the Invaders

Time for WordPress

2010-05-21T00:33:00.000-07:00

For those who have been following my blog, I have decided to use WordPress instead. Simply there are just too many spams and weird comments in my blog.

For those who like to leave weird comments on my blogs, God loves you and bless your business or advertisements.

For those who want to keep following my blog, please go to

www.jackthepatriarch.wordpress.com

You will need to submit a request in order to read my blog. Sorry it's private. If you are my friend, you are mostly welcome to share life with me. I'd like to keep my life transparent; therefore it's by invitation only.

God bless you all for reading and supporting my blog at the Invaders of blogspot. You guys rock!

Farewell, blogspot. You served me just ok...

Rod Stewart Have I Told You Lately released June 1993

2010-02-06T23:57:00.001-08:00

I miss my wife...

New Year - 2010

2010-01-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Lat night, I spent my new year count down without lots of people, which I think it was quite unique and peaceful. For a long time, I was with new and old friends during the new year count down... To me last night was like any other days; when the clock hits 12 am, you know that it's already the next morning.

Last night, I was with Annie; both of us were sitting on the couch watching some silly TV program on the internet. Laughed, talked and cuddled with each other... fun time. Annie put on my gift to her, Snuggie, the blanket; that totally keeps her warm.

No big celebration, no prayer gathering, no party, just family, just loving my wife and be loved. I am not saying the big celebration, party and prayer gather are meaningless; I am only saying that I have been learning about prioritizing the family value. What' s more important in my life? And what I want to pass on to my children and family? Love and family values.

New Year 2010 - Love and Family Values. When we stand strong as a family, no enemy can penetrate us.

GOD ~ grand me strength and wisdom to love, serve and nurture my family and Impact family in 2010.

Amen.

I am a missionary

2009-12-31T01:58:00.000-08:00

I am a missionary to USA from Canada.

Seriously...

I came back home, Canada, this Christmas... and I feel like crying.

I am home now. But I have to go back to my mission field.

I've adopted the American cultures; I bury myself in the American soil, and I will bear much more fruits one day. I believe it. I live for it.

I am a missionary to USA.

panic attack

2009-12-28T12:21:00.000-08:00

This is suppose to be my vacation, right?

I guess I am way too relax and got too loosen up; so that I even got a panic attack from this stupid enemy, fear. Grrr... I need to be alert when I am on a "cruise control" mode.

I am used to a "busy" schedule and always in the ministry mode in LA. Beginning of this year, I decided to come back to Canada for my vacation this Christmas; first of all I want to spend time with family and relax, secondly I need to stay away from "busyness" and be quiet before God. Also I give myself an assignment, that is to finish Impact leader's handbook.

I am still not spending enough time with my family and with God. I still have not started working on the leader's handbook.... OMG... that's why I had a panic attack.

No fear! No pressure! Keep fighting the good fights! Never give up!

Leave me, spirit of fear! In Jesus' name!

December 2009

2009-12-16T01:57:00.000-08:00

I asked for 3 material things from God this year. One by one I received them in order.

1. A blue bicycle.

2. A MacBook Pro

3. A iPhone

Got them all before the end of 2009.

This is how the story goes....

"Seek God's Kingdom first and His righteousness, and ALL shall be added onto you!" - Jesus.

What more should I say?

this is church life...?

2009-11-23T16:41:00.000-08:00

Why would people leave their church after investing such a long in their "spiritual" homes?

It saddens me when I hear that believers are leaving their "home church"... I can understand that there are no perfect leaders and no perfect churches. To me personally, a church is like family. You can have a big family, like the Italian Mafias... they would "disagree" with outsiders but they love their "brothers".

Follow the vision that God gives to the leader, unless the leader is not following the vision anymore. Love never fails.

NO! I want that!

2009-11-17T16:59:00.000-08:00

No! I can't find anything.

Can I just get that? Pressing in? Grrr......

long day

2009-11-17T01:15:00.000-08:00

I drove down to San Diego... now I am tired. Thanks, James! :-0

Sunday was great. With Evan Money sharing, God really showed me something that is our messages need to be simple but profound. I am excited to see that GodChasers Network is making history. Over 20 some leaders gather together under the same roof, some from BOLCCLA, some from Impact; as we gather together and shared hearts, I began to realize how much God wants to use this group of people. I want to be part of it too!

Although we were missing some leaders from other Bread of Life, I believe that the unity is undivided among the core-leaders. We made a covenant among the leaders; we shared dinner together (pizza). This is a divine covenant! haha... amen!

James shared something cool during the meeting, but somehow I forgot about it now... guess I am too tired now.

Anyway this is first youth leader's gathering in the history of BOL, USA.

GodChasers! Rock on!

tears

2009-11-14T14:53:00.001-08:00

I need to unlock my heart more and more. I have not had tears for almost 7 days. God, would You touch my heart again?

People are talking about their nightmares and

God, I want more of You.

love always protects

2009-11-11T12:05:00.000-08:00

Love always protects.

We talk about LOVE as Christians.

We think we know LOVE.

All of us want to receive LOVE.

God is LOVE.

