Are you ready to hear this? I got this email attachment this morning and I am totally stoked. Here is the prophetic message from Rev. Chuck Pierce.
Moving from Glory to Glory in 2008
For this issue and the next two Streams of Revival newsletters we will offer prophetic insights about the upcoming year from Chuck Pierce, founder of Glory of Zion Ministries. He believes the year 2008 (Hebraic Year 5768) is a year of new beginnings and gives eight key issues to be aware of going into this next year. Listed below are the first two issues.
Chuck Pierce, founder of Glory of Zion Ministries, continues the prophetic message about the year 2008 (Hebraic year 5768). He gives three more key insights to be aware of going into this next year.
“The number eight is always linked with ‘new beginnings.’ Here are eight key issues that we can look forward to as we enter the Hebraic year 5768 and mature through the year ahead!
“How you have staked your claim and how you have allowed the sword of the Lord to have its way in your life will produce your new beginning. Some will enter with favor, others with bondage. However, you will begin something new!
“Even if you refused to shift into a visible new dimension, your present state will be your new state. God will meet you where you are and cause you to start new—if you yield! You can catch up quickly and gain momentum, even if you have resisted change. If you do not yield, your new place will be your old cycle with the old structures reinforced seven times.
“1. This is a year of manifestation! There will be a physical manifestation of what you have been watching and waiting to see! New boundaries will form. You can supernaturally transcend your limitations and begin your new era. You can have access to a new place of revelation. The land and the heavens align to create a new, divine presence in your atmosphere.
“2. ‘Dominion’ will be the key word for this year! Rule where you have been positioned. Rule, or watch the “wild beasts” gain ground in your land. Review and redefine your sphere of authority. Because of your coming to a new, holy awareness of the Lord, there will be some demons that cannot follow you into the future. God’s people will have great authority over their enemies.”
“3. Exodus 23 is also a key chapter for this year. God forms His covenant in new ways to advance us into our future destiny. This applies to families, regions and nations. If we have forgotten and rejected His covenant in certain areas, those blessings will not be a part of our future. We must return and review our covenant roots and realign now! Do not despise small beginnings. Little by little, take your land. If you will start going, angelic hosts will then descend to get you to your ‘there.’
“4. 5768 will be a year of momentum! The year ahead will not only be a year to begin a fresh season in your life, but it will also be a year when the body of Christ gains momentum. An object with momentum is difficult to stop. To stop such an object, it is necessary to apply a force against its motion for a given period of time. The more momentum an object has, the less likely it is to stop its forward motion. This will be a year when forces vie for momentum. God will be moving on us! Will we respond to Him? The enemy forces that we have not resisted will be moving with force to slow down a kingdom that is advancing on the earth. We must not allow the voices of fear, unbelief and doubt to stop us from advancing. The violent are taking the kingdom of heaven by force. We must gain momentum now!
“5. This is a year of superabundant grace. All eights ‘go beyond.’ We must go beyond our last anointing and superabound into the next season. Resurrection power is available to us. There were eight recorded resurrections from the dead [in the Bible]. A double portion of miracle-working power is there for us to enter into. Elijah performed eight recorded miracles; Elisha performed 16!”
“6. This is a year to overcome! Fasten yourself to the Lord. Do not let the enemy’s hook drag you off the stage of your future! Break your orphan spirit! Return to a place of innocence! The secret place calls you forth. Stay in the secret place so you can be sent forth on key missions. The book of John and all of his Epistles are key for our transition this year.
“7. This is a year of circumcision. Circumcisions were performed on the eighth day. Circumcision is linked with ‘rolling away a reproach.’ Declare that all the reproaches from your past seasons are rolled away.
“8. This is a Feast of Tabernacles year. There was one major feast linked with eight days—the Feast of Tabernacles. God intended for us to celebrate for seven [7] days and take a Shabbat [rest] on the eighth. Remember your past wildernesses, but celebrate your way into your new beginning and enter into a rest!
“This is God’s year of new beginnings—enter in!”
Thursday, December 20, 2007
crossing the river of Jordan
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/eD0110010110001/location/I asked myself, are you ready for this, Jack? Are we ready to step out of our comfort zone, Impact? Ready for another awesome breakthrough in 2008?! Kingdom Inheritance, right?
I say...Let's cross the river.
Joshua 3-4
Chapter 3
Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over.
So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp;and they commanded the people, saying, "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it.
"Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before."
And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." Then Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of the covenant and cross over before the people." So they took up the ark of the covenant and went before the people. And the LORD said to Joshua, "This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
"You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, 'When you have come to the edge of the water of the Jordan, you shall stand in the Jordan.'" So Joshua said to the children of Israel, "Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God."
And Joshua said, "By this you shall know that the living God is among you, and that He will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Hivites and the Perizzites and the Girgashites and the Amorites and the Jebusites:
"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over before you into the Jordan. "Now therefore, take for yourselves twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from every tribe.
"And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests who bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, that the waters of the Jordan shall be cut off, the waters that come down from upstream, and they shall stand as a heap."
So it was, when the people set out from their camp to cross over the Jordan, with the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people, and as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still, and rose in a heap very far away at Adam, the city that is beside Zaretan. So the waters that went down into the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, failed, and were cut off; and the people crossed over opposite Jericho.
Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan.
Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over.
So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp;and they commanded the people, saying, "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it.
"Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before."
And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." Then Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of the covenant and cross over before the people." So they took up the ark of the covenant and went before the people. And the LORD said to Joshua, "This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
"You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, 'When you have come to the edge of the water of the Jordan, you shall stand in the Jordan.'" So Joshua said to the children of Israel, "Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God."
And Joshua said, "By this you shall know that the living God is among you, and that He will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Hivites and the Perizzites and the Girgashites and the Amorites and the Jebusites:
"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over before you into the Jordan. "Now therefore, take for yourselves twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from every tribe.
"And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests who bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, that the waters of the Jordan shall be cut off, the waters that come down from upstream, and they shall stand as a heap."
So it was, when the people set out from their camp to cross over the Jordan, with the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people, and as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still, and rose in a heap very far away at Adam, the city that is beside Zaretan. So the waters that went down into the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, failed, and were cut off; and the people crossed over opposite Jericho.
Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan.
Chapter 4
And it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying: "Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from every tribe, "and command them, saying, 'Take for yourselves twelve stones from here, out of the midst of the Jordan, from the place where the priests' feet stood firm. You shall carry them over with you and leave them in the lodging place where you lodge tonight.'"
Then Joshua called the twelve men whom he had appointed from the children of Israel, one man from every tribe; and Joshua said to them: "Cross over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and each one of you take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, "that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
"Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever."
And the children of Israel did so, just as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones from the midst of the Jordan, as the LORD had spoken to Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them to the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
Then Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.
So the priests who bore the ark stood in the midst of the Jordan until everything was finished that the LORD had commanded Joshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua; and the people hurried and crossed over.
Then it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over, that the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people. And the men of Reuben, the men of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh crossed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses had spoken to them.
About forty thousand prepared for war crossed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho. On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.
Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, "Command the priests who bear the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan." Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up from the Jordan."
And it came to pass, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD had come from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet touched the dry land, that the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before.
Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up in Gilgal.
Then he spoke to the children of Israel, saying: "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What are these stones?' "then you shall let your children know, saying, 'Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land'; "for the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over, "that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever."
Then Joshua called the twelve men whom he had appointed from the children of Israel, one man from every tribe; and Joshua said to them: "Cross over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and each one of you take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, "that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?'
"Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever."
And the children of Israel did so, just as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones from the midst of the Jordan, as the LORD had spoken to Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them to the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
Then Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.
So the priests who bore the ark stood in the midst of the Jordan until everything was finished that the LORD had commanded Joshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua; and the people hurried and crossed over.
Then it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over, that the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people. And the men of Reuben, the men of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh crossed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses had spoken to them.
About forty thousand prepared for war crossed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho. On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.
Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, "Command the priests who bear the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan." Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up from the Jordan."
And it came to pass, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD had come from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet touched the dry land, that the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before.
Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up in Gilgal.
Then he spoke to the children of Israel, saying: "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What are these stones?' "then you shall let your children know, saying, 'Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land'; "for the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over, "that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever."
