Tuesday, May 12, 2009
yz's farewell post.
I think it's no coincidence that our paths have crossed. It is by no mistake that we were in the same CG. Really cherish the time we had together - the happy time, the pek chek time, the rebellious time, the encouraging time...
gz, thanks for your guidance and leadership. Really learn a lot from you. U led by example. One thing i will rmb about you is your spirit in growing the group and concern for your people. continue to use this strength of yours. sry for making you angry/upset a few times. lol.
joyce, finally different cg. haha. kidding. thanks for the time serving together. i will also miss the opportunity to sharpen my sensitivity skill, now i have to try whether it works on guys. haha. continue to share your many testimonies the people around you. the glitter in your eyes when u shared had me feel that God is really real. lol.
mingxi, don't ever lose that child-likeness in Christ as u grow older in your walk with God. =] you will be a great support and fun to the new cg. lol.
alright. LET'S MOVE ON and MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"i will bring praise..."
please spend ten minutes to view this testimony & song (:
Indeed in our times of trials, God has a purpose in our live. and God is still in control.
God is truly amazing, and i'm once again humbled by His grace.
I hope that it reminds us that God is ever-loving and even when we go through trials - we have a reason to praise and pray. God is refining us through the flame.
Through the seasons, lets continue to know that God has already got the victory.
love xoxo,
juli
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Why love can have no boundaries
If God Loved us,
then Love would have no boundaries.
Because we are so different from God
we are sinners
God is Perfect
God and us
are at extreme ends
God, we are so separate from you
that we cannot and should not be together
It is impossible for us to be in the same space for eternity.
But God Loves us.
He Loves us in spite of us being not lovable at all.
He Loved, Loves, and will continue to Love us for ever.
His Love
transcends all space and time.
God so loved us, that He
Came to dwell among us Sinners
Then He paid for all of us, His Loved Ones,
So that we may be Holy like Him.
These He did,
first humbling Himself
then renewing us
so that the infinite space between us is bridged.
And that is why
Nothing can separate us from God's love from then on.
--mx
Friday, March 6, 2009
Be Mindful
p/s. i've boldened the paragraph which i think will speak to us regarding our current situations. please read it and receive it with humility :) with love, joycee
Be Mindful
"Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth."
Colossians 3:2 (NAS)
Devotion:
About a year ago, my husband and I, along with another couple, began moving forward with a dream of opening an indoor basketball/volleyball gym. We've prayed and taken steps on this path, and now our business has opened. In the midst of starting this new business, the economy began a downward slide that we never could have anticipated. So what was already a risky endeavor has become even riskier.
I watch the news, and it's easy to feel fearful and to think, Are we crazy to continue to pursue this new business?! People ask me if we're afraid, and just their questioning leads me down a road of thinking we should be more afraid than we are. Others express their skepticism, and then it's easy to wonder, Should we just bail out and cut our losses now?
When I take my eyes off my circumstances or stop focusing on what others say, my perspective changes. Then I can say to myself and others, We're walking in faith as we set our eyes on God. We're trusting Him each step of the way, and we're trusting Him with the outcome, whatever that may be."
As you read today's devotion, I'm sure you have some worries also. You worry about losing a job, paying bills, or medical problems. You may be worried about a wayward child, aging parents, or a crumbling marriage. It's so easy to let our circumstances determine our thoughts and feelings, isn't it? Today's verse tells us we have a choice about what we choose to think about. In other words, do we set our minds on our circumstances or on God?
It's also easy to listen to the lies of this culture, lies that say that faith is really impractical. Don't be deceived by this wrong thinking. In the midst of a whole lot of uncertainty, set your mind on the one certainty in life: God loves you and He is in control.
Dear Lord, thank You that in the midst of uncertain times, fearful times, and heart-aching times, You are the One I can be certain of. Thank You for being a Sure Thing, for now and always. Let my mind be filled with You, and then I will know Your peace which is supernatural. Lord, I pray that You will strengthen me in this trial, and during it, I ask that You will cause my heart and my mind to continue to turn to You. Lord, don't let this hard time cause me to be bitter or despairing. Instead, let me come out of it on the other side with a stronger trust in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Traveling Together: Thoughts on Women, Friendship and the Journey of Faith by Karla Worley
Trial for Today, Treasures for Tomorrow: Overcoming Adversities in Life by Janet Eckles
Financial Survival in Uncertain Times by Deborah Smith Pegues
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Application Steps:
Are your thoughts fixed on the news of the media, or on God's Word? Consider limiting how much you watch or read the news. Don't be tempted to think that this is denying reality. It's not. It's setting your mind on things above.
You can direct your thoughts to God by reading Scripture, praying, or listening to praise music. Let these remind you of who God is and that He is in control.
Reflections:
Are you taking time to talk to God about all your fears, concerns, and worries?
Are you leaving your burdens with the Lord, or do you carry them around yourself trying to come up with a solution on your own?
Have you talked to a godly friend about your situation, or are you trying to hide your concerns from others so you appear strong?
Power Verses:
Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (NIV)
Isaiah 41:10, "'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'" (NAS)
John 14:27, "'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'" (NIV)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Lead Me Lord by Gary Valenciano
Just to share a song that I came across:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWm6SWu8f9c&feature=related
Love,
Guan
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
guany mommy's birthday
here's the infamous LALALA carebear video from guan's birthday celebration at NYDC at holland v last monday! and some photos to capture the great memories we had :) hope our carebear mommy was blessed by the time with her nonsense children. haha thank God for you in our cg! may God continue to show His direction in your life and guide you with every step you take :)
p/s. video starring 1 min guest performance by cookie monster as well.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
yizhong's birthday
-joyce