God's LOVE causes Him to die passionately on the cross.

God's LOVE secures us in eternity.

Our eternity starts at the minute we are born.

Eternity with LOVE, or without it.

God's LOVE sets us apart from harm.

God shows up. LOVE shows up.

LOVE was presented this past Monday night.

We saw it. Felt it. Received it. Then gave it away.

Do you have the LOVE that protects you?

Leading people to Christ is fun!

2009-11-07T23:46:00.000-08:00

Seriously... it is fun and exciting when leading a person to Christ.

The key is, share about God's love and demonstrate God's power!

So tonight I finally got to hang out with this guy, who I have wanted to hang out for a while. During dinner, I started talking about God and stuff. Anyway I just needed to get my points across with this guy.

After sharing about God's love and the gospel of Jesus Christ, I sensed that the Lord wanted me to give him this word of knowledge. So I did. He then started sharing about his life and words I gave him. At the end, he said, no one knew about this. Well I said, it's God. He loves you.

Next, I asked him if he wanted to accept Jesus. "Yes" he said.

One person at a time, hallelujah!

Your Kingdom come, God!

fear

2009-11-05T11:55:00.000-08:00

Fear...

I have not had a sense of fear for a long time. Some people are going through tough times; they even try to hide themselves from the Lord (of course it doesn't work!). Anyway, my heart cried with them but I felt powerless to do anything for them. It's not my field to plow, I think. At least I tried. But I did pray a prayer that I wanted to feel how they feel; so that I could better help them. So God answered my prayer.

Annie and I are running very low financially this month. I had no cash to even put gas in the car this week. I was driving on an empty tank literally from Monday to Wednesday. The gas gauge showed below empty for 3 days but I was still driving from Arcadia to Cerritos then back to Arcadia on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the tank already showed empty for 2 days but I had to go down to Fullerton from Arcadia. I was worried while driving down to Fullerton. I don't know how to get back home... I don't want to push the car home... so I prayed.

One prayer - "Lord, please clear out the traffic like You divided the Red Sea." On Tuesday night as I drove back, the traffic was horrible on Fwy 605; I was afraid that on Wednesday it would be the same too.

Another prayer - "Lord, let the angels push my car back home. In Jesus' name."

As I was driving back, all the sudden, fear came around me. I was "afraid" that I couldn't go home. The feeling of insecurity surrounded me and I couldn't think positively about God. I was worried. Nevertheless I began to pray in tongue and praised God loudly in my car, but I couldn't feel the car was moving any faster.

While praising God, God reminded me of my prayer for those people who are going through tough times. He told me that this "fear and insecurity" is what some people are feeling; they are worried about their now and then. It's really about money.

I had no money to put gas in the car this time. Honestly my faith is being tested. God doesn't test the evil; God tests the good. Because I am created to be good, that's why God tests me! I thank God! Stay strong! Stand firm! God is good! I believe in Jehovah Jireh.

To those who are going through tough times...

I understand why you want to run away... when I found out about A.J.'s condition, I wanted to run away from God too. I was speechless toward my son's situation. It was not easy.

It costs me a son to know this truth... Instead of running away from God, I chose to run to Him. I overcame. You can too. Start running to God now.

When we ask God for more faith, God gives us more trials to exercise our faith muscle. That means we will face more obstacles and challenges! That's how our faith is being increased!

God, You are so wise!

season of a turning leaf

2009-11-03T17:12:00.000-08:00

Today I found out what it means about being sensitive of which season you are in. I learned it from Evan. After he shared with me, I've come to realize that this is a season of equipping now. SOD has slowed down for the past 2 months after my return from Africa; I felt like I needed to stop for a while and Evan needed to catch up with some readings. Today after the chat, we both feel like it's time to commit to the schedule again. I have peace and ready to go forth.

God prepared the earth for us. When the season is right, the first man was created. It took God millions of years to make sure the earth is livable. The point is... we usually prepare the food and cook for hours but we only spend average 20 minutes to eat the food we make. God prepares us.

Also like weddings, the bride's parents spend average $20,000 on a wedding ceremony; the bride spends a year planning for the wedding, but usually it takes average 20-30 minutes for the ceremony to take place. God prepares us like He is preparing a wedding! Come on! That's a great insight, Jack!

When the season is right, God makes things possible.

picture of Your love

2009-10-27T17:41:00.000-07:00

I got up this morning feeling tired. First thing I soaked in His presence, I didn't get much, didn't feel much. Showered and prayed then got ready to head out.

Driving back from LAX, all the sudden I began to ask the Lord to fill me up with His presence. The ache of my heart for God came back to me and hit me pretty hard while I was driving. I need to feel God every moment; I asked myself, "Is this what I want?" Such a longing heart. Is this from me or Him? I didn't care much anyway. Just want to know that He is near.

Auntie Sharon spoke to me about some leaders "playing with power" last night. I hope I am never that kind of person; but the power of God is very addictive (everything about God is addictive, I think). I don't want to play with Your power, Lord. I just want to enjoy Your love and accompany.

Hmm....

