
And speaking of the next generation, Star Trek the Next Generation is celebrating its 20th year anniversary!!! I remember I used to faithfully watch it every week! That Captain Jean-Luc Picard surely influenced me greatly during my high school and college years!
And here is the gorgeous starship Enterprise!
Anyway, today's reading was about Ezra. This guy gained favor in King's eyes... and God's eyes and led the Jews back to Israel to worship God at the newly rebuilt temple! And he later began a revival of the Jews and got the Jews to repent of their sins at the temple of God! He surely was a man who was passionate about the affairs of God... and passed down God's laws to the next generation.
(Ezra 7-9)
And a totally unrelated story, wife is currently either sick or suffering one of her worst PMS problems... aches all over the place... and hot and cold flashes... Hope she'll get better soon. May God be with her and comfort her while she's going thru such trouble...
And Pastor Jim wasn't available this week so Taylor the youth pastor took over sunday's service. The guy is kinda like a comedian! Gave a pretty light hearted and funny sermon. But there were still important issues. Such as how we may pass on our faith to the next generation with not just words, but also with action...
1) We ought to live passionately.
2) We ought to live with integrity.
3) We ought to prioritize our lives better.
And speaking of the next generation, Star Trek the Next Generation is celebrating its 20th year anniversary!!! I remember I used to faithfully watch it every week! That Captain Jean-Luc Picard surely influenced me greatly during my high school and college years!
And here is the gorgeous starship Enterprise!
Anyway, today's reading was about Ezra. This guy gained favor in King's eyes... and God's eyes and led the Jews back to Israel to worship God at the newly rebuilt temple! And he later began a revival of the Jews and got the Jews to repent of their sins at the temple of God! He surely was a man who was passionate about the affairs of God... and passed down God's laws to the next generation.
(Ezra 7-9)
Friday, September 21, 2007
Tires
Yes, I'm kinda tired after working over-time for about a week now..., but I'm really talking about car tires... ;) I've been losing weight too. Weighing in just 178 lbs this morning. Hope I can go down to around 175 and just stay there! ;)
Anyway, back to tires... Check this out...
Before:
After:
I'm thinking of buying a new set of cheap rims to go along with the cheap tires. The original Bridgestone Pole Position S02 tires is much softer... so it doesn't last as long... not only that, I've destroyed two of them before wearing them out!!! They are good for tracks when I push it to the limit I guess, but for daily drives, it's really a waste of high performace tires. I replaced all 4 of them for about $1000 last time, but these new set with the new rim will only cost me $850!!! These cheap tires should also be longer lasting and I can save the higher performance tires if I ever go to the track again... for now, if I were to just buy 2 rear S02 tires to replace them, it'll cost me a little over $300!!! And I'll probably run over the nails with them again!!!
Anyway, we'll see, I'm in no hurry since my Civic is doing just fine nowadays. Weather has be a lot cooler so I don't need A/C anymore... so I guess I'll think about it some more before making a final decision. For stuffs like these, it's really difficult trying to figure out WWJD? ;)
Today's scriptur reading was about Hilkiah, at last, we're not reading about some king anymore! However, he's still a priest under King Josiah who found the book of Law in the temple and after they read it and realized that they haven't been keeping the laws of Moses, they repented.... and consequently caused the entire nation to recommit themselves to the LORD. Anyway, a lot of it has to be credited to King Josiah, all Hilkiah did was finding the book. I suppose if Hilkiah didn't find it, things could've end up more disastrous!?!?!? I guess the main point is probably that we're all meant for something... and should we fail to do that particlar something we're meant to do, there can be disasterous consequences for our inaction. Of course Josiah could be unresponsive to that book, but the point is sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do. We are only responsible to do our parts. Doesn't matter how others respond to what we do. If everyone does what he or she suppose to do, then everything would be 'perfect'! ;) So anyway, Lord God, please help me know what I gotta do and please help me do it well! :)
(2 Chronicles 34:14-33)
Anyway, back to tires... Check this out...
Before:
After:
I'm thinking of buying a new set of cheap rims to go along with the cheap tires. The original Bridgestone Pole Position S02 tires is much softer... so it doesn't last as long... not only that, I've destroyed two of them before wearing them out!!! They are good for tracks when I push it to the limit I guess, but for daily drives, it's really a waste of high performace tires. I replaced all 4 of them for about $1000 last time, but these new set with the new rim will only cost me $850!!! These cheap tires should also be longer lasting and I can save the higher performance tires if I ever go to the track again... for now, if I were to just buy 2 rear S02 tires to replace them, it'll cost me a little over $300!!! And I'll probably run over the nails with them again!!!Anyway, we'll see, I'm in no hurry since my Civic is doing just fine nowadays. Weather has be a lot cooler so I don't need A/C anymore... so I guess I'll think about it some more before making a final decision. For stuffs like these, it's really difficult trying to figure out WWJD? ;)
Today's scriptur reading was about Hilkiah, at last, we're not reading about some king anymore! However, he's still a priest under King Josiah who found the book of Law in the temple and after they read it and realized that they haven't been keeping the laws of Moses, they repented.... and consequently caused the entire nation to recommit themselves to the LORD. Anyway, a lot of it has to be credited to King Josiah, all Hilkiah did was finding the book. I suppose if Hilkiah didn't find it, things could've end up more disastrous!?!?!? I guess the main point is probably that we're all meant for something... and should we fail to do that particlar something we're meant to do, there can be disasterous consequences for our inaction. Of course Josiah could be unresponsive to that book, but the point is sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do. We are only responsible to do our parts. Doesn't matter how others respond to what we do. If everyone does what he or she suppose to do, then everything would be 'perfect'! ;) So anyway, Lord God, please help me know what I gotta do and please help me do it well! :)
(2 Chronicles 34:14-33)
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