Praying for Ansan

He reminded me of the times I had been a foreigner in a land afar. The Bible session consisted of one to two kids and a teacher. She was probably a college student, and she really had no reason, no ties to continue on these lessons. For one, I was never consistent in showing up. I don't remember half of the materials she taught, but none of this really seemed to matter to her. If I had been a bit more mature, I could have taken the time to ask her about her journey with Christ. Even after I had graduated, now almost 10 years ago, I was reminded of her dedication. 

Here I am now, wondering if I should be a part of the volunteer team. I have probably my life's biggest exam coming up quickly. The place is hours far from where I am now. I barely even know the kids there, let alone the teachers. Yet, He keeps telling me that I should go, to the kids caught up in a strange country, with very few that really understand them. 

I can't be with them everyday, nor every week, but this is something I could make an effort in. What more could there be in missions but just to be with others, praising the name of Jesus? 

Excerpt from Intimate Moments with the Savior - Ken Gire

"A savior has been born. Heir to the glory the shepherds saw. Yet his only gold is that lent him by the straw. His only silver, borrowed from the moon. His only jewels, the left over light of the stars.

Excerpt from Intimate Moments with the Savior - Ken Gire

Lasting Sins

While taking some time to reflect and meditate on God's words, I saw how broken I was with respect to how God had originally made us. As it was common to have personal sins smear direct to generations and on, despite God's promise of never judging generations for their ancestors' sins, I wanted to get right. I wanted to leave only the good to my kids: optimism, patience, humility, joy and purity.

Hungering for Significance

What was something that I had trouble giving up?

My standing in the world, how others see me, my hunger for significance

“Does God control everthing?” Tim Keller

“Does God control everthing?” Tim Keller: https://youtu.be/MDbKCZodtZI

Just wanted to share quickly a sermon message. The message answered a lot of questions I had with regards to believing in Christ. I hope you find answers as I have myself. 

One sided Love

A man expressed his feelings to a girl, but she rejected him. He was upset, but he was not sad. His friends asked him why he didn't feel the sorrow. He simply replied, "Why should I be sad? I have lost someone that did not love me, but she has lost someone who loved her.

- Edited from an excerpt found floating online.

Winter Has Come

With winter, all is left bare, but as spring returns, leaves come only in the living.

Am I alive? Or will I stay barren as light comes?