I was mad but sad at the same time when Evan told me about his experience at his old church this past Sunday. Evan said, "they are still doing the same things and singing the same songs when I was there 2 years ago. All young people left. Their messages are different from ours."

How can any Christians live without God's dominion? How can any Christians live by rules and traditions only and expect no blessings, no healing, no miracles from God?

Grrrr....I can't stand that! But I weep for them inside.

He draws a pretty picture for me today on my way back from LAX. Thank You, Jesus.

beautiful sunset

2009-10-27T01:26:00.000-07:00

I had an interesting dream last night although I didn't sleep well. In my dream, we (Impact leaders) are sitting alongside this long table sharing about what we've received as our rewards in our life at this beautiful park.

Today interestingly I was in a park looking out at the sunset. It was beautiful... God used a variety of colors in the sky to show me how much He likes me.

I am not all that hungry of Him today after the special meetings over the weekend. I kindda know why I didn't have much spiritual appetite today. I need to rest more and early. I should stop writing now. I need to listen to the Holy Spirit. Don't sleep late, get up early to receive and be filled by the Holy Spirit.

Tonight auntie Sharon called me up and gave me some words she received on Monday morning. Just a right timing and right words. It was encouraging.

I repent. I need to rest more and early!

God will provide.

desire

2009-10-23T01:09:00.000-07:00

Nothing I desire compares with You, Jesus.

I long for Your love.

This week especially I have had such an ache in my heart for Jesus' presence. I just can't get enough of Jesus. Annie and I went to auntie Sharon's house for prayer on Wednesday. I didn't feel as strong as the first I was there; but it was a different kind of intensity. I really relaxed before God, I was simply filled by the Holy Spirit on the inside. I was charged up inside but without much outward phenomena. As I was receiving prayer, I saw a bright light coming from every angles as my eyes were closed. I wanted to enter into God's presence so bad; I started to use my own desire/force/way or whatever you wanna call it, but it didn't work; the light then disappeared. I asked Jesus to take me to His presence, then the light came back again.

I am still learning to enter into His glory. I often can feel His presence when He shows up. But now I am not contented with only Your presence; I want to see You glory, Jesus! If I die, I die. I need to see Your glory, Abba Father.

God, I desire. I hunger. Take me to Your dwelling place.

林強-向前走

2009-10-21T23:23:00.001-07:00

omg...stinky Johnny... this video clip got me all reminiscent of my youth! I had the same hair style back in high school!

可比 (Kobe) 是小飛俠!

under the light

2009-10-21T01:15:00.000-07:00

Whatever we are facing in life, we need to remember one thing, that is to bring our burden to the light. There shouldn't be any grey area in our life.

Jesus said, "simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."

We need to bring our everyday life, our relationship, our feeling or our character under the light of Jesus Christ. For God is light, there is no grey area in Him.

This generation will live and breath under the light of God. Amen.

God showed up in a South Pasadena home

2009-10-20T02:34:00.000-07:00

Annie, me and Amy M. had a good time sharing and chatting at Amy's house in S. Pasadena. It is a very beautiful house and the view is gorgeous. We can almost overlook the entire LA from her living room. Beautiful! Thank God for such a wonderful view!

God showed up as we shared and prayed. I felt that Jesus was walking in the house as we ministered to Amy. She is so loved by God.

I am so blessed to have ministered to Amy with Ed when Amy came to Impact for the first time. Jesus touched her there as she was waiting for Rosita outside of Impact lady's room. Today Amy told us that she was healed both physically and emotionally after the prayers on that day. All the heavy weights or feeling disappeared and dissolved! God is so good!

We had a great time just loving Jesus and being loved.

btw...tonight's meal was great! Thanks chef Paul and little helper Annie!

found faithful

2009-10-18T23:39:00.000-07:00

I wanna be found faithful, I wanna be found steady.

"I am not called to be successful, I am called to be faithful." - Mother Teresa

God has a special calling for us, that is to be faithful in whatever He calls us to do. It is one of the most important attributes of God. God wants His children to be like Him; being faithful is probably one of the characteristics that you will incorporate into the fabric of your being in these last days.

Without being faithful, there are many things we won't be able to accomplish. God is not looking for opportunists; God is looking for faithful men and women who will faithfully handle the little things that are always claiming their attention.

I believe that this is the end time, and God is looking for another generation of Noah who will faithfully build the ark to save his generation.

I am called to be another Noah for this end time generation.

New Season - Anniversary

2009-10-17T02:59:00.000-07:00

New season - 3 years married with my wife.

3 years... wow, there were many things happened this past 3 years.

2006 October, Annie and I got married, I traveled to China frequently; I really travelled quite a bit then I got sick and tired of flying and being alone in China, but I was blessed to have a high pay job. I pastored a church while flying around...

2006 December, 20 some young people from Impact went to ONE THING in Kansas City. I was so touched by the video promotion. Good job, whoever made that video clip.

2007 January, Annie and I went to IHOP and received messages from Bill Johnson. That totally rocked my boat.

2007 Jan. - Sept. Supernatural encounters all the way at Impact! Angelic encounter, countless healing and miracles, Jesus encounter, etc.

