Hello World

Time for spring, time for renewal, let me grow under Your guidance.

New Home

I'm going to be a homeowner ... Thanks you God!

I'm Back

It has been a while ... but I'm back.

Thanks to God, I'm able to buy a house that I thought I cannot afford. Closing in less then a week. Moreover, I found out this week that I'm getting additional income from work (never expected it) ... that I consider to be birthday gift from God.

Some of you may say that it is my hard work that paid off. No, I believe it is God's hard work that paid off because I was angry at work. Man, if God was not there to hold me back, I would had gone ape and beat up some people.

Here is the situation at work (which I'm guessing that many of you are also currently in):

• With bad economy and poor management = high stress.
• Downsizing people but not the project = more work for each person.
• With poor morale and lack of expertise = not much willingness to work/learn.

In this non-nurturing environment, I'm being train by God on how to overcome the situation. Oh yes, I complained a lot ... but I also try to listen to God and do it his way ... not easy ... being a stubborn child, I would rather not do it, but I know God is right.

Here are some of the lessons:

• My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (NIV James 1:19-20)

• "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." (NIV Matthew 7:1-5)

• "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." (NIV Matthew 7:7-8)

• "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (NIV Matthew 5:33-37) [for me, this means be the man of my words]

So, how are you doing?

Crazy traveler, am I?

I’m on a plane to FL while typing this ... a business for my company this weekend ... yes, including Saturday and Sunday ... through next weekend (including that Saturday and Sunday too). A week before, I was having a hard time saying yes because Sunday is my dedication to God. My original rigid thinking was that I must be at church to serve God ... but that is not true. After talking to pastor Dave, whom one day will go on long term mission trips, told me that it is ok for me to see the world. God is not only at church, but He is with me ever where I go ... as a matter of fact, God wants me to expand my wings – at least that I know for sure. So, here I am on this plane.

To serve God, I would like to be a good witness, but today, I had a bad start. I’ve assumed that flying out of a small town airport would be fast with no/little lines. NOT --- was I wrong. Moreover I had to check-in my luggage = = = two long lines ... one to check in and the other was security. I was at the airport about 40 min before my fight. I needed to check-in my luggage 30 min before my fight, but end up 22 min before my fight ... which means that my luggage may or may not be flying with me. That is not too bad since I have backup idea – gotta go with the flow (maybe I will drive back to pickup luggage after work). However, here is the thing that upset me the most. I was not sure if I was able to get through security check point in less 15 min before the plane takes off ... so I’ve asked to cut. The guy all the way in the front (about 2 rows) understands and let me go in front of him, but the lady in the middle objected – loudly. The security officer pretended not to hear anything and continued to “do his job” ... he did not want to get involve. I feel so bad ... the lady continued to protest loudly as I walked over to the x-ray belt.

I cannot believe that I’m one of those people who cut. I may have caused someone else to be late. I pray that lady and God will forgive me for being one of those crazy travelers. It is my fault for being late – not a good start for my trip. Now, I’m waiting to see if I my luggage made it on board with me. Praying the rest of the trip will not be so crazy.

"My friend Ruth"

It is a small world after all. Today, even though I missed my early morning flight; I found out that the passenger taking the same (share) car service with me went to same church as I did, but before I joined the church. Her name is Rosie, a good friend of Ruth who now lives in Houston. Rosie’s stories about her family and travels were entertaining and kept me from worrying about my flight. Once upon a time, Rosie and Ruth went to Long Island Alliance Church ... that was before I joined the Church. She knew all the people that I knew ... maybe even more. Moreover, they both know my wife ... and I recently meet Ruth when she and her husband Sam came to NY for Jen and Derek’s wedding. Jesus is telling me that everyone in His body is connected ... one way or another ... and to bothers and sisters we don’t know (and let to know).

Now, I'm at this hotel - nice, but lonely. It does not feel right without my Chica.

Single Sunrise

I woke up by myself today =(

Just Married

LOL … I just got married and I’m so happy (^o^) Right now, I cannot sleep because, I cannot wait to start this special day – the first full day as husband and wife – and to share with the world.

Thank you God for our lovely wedding day – it is a wonderful gift – we will keep on keeping our life centered around You, my God ...

And thank you everyone who was able to participate in this joyous event – so many go friends whom we was touched by. Special shout out to all the helpers and dearest friend whom supported us physically, emotionally and spiritually.

The Fellowship of the Unashamed

I'm part of the fellowship of the Unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean in His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me - my banner will be clear.

Milestone

80,000 miles for my Honda CRV; and a whole level in my life thanks to God.

Customer Services

Weird day ... for every customer rep I called today, I had to call twice in order to get the correct information ... and here is my reply to their "How am I doing" survey ... some of you need more training!!! @_@

Strength from Weakness

9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

I am weak, especially when I’m tire, sleepy and stressed out … the worst of my nature is shown … but God makes me strong ... so the best of God's grace is shown instead

Happy Thanksgiving

I must say, this year I have a lot to be thankful ... God, I do not know how You do it, but You are THE ONE … =D

Spiritual Treasure

News flash from God...

19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:19-21

So ... where does your heart lie?

Attitude

Positive is better than negative ... can we say no duh! Keep the Truth close to your Heart and all will be Good.

God’s lesson on happiness

Despite poor circumstance, we can still find happiness. It is not the circumstance that defines us, it is our attitude. With the right attitude, anything is possible – even happiness. Live above the circumstance ... hold to Jesus teaching ... and the truth will set us free.

Sicko

I pray that God will keep us in good health ... especially after Chica getting sick from being drenched in today’s massive flash flood ... ... ... because our US heath care system will sure not!!! This year, I was not able to acquire contacts even when I’m qualified, had been following up on medical bills for months due to a typo, and forced to pay extra for “dental evaluation” due to a technicality. I’m spending more time debating with my health insurance than actually being sick ... good thing this issues are small potatoes compare to other people. Haha – and this movie just came out – making my point exactly.

Welcome Jaden!!!

Congratulation to Kevin and Lucy!!! Bouncing baby boy Jaden (7lb 9oz) just came into this world this morning (07/06/07).

Prayer Request

Pray that Chica stops having bad headaches ... and get mucho rest.

Promise

Despite the fact that I was not able to bring my self to pray out loud in public at work (and so I prayed silently), God listened to me and helped me ... keeping His promise to never abandon me =)

Trials after trials, God has given me that wisdom and strength to not repeat my old habits and teaches me how His way from His Words is much easier and better. For example, Jesus said:

30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

Mark 12:30-31 NIV

These words have been with my for a long while, and I beg the question ... where is my priority??? My focus??? Nowadays, all I hear from everywhere is money, busy work and money. Yes, money is important for basic living and work is needed to be done, but is it more important than the love stated above by Jesus.

I admit that I do get anxiety over money and busy work ... but I wish to be more focus on people and relationship. If I chase after money and busy work, there will be no end to this hide and seek game ... because after getting some money, I probably want more money (just like a dog chasing after his own tail). Question ... do you wish to be like Ebenezer Scrooge from the novel, A Christmas Carol???

However, love outlasts them all!!! I will follow Jesus ... and love all around me (at least try to love who hates me ... and sometimes to my surprise, I saw hate disappear) ... and please don’t take family for granted because they are the ones who care the most.

Shout Out

Here is a shout out to my Chica who is far, far away from friends, family and me ... <3 ... hehe ... still skips a beat for u