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Crazy Love Part 3 Mercy

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:17:51 +0900

As I was reading this chapter there was a section that really stood out to me and I had to go back and read it a couple of times to just have it sit and sink into my head.

“No one is good except God alone” (Luke 18:19).

So why does God still love us, despite us? If God’s mercy didn’t exist, there would be no hope for us. No matter how good we tried to be, we would be punished because of our sins.

It says “All our righteous acts are like filthy rags.” Pretty much our good deeds can never outweigh our wins.

(Here is what made me just stop and re-read)

God’s mercy is a free, yet costly, gift. It cannot be earned. Our righteous acts, just like filthy rags, certainly don’t help us deserve it. The wages of sin will always be death. But because of God’s mercy sin is paid for through the death of Jesus Christ, instead of the death of you and me.

While reading this I can’t just help but feel so…. unworthy? but yet He just continues to love us no matter what.

I’m just blessed that I have the freedom to pray to God freely, read the Bible whenever I can/want and read books like this to get to know Him even more and in a clearer way.

I hope I can continue to walk with Him and to not stray away. He is my priority as other things will fall in place behind Him.

can’t wait to read chapter 4 tomorrow =D

Crazy Love Part 2

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:47:24 +0900

we must not forget that we never know when our last day is on this earth.

“It’s crazy that we think today is just a normal day to do whatever we want with. To those of us who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money,” James writes, “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (4:13-14).

1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

i have to remind myself of this when i pray before i eat. i always pray before i eat as a habit instead of really meaning what i say.

*are you ready?*

in this chapter it talked about a guy named Stan Gerlach, a successful businessman who was well known in his community. Stan was giving a eulogy at a memorial service when he decided to share the gospel. At the end of his message, Stan told the mourners, “You never know when God is going to take your life. At that moment, there’s nothing you can do about it. Are you ready?” Then Stan sat down, fell over, and died. His wife and son tried to resuscitate him, but there was nothing they could do - just as Stan had said a few minutes earlier.

(i had to take a second before i kept reading because it just shocked me how that just happened)

Matthew 10:32-33: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.”

life happens so quickly. And it could happen to any of us just like Stan. In the words of Stan Gerlach, “Are you ready?”

While reading this chapter, i tried to really soak in the meaning of life and the time we spend on this earth. while being in korea i’ve been trying to venture out and spend more quality time with God and really get into His word. i admit that i haven’t been able to go to church as often as i wanted to, but i will not just stop and fall. i will find other ways during the week to soak into His word at home or at a coffee shop.

i just wanted to say thank you God for always being there for me and never judging me for who i am or what i’ve done. you are truly amazing. period.

Crazy Love part 1

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:51:41 +0900

Just started reading this book by Francis Chan. The first chapter just started putting things back to reality for me and had me open my eyes again.

-question of the day-

To just read the Bible, attend church, and avoid “big” sins - is this passionate, wholehearted love for God? - Francois Fenelon, The Seeking Heart

this question has got me thinking and made me realize that i’ve been feeling like something is still missing.

I wanted to just step back for a second and soak in how AMAZING HE IS! he is the creator of all living and non living. we cannot fathom how great He is.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. - Psalm 19:1-4

In the first chapter there is a part that says this…

- God is eternal. Most of us would probably agree with that statement. But have you ever seriously meditated on what i means? Each of us had a beginning; everything in existence began on a particular day, at a specific time.

- Everything that is, but God. He always has been, since before there was an earth, a universe, or even angels. God exists outside of time, and since we are within time, there is no way we will ever totally grasp that concept….

This section brought me back down to earth and humbled me. Forgetting that there is no way “I” will ever totally grasp Him and know ALL about Him.

everything happens for a reason

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:11:22 +0900

God has given me a lot of blessings
i’ve been blessed with great friends who are genuinely great people
interesting things have happened since being back and i’ve been happy about it
i’ve been realizing that i’ve been growing and maturing so much in the few years that i can’t help but be happy =)
i feel like my family has gotten closer and happier. i love it!
today my dad made me a sandwich and he just had such a happy smile on him that i couldn’t help but just smile and just enjoy the sandwich he made me. =P
there are certain things happening while i’ve been back that makes me want to stay and try some “things” out, but…. hey again everything happens for a reason. i believe if it wasn’t for korea, i couldn’t have talked to some people =P
i can’t wait to continue my life and excited for the future that is to come!

home sweet home

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:23:12 +0900

i haven’t updated in awhile, but yeah i just got back home in the OC to see friends and family and just to relax

i’m going to devour everything in site! i’m going to anything and everything while i’m here back home =P

oh how i’ve missed my bed sooo much especially my pillow! haha i don’t know why, but i really missed my pillow

i’m pretty majorly jetlagged so i’m up in the morning and going to run some errands. gotta renew my gym pass for the month and pay some clothes to bring back home =P

it’s gonna be a bit hard to see people as i am limited in transportation since i don’t have a car to drive anymore. =( hopefully people will come and see me! =)

i seriously thank God for all the things in my life and my safe flight back home to just be with family. i miss just sitting around with them and laughing with them

gotta spend my time here at home efficiently so that i can do everything i possibly can within the time here

for the people in cali let’s play and get together!!!!

one thing on my mind

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:49:34 +0900

patience…

i really need to work on it… like realllllly need to *sigh*

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Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:12:03 +0900

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gonna be a stressful weekend

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:21:00 +0900

- i finish my work by the end of this week on friday

- i gotta move out my place by the weekend of this week.

- i gotta find a new place (which i haven’t yet) by the end of this week.

- i gotta make sure my private tutors are gonna follow through so i have enough income for the time being until my parents get here in december for family vacation time.

oh jeez gotta do work son!

"You’re Always There for Me When the world comes crashing in And chaos rules my mind, I turn my heart..."

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:00:31 +0900

“

You’re Always There for Me
When the world comes crashing in
And chaos rules my mind,
I turn my heart to you, Lord,
And pure, sweet peace I find.

You lift me out of trouble
You comfort me in pain;
You nourish, heal and cleanse me,
Like cool, refreshing rain.

In times of joy and bliss,
When things are going right,
You lift me even higher,
And fill me with delight.

You listen to my prayers;
You hear my every plea;
I’m safe because I know
You’re always there for me.

”

- Joanna Fuchs

BMW 1M Coupe coming soon. after some pictures have been released...

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:44:52 +0900

BMW 1M Coupe coming soon.

after some pictures have been released this is what it might/should look like

I kinda want one now =P mmmmmm decisionsssss

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I pray for your guidance

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:38:57 +0900

Psalm 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

Psalm 31:3
Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.

My favorite See’s Candy ever since i was a little...

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:01:37 +0900

My favorite See’s Candy ever since i was a little kid.

Scotchmallow // Honey marshmallow and caramel

God's Love Letter

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:06:00 +0900

This was a letter that I received by someone anonymous who left it on my car windshield one day.

This was a time where i was struggling to figure out who i was and what i was doing with my life.

This was when i just got out of a relationship and felt i was in a million pieces. I always had an apathetic smile always on my face and couldn’t feel happy…

i prayed everyday that he could heal my heart and my pains.

He answered my prayers through a letter that words cannot express.

My Child,

You may not know me,
but I know everything about you.
Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up.
Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways.
Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.
Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image.
Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being.
Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring.
Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived.
Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation.
Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake,
for all your days are written in my book.
Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth
and where you would live.
Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born.
Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented
by those who don’t know me.
John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry,
but am the complete expression of love.
1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.
1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child
and I am your Father.
1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.
Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father.
Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.
James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.
Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love.
Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless
as the sand on the seashore.
Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you.
Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession.
Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you
with all my heart and all my soul.
Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things.
Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart,
you will find me.
Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you
the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires.
Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you
than you could possibly imagine.
Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you
in all your troubles.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted,
I am close to you.
Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb,
I have carried you close to my heart.
Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away
every tear from your eyes.
Revelation 21:3-4

And I’ll take away all the pain
you have suffered on this earth.
Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you
even as I love my son, Jesus.
John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.
John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being.
Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you,
not against you.
Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression
of my love for you.
1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved
that I might gain your love.
Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus,
you receive me.
1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you
from my love again.
Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party
heaven has ever seen.
Luke 15:7

I have always been Father,
and will always be Father.
Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…
Will you be my child?
John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you.
Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad
Almighty God

2012 Range Rover Evoque the lines are soooo...

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:29:02 +0900

2012 Range Rover Evoque

the lines are soooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wanttttttttt it now!!!!!!!!!!!

back to the good "old" sam

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:16:57 +0900

lately i haven’t been eating (right) as in, watching what i eat since i gain weight easily.

since i’ve been gaining weight again lately, i’m back to my old self and started dieting. Korea’s a lot harder than back home. you have food EVERYWHERE! i mean jeeeeez left n right front n back.

i have a love/hate relationship with bae dal menus (delivery menus) always wanting to order in, since i get lazy to go out and pick something up.

i’ve started picking up yogurts to fill my needs of hunger lately. BUT now i think i’m lactose intolerant…. don’t feel too good after i eat it lately… (if you know what i’m talking about) =P

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last week was chuseok in korea and i think i ate more than i ever did back in the states for thanksgiving. HOLY MOLY i thought my stomach was about to pop.

they don’t stop feeding you! all i did was eat… sleep…. then eat…. and sleep. haha

i finally got to see my cousin’s 2nd baby that was just born. cutest boy in zeeee world!

stay tuned for another entry where i will decide if i’m going to come back to korea again or officially go back home… dun dun dun!!!!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:14:33 +0900

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. - from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

A white woman, about 51 years old, was seated next to a black man on an airplane. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air hostess. "Madam, what is the matter?" the hostess asked. "You obviously do not see it," she responded. "You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat." "Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available." The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Mam, I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is also no seat in the business class. All the same, we still have one place in the first class." Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued, "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting." The hostess turned to the black man and said "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class." At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed stood up and applauded.

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:21:23 +0900

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So EPIC HAHA I would’ve clapped!!!

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how long can i hold it in?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:12:00 +0900

i have this class i teach where one of the students HATES being here. never. ever. does her homework.

she lies like kraJII!!!!!!!!!!!! which drives me nuts.

i feel like i’m baby sitting her and i want to yell at the top of my lungs at her and have her smell my kimchi kim bap breath that i just ate. ARGH!!!

I WANNA GIVE HER A KIDNEY SHOT! ARGH

quote of the day

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:56:09 +0900

Trust yourself, then you will know how to live.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

struggle, loneliness, and love

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:05:00 +0900

It is clear that we must embrace struggle. Every living thing conforms to it. Everything in nature grows and struggles in its own way, establishing its own identity, insisting on it at all cost, against all resistance. We can be sure of very little, but the need to court struggle is a surety that will not leave us. It is good to be lonely, for being alone is not easy. The fact that something is difficult must be one more reason to do it.

To love is also good, for love is difficult. For one human being to love another is perhaps the most difficult task of all, the epitome, the ultimate test. It is that striving for which all other striving is merely preparation. For that reason young people - who are beginners in everything - cannot yet love; they do not know how to love. They must learn it.

Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 - 1926)

-reminding myself- 1 Cor. 13 // faith | hope | love