2007 September, I was asked to move to Boston office for my job, but I declined. Unfortunately they had to let me go.

2007 November, I received a prophetic word from Bob Hartley regarding the young patriarch's calling.

2008 January, God answered my prayer, I became a design manager. I always dreamt to become a design manager. Later God asked me, "now I fulfilled your dream, will you fulfill Mine?" In less than 3 months, I told God that I am through with my dream. I prayed to God, I am ready to leave this job if You want me to; the following day, I was let go.

2008 March, I am still pastoring a church.

2008 May, 5 of us went to Lakeland Florida. I got electrocuted.

2008 July, Annie and I moved back to Arcadia. Financial reason, we had to leave Abbot Ave.

2008 August, Annie was pregnant. I got my ear pierced. First time I became a father.

2008 September, Impact moved out of the Learning Center. We moved to Wu-Shu Star.

2008 November, Annie and I traveled back to Taiwan for my grandfather's funeral. I missed my grandfather.

2009 January, Annie found out about A.J.'s condition. It was the darkest day of my life. We shared the same sorrow on that day.

2009 March, Johnny and Impact threw a baby shower for A.J. We did believe in God. Still do.

2009 April, A.J. passed away in our arms. Annie and I said a prayer to Jesus to receive A.J. It was a day of victory. God had victory over death and He triumphed over the devil in A.J.'s life.

2009 May, Annie's mom got healed and saved. Annie, me, Jennifer and Shinny went to Seattle for mission trip.

2009 June, A.J.'s memorial service. We all missed him.

2009 July, Annie, me, Joy and Evan went to DC for mission trip. God loves us.

2009 August, Annie, me, James and WenShian went to Togo, West Africa for mission trip. God showed up again.

2009 Sept.-Oct. I am still in love with my wife, Annie. Our 4th year has begun...

Btw, I am still pastoring this church, Impact... how can I fulfill Your dream, God? Teach me.

New Season - New Wine Skin

2009-10-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

If you've read my previous blog - New Season, you will be amazed of what I received from Auntie Sharon.

Wow... I am speechless.

I was sharing with Sarah, Ted and Tina about a new revelation of Impact ministry. One ministry - full of young and old spiritual parents and children.

Auntie Sharon's prayer simply confirms with the revelation that I received earlier. In her prayer, God shows her a new wine skin that is given to me. It's not an ordinary wine skin that is made out of animal skin or leather. It's made out of the Heavenly Father's heart; the wine skin is like the Father's (a father's) heart - the heart is still pumping and alive, not dead.

Of course there are more details in the prayer that I receive. I believe that we are on the right track as we focus on the spiritual parenting. Anyway... I need to head out now.

Rain

2009-10-13T15:10:00.000-07:00

Raining season... some hate it, but I really like it. Well, it's not that I miss home, Vancouver Canada; the whole thing about the raining season is that it really gives a fresh beginning and plus everything looks new to me.

Chris and I went to play golf today while it was raining. We chatted for 30 min right by the driving range; it was a good fellowship. Chris has really improved in his golfing skill. Less than a hour, it started pouring. Thank God for rain! Playing golf in the rain, it could be a song.

Anyway... it's my mom's birthday plus it's raining; that really makes me want to go home to visit them. I told my nephew that I will take him skiing this Christmas; the boy, Kyle, is almost 3 loves to play sports with my dad.

I know God has a good plan for Impact's new location. I receive, Lord.

New Season - Lisa's baptism

2009-10-12T01:26:00.000-07:00

I need to update my blog layout. Hmm... it's a brand new season for my page. Since I've already received a new Macbook Pro, I might as well do some cool designs for my page.

Sunday was really cool. Sarah Yang shared a really good message, which she shared it for the first time. We had a great privilege to hear it. God is good.

What really touched me was there were so many young people attending Lisa, aka MQ's mom's baptism. I believe that God is going to use this family for His Kingdom.

We had a good time sharing Kingdom business with all the coordinators and leaders; it's like a family. We are actually helping each other to run the race together. This is a race with a tremendous reward; we want to help one another to reach their goals. Thank You, Jesus for such wonderful people. It's the work that You began in us; I know that You will faithfully complete it in us!

I especially enjoy the prayer as we held each other's hands. Kingdom of God to me in this season = God's Family with His total sovereignty. Family is God original plan when He created Adam and Eve. God loves families; His heart is to restore families and bless them. God enjoys to dwell in a love relationship, which basically starts from a family.

New season - God's family in demand.

New Season

2009-10-11T01:56:00.000-07:00

I am entering in a new season. I am not sure what it is yet, but in my spirit I feel something is changing. It's like a seed that is about to spout open to receive another chapter of life.

What season is it, Lord?

Two days ago, Annie and I were ministered by this lady, Auntie Sharon. I hesitated to go. "Why should I go?" I asked myself that question. I tried to push this meeting away. I didn't feel like I needed it. Plus I had a prior engagement with some of my leaders. Well...I went anyway, I was late for an hour. Before I went to Auntie Sharon's house, Sarah, Ted, Tina and I were at Cheese Cake sharing about their cell group, Unplugged. I remembered that I was telling them something that also shook me as well. It was a revelation! It was simple yet profound to me. I am stirred up by this revelation!