約書亞清早起來、和以色列眾人都離開什亭、來到約但河、就住在那裡、等候過河。 過了三天、官長走遍營中、 吩咐百姓說、你們看見耶和華你們 神的約櫃、又見祭司利未人抬著、就要離開所住的地方、跟著約櫃去。 只是你們和約櫃相離、要量二千肘．不可與約櫃相近、使你們知道所當走的路．因為這條路你們向來沒有走過。 約書亞吩咐百姓說、你們要自潔．因為明天耶和華必在你們中間行奇事。 約書亞又吩咐祭司說、你們抬起約櫃、在百姓前頭過去。於是他們抬起約櫃、在百姓前頭走。
耶和華對約書亞說、從今日起、我必使你在以色列眾人眼前尊大、使他們知道我怎樣與摩西同在、也必照樣與你同在。
你要吩咐抬約櫃的祭司說、你們到了約但河的水邊上、就要在約但河水裡站住。
約書亞對以色列人說、你們近前來、聽耶和華你們 神的話。
約書亞說、看哪、普天下主的約櫃必在你們前頭過去到約但河裡．因此你們就知道在你們中間有永生 神．並且他必在你們面前趕出迦南人、赫人、希未人、比利洗人、革迦撒人、亞摩利人、耶布斯人。
你們現在要從以色列支派中揀選十二個人、每支派一人．
等到抬普天下主耶和華約櫃的祭司把腳站在約但河水裡、約但河的水、就是從上往下流的水、必然斷絕、立起成壘。
百姓離開帳棚、要過約但河的時候、抬約櫃的祭司、乃在百姓的前頭、
他們到了約但河、腳一入水、（原來約但河水、在收割的日子、漲過兩岸）
那從上往下流的水、便在極遠之地、撒拉但旁的亞當城那裡停住、立起成壘．那往亞拉巴的海、就是鹽海、下流的水、全然斷絕。於是百姓在耶利哥的對面過去了。
抬耶和華約櫃的祭司在約但河中的乾地上站定．以色列眾人都從乾地上過去、直到國民盡都過了約但河。
耶和華對約書亞說、從今日起、我必使你在以色列眾人眼前尊大、使他們知道我怎樣與摩西同在、也必照樣與你同在。
你要吩咐抬約櫃的祭司說、你們到了約但河的水邊上、就要在約但河水裡站住。
約書亞對以色列人說、你們近前來、聽耶和華你們 神的話。
約書亞說、看哪、普天下主的約櫃必在你們前頭過去到約但河裡．因此你們就知道在你們中間有永生 神．並且他必在你們面前趕出迦南人、赫人、希未人、比利洗人、革迦撒人、亞摩利人、耶布斯人。
你們現在要從以色列支派中揀選十二個人、每支派一人．
等到抬普天下主耶和華約櫃的祭司把腳站在約但河水裡、約但河的水、就是從上往下流的水、必然斷絕、立起成壘。
百姓離開帳棚、要過約但河的時候、抬約櫃的祭司、乃在百姓的前頭、
他們到了約但河、腳一入水、（原來約但河水、在收割的日子、漲過兩岸）
那從上往下流的水、便在極遠之地、撒拉但旁的亞當城那裡停住、立起成壘．那往亞拉巴的海、就是鹽海、下流的水、全然斷絕。於是百姓在耶利哥的對面過去了。
抬耶和華約櫃的祭司在約但河中的乾地上站定．以色列眾人都從乾地上過去、直到國民盡都過了約但河。
國民盡都過了約但河、耶和華就對約書亞說、 你從民中要揀選十二個人、每支派一人、
吩咐他們說、你們從這裡、從約但河中、祭司腳站定的地方、取十二塊石頭帶過去、放在你們今夜要住宿的地方。
於是約書亞將他從以色列人中所豫備的那十二個人、每支派一人、都召了來．
對他們說、你們下約但河中、過到耶和華你們 神的約櫃前頭、按著以色列人十二支派的數目、每人取一塊石頭扛在肩上。
這些石頭在你們中間可以作為證據．日後你們的子孫問你們說、這些石頭、是甚麼意思．
你們就對他們說、這是因為約但河的水、在耶和華的約櫃前斷絕．約櫃過約但河的時候、約但河的水就斷絕了．這些石頭要作以色列人永遠的記念。 以色列人就照約書亞所吩咐的、按著以色列人支派的數目、從約但河中取了十二塊石頭、都遵耶和華所吩咐約書亞的行了．他們把石頭帶過去、到他們所住宿的地方、就放在那裡。
約書亞另把十二塊石頭立在約但河中、在抬約櫃的祭司腳站立的地方．直到今日、那石頭還在那裡。 抬約櫃的祭司站在約但河中、等到耶和華曉諭約書亞吩咐百姓的事辦完了、是照摩西所吩咐約書亞的一切話．於是百姓急速過去了。 眾百姓盡都過了河、耶和華的約櫃和祭司就在百姓面前過去。 流便人、迦得人、瑪拿西半支派的人、都照摩西所吩咐他們的、帶著兵器在以色列人前頭過去。 約有四萬人、都準備打仗、在耶和華面前過去、到耶利哥的平原、等候上陣。
當那日耶和華使約書亞在以色列眾人眼前尊大．在他平生的日子、百姓敬畏他、像從前敬畏摩西一樣。
吩咐他們說、你們從這裡、從約但河中、祭司腳站定的地方、取十二塊石頭帶過去、放在你們今夜要住宿的地方。
於是約書亞將他從以色列人中所豫備的那十二個人、每支派一人、都召了來．
對他們說、你們下約但河中、過到耶和華你們 神的約櫃前頭、按著以色列人十二支派的數目、每人取一塊石頭扛在肩上。
這些石頭在你們中間可以作為證據．日後你們的子孫問你們說、這些石頭、是甚麼意思．
你們就對他們說、這是因為約但河的水、在耶和華的約櫃前斷絕．約櫃過約但河的時候、約但河的水就斷絕了．這些石頭要作以色列人永遠的記念。 以色列人就照約書亞所吩咐的、按著以色列人支派的數目、從約但河中取了十二塊石頭、都遵耶和華所吩咐約書亞的行了．他們把石頭帶過去、到他們所住宿的地方、就放在那裡。
約書亞另把十二塊石頭立在約但河中、在抬約櫃的祭司腳站立的地方．直到今日、那石頭還在那裡。 抬約櫃的祭司站在約但河中、等到耶和華曉諭約書亞吩咐百姓的事辦完了、是照摩西所吩咐約書亞的一切話．於是百姓急速過去了。 眾百姓盡都過了河、耶和華的約櫃和祭司就在百姓面前過去。 流便人、迦得人、瑪拿西半支派的人、都照摩西所吩咐他們的、帶著兵器在以色列人前頭過去。 約有四萬人、都準備打仗、在耶和華面前過去、到耶利哥的平原、等候上陣。
當那日耶和華使約書亞在以色列眾人眼前尊大．在他平生的日子、百姓敬畏他、像從前敬畏摩西一樣。
耶和華曉諭約書亞說、 你吩咐抬法櫃的祭司、從約但河裡上來。 約書亞就吩咐祭司說、你們從約但河裡上來。 抬耶和華約櫃的祭司從約但河裡上來、腳掌剛落旱地、約但河的水就流到原處、仍舊漲過兩岸。 正月初十日、百姓從約但河裡上來、就在吉甲、在耶利哥的東邊安營。
他們從約但河中取來的那十二塊石頭、約書亞就立在吉甲． 對以色列人說、日後你們的子孫問他們的父親說、這些石頭是甚麼意思． 你們就告訴他們說、以色列人曾走乾地過這約但河．
因為耶和華你們的 神、在你們前面、使約但河的水乾了、等著你們過來、就如耶和華你們的 神、從前在我們前面、使紅海乾了、等著我們過來一樣．
要使地上萬民都知道耶和華的手、大有能力．也要使你們永遠敬畏耶和華你們的 神。
因為耶和華你們的 神、在你們前面、使約但河的水乾了、等著你們過來、就如耶和華你們的 神、從前在我們前面、使紅海乾了、等著我們過來一樣．
要使地上萬民都知道耶和華的手、大有能力．也要使你們永遠敬畏耶和華你們的 神。
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Follow up and follow through
Schedule A: Follow up with new/old friends every Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00-9:30pm.
Schedule B: Commit to Prayer Room every Thursday 7:00-9:00pm.
Two things I am going to focus on the next 3 months; I will see it grow as I follow through. It must happen; I am committed to see it happens.
Stay committed!
Schedule B: Commit to Prayer Room every Thursday 7:00-9:00pm.
Two things I am going to focus on the next 3 months; I will see it grow as I follow through. It must happen; I am committed to see it happens.
Stay committed!
Monday, December 17, 2007
my tuna sandwich
For many years I have been doing what I am doing, which is hoping to build a generation to live for Jesus passionately and wholeheartedly. Some asked me what my passion is? I usually paused and returned with some irrelevant answers to the question. But I've realized that other than my Jesus; building a godly generation is my other tuna sandwich.
After Christmas party this year, as I was laying on my bed chatting with Annie; my heart started to ache like never before. Inside of my heart, I started to cry out for the next generation leaders. I have always cried out for the next generation leaders in my prayer; that night, I felt the longing, the ache inside of me, the desire or the emotion that was extremely desperate. I cried out "Where are the 20 years old leaders in the US? Where are the 20 years old bilingual leaders in San Gabriel Valley? Lord, help this generation to stand firm for You."
I long for You, Jesus. My heart is to pass on the baton to those who are willing to be radical for You, Jesus. I am here, Lord; I bury myself in the soil for this generation and would You make it grow. Amen.
After Christmas party this year, as I was laying on my bed chatting with Annie; my heart started to ache like never before. Inside of my heart, I started to cry out for the next generation leaders. I have always cried out for the next generation leaders in my prayer; that night, I felt the longing, the ache inside of me, the desire or the emotion that was extremely desperate. I cried out "Where are the 20 years old leaders in the US? Where are the 20 years old bilingual leaders in San Gabriel Valley? Lord, help this generation to stand firm for You."
I long for You, Jesus. My heart is to pass on the baton to those who are willing to be radical for You, Jesus. I am here, Lord; I bury myself in the soil for this generation and would You make it grow. Amen.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
I am proud of you, Annie.
Dear Annie,
You are doing great! All the hard work you've been putting in at KW will pay back in the years to come. I believe that you will handle bigger deals next year; your work ethics and good attitude will not only promote yourself, but also will bless many of your clients.
Be faithful on the little things; God will entrust you with more.
Be humble and learned; God will honor you with wisdom and knowledge.
Let's both become a channel of blessings.
I love you.
ps. I am going to sleep now.
You are doing great! All the hard work you've been putting in at KW will pay back in the years to come. I believe that you will handle bigger deals next year; your work ethics and good attitude will not only promote yourself, but also will bless many of your clients.
Be faithful on the little things; God will entrust you with more.
Be humble and learned; God will honor you with wisdom and knowledge.
Let's both become a channel of blessings.
I love you.
ps. I am going to sleep now.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Home Alone
I miss my wife. I am home alone, not bored but alone. It's her first time traveling for business, and I am proud of her. You are very brave, baby.
Be safe and have fun!
I've finally realized this - the anointing attracts people to know God; the administrative structure and organization management of the church keep the people.
Lord, help me and all core leaders growing in administration and structural management at Impact.
Be safe and have fun!
I've finally realized this - the anointing attracts people to know God; the administrative structure and organization management of the church keep the people.
Lord, help me and all core leaders growing in administration and structural management at Impact.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
the Golden Compass
This is an email from Saddleback Church. It's up to you if you want to support the movie or not. Thanks for reading it through.
I hope you're having a great start to the Christmas celebration season. And that, if you're facing some tough times, you're finding strength daily in God's great love.
We've been getting a lot of questions about a new movie coming out this week. People are wondering about things they've heard about "The Golden Compass." The concerns you may have heard about this movie are true. It's an anti-God movie posing as a children's movie. The ads compare it to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but the fact is that its view of the world is exactly the opposite.
The movie is based on the first of a series of three books by Philip Pullman that are anti-church in their core message. When Pullman was asked by the Washington Post what C.S. Lewis (author of the Narnia books) would think of his books, he answered, "I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief. Mr. Lewis would think I was doing the Devil's work." And he told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2003, "My books are about killing God." I love the wisdom in this article from Christianity Today: http://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/commentaries/fearnotthecompass.html. It's a great encouragement to not be afraid of the message of the movie, because the message of Christ is so much greater. And an encouragement to voice our disagreement with the author's message with a Christ-like spirit. And a warning not to be tricked by the hype around the movie - the most hateful parts of the books have been removed in this first movie in order to attract commercial success, but in a recent MTV interview the director stated that if this movie is successful, the future episodes will not be "watered down". Personally, I won't see the move, not because I'm afraid of its message, but because I don't want to support its message.
Pastor Tom and the Saddleback Pastors
I hope you're having a great start to the Christmas celebration season. And that, if you're facing some tough times, you're finding strength daily in God's great love.
We've been getting a lot of questions about a new movie coming out this week. People are wondering about things they've heard about "The Golden Compass." The concerns you may have heard about this movie are true. It's an anti-God movie posing as a children's movie. The ads compare it to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but the fact is that its view of the world is exactly the opposite.
The movie is based on the first of a series of three books by Philip Pullman that are anti-church in their core message. When Pullman was asked by the Washington Post what C.S. Lewis (author of the Narnia books) would think of his books, he answered, "I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief. Mr. Lewis would think I was doing the Devil's work." And he told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2003, "My books are about killing God." I love the wisdom in this article from Christianity Today: http://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/commentaries/fearnotthecompass.html. It's a great encouragement to not be afraid of the message of the movie, because the message of Christ is so much greater. And an encouragement to voice our disagreement with the author's message with a Christ-like spirit. And a warning not to be tricked by the hype around the movie - the most hateful parts of the books have been removed in this first movie in order to attract commercial success, but in a recent MTV interview the director stated that if this movie is successful, the future episodes will not be "watered down". Personally, I won't see the move, not because I'm afraid of its message, but because I don't want to support its message.
Pastor Tom and the Saddleback Pastors
$50 dollars tip
For the first time in my life, I got a tip of $50. Thank You, Lord.
Joshua and I went to work for nearly 8 hours today and surprisingly enough I got a tip from the home owner. I would say, this is the toughest house cleaning I've done so far; can't believe that Enoch did all the moving and paint job by himself. My back is killing me right now. I am so proud of Joshua, Enoch and myself. We made the difference on that house, eh?
Pray that someone will buy that house soon.
Joshua and I went to work for nearly 8 hours today and surprisingly enough I got a tip from the home owner. I would say, this is the toughest house cleaning I've done so far; can't believe that Enoch did all the moving and paint job by himself. My back is killing me right now. I am so proud of Joshua, Enoch and myself. We made the difference on that house, eh?
Pray that someone will buy that house soon.
Monday, December 3, 2007
God, You are my Foundation
I will bring You gold, silver and costly stones. Let me walk through this valley and pass all the trials that are before me. Surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. I shall yet praise You, O God. For the help of Your countenance.
Smile back to You.
Hear me.
Smile back to You.
Hear me.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Thank you all...
After reading Alice's blog, I was very much encouraged. Thank you for taking notes on Sunday, Alice. That truly encourages me when you guys are serious about Sunday teaching; I never thought that I was good at teaching the Word of God, I pray that I can be better at it. Alice's blog made me wanting to be a better teacher of God's Word. I pray that God gives me the revelation on the sermons that are relevant and life-changing to our congregation. Please keep praying for me. Thank you.
After reading all of your blogs, guys, I only want to say - Thank you. I am so happy and thankful to have all of you!
Love,
Jack
After reading all of your blogs, guys, I only want to say - Thank you. I am so happy and thankful to have all of you!
Love,
Jack
Friday, November 16, 2007
why do we say "to make the story short"?
well...to make the story short...but i want to hear the whole story! Would you watch a movie, which they make it short for you just to save your time? No, I want the full version of what's going on in your life too. Why make it short? I wanna care.
Last time I posted my blog was the night before going to IHOP. Yes, I had so many questions that I demanded answers from God. I couldn't go on. I was running around like a headless chicken; I lost my clients in business and I lost my passion in my ministry. I felt like living a this dry land where I had no help, no backup plans, no future and maybe any minute I could die there. So I went to IHOP. The first day was pretty shocking to me because I felt like Bob Frasar was talking to me directly. He talked about something in the days of famine...which our business/career could face. Gess...God's way is higher than ours! Unfortunately I forgot most of Bob Frasar's sharing, but God did speak to me with a conviction.
Then it was Bob Hartley who shared about the Book of Ruth, the 5 characters. Then he started praying for these two couples among the congregation. I wished I was being prophesied over that night. Then the next morning, it was 4 hours in the prayer room; man, wasn't that fun? 4 hours went by so quickly when you are in a prayer mode. After that, Eric and I went to the afternoon workshop where I heard these two couples talking about the prophecy that Bob Hartley gave them. It was amazing when God speaks! The prophecy totally touched their lives in many ways and spoke of the unknown things yet to be happened. That night, Joy, Eric and I got together at Jack Stack BBQ and enjoyed a decent meal; don't we just enjoy spending time with our beloved sister. However I wanted to attend the evening session, so quickly we took Joy back to her class and drove to our meeting place without any delay. After Rick Joyner's sermon, Bob Hartley came and spoke for 30 minutes about these 5 characters again. At the end, Bob asked the congregation which characters we would like to be; at that moment, I prayed to be like a Boaz as he shared. Bob then prayed for a sister and he called her Ruth in spirit. All the sudden, Bob called my name "Jack Lee"; and he started prophesying over me; it was intense and heavy for me. I am sort of used to people prophesying over me; but this time, it was in front of 300+ people. Most importantly the prayer answered my questions and touched me deeply. God calls me a Boaz through Bob; yes, that's what I want to be!
I will post the prophecy soon on my blog. God is good all the time! Afterward Daniel Academy, a youth group, prayed for me and that's when I started weeping. He refreshes my soul.
Psalm 33, Bob Hartley gave me this, which comforted me again...He knows my needs and He calls me righteous although I might not think so. I am righteous and great because of my Lord Jesus Christ.
"But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in You." (Psalm 33:18-22)
Last time I posted my blog was the night before going to IHOP. Yes, I had so many questions that I demanded answers from God. I couldn't go on. I was running around like a headless chicken; I lost my clients in business and I lost my passion in my ministry. I felt like living a this dry land where I had no help, no backup plans, no future and maybe any minute I could die there. So I went to IHOP. The first day was pretty shocking to me because I felt like Bob Frasar was talking to me directly. He talked about something in the days of famine...which our business/career could face. Gess...God's way is higher than ours! Unfortunately I forgot most of Bob Frasar's sharing, but God did speak to me with a conviction.
Then it was Bob Hartley who shared about the Book of Ruth, the 5 characters. Then he started praying for these two couples among the congregation. I wished I was being prophesied over that night. Then the next morning, it was 4 hours in the prayer room; man, wasn't that fun? 4 hours went by so quickly when you are in a prayer mode. After that, Eric and I went to the afternoon workshop where I heard these two couples talking about the prophecy that Bob Hartley gave them. It was amazing when God speaks! The prophecy totally touched their lives in many ways and spoke of the unknown things yet to be happened. That night, Joy, Eric and I got together at Jack Stack BBQ and enjoyed a decent meal; don't we just enjoy spending time with our beloved sister. However I wanted to attend the evening session, so quickly we took Joy back to her class and drove to our meeting place without any delay. After Rick Joyner's sermon, Bob Hartley came and spoke for 30 minutes about these 5 characters again. At the end, Bob asked the congregation which characters we would like to be; at that moment, I prayed to be like a Boaz as he shared. Bob then prayed for a sister and he called her Ruth in spirit. All the sudden, Bob called my name "Jack Lee"; and he started prophesying over me; it was intense and heavy for me. I am sort of used to people prophesying over me; but this time, it was in front of 300+ people. Most importantly the prayer answered my questions and touched me deeply. God calls me a Boaz through Bob; yes, that's what I want to be!
I will post the prophecy soon on my blog. God is good all the time! Afterward Daniel Academy, a youth group, prayed for me and that's when I started weeping. He refreshes my soul.
Psalm 33, Bob Hartley gave me this, which comforted me again...He knows my needs and He calls me righteous although I might not think so. I am righteous and great because of my Lord Jesus Christ.
"But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in You." (Psalm 33:18-22)
Thursday, November 8, 2007
am i ready?
I am heading over to IHOP on Thursday. Am I ready to find out what God has in store for me? What if I don't receive what I ask for? What if I don't get any confirmation from Him? What if God still keeps silent and pats my shoulder and smiles? Would I still be able to find out what's next? I believe that He has a great plan for me and my future; I remember that I was singing "He holds my future in His hand." this morning as I was laying on my bed. Spacing out yet all the sudden this song came to my mind...."He holds my future in His hand..."
Yes, I believe.
Jesus, I know You love me....but now I can't feel You just like many others tell me that they can't feel You all the time. I still choose to believe that You have the best interest in me.
All I have and all I need is my faith in You.
Meet me in our secret place....Find me.
Yes, I believe.
Jesus, I know You love me....but now I can't feel You just like many others tell me that they can't feel You all the time. I still choose to believe that You have the best interest in me.
All I have and all I need is my faith in You.
Meet me in our secret place....Find me.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
ouch...my finger hurts
oh no....the middle finger on my right hand is hurting like crazy; I couldn't sleep last night because it was all swallen then bleeding and gooey...gerr...it's really not funny at all. The whole day I can't do anything because of my hurting middle finger. Due to infection inside of the nail, it's killing me from head to toe. Can you imagine that a small infection in my "middle finger" would make me cry like a baby? I couldn't even use the chopesticks nor type my blog, not to mention anything more complex. So I could only sit at home and watch DVD the whole time today.
A small infection in my middle finger can affect my life; so is our sin and misbehavior, eh?
Wow...that's deep! Ouch..it hurts..>.<
A small infection in my middle finger can affect my life; so is our sin and misbehavior, eh?
Wow...that's deep! Ouch..it hurts..>.<
Monday, November 5, 2007
'You've got to find what you love.' Steve Jobs says
Stanford Report, June 14, 2005
'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs says
This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.
The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit. So why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course." My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college.
And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty scary at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example:
Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.
Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.
I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.
During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.
I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.
This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept:
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Thank you all very much.
'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs says
This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.
The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit. So why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course." My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college.
And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty scary at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example:
Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.
Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.
I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.
During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.
I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.
This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept:
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Thank you all very much.
Authorized Personnel Only
" Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23In a relationship, it is a must to remind us all the time to guard our hearts. We must keep our hearts pure. As I saw this picture that Annie took at the Malibu pier; it reminds me of Proverbs 4:23. I think that Jesus will put up a sign in our hearts that says "Authorized Personnel Only"; and under the sign, it says Property of Jesus Christ!
That's the seal of the Holy Spirit. No trespassers to this Property!
Lord, bless all those young adults who are in a relationship now. Bless their hearts, and keep them pure.
He is my Scepter
I am going to receive a fresh anointing during this trip to IHOP this weekend. I must.
If You don't show up, I am not going to leave KC. I am running low; I need Your guidance and counseling.
You are my Scepter; You must guide me and comfort me with Your rod. This is my time to receive. This is the time to make up my mind. I want my own breakthrough!
That is Your name! Thank You for Your promises.
If You don't show up, I am not going to leave KC. I am running low; I need Your guidance and counseling.
You are my Scepter; You must guide me and comfort me with Your rod. This is my time to receive. This is the time to make up my mind. I want my own breakthrough!
That is Your name! Thank You for Your promises.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Gone Fishing
this is the first time Rock caught a fish...and many more afterwards.... good job, Rock!
this is me relaxing...hehe...such a nice day without sun.I still smell like fish...totally exhausted after 3 hours of sleep last night, 1 hour of driving to Malibu, 5 hours of fishing, 2 hours of driving back due to traffic, and 2 hours of cleaning over 30 fish. Gosh...am I still alive? Thank God for a 4 hours nap after my crazy and exciting day. I woke up around 11: 30pm cuz Rock called me and asked me how the fish are; dude, they are frozen! Thanks for waking me up, yo. I started making some dinner @ 11:40pm; guess what I had, mackerels, the ones we caught today. They are very delicious! yumm... who wants some?
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
a day trip to La Jolla
wow...am i tired of driving down to SD? hmm...the ocean view is just amazing on my way to SD. why did i go to SD again? not for Johnny although we got together for dinner at CPK right next to his campus.
i guess i need to seriously think about whether i wanna join this company down in La Jolla. There are few cool toys any boys would wanna have, one being the HotWheels, the other one would be robotic toys; i happen to engage in these two areas, but am i excited about it? hmm....
the interview went extremely well...they wanted me to sign the paper right away if i could. wow...i never went to a meeting like this welcoming. is it a sign from God? ha...should i consider moving down to SD in the future? my dad wants me to find a job in Seattle...isn't that ironic? what would You want me to do? they don't want me to travel down to La Jolla everyday, only once or twice a week...what kind of full time job is that?.... well...i get to play with robotic toys all day long...
i don't know God...
i bought 7 fish today...the fish tank is getting smaller now...hope the smaller ones will survive by the end of this week...
i guess i need to seriously think about whether i wanna join this company down in La Jolla. There are few cool toys any boys would wanna have, one being the HotWheels, the other one would be robotic toys; i happen to engage in these two areas, but am i excited about it? hmm....
the interview went extremely well...they wanted me to sign the paper right away if i could. wow...i never went to a meeting like this welcoming. is it a sign from God? ha...should i consider moving down to SD in the future? my dad wants me to find a job in Seattle...isn't that ironic? what would You want me to do? they don't want me to travel down to La Jolla everyday, only once or twice a week...what kind of full time job is that?.... well...i get to play with robotic toys all day long...
i don't know God...
i bought 7 fish today...the fish tank is getting smaller now...hope the smaller ones will survive by the end of this week...
Monday, October 29, 2007
IMPACT 2nd Year DVD
That's right! IMPACT 2nd Year DVD is finally here! The hottest DVD of 2007 is coming right out in Nov. After spending one hour watching the DVD, I came to this conclusion; we are bunch of radical Jesus lovers! This is intense, and I am loving it!
Although we shouldn't stop heree n, weed to keep doing what we were doing during and before summer 2007. It's a season of war! Let's get ready and not get too comfortable; though we might have won battles, we are still in the middle of this spiritual warfare. The devil would not rest; we shall overcome him by the power of the Holy Spirit.
It's time to shout...."I LOVE YOU, HOLY SPIRIT!" Let's join Him once again in City Invasion and Supernatural Signs & Wonders in Campus!
Although we shouldn't stop heree n, weed to keep doing what we were doing during and before summer 2007. It's a season of war! Let's get ready and not get too comfortable; though we might have won battles, we are still in the middle of this spiritual warfare. The devil would not rest; we shall overcome him by the power of the Holy Spirit.
It's time to shout...."I LOVE YOU, HOLY SPIRIT!" Let's join Him once again in City Invasion and Supernatural Signs & Wonders in Campus!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
wildfires in southland
it has nothing to do with fire..but anger. it's falling ashes in my backyard after days of the wildfires. well i am not angry with the falling ashes, nor I am ticked off by the smog in the air. We all know that LA smog will kill us but we still choose to live here, eh? Who is the idiot?
Why do I choose to stay here in the first place?
My parents told me that it's probably gonna snow early this year, oh man, I envy them. I love snow. I love walking in a snowy day or night; wearing a nice warm coat walking down the streets in a cold winter, that just makes me feel alive! anyway i am not gonna see any snow this year I guess....cuz I am stuck right here breathing in all the toxic ashes and smog. I mourn for myself.
You really want me here? Say something then! Am I ready to be part of this movement? Shouldn't I go ahead and live my life? What's Your freaking will for me? I am stuck cuz of You! I pity no one but myself.
My heart was crying..i don't know where to go till You met me again in the shower. And You said, "賜華冠與錫安悲哀的人、代替灰塵、喜樂油、代替悲哀、讚美衣、代替憂傷之靈．使他們稱為公義樹、是耶和華所栽的、叫他得榮耀。" (Isaiah 61:3)
"and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor." (Isaiah 61:3)
and I..understand now.
Why do I choose to stay here in the first place?
My parents told me that it's probably gonna snow early this year, oh man, I envy them. I love snow. I love walking in a snowy day or night; wearing a nice warm coat walking down the streets in a cold winter, that just makes me feel alive! anyway i am not gonna see any snow this year I guess....cuz I am stuck right here breathing in all the toxic ashes and smog. I mourn for myself.
You really want me here? Say something then! Am I ready to be part of this movement? Shouldn't I go ahead and live my life? What's Your freaking will for me? I am stuck cuz of You! I pity no one but myself.
My heart was crying..i don't know where to go till You met me again in the shower. And You said, "賜華冠與錫安悲哀的人、代替灰塵、喜樂油、代替悲哀、讚美衣、代替憂傷之靈．使他們稱為公義樹、是耶和華所栽的、叫他得榮耀。" (Isaiah 61:3)
"and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor." (Isaiah 61:3)
and I..understand now.
Monday, October 22, 2007
a season of war
I love today's worship. Good job, Radical Jam.
It was rejuvenating and refreshing. I felt the presence of the Lord when the music started today although I didn't sing much throughout the PW time. As I slightly lifted up my arms, all the sudden, I felt that my burden was released and my sorrow was being taken away. What else can I do except crying my eyes out? Tears, such a wonderful way to express our inner spirit to God. I love lending my tears to God.
Lord Jesus, I come before You, just to ask You to bless Jessica, Josephine's parents and Sunny, Christine's parents. Lord, reveal Your grace and mercy through the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. It's not about Impact nor about any youth movement; it's about You. Lord, it's about You. I know that You love these families more than we do. Lord, I pray that You lead the simple hearted children to You. Remove our pride, remove our arrogance, remove our blindness. Lord, let Your Kingdom come upon these two families. Lord, bless these 4 girls; You've poured out Your Spirit for a godly purpose, I know that You will never let go of them. You've chosen them to be Your vessels for nations. Lord, strengthen their faith in You; bless their hearts with love and purity. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Rise up Your apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers and pastors in this generation, Lord.
Arise, the Lion of Judah. It's a season of war.
It was rejuvenating and refreshing. I felt the presence of the Lord when the music started today although I didn't sing much throughout the PW time. As I slightly lifted up my arms, all the sudden, I felt that my burden was released and my sorrow was being taken away. What else can I do except crying my eyes out? Tears, such a wonderful way to express our inner spirit to God. I love lending my tears to God.
Lord Jesus, I come before You, just to ask You to bless Jessica, Josephine's parents and Sunny, Christine's parents. Lord, reveal Your grace and mercy through the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. It's not about Impact nor about any youth movement; it's about You. Lord, it's about You. I know that You love these families more than we do. Lord, I pray that You lead the simple hearted children to You. Remove our pride, remove our arrogance, remove our blindness. Lord, let Your Kingdom come upon these two families. Lord, bless these 4 girls; You've poured out Your Spirit for a godly purpose, I know that You will never let go of them. You've chosen them to be Your vessels for nations. Lord, strengthen their faith in You; bless their hearts with love and purity. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Rise up Your apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers and pastors in this generation, Lord.
Arise, the Lion of Judah. It's a season of war.
a tip for CL
For those CL who want to advance in their cell groups or ministries; here is a tip for you all.
During this week, if you are going to hang out with a new friend or a believer; this is what I suggest you do.
1. Observe and Ask question regarding to his/her life.
2. Pray while listening to his/her problem.
3. Prepare a Bible verse and Must use it in your conversation.
4. Cast a vision into his/her life.
5. Pray with him/her.
If you can do these 5 things during your hang out with a friend or a believer, you will see amazing things God is doing in your life.
During this week, if you are going to hang out with a new friend or a believer; this is what I suggest you do.
1. Observe and Ask question regarding to his/her life.
2. Pray while listening to his/her problem.
3. Prepare a Bible verse and Must use it in your conversation.
4. Cast a vision into his/her life.
5. Pray with him/her.
If you can do these 5 things during your hang out with a friend or a believer, you will see amazing things God is doing in your life.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
A day at San Diego Sea World
Well...this is how we spent our 1st day of our anniversary; after a long hour rest, Annie and I finally decided to wake up to go exploring San Diego Sea World. It's not like we've never been there; I couldn't be more excited to go see Shamu, guess I didn't get to see Shamu doing her or his (not sure about the gender) amazing flip...oh...ok...let's give Shamu a big hand..yea.
Anyway, we ended up walking around the park and relaxed most of time, checking out what we usually missed in this park, like the aquarium at the far end corner. I really got to see some cool fishes, like this Puffer Fish. Man, I just can't get it to puff no matter how hard I banged on the glass, good thing that Annie stepped out and no one was around.
First time I really paid attention on the jelly fish and the lionfish, etc...they are fun to watch though....
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
i dont' know...celebration cont'd
Wow...I love the Coronando resort! Nice morning with sunshine on a beautiful beach... Unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy the pool...gerr...
Driving down the road to downtown Coronando, Annie and I found this cafe right off the coast with a nice pacific ocean view. There we had our lunch, watching people walking by, just wished that the time would stop at that moment. Nah...maybe not because the weather was not that good after all.
Taking a stroll after lunch at the beach facing San Diego downtown; San Diego looks different from this angle. Just like marriage, we all have different perspectives and values toward our life. Oh well...maybe I am the one who needs to learn how to control my temper..haha..Thank you, Annie for your patience.
Got stuck in traffic coming back to LA; we decided to go to Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori in Gardena, I think it's not as exciting as what I expected. But it's good enough over all. At least we had fun, eh?
Driving down the road to downtown Coronando, Annie and I found this cafe right off the coast with a nice pacific ocean view. There we had our lunch, watching people walking by, just wished that the time would stop at that moment. Nah...maybe not because the weather was not that good after all.
Taking a stroll after lunch at the beach facing San Diego downtown; San Diego looks different from this angle. Just like marriage, we all have different perspectives and values toward our life. Oh well...maybe I am the one who needs to learn how to control my temper..haha..Thank you, Annie for your patience.
Got stuck in traffic coming back to LA; we decided to go to Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori in Gardena, I think it's not as exciting as what I expected. But it's good enough over all. At least we had fun, eh?
Monday, October 15, 2007
Happy Anniversary!
I love you, Annie.
We've made it! It's our first anniversary, wow, it has been an awesome ride with you. Thank you for being patient and supportive. I love you.
I am falling in love with you more and more everyday.
We are currently staying at Coronando Bay Resort in San Diego. It's a cloudy day but we get to see some nice sunset and beach outside of our hotel room. After a short walk at the Sea World, Annie and I decided to come back early to the hotel; the weather didn't turn out well as we expected, but it's ok, we love the view from our room. God has been good to both of us all these years; we shared about our past memories and trips to different places and all that. Although I am taking a break in my own career, although I might sounded upset talking about it, I truly appreciate Annie for encouraging me and staying by my side.
That's what marriage is about, isn't it? Through thick and thin, we'll still have each other, eh?
Happy Anniversary!
We've made it! It's our first anniversary, wow, it has been an awesome ride with you. Thank you for being patient and supportive. I love you.
I am falling in love with you more and more everyday.
We are currently staying at Coronando Bay Resort in San Diego. It's a cloudy day but we get to see some nice sunset and beach outside of our hotel room. After a short walk at the Sea World, Annie and I decided to come back early to the hotel; the weather didn't turn out well as we expected, but it's ok, we love the view from our room. God has been good to both of us all these years; we shared about our past memories and trips to different places and all that. Although I am taking a break in my own career, although I might sounded upset talking about it, I truly appreciate Annie for encouraging me and staying by my side.
That's what marriage is about, isn't it? Through thick and thin, we'll still have each other, eh?
Happy Anniversary!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Special Day
Stephanie, Jennifer's friend, brought us to this Hu-Nan restaurant...yummy it was great! I love Hu-Nan cuisine now, spicy yet delicious.
It's really awesome to spend time with Papa, Mama, Jennifer, Carolyn, Kyle, Stephanie and Annie at the Metrotown Mall shopping for Kyle mostly. Guess when you have a kid, all the adults and relatives put the attention on that kid only. Buying clothes, getting new toys, etc...oh man, as an uncle, I guess I didn't even care about how much they cost; I'll get it for the boy anyway.
Kyle was tired, so the whole gang left the mall except me and Annie; we were waiting to have a dinner with our friend, Richard Kuo. Annie and I spent sometime reading books at the Chapters till Richard came. Annie is totally preparing herself for real estate, I do admire her determination. As for me, I was walking around hoping to steal a seat; guess I intimidated some kid by standing right next to him till he stood up and left. Oh well...I got my chair then...
We had a great dinner at this Japanese restaurant. Thanks, Richard for making us coffee tonight, it was really good coffee. Guess what...now I am still awake!
I fell asleep for 2 hours, and I had this dream that I was transported to another dimension. In this dream, so many people were in the train; as we got out of the train at the station, the train disappeared. The station was on the other side of a bridge where there was clear water underneath. As the train disappeared, a hand full of people jumped over to the tracks waiting for this glowing Aurora to pass us through. I jumped over; I said goodbye to some people on the platform, I knew that I was taking a "short" vacation to this other dimension for some reason. Then the Aurora passed through me, I was taken up in the sky right away to another realm; I could feel the wind blowing at my face and I could feel the cloud near me. We all travelled in the sky for sometime; all the sudden, I realized that I wanted to say something to someone who I don't remember. So I woke up from my dearm. Annie who was still awake asked me if I had a dream; she told me that I was making "sounds" as I slept, she thought I was having a bad dream or something exciting. Wow...I guess I did.
I don't understand what it means; I kindda guessed it, but I hope I am not correct...
God, Have mercy to this world.
It's really awesome to spend time with Papa, Mama, Jennifer, Carolyn, Kyle, Stephanie and Annie at the Metrotown Mall shopping for Kyle mostly. Guess when you have a kid, all the adults and relatives put the attention on that kid only. Buying clothes, getting new toys, etc...oh man, as an uncle, I guess I didn't even care about how much they cost; I'll get it for the boy anyway.
Kyle was tired, so the whole gang left the mall except me and Annie; we were waiting to have a dinner with our friend, Richard Kuo. Annie and I spent sometime reading books at the Chapters till Richard came. Annie is totally preparing herself for real estate, I do admire her determination. As for me, I was walking around hoping to steal a seat; guess I intimidated some kid by standing right next to him till he stood up and left. Oh well...I got my chair then...
We had a great dinner at this Japanese restaurant. Thanks, Richard for making us coffee tonight, it was really good coffee. Guess what...now I am still awake!
I fell asleep for 2 hours, and I had this dream that I was transported to another dimension. In this dream, so many people were in the train; as we got out of the train at the station, the train disappeared. The station was on the other side of a bridge where there was clear water underneath. As the train disappeared, a hand full of people jumped over to the tracks waiting for this glowing Aurora to pass us through. I jumped over; I said goodbye to some people on the platform, I knew that I was taking a "short" vacation to this other dimension for some reason. Then the Aurora passed through me, I was taken up in the sky right away to another realm; I could feel the wind blowing at my face and I could feel the cloud near me. We all travelled in the sky for sometime; all the sudden, I realized that I wanted to say something to someone who I don't remember. So I woke up from my dearm. Annie who was still awake asked me if I had a dream; she told me that I was making "sounds" as I slept, she thought I was having a bad dream or something exciting. Wow...I guess I did.
I don't understand what it means; I kindda guessed it, but I hope I am not correct...
God, Have mercy to this world.
Day X in Canada
hmm...how long have I been back to Canada? I lost count...well but I guess I only have few days left before I go back to US.
Guess I've already missed the land of the free, home of the brave; Canada to me is like a half home, simply because my family lives here. I don't have that much attachment to this place all these years; I guess it's because I've travelled too much and lived in too many cities.
Where is home? Just like Abraham, the father of faith, who lived and travelled in many places knew that he was an alien to this world. Shouldn't we Christians be thinking of this way? We are the legal citizens of the Kingdom, but the aliens of this world.
I love Canada. But without a vision, I have no rights, no passion, no commitment to live here just like I won't move back to Boston for a stinky job. Sometimes I'd wonder if that's the right attitude; many think I am such an unbelievable person who would give up good career opportunities to win the next generation for God. I say, the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He always takes me to the green pasture.
Always like this ever since I graduated, unless God tells me to move on to another city or I will stay at where I am till my purpose is fulfilled. Never go forward unless the Holy Spirit says so. Just for my personal record, in 2000, I gave up an opportunity to move to Paris; in 2001Tokyo, in 2001 NY, in 2006 Westlake Village CA, in 2007 Boston...did I miss anything? Well...what's the next city? haha...to let go is to receive, right?
Wait upon the Lord, Jack. Be still and know that He is God.
I love You, Lord Jesus. You are my all in all.
Guess I've already missed the land of the free, home of the brave; Canada to me is like a half home, simply because my family lives here. I don't have that much attachment to this place all these years; I guess it's because I've travelled too much and lived in too many cities.
Where is home? Just like Abraham, the father of faith, who lived and travelled in many places knew that he was an alien to this world. Shouldn't we Christians be thinking of this way? We are the legal citizens of the Kingdom, but the aliens of this world.
I love Canada. But without a vision, I have no rights, no passion, no commitment to live here just like I won't move back to Boston for a stinky job. Sometimes I'd wonder if that's the right attitude; many think I am such an unbelievable person who would give up good career opportunities to win the next generation for God. I say, the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He always takes me to the green pasture.
Always like this ever since I graduated, unless God tells me to move on to another city or I will stay at where I am till my purpose is fulfilled. Never go forward unless the Holy Spirit says so. Just for my personal record, in 2000, I gave up an opportunity to move to Paris; in 2001Tokyo, in 2001 NY, in 2006 Westlake Village CA, in 2007 Boston...did I miss anything? Well...what's the next city? haha...to let go is to receive, right?
Wait upon the Lord, Jack. Be still and know that He is God.
I love You, Lord Jesus. You are my all in all.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
I am Canadian - part 1
You can't get any better than that, eh! We are not Mexican, we are Canadian, neighbor!
O Canada - Day 5
Proud of Canada, eh?...$1 USD =$1 CDN.
But to me, it sucks! I am not getting any goodies from this horrendous conversion. I can not believe that US dollars has become "worthless" these days; oh man, it makes me wanting to move back to my "home and native land"....O Canada!
Annie and I both have relaxed for these few days; eating Mama's good dishes, watching tons of TV, playing with my only nephew, Kyle, and much more... hmm...days of my life...guess it would last for another 5 days, then bang, I'll have to face reality, which I am not too excited about.
I guess living a simple life is something everyone needs; at least that's what I want, eh?
I love the mountain view and the beautiful yet cloudy sky over here in Surrey; it has already snowed up in the mountains. Breeze air without any smog...cloudy sky yet clear sometimes...trees are turning colors...all these really capture my heart. I love Canada...
But to me, it sucks! I am not getting any goodies from this horrendous conversion. I can not believe that US dollars has become "worthless" these days; oh man, it makes me wanting to move back to my "home and native land"....O Canada!
Annie and I both have relaxed for these few days; eating Mama's good dishes, watching tons of TV, playing with my only nephew, Kyle, and much more... hmm...days of my life...guess it would last for another 5 days, then bang, I'll have to face reality, which I am not too excited about.
I guess living a simple life is something everyone needs; at least that's what I want, eh?
I love the mountain view and the beautiful yet cloudy sky over here in Surrey; it has already snowed up in the mountains. Breeze air without any smog...cloudy sky yet clear sometimes...trees are turning colors...all these really capture my heart. I love Canada...
Monday, October 8, 2007
O Canada, our home and native land...
It's nice to be home with family. Needless to worry about anything at all for few days. That's the beauty of being at home, and being in Canada cuz everything is beautiful and refreshing here. It rained for two days, Sat and Sun, I love it although Annie is not used to the raining season. Friday was an awesome day for golf with Dad, the weather was perfect although there was still wet on the green. My pants got wet cuz of walking 18 holes; I didn't play that well since I haven't practiced for a long time, well there were some holes I did pretty well I think, at least I didn't lose any balls. Need to practice golf once I get back to LA.
Raining and raining...makes me relaxed and refreshed. Let the rain wash all the restlessness.
Let the rain rejuvenate my spirit. Let the rain of the Lord fall on me. Let the rain come. Let the rain come. Let the rain of the Lord come as I stand in it.
It's Monday, Thanksgiving Day in Canada, nice to have everyone coming back home and enjoy the dinner.
Don't feel like talking with Annie now, she is sitting in front of me listening to my iPod...gerr...>.<
Raining and raining...makes me relaxed and refreshed. Let the rain wash all the restlessness.
Let the rain rejuvenate my spirit. Let the rain of the Lord fall on me. Let the rain come. Let the rain come. Let the rain of the Lord come as I stand in it.
It's Monday, Thanksgiving Day in Canada, nice to have everyone coming back home and enjoy the dinner.
Don't feel like talking with Annie now, she is sitting in front of me listening to my iPod...gerr...>.<
Thursday, October 4, 2007
depressed...Halo 3 all night long
I was depressed...so I played Halo till 4:30am from I dont' remember when...
My hands are hurting...
Rest now..stupid
My hands are hurting...
Rest now..stupid
I don't like Sept. 2007
That's right, I don't like this past month...it sucked. It's not gonna get any worst than Sept. 2007...
First of all, our lovely church ran out of money and on top of that, we are not getting any additional support from our mother church. Well, I understand that our mother church is "struggling" with their financial issues; guess they couldn't help out much to this little tiny daugther church of theirs. I really understand that they have their own budgets...what can I say? Guys, let's just sit here and die...unless the Almighty shows up, or we are in deep shit!
oh well, this is not the most exciting thing happening to me yet... in the same freaking month, I lost my client, my only client...that means, I am gonna live on my savings if there is any...haha..
God will provide, yaya...I believe so...ya.. really? This is F-up!
Well...God, thank You. How many time would you want me to "experience" Your "blessings"? man...all these years, I have gone through countless "trials" like this...can a man just not worry about his finance for a while? I don't know, boss... You tell me how I should move forward now.
Anyway...I know You will provide, cuz that's Your name, right?
Tired...stayed up all night again...what did I write? lazy to check..
First of all, our lovely church ran out of money and on top of that, we are not getting any additional support from our mother church. Well, I understand that our mother church is "struggling" with their financial issues; guess they couldn't help out much to this little tiny daugther church of theirs. I really understand that they have their own budgets...what can I say? Guys, let's just sit here and die...unless the Almighty shows up, or we are in deep shit!
oh well, this is not the most exciting thing happening to me yet... in the same freaking month, I lost my client, my only client...that means, I am gonna live on my savings if there is any...haha..
God will provide, yaya...I believe so...ya.. really? This is F-up!
Well...God, thank You. How many time would you want me to "experience" Your "blessings"? man...all these years, I have gone through countless "trials" like this...can a man just not worry about his finance for a while? I don't know, boss... You tell me how I should move forward now.
Anyway...I know You will provide, cuz that's Your name, right?
Tired...stayed up all night again...what did I write? lazy to check..
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
it's 8 am
I am sooo freaking tired but can't fall asleep. What's wrong with me? I am not sure, but I guess I might have an anxiety problem..well, is there a name for that kind of phobia? I am too lazy to find out, can someone tell me? hmm...I guess I don't even wanna know anyway.
It's 8am, I am still awake.
It's 8am, I am hungry and tired.
I can hear a bird chirping right outside of my window...shut up, I wanna sleep! Does that sparrow bother you, Jack? or something else is bothering you?
Perhaps you think God doesn't look after you anymore? And you're taking it to the little bird?
Remember what the scripture says, "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." What anxiety? Should I have? hmm...need to rest.
Why am I writing down this nonsense?
Rest now, inner Jack.
Rest now, Jack. Rest.
It's 8am, I am still awake.
It's 8am, I am hungry and tired.
I can hear a bird chirping right outside of my window...shut up, I wanna sleep! Does that sparrow bother you, Jack? or something else is bothering you?
Perhaps you think God doesn't look after you anymore? And you're taking it to the little bird?
Remember what the scripture says, "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." What anxiety? Should I have? hmm...need to rest.
Why am I writing down this nonsense?
Rest now, inner Jack.
Rest now, Jack. Rest.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Seek His Kingdom first
Jesus said, "Seek His Kingdom first and His righteousness..."
This phrase has now come to my life as a trail. Is Impact seeking God's Kingdom and righteousness? Am I seeking these too? Yes, I pray that I put my focus on what Jesus asked me to seek after.
Now without much resources both at Impact and my personal finance, will I still say, let His name be glorified? Will I still seek His Kingdom and righteousness? Lord, help me!
His Kingdom, is simply God's domain, God's way, God's principles and/or God sovereignty.
His righteousness, is then God's values, God's standards, God's character and/or God's personality.
Am I seeking after God's values and God principles? Lord, lead me in Your truth.
Teach me, so I can teach. Show me the way to Your glory.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
House of Prayer
Do You know how much I miss You? I wait upon You. I give You praises and blessings. My heart is all Yours every moment of my life. You said, "Seek His first Kingdom and righteousness"; all I want is to seek after Your Kingdom and its values.
Won't You come? Have You heard my cry? You must've answered me; yet I might not be able understand it right now. You are forever faithful and just; I trust in You. Won't You come now as I cry out? You always have the best plans over Your Bride, over this generation, over me. What can I offer up to You besides my life? I give thanks and honor to You...
You have made me glad! You are always generous and kind; You draw close to those who are hungry of You, who are broken hearted. I am broken hearted, I am hungry... Come now, Lord, come.
I love You, Jesus. You are my all in all.
Sweet Jesus...I love You. I offer my life as a living sacrifice to You; every moment of my life, let it be a house of prayer.
I love You, Jesus.
Won't You come? Have You heard my cry? You must've answered me; yet I might not be able understand it right now. You are forever faithful and just; I trust in You. Won't You come now as I cry out? You always have the best plans over Your Bride, over this generation, over me. What can I offer up to You besides my life? I give thanks and honor to You...
You have made me glad! You are always generous and kind; You draw close to those who are hungry of You, who are broken hearted. I am broken hearted, I am hungry... Come now, Lord, come.
I love You, Jesus. You are my all in all.
Sweet Jesus...I love You. I offer my life as a living sacrifice to You; every moment of my life, let it be a house of prayer.
I love You, Jesus.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Demo Only...
haha...I finally bought a label maker!
I can't wait to make a lot of labels and stickers with my name on it. But when I started counting my DVDs and CDs, I realized that I might run out of labels. Stupid enough, I decided not to put any labels on my personal belongings for now. Instead I started to make labels for Impact stuff...hmm...that kindda doesn't make any sense to me why I bought the label maker in the beginning. Oh well...it's not that I am so cheap in sharing my own properties with Impact; guess what I still have tons of my own collection at church.
I like to label my own stuff if possible....kindda like a organized freak!
Wow...God puts a label on each one of us too, right? He claims those who belong to Him, and He puts a sticker on His belonging, which we call it a seal of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I kindda appreciate why I bought my label maker now...haha...I am good.
world peace!
I can't wait to make a lot of labels and stickers with my name on it. But when I started counting my DVDs and CDs, I realized that I might run out of labels. Stupid enough, I decided not to put any labels on my personal belongings for now. Instead I started to make labels for Impact stuff...hmm...that kindda doesn't make any sense to me why I bought the label maker in the beginning. Oh well...it's not that I am so cheap in sharing my own properties with Impact; guess what I still have tons of my own collection at church.
I like to label my own stuff if possible....kindda like a organized freak!
Wow...God puts a label on each one of us too, right? He claims those who belong to Him, and He puts a sticker on His belonging, which we call it a seal of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I kindda appreciate why I bought my label maker now...haha...I am good.
world peace!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
This song totally reminds me of my youth! Crazy hair...hey that's all about style!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Jesus, You are too cool. Love Ya!
This is an email from Mark Hendrickson, our summer camp speaker. Really cool, check it out!
Dear Mark and Bob June 7, 2007
I wanted to report on what happened last weekend.
On Saturday night we had our weekly Marveling Place meeting. We had a short time of praise and then we had some ministry time afterwards. There were about 25 - 30 people present.
The ministry time started off slow and I didn't know if we were gonna get a breakthrough or not that night. But then we started praying for Maria (one of our youth girls) and things started happening. My wife fell over as she was praying for Maria and got taken up to heaven. The Lord asked her what she'd like to see, my wife replied, "Show me how you made the stars." The Lord did it. Some other things happened also. He asked her to pray for Darfur. As we started to pray for others they too started to manifest. Lynn (a youth teacher) got taken up to heaven. Others were speaking in tongues uncontrollably. A lot of things happened but it's what happened afterwards that was shocking. I closed the meeting after a couple hours. A few of us headed to my house to debrief because I think of all the nights, that night was the MOST intense I've ever seen it.
Well, something unusual happened on our way to my house. My cousin Sophia (youth group student) had been shaking the entire night but suddenly she started speaking and it was Jesus. Jesus was actually speaking through her. I have never heard of this happening. Others have gone up to heaven and told us what Jesus told them. But this is the first time that Jesus himself was speaking to us through this little girl – 16 years old.
Everyone stayed at my house from 11 pm till 3 am. It was the most beautiful time (by the way it ended up being 12 of us :). I have never met someone more gentle, more kind in my life. Everything changed that evening. He told us He'd answer almost any question we had. We asked about everything. Oh, before I forget, we asked about you two - what the Lord felt about you guys.
For Bob, Jesus said that you were a GREAT, GREAT, GREAT man. We asked him if you were going to be here (in DC area) long term and he said that he was raising up new leaders in this area but Bob would stay and help for the time being.
For Mark, The Lord said that you were one of the most beautiful men on the earth. He said, "I'm going to heal Mark because I love him So much".
We asked him questions about our jobs, our family members. We asked him about the VA tech shootings (He said many people just see it as a massacre but they don't see the purpose behind it. There a great purpose behind what happened). Of course we asked him about upcoming GRACE youth conference. The Lord said not to put a cap on it. We had initially stopped registration at 400 but the Lord said to lift it. More needed to come. The Lord would take care of all the logistics. Don't worry. Right now I think we have 600 or so. Crazy stuff!
But again, that night more than all the information, we were all so blown away by his tenderness. Oh, he's so funny too. When we asked him what he was like when he was still on the earth, he said, "People right now don't know about my sense of humor. I was a real jokester."
My life has been transformed by that night. Suddenly temptations aren't as tempting anymore. I don't want to hurt his heart.
There's a lot more to share about that night but some more things happened the next day when Jesus said goodbye early Sunday morning. We asked him if he would come to Sunday worship. He said he would if we wanted him there. "Be hungry, always be hungry and I'll be there." Sunday was crazy. I remember specifically the offering song, when Bo and Elliott were singing it felt like heaven was breaking open. When Alex (Pun) prayed after the praise portion Jesus (through Sophia) started cheering Pun on. It was amazing. But then when the worship was over and we called people up for ministry so many people got touched. One girl got delivered (it looked like an exorcism). Others fell over. Many people received tongues. Basically the Lord exploded in that room.
This past Wednesday we had almost 40 people show up to prayer meeting (usually only 4-5 of us get together). People are really hungry. A lot of people are scared but a lot of people want more.
I wish I could tell you a lot more but it would take forever to do so.
Please continue to pray for us. The Lord said about me on Saturday night that I haven't been filled yet like the others because it's REALLY important that I not only manage what's going on but I have to train people in this. I feel inadequate but He said he'd help me. I'm jealous for more though.
Please pray that this will continue. In the end the most important thing that he wants from us is for us to spend time with him. He said that's the most important thing for him. Many of us have been meeting at people's homes to pray together. He loves that so much. Please pray for Daniel Kim at Rockville. He's really not doing well. We want him to be set free. If you guys have any questions I'll answer anything. I'm so glad you guys have partnered with us. I love you guys. Take care,
Richard Lee
HOPE Church (House of Prayer for Everyone)
Here’s something Richard told me on the phone the next day:
We asked Jesus about everything. We asked Him about the unsaved. I asked Him about my parents who are unsaved. Jesus began to weep. And then said, “I love him so much, he is so valuable to me! Will you help me win him?” I answered back, “Will you help me win him, Jesus?” He began to laugh. At that my wife began to speak in tongues uncontrollably. Jesus said, “That’s a silly question, SURE I’ll help you. I’ll always help you.” I said, “You must love silly questions.” He said “Yes, they make me laugh.”
Dear Mark and Bob June 7, 2007
I wanted to report on what happened last weekend.
On Saturday night we had our weekly Marveling Place meeting. We had a short time of praise and then we had some ministry time afterwards. There were about 25 - 30 people present.
The ministry time started off slow and I didn't know if we were gonna get a breakthrough or not that night. But then we started praying for Maria (one of our youth girls) and things started happening. My wife fell over as she was praying for Maria and got taken up to heaven. The Lord asked her what she'd like to see, my wife replied, "Show me how you made the stars." The Lord did it. Some other things happened also. He asked her to pray for Darfur. As we started to pray for others they too started to manifest. Lynn (a youth teacher) got taken up to heaven. Others were speaking in tongues uncontrollably. A lot of things happened but it's what happened afterwards that was shocking. I closed the meeting after a couple hours. A few of us headed to my house to debrief because I think of all the nights, that night was the MOST intense I've ever seen it.
Well, something unusual happened on our way to my house. My cousin Sophia (youth group student) had been shaking the entire night but suddenly she started speaking and it was Jesus. Jesus was actually speaking through her. I have never heard of this happening. Others have gone up to heaven and told us what Jesus told them. But this is the first time that Jesus himself was speaking to us through this little girl – 16 years old.
Everyone stayed at my house from 11 pm till 3 am. It was the most beautiful time (by the way it ended up being 12 of us :). I have never met someone more gentle, more kind in my life. Everything changed that evening. He told us He'd answer almost any question we had. We asked about everything. Oh, before I forget, we asked about you two - what the Lord felt about you guys.
For Bob, Jesus said that you were a GREAT, GREAT, GREAT man. We asked him if you were going to be here (in DC area) long term and he said that he was raising up new leaders in this area but Bob would stay and help for the time being.
For Mark, The Lord said that you were one of the most beautiful men on the earth. He said, "I'm going to heal Mark because I love him So much".
We asked him questions about our jobs, our family members. We asked him about the VA tech shootings (He said many people just see it as a massacre but they don't see the purpose behind it. There a great purpose behind what happened). Of course we asked him about upcoming GRACE youth conference. The Lord said not to put a cap on it. We had initially stopped registration at 400 but the Lord said to lift it. More needed to come. The Lord would take care of all the logistics. Don't worry. Right now I think we have 600 or so. Crazy stuff!
But again, that night more than all the information, we were all so blown away by his tenderness. Oh, he's so funny too. When we asked him what he was like when he was still on the earth, he said, "People right now don't know about my sense of humor. I was a real jokester."
My life has been transformed by that night. Suddenly temptations aren't as tempting anymore. I don't want to hurt his heart.
There's a lot more to share about that night but some more things happened the next day when Jesus said goodbye early Sunday morning. We asked him if he would come to Sunday worship. He said he would if we wanted him there. "Be hungry, always be hungry and I'll be there." Sunday was crazy. I remember specifically the offering song, when Bo and Elliott were singing it felt like heaven was breaking open. When Alex (Pun) prayed after the praise portion Jesus (through Sophia) started cheering Pun on. It was amazing. But then when the worship was over and we called people up for ministry so many people got touched. One girl got delivered (it looked like an exorcism). Others fell over. Many people received tongues. Basically the Lord exploded in that room.
This past Wednesday we had almost 40 people show up to prayer meeting (usually only 4-5 of us get together). People are really hungry. A lot of people are scared but a lot of people want more.
I wish I could tell you a lot more but it would take forever to do so.
Please continue to pray for us. The Lord said about me on Saturday night that I haven't been filled yet like the others because it's REALLY important that I not only manage what's going on but I have to train people in this. I feel inadequate but He said he'd help me. I'm jealous for more though.
Please pray that this will continue. In the end the most important thing that he wants from us is for us to spend time with him. He said that's the most important thing for him. Many of us have been meeting at people's homes to pray together. He loves that so much. Please pray for Daniel Kim at Rockville. He's really not doing well. We want him to be set free. If you guys have any questions I'll answer anything. I'm so glad you guys have partnered with us. I love you guys. Take care,
Richard Lee
HOPE Church (House of Prayer for Everyone)
Here’s something Richard told me on the phone the next day:
We asked Jesus about everything. We asked Him about the unsaved. I asked Him about my parents who are unsaved. Jesus began to weep. And then said, “I love him so much, he is so valuable to me! Will you help me win him?” I answered back, “Will you help me win him, Jesus?” He began to laugh. At that my wife began to speak in tongues uncontrollably. Jesus said, “That’s a silly question, SURE I’ll help you. I’ll always help you.” I said, “You must love silly questions.” He said “Yes, they make me laugh.”
Monday, September 3, 2007
letter from the Hendrickson
DPM Update - 2007 August
Hendrickson Family
Aug 31, 2007
The Impact Harvest Church retreat meetings in CA were “over-the-top”. This Asian church of “alive” and responsive youth amazed us with their love for the presence of God. The second night we had at least two confirmed healings where all pain and immobility was gone after prayer. The following is a report of our meeting on the last night.
The last night encounter – highlight of the trip
For 1 ½ hours we told stories of recent supernatural encounters. I showed my feathers, gold flakes, leaves, pics etc. Everyone was very engaged. Several times during sharing we stopped and told Jesus how much we loved Him and wanted Him. At about 9 PM I asked for those to come forward who wanted to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 12-15 responded. We prayed. Then it happened - over 3 hours of wonderful “holy chaos". I believe all were baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. Even those who had previous HS experiences were impacted beyond anything they had experienced before. Guys and gals had heavenly encounters. Rode animals. Flew. Talked to Jesus. Saw angels. Played in mountains of gold dust. It was very loud in the room at times. Many in the room shook. Froze. Fell. Were drunk. Laughed. Cried. Prayed for each other. Held each other. After the first 15 minutes no one led it. We just watched and blessed what Holy Spirit was doing. Loudness and energy in the room ebbed and flowed. It took on a life of its own. Nearly all of group of sixty were VERY impacted for about 3 hours – till midnight. Then for another hour we listened to wonderfully bizarre and emotional testimonies that were mixed with tears, laughter and love for Jesus. All were amazed at how good God is and His overwhelming presence among us. We dismissed about 1AM. They hung around until about 2AM before calling it a night. This God-encounter was one of the highlights of the summer of 2007.
We love and bless you
Mark and Debbie and family
********************************
Dwelling Place Ministries
www.dpmkc.org
Hendrickson Family
Aug 31, 2007
The Impact Harvest Church retreat meetings in CA were “over-the-top”. This Asian church of “alive” and responsive youth amazed us with their love for the presence of God. The second night we had at least two confirmed healings where all pain and immobility was gone after prayer. The following is a report of our meeting on the last night.
The last night encounter – highlight of the trip
For 1 ½ hours we told stories of recent supernatural encounters. I showed my feathers, gold flakes, leaves, pics etc. Everyone was very engaged. Several times during sharing we stopped and told Jesus how much we loved Him and wanted Him. At about 9 PM I asked for those to come forward who wanted to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 12-15 responded. We prayed. Then it happened - over 3 hours of wonderful “holy chaos". I believe all were baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. Even those who had previous HS experiences were impacted beyond anything they had experienced before. Guys and gals had heavenly encounters. Rode animals. Flew. Talked to Jesus. Saw angels. Played in mountains of gold dust. It was very loud in the room at times. Many in the room shook. Froze. Fell. Were drunk. Laughed. Cried. Prayed for each other. Held each other. After the first 15 minutes no one led it. We just watched and blessed what Holy Spirit was doing. Loudness and energy in the room ebbed and flowed. It took on a life of its own. Nearly all of group of sixty were VERY impacted for about 3 hours – till midnight. Then for another hour we listened to wonderfully bizarre and emotional testimonies that were mixed with tears, laughter and love for Jesus. All were amazed at how good God is and His overwhelming presence among us. We dismissed about 1AM. They hung around until about 2AM before calling it a night. This God-encounter was one of the highlights of the summer of 2007.
We love and bless you
Mark and Debbie and family
********************************
Dwelling Place Ministries
www.dpmkc.org
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Day 2-4 @ Summer Camp
hmm...where should I start? The camp was just a blast!
Day 2.
Well...the morning session was really interesting too. Worship was pretty exciting too; every worship I just don't want to miss the opportunity that God may speak to me or do something to me that would zap me. I just want to worship Him! God, pleaes give me a huge desire.
Finally the paintball game we "long" for has finally come... We all switched ourselves to the "Slayer" mode. Kill whatever that's moving in front of you! haha...it was too much fun.
The evening session was pretty fresh as well...no sure exactly what to expect, but God spoke to me once again although I was really tired too... :(
When it came to Night Market, I was like "alive" again...don't know how and why. I am really proud of everyone of the co-workers who put in so much effort into the program. You guys rock! Night Market sure was fun! Seeing all these people going around playing games and wasting their energy trying to win the prices was truly entertaining. I got totally exhausted on the second day. Praise God, I did sleep pretty well after all.
Day 3.
It's the unforgetable day. Talent show, games, worship and sermons were all really cool, but the coolest things was when Jesus showed up and when some people being taken to Heaven. That was the bomb! All the crazy stories we heard from IHOP/STI and Jesus Culture, now it's happening at IMPACT! Awesome! God, You are so good! I love You so much. Please pour down Your Spirit to Your people. More....Please Come, Lord Jesus!
Ask for a Impact DVD, you will hear some of the testimonies! DVD coming soon....
Day 4.
Everyone just couldn't get enough of Jesus...how about that!
My G.O.D. is B.I.G.
love You, Jesus.
Day 2.
Well...the morning session was really interesting too. Worship was pretty exciting too; every worship I just don't want to miss the opportunity that God may speak to me or do something to me that would zap me. I just want to worship Him! God, pleaes give me a huge desire.
Finally the paintball game we "long" for has finally come... We all switched ourselves to the "Slayer" mode. Kill whatever that's moving in front of you! haha...it was too much fun.
The evening session was pretty fresh as well...no sure exactly what to expect, but God spoke to me once again although I was really tired too... :(
When it came to Night Market, I was like "alive" again...don't know how and why. I am really proud of everyone of the co-workers who put in so much effort into the program. You guys rock! Night Market sure was fun! Seeing all these people going around playing games and wasting their energy trying to win the prices was truly entertaining. I got totally exhausted on the second day. Praise God, I did sleep pretty well after all.
Day 3.
It's the unforgetable day. Talent show, games, worship and sermons were all really cool, but the coolest things was when Jesus showed up and when some people being taken to Heaven. That was the bomb! All the crazy stories we heard from IHOP/STI and Jesus Culture, now it's happening at IMPACT! Awesome! God, You are so good! I love You so much. Please pour down Your Spirit to Your people. More....Please Come, Lord Jesus!
Ask for a Impact DVD, you will hear some of the testimonies! DVD coming soon....
Day 4.
Everyone just couldn't get enough of Jesus...how about that!
My G.O.D. is B.I.G.
love You, Jesus.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Day 1 @ Summer Camp
08/23/2007 Day 1
I enjoyed the ride to Pine Valley Camp with Annie and the Hendricksons. Well..it's the first time going to the camp with traveling without the "kids"...haha..now I feel old...gerr... :( j/k
We stopped at the In & Out burger for Mark and Debbie; sure they love it! oh...I am hungry now....
I really love the camp site. I enjoyed the evening worship. Radical Jam, you guys are getting much better nowaday! Good for you.
I enjoyed the ride to Pine Valley Camp with Annie and the Hendricksons. Well..it's the first time going to the camp with traveling without the "kids"...haha..now I feel old...gerr... :( j/k
We stopped at the In & Out burger for Mark and Debbie; sure they love it! oh...I am hungry now....
I really love the camp site. I enjoyed the evening worship. Radical Jam, you guys are getting much better nowaday! Good for you.
Getting ready for Summer Camp
08/22/2007
It's the 18th day of 21 days of prayer. Everything seems normal and smooth on Wednesday. Mark and Debbie Hendrickson arrived the night before; thanks to them that they are willing to spend time with the Impact people. I missed the morning prayer meeting but as I walked in to the church; I felt the presence of the Lord. I was thinking, Lord, thanks for bringing the Hendricksons to Impact; we don't have much to offer, the only thing we want is You, Jesus. What would You do to these young people during this camp?
Lunch with the Hendricksons and Impact people at the Kabuki; a bit expensive but it's a special treat from God. haha....
Dinner at the Cheese Cake Factory, I think Mark and Debbie have prophesied over me and our ministry. But somehow I just can't remember much from what was talked about during the dinner time. It's not that I didn't care about it; I am kindda forgetful. But I did have goose bumps all over me when Mark was saying something about me.....and "It's the spirit man that's responding to the prophesy." God is good! Bring it on, Lord!
Are we ready for the summer camp? I asked.....
It's the 18th day of 21 days of prayer. Everything seems normal and smooth on Wednesday. Mark and Debbie Hendrickson arrived the night before; thanks to them that they are willing to spend time with the Impact people. I missed the morning prayer meeting but as I walked in to the church; I felt the presence of the Lord. I was thinking, Lord, thanks for bringing the Hendricksons to Impact; we don't have much to offer, the only thing we want is You, Jesus. What would You do to these young people during this camp?
Lunch with the Hendricksons and Impact people at the Kabuki; a bit expensive but it's a special treat from God. haha....
Dinner at the Cheese Cake Factory, I think Mark and Debbie have prophesied over me and our ministry. But somehow I just can't remember much from what was talked about during the dinner time. It's not that I didn't care about it; I am kindda forgetful. But I did have goose bumps all over me when Mark was saying something about me.....and "It's the spirit man that's responding to the prophesy." God is good! Bring it on, Lord!
Are we ready for the summer camp? I asked.....
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Good Heaven...
my goodness...it has been like a month since my last update. This month, August, is crazy...!
Here goes, the end of July, we went to Las Vegas Mission trip; it was awesome! I honestly need to say that God is so awesome whenever we call upon His name, He will show up. City Invasion in Vegas was sweet too! Signs and Wonders, miracles, broke out at shopping centers. Some ppl were touched by the Holy Spirit; some ppl were healed by the power of God. At the end, I gotta say, God is rising up a generation of warriors who dare to pray for the sick and feed the hungry. Take us to the deep water, the Invaders for Jesus Christ.
Jesus Culture, Redding was phenomenal too! Another revival fire, another City Invasion, another Signs and Wonders, another souls being saved. Unfortunately on the way back, I got a speeding ticket...:(
Fly Young team came to Impact on August 10-12. Oh man...it was crazy too! During our 21 days prayer, God strongly touched this guy from Fly Young; that increased our faith in prayer. Another City Invasion, another cool stories. Lord, strengthen our faith! We want to love You more!
San Diego Mission trip...another blast! Annie, Johnny, Andy, Alice and myself went to San Diego for BOL San Diego Youth's Camp. It's time to light the fire in our young ppl! Increase our desire to love You, Lord!
There are more things happening this week....IMPACT Summer Camp! oh...I can't wait....
Here goes, the end of July, we went to Las Vegas Mission trip; it was awesome! I honestly need to say that God is so awesome whenever we call upon His name, He will show up. City Invasion in Vegas was sweet too! Signs and Wonders, miracles, broke out at shopping centers. Some ppl were touched by the Holy Spirit; some ppl were healed by the power of God. At the end, I gotta say, God is rising up a generation of warriors who dare to pray for the sick and feed the hungry. Take us to the deep water, the Invaders for Jesus Christ.
Jesus Culture, Redding was phenomenal too! Another revival fire, another City Invasion, another Signs and Wonders, another souls being saved. Unfortunately on the way back, I got a speeding ticket...:(
Fly Young team came to Impact on August 10-12. Oh man...it was crazy too! During our 21 days prayer, God strongly touched this guy from Fly Young; that increased our faith in prayer. Another City Invasion, another cool stories. Lord, strengthen our faith! We want to love You more!
San Diego Mission trip...another blast! Annie, Johnny, Andy, Alice and myself went to San Diego for BOL San Diego Youth's Camp. It's time to light the fire in our young ppl! Increase our desire to love You, Lord!
There are more things happening this week....IMPACT Summer Camp! oh...I can't wait....
Monday, July 30, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Another Sun Rise...
Recently I get to see sun rise every morning through my window. It's not like I am being sentimental or anything; I think I could've just messed up my sleeping cycle. I need to fix that as soon as I can.
Your grace and mercy is new every morning, Lord. Just like this sun rise today, every morning the cloud is different, everyday Your love refreshes over my heart. Bless Your name, Lord.
I LOVE YOU, JESUS. Use me to glorify You.
Your grace and mercy is new every morning, Lord. Just like this sun rise today, every morning the cloud is different, everyday Your love refreshes over my heart. Bless Your name, Lord.
I LOVE YOU, JESUS. Use me to glorify You.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
the ONLY thing that is important....
After a 2 hours long meeting before heading over to Vegas mission trip, I hope that everyone would begin to understand what a mission trip means. Lord, at the end I pray that You increase the LOVE for people among us. Whatever we do is to show the love of God to this generation, no matter where they are.
We need warriors who are ready to offend the enemy and defend their teammates; not bunch of clowns! God...strengthen these children of Yours; so that they may know they serve not depending on might nor power, but by the Spirit of the Lord.
Yes, God...Radical Jam is ready to be used by You; through their worship, Lord please mold them and shape them into a sharp blade that will cut off the bondage of slavery.
Lord, increase the LOVE for people in my heart. Increase the sorrow for this generation.
It's my will to be a happy intercessor and a lover of Jesus Christ!
We need warriors who are ready to offend the enemy and defend their teammates; not bunch of clowns! God...strengthen these children of Yours; so that they may know they serve not depending on might nor power, but by the Spirit of the Lord.
Yes, God...Radical Jam is ready to be used by You; through their worship, Lord please mold them and shape them into a sharp blade that will cut off the bondage of slavery.
Lord, increase the LOVE for people in my heart. Increase the sorrow for this generation.
It's my will to be a happy intercessor and a lover of Jesus Christ!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Meatball King
Ladies and gents...Here I present you, the Meatball King!!Well...if it wasn't for our cell group, the Invaders, I would probably not have the chance to make meatballs. Man, don't they taste good? oh ya...they all came from my mom's special recipe, Lee Mama's tasty meatballs. Perhaps the way I did it wasn't as good as the way my mom would've done it, but it was close enough. I had a good time making it though. I remember the first time I saw my mom making meatballs, I wasn't too excited about that at all; but somehow after all these years, I miss her cooking sometimes. You know, I'd complain about too much oil or salt she put into her dishes; but at the end, it's mom's cooking! Just gotta love it anyway!
Enjoy it! Because we don't know when the next time I would be making another round of meatballs....
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Fresh salad
Praise Jesus that I had an awesome salad for lunch! Thanks to my lovely wife, Annie, for making it. It's the best salad ever! It has all the ingredients I love, grapes, strawberries, avocado, lettuce, carrots and much more...most importantly there was no meat and light dressing. hmm... yumm...I love salad.
Book of Acts 10, where Peter first realized the work of God has entered to the Gentiles. Wow...what a turning point for the early church. God, would you wake up this generation so that they may know Your love, mercy and power is entering to them?
Intimacy is the main purpose of prayer.
It is through relationship that God entrusts us the secrets of His heart, that we might express them in prayer.
Book of Acts 10, where Peter first realized the work of God has entered to the Gentiles. Wow...what a turning point for the early church. God, would you wake up this generation so that they may know Your love, mercy and power is entering to them?
Intimacy is the main purpose of prayer.
It is through relationship that God entrusts us the secrets of His heart, that we might express them in prayer.
New York City Apple Store
New York...New York...Apple! Big Apple! Nice Apple building!
Other than getting sick in New York City, I am glad to finally see this cool Apple store.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
New York New York....
I got sooooo...sick in New York! How does it happen? I only could guess...hmm...endless workload, restless nights and days and also so many people have been sick around me. On top of that, my pretty wife didn't bring her own jacket to the airplane; so she had to share my jacket while I was extremely cold for 5 hours on the way to NY. Man...what a disaster! I couldn't move much, my bones are sore, my throat is totally "clogged"by something you probably don't wanna know. I was cold sweating like crazy...high fever throughout the night.
Thankfully Annie is with me taking care of me otherwise I could've passed out on the NY streets. It wasn't fun at all!
Now I only want to go home and rest more....and complete the rest of the projects.
What do I want from this whole RL and GB deal? I begin to wonder....
Jack in NYC feeling sick...
Thankfully Annie is with me taking care of me otherwise I could've passed out on the NY streets. It wasn't fun at all!
Now I only want to go home and rest more....and complete the rest of the projects.
What do I want from this whole RL and GB deal? I begin to wonder....
Jack in NYC feeling sick...
Monday, July 16, 2007
which day is this?
Crazy me...I've lost count of which day it is lately...so tired and exhausted after these two weeks. Why am I so tired? Well...it's a long story..it's because I am stretching myself thin in ministry and work. Sometimes I wonder why I am working and involving in ministry so heavily? God, I really need a vacation...HELP!
it's 4:30am! Annie and I are catching a 7am flight to New York today. It's not a vacation, that I can tell you. More meeting, more workload. I really hope that I don't have to go there, but who knows? I might set up a big trap for myself when I go there? hmm....I could tell you when I come back though.
God, work supernaturally in me. Grant me more strength and energy to go on. Don't let me fall. Amen.
Tonight, Howie's stomach was hurting again. John, Eric and Andy were praying for him; they were singing so loud, I could feel the house was trembling because of their worship. After almost 2 hours, Howie got better; once again God shows His mercy over that boy. The only thing that touched me was that when the brothers gather and praise; it it like fire coming down from Heaven and ignite the surrounding. Just too cool... Brothers! Rise up and Praise!
it's 4:30am! Annie and I are catching a 7am flight to New York today. It's not a vacation, that I can tell you. More meeting, more workload. I really hope that I don't have to go there, but who knows? I might set up a big trap for myself when I go there? hmm....I could tell you when I come back though.
God, work supernaturally in me. Grant me more strength and energy to go on. Don't let me fall. Amen.
Tonight, Howie's stomach was hurting again. John, Eric and Andy were praying for him; they were singing so loud, I could feel the house was trembling because of their worship. After almost 2 hours, Howie got better; once again God shows His mercy over that boy. The only thing that touched me was that when the brothers gather and praise; it it like fire coming down from Heaven and ignite the surrounding. Just too cool... Brothers! Rise up and Praise!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
the Invaders 07.13.07
yo yo...it's the Invaders Night!
Guess what? We didn't do much other than helping out in organizing Impact annual garage sale. Oh God, why do people buy so many junks? Do we all need these stuff? Come on...that's a lot of stuff collected from different families! wow...let's save our environment by spending less money on junks! Well...that includes me. No more junks, Jack. Behave now.
After organizing the "crime", we still had sometime sharing with one another. The coolest thing about Impact people is that they are extremely spirited and energetic! But we need to focus and get things DONE! Quit talking and get things done! Thanks for your corporation.
As matter of fact, I am glad that Jennifer shared about her experience during IHOP; may God keep stirring up her heart for Christ.
This week is really crazy for me. Sleepless nights and days due to my ignorance and workload. God, I am tired of doing what I am doing...when is it gonna end? sigh...give me strength and help me to go through this month...
Pray for me.. :(
Guess what? We didn't do much other than helping out in organizing Impact annual garage sale. Oh God, why do people buy so many junks? Do we all need these stuff? Come on...that's a lot of stuff collected from different families! wow...let's save our environment by spending less money on junks! Well...that includes me. No more junks, Jack. Behave now.
After organizing the "crime", we still had sometime sharing with one another. The coolest thing about Impact people is that they are extremely spirited and energetic! But we need to focus and get things DONE! Quit talking and get things done! Thanks for your corporation.
As matter of fact, I am glad that Jennifer shared about her experience during IHOP; may God keep stirring up her heart for Christ.
This week is really crazy for me. Sleepless nights and days due to my ignorance and workload. God, I am tired of doing what I am doing...when is it gonna end? sigh...give me strength and help me to go through this month...
Pray for me.. :(
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