Spiritual Parenting is the key! Project Elisha is a must!

My revelation is, there shouldn't be a separate "youth ministry". There should be only one ministry, one congregation - both adults and "non-adults". God never wants us to divide His people or categorize them. Adults should be the spiritual parents to the youth; youth should be spiritually parenting the other younger ones as well, sometimes youth can spiritually parent the older folks.

We shouldn't segregate the body of Christ. We need to support one another. God pours out His Spirit unto the young and the old; God's heart for us is to father the fatherless generations.

The blessing flow through Abraham, Isaac then to Jacob. The secret lies within the spiritual parenting - a blessing passes down from a generation to another generation.

When a youth pastor leaves, some young people walk away from God or church. Then the senior pastor hires another youth pastor to "take care" of the kids. Who are these youth pastors? Many of them graduate from seminaries or they need to intern at local churches. It might not be their calling to be youth pastors. Maybe it's a stepping stone for some youth pastors; when they find a better opportunity, they move on. It's hard then for the young people to build trust and a healthier relationship with any spiritual leaders. It is happening among many churches, and I am saying it with a broken heart. Young people become the innocent sacrifice... Then who is really crying out for them?

Indeed we are losing a generation, simply because of our ignorance in spiritual parenting. Whom are we to blame? The lack of youth pastors??? We should look into ourselves and ask: "Are we being the spiritual parents to others?" We shouldn't ask why we don't have more youth pastors; we should ask "whom should I invest my life into?"

I will do everything that I can to produces spiritual parents! That's my life time statement.

Lord, I want to see a generation of patriarch! That's who I am.

Only patriarchs produce patriarchs!

wow...a patriarch, this is the best picture I can find!

gosh... I need to update my blog!

2009-10-09T02:12:00.000-07:00

Lord, have mercy on me...

I am getting back to my blog now.

I can't go on one more day without recording Your fingerprints in my life.

Need to get back to "the Invaders"

台灣我愛你MV完整版--「八八水災重建家園」公益關懷

2009-09-11T03:12:00.001-07:00

4.03.09-Todd Bentley APOLOGIZES to the Revival Alliance AND THEN the Church

2009-07-18T12:58:00.001-07:00

3.21.09 Pt 2 Rick Joyner's weekly report on Todd Bentley

2009-07-18T12:56:00.001-07:00

If you have 2 hours to live...

2009-06-19T16:14:00.001-07:00

A story of our son, A.J. Lee

Fighting a good fight - A.J. Lee

2009-04-30T14:10:00.000-07:00

謝謝大家的禱告。

我和我先生Jack有一段美好的懷孕過程，其中充滿了許多的驚喜，包括我經歷了無任何morning sickness等一般孕婦常見的症狀等。直到七個多月的時候，醫生檢查出寶寶可能基因上有著非遺傳性的突變造成胸腔及四肢骨骼發育不完全等問題。

當時我們簡直無法相信這樣的報告，因為各樣的症狀皆顯示我有個健康的母體，因此無庸置疑地寶寶也應該要是健康的。我和Jack 來到上帝的面前向祂哭求。因著我們經常為人禱告並看見上帝大能的醫治彰顯在這些弟兄姐妹的身上，我們深信在神沒有難成的事。我們對醫生說，每個生命都是個奇蹟，是從上帝而來的禮物，只要寶寶有心跳，我們就會盡力地養育他。

我們接受並相信上帝一切的安排與祂的計劃，因為祂的意念總是高過我們的意念。我們更憑著信心為寶寶舉辦了Baby Shower，慶祝上帝給予我們的祝福，並宣告將一切的榮耀歸給神。自Baby Shower後寶寶的胎動更為活躍，這也讓醫生鬆了一口氣。預產期後過了兩週，醫生囑咐我們摧生的時候到了，因此Jack 和我於4月24日早晨6時至醫院進行摧生，期間過程十分順利，我們滿心期待著寶寶的出生，直到寶寶的心跳開始不穩定因而必須緊急決定剖腹生產。

寶寶於4月25日凌晨12時25分出生，我們聽到他那一聲半的哭聲後，因著氧氣輸送不足等種種因素，護士和醫生們隨即進行插管並將寶寶轉移至嬰兒加護病房。醫生於一個小時後告知我們，寶寶應該撐不下去了。當下的我們竟出奇的平靜，心中只想著能否抱著他並為他禱告送交至耶穌的懷裡。
寶寶於凌晨2時10分在我和Jack的擁抱下安息主懷了。在這段生命的旅程中，我和Jack自始至終都充滿著喜樂與平安。我們深信那 “賞賜的是耶和華，收取的也是耶和華，耶和華的名是應當稱頌的” (約伯記1:21) 。我們看見上帝在這過程中是完全地掌權。雖然醫生們有著無數的推測，但上帝仍然保守了一個奇蹟的誕生。這也使我們體會到，無論生命的長短與否，如何活出生命的價值和影響力其實更為重要。

我們看見寶寶在母腹中與大家的禱告聲中擺上最大的努力，不斷地成長，充滿了活動力。也因此我們得以經歷上帝的手在這當中奇妙的作為。常常有些弟兄姐妹會因著生命中突如其來的挑戰和困難埋怨神。因著不明白上帝為何不成就我們的禱告，尤其當我們為別人禱告且對方得著醫治的時候。每當我們開始問上帝 “為什麼”，其實在不知不覺中我們的內心已經開始對神的主權提出了問號，並開始建築一種不諒解的心態，感到上帝似乎冒犯了我們。這樣的想法和情緒往往成為上帝祝福祂兒女的攔阻，這也是為什麼許多的弟兄姐妹們錯失了神祝福的時機。

我和Jack希望在此勉勵大家與我們一同努力，願你我和主耶穌之間的交流通暢無阻，每天都活在上帝的同在裡。在耶穌基督的愛中充滿著盼望與喜樂，每天都經歷那超自然的神蹟奇事隨著來。

Annie & Jack

My Redeemer Lives - Team Hoyt

2009-04-12T12:57:00.001-07:00

How much can love be

This is the most touching and inspiring video ever...

One day, a son asks his dad "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?"

The father says "yes". And they run their first marathon together.

Another time, the son asks his dad again "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?

"The father says "yes son".
One day, the son asks his father "Daddy, would you run the Ironman with me?"

The Ironman is the most difficult triathlon ever (4 kms swimming, 180 kms bikin, 42 km running?)

And the dad says "yes".

The story looks simple until you watch the following clip. Just amazing, how much can love be.... ?

Bible Code 2: Apocolypse and beyond part-4

2009-04-01T00:16:00.005-07:00

Bible Code 2: Apocolypse and beyond part-3

2009-04-01T00:16:00.003-07:00

Bible Code 2: Apocolypse and beyond part-2

2009-04-01T00:16:00.001-07:00

Bible Code 2: Apocolypse and beyond part-1

2009-04-01T00:15:00.001-07:00

I just watched it on TV...cool that I've found it here on Youtube. Youtube is da bomb!

Basileia tou Theou

2009-03-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Basileia (bas-il-i'-ah) Kingdom of God. Used 163 times in NAS Bible.

I begin to love the sound of the word...

Your Kingdom comes, Lord Jesus!

Nine Year-Old Struck with the Anointing - Glory Falls on WRC

2009-03-23T02:08:00.001-07:00

Look at this, Austen! God bless you with His love and mercy!

what's your name, mighty angel?

2009-03-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

What's your name, might angel of God?

Ruth, my Korean grandmom's daughter, came to Impact this weekend. The moment she walked in, she felt the presence of God. This weekend, God showed Ruth what He showed her mother when Ruth's mom was praying for me.

1. Ruth had an open vision of what God showed her mother last year. In the vision, God told them what's happening to our ministry and Impact. She will write it down and send it to me. It's such an encouragement from her.

2. An angelic encounter - during Sunday worship, Ruth saw an angel standing on the platform. A huge and mighty angel with the wings wide open ready for action. The angel tells Ruth, God sends him here to Impact. As Johnny was saying, "God, release the angel to minister to us..." the angel told Ruth that he is here all this time and ready to go!

I really want to find out what type of angel God sends us. What's his rank? What's his name? What type of angel? War angel? Messenger angel? Comforting angel? Wow...God is so good!
Lord Jesus, would You revel Your heart and tell us who You are sending to Impact? So we will know what to do next? Amen.

Walking out...

2009-03-08T23:36:00.000-07:00

A list of things I do not want to tolerate anymore...

1. diseases
2. sickness/illness
3. cancer
4. lukewarmness
5. apathy/coldness
6. poverty
7. sexual immorality
8. addictions (drugs, alcohol, smoking)
9. addictions (games & cell phones)
10. demonic oppressions

God...I cannot allow these spirits to oppress my brothers and sisters! This is not right!
devil...in the name of Jesus I cancel ALL your stealing from my family! Stop it! In Jesus name!

Another trip to Dr. Morrison's office today...

2009-02-19T23:24:00.000-08:00

Sigh...
I am so proud of my dear wife, Annie, she refused to get another ultra sound next week, which means we only have to go to the doctor's office once a week instead of ten million times.

What good is it when the doctor only wants to find out what's "wrong" with Austen? The truth is, there is nothing wrong with Austen; he is just growing slower according to the schedule. But I believe that he will grow in his fullness that God creates him to be; if not, God is still good!

Randy Clark said to his daughter when she didn't get healing in her body, he said I don't know why God is not healing you now, but I can not deny the cross.

I simply can not deny His cross. I pray for more mercy from the Lord, as well as more mercy from the church; so that they will give mercy when we are in need.

Today it's fun to just listen to Randy Clark and Bill Johnson at the Healing School.

Healing School

2009-02-18T23:45:00.000-08:00

Well...this post has nothing to do with the healing school that I am attending this week. But since I am attending it, I just want to record it.

Yesterday morning I walked to church, btw the weather was great after almost 2 weeks of spring rain. I love my prayer walk time to church; I always have a great time with Jesus while walking to church. I got this revelation that morning. We can only honor God with our sufferings/persecution while we are living on earth, because once we are in heaven there is no tears, no sufferings and no sorrow. There will not be any opportunity to honor God with hardship in heaven! We can only get rewards while we are on earth; there is no rewards given in heaven!

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:1-5)

Hope in Christ is the end picture!

Rewards from the Lord is my end goal!

Who runs a race doesn't expect for a reward? Stop being religious or hypocritical!

I will exchange my persecutions with crowns and rewards. Only through sufferings I can honor God, only when I honor God I get my rewards. I don't welcome sufferings but I do love God's mercy and His goodness when I am in one. Whenever a trial hits, I get to see God's goodness and His unfailing love. I am encouraged to face any trials when I get to see His glory over my hardship, which is something I won't be able to experience once I am in heaven. In heaven, I believe that I will remember every trials I go through; and Jesus will celebrate my victory with me and angels.

I live to be faithful in honoring God during my tribulation.

That's my revelation while walking to church. Not sure if the reader can get it.

...

2009-02-17T18:54:00.000-08:00

I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired of going to the doctor's office every week...
I am sick and tired...
I am sick and tired...
I am sick and tired...
..... ><

Grow...Austen. Daddy and Mommy will always love you.

Jesus likes me

2009-02-08T00:53:00.000-08:00

Jesus likes me...

:)

I like.

School of Disciples - Day 3

2009-02-06T01:07:00.000-08:00

Day 3 - School of Disciples

We had a breakthrough today around noon. These past 3 days, only me and Evan gathered for SOD everyday from 10am; sometimes Momo came in late to join us.
First thing we do is go into the Soaking Room and pray for 30 mins before the lectures; we then watch a DVD and discuss it afterwards. Then it's lunch time, my lovely wife brings yummy food to us. Wow...that's something to look forward to.

Today is a bit different.

At the end of the DVD lecture, Evan's head was down; I ask him if he is ok. He then says, I feel like crying because I am going to fail... I didn't understand what he means, first thing that came to me was - let's go to the Soaking Room and pray!
We went in and prayed for 15 mins then we stopped. (Lovely wife brought us lunch, so we stopped) I didn't ask Evan much but I know that the Holy Spirit was doing something. Holy Spirit is the Counselor, He will surely guide Evan. I assigned him to clean up the floor and fix things at church the entire afternoon; without any complain he finished everything I asked him to do. Good thing that we are learning about "Desert Mentality" by Joyce Meyer in our class; first lesson is DO NOT COMPLAIN in times of hardship.
Around 4 pm, I took Evan out to hang out with some high school kids in Arcadia. Before we went out, I told him to observe me and to learn it from me; I am not an expert, but I am willing to be used by God to reach out to the others. Like Apostle Paul says, imitate me as I imitate Christ.

We came back around 6 pm, Evan finally shared with me about what happened earlier. He felt like crying because he knew that his own plan is going to fail. Why? Because now he is going to surrender to God and accept whatever God's plan for him; it's no longer Evan's will be done, but God's will be done in his life.
Evan decides to give up and let go of his plan, and allow God to lead him in this "living by faith" lifestyle. By the way, Evan accepted Jesus in June 2007 after coming out of depression and suicide.

I see a breakthrough in Evan's life today. It's only day 3. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen in day 30.

Pray for Impact SOD.

School of Disciples

2009-02-02T00:35:00.000-08:00

We've just started our School of Disciples yesterday; I have been struggling about this training school, because I know that I am not the teacher type of leader. However if this is from God, I will set forth and be led by the Holy Spirit, because it's all about the empowering of the saints. I believe that through this training, we will see teachers, pastors, prophets, apostles and evangelists being raised up to continue equipping the next generation.

I am not looking for quantity, I am looking for quality. God can use a few to defeat many. I want to see the possibility of overcoming the enemy with a small amount of radical believers. God is good and He is able.

Two healings occurred and one confirmation from a word of knowledge after the lecture, isn't that just exciting? One headache got healed - though it's not a huge issue, but God showed up anyway! One person's leg grew out, Peter had uneven legs since he was 7. After a car accident, he couldn't walk like a normal person because one leg is shorter than the other; he had to walk on the tip of this right foot. After prayer, he can walk like a normal person! Praise Jesus!

Get ready, let's take the anointing to our communities! Release the Radicals.

This is Justin

2009-01-29T22:25:00.000-08:00

Below it's an email from Justin's mother, Angela. Don't you just love what God is doing? God is so good! He is faithful in Austen's life too!

Dear Pastor Jack,

Thank you for your prayer. Justin is doing very good. He took off the cast on Tuesday. He is very happy. He knows God answer our praying. Justin needs to took X-ray every months to check his left hip (the bone was very thin and fracture caused by a tumor).

The first two month all X-rays shows "not worse" "no change", Dr. could not say "better" to Justin. Even the Dr. didn't know when the cast could take off. Thanks Lord.

This month Justin's bone grow "very good". The bone growth, first outside need to have new bone covered then inside growth. Justin all did this time. Praise Lord! Glory to God!Now, Justin need to use crutches for one month. Then we are waiting for the next X-ray on March 02. We hope Justin can walk normally again at that time. We will continue pray.Thank you again for those brothers and sisters who pray for us. Please see attach pictures.

Angela

Lamaze Class

2009-01-28T00:12:00.000-08:00

Unspeakable joy has come upon me today! God is so good. Jesus rocks!

I felt the spirit of joy all over me today although I didn't get to sleep much last night. I feel all your prayers, which have been very effective to Annie and I. I woke up today and decided not to let the devil rob my joy and peace away from me. That's not right to allow the devil stealing my joy, peace and happiness in my (our) life! This has to stop! I am putting on the hat of joy and the garment of praise from now on! This is God's fashion for me, Annie and Austen!

Went to Lamaze class tonight, we watched a clip about the Cesarean Section (C-section). Then I whispered to Annie, I told her that no matter what happens to Austen, we will still have each other. Austen is a only gift from the Lord, and we are called to parent him and walk with him in life. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, the name of the Lord shall be praised! No hard feeling toward each other or toward God.

All the sudden, I got a call from Ruth (my Korean mother's daughter) from Sacramento. My spiritual mother wanted to call me but she can't speak any English. Korean spiritual mom prayed with Ruth yesterday and here is what Ruth told me tonight.

My spiritual mom says, in my open vision I see the child is the work of God. He is called to be great, mighty in the Lord. (hmm...she doesn't know what we name the boy yet as I am writing it) God wants you to stand firm and you ought to pray for your son with the healing anointing God gives you. This is a breakthrough for you and your ministry. This is God's test for you; He is going to take you to the next level when you pass it. The whole church will receive the breakthrough in healing and miracles as you receive it. More healing will happen at your church. You and your church will see God's glory. Don't think too little of yourself. Stand firm. I am praying for you and your son everyday. Shout Hallelujah, you will overcome.

I think that's all she said to me tonight. I told Ruth about the meaning of the name Austen Javelin Lee, so that she can tell my Korean mother. He is called the great spear of Yahshua (Jesus). I was full of joy when Ruth prayed for me; on the other side of the line, Ruth was feeling a strong presence of the Lord, she said.
I looked up the sky...there were many stars, I saw a really bright one; then I called myself the father of nations.

I decide to take back my joy, peace and happiness from the devil. You, the devil, has no right to mess with us because Austen, Annie and myself belong to Jesus!

I miss my Korean spiritual mother.

Spirit of the Lord

2009-01-27T02:23:00.000-08:00

"The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." (Gen. 1:2)

Yes...the Spirit of God is hovering over Austen Javelin Lee. God's power and love incubate over Austen now. Amen.

For the past few days I wept just like Mary and Martha; when their brother Lazarus died, they came to Jesus thinking that Jesus "could have" come earlier and done something before their brother's death. Annie and I have hugged each other and wept when we pray. I have come to realize that God calls me an overcomer for a reason. God calls me an overcomer to lift up His name! He puts me through fire and water to toughen me up for greater challenges, I believe.

More I think about all these prophetic words from different people, more I become to appreciate what God is doing in my life. From the world's point of view, my life kindda sucks; but from God's point of view, I am great. So will be Austen (and his brothers and sisters).

"As for me and my family will serve the Lord." I kept praying over this when I was worshiping this past Sunday. Annie, myself and our children will serve God no matter what happens in our life. I was kneeling, weeping and praying before the Lord, and all the sudden I felt this warm electricity and numbness going through my hands and arms. It just got stronger and thicker; something I never felt before, eventually my arms, hands and fingers froze and twisted. I couldn't move my arms, hands or fingers at all; more I prayed "as for me and my family will serve the Lord", more electricity came upon my hands. I knew that God was ministering to me, maybe it was angels or maybe it was Jesus Himself. God was holding my hands in such a trial like this. He loves me so much.

"I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You." (Job 42:5)

I not only wanna know about You, I want to know You.

Chinese New Year

2009-01-25T01:56:00.000-08:00

I wept for two days...after the ultra sound report. I didn't want to get up from my bed; I felt like a nightmare coming at me and I couldn't wake up. I just don't know how to pray then. God is good, I know. But I didn't feel His goodness at that moment. I didn't ask WHY, I believe that He is in total control; I just refused to believe that negative report. With helplessness and pity, I stand silent before Him; I want to believe miracles, but I want it now.

Now I need prayer more than ever. This is probably the weakest moment in my life. God is always bigger than Satan's afflictions.

New Wineskin

2009-01-21T10:41:00.000-08:00

Impact is a R&D department. I am so proud of you guys who are willing to follow this crazy R&D idea. After seeing how others pastor their churches, I am more confident and excited of what God is calling me to do. Hahaha...I am so blessed by this good God. Research and Development, oh ya baby! Research new gifted ppl and develop each one of us to fulfill our callings in Christ!

I am a world class leader! hahaha... I see that in you, Jack.

Culture Revolutionist - To Overcome and To Reform
Healing Revivalist - To Activate and To Empower
Radical Dreamer - To Challenge and To Influence

New wine in a new wineskin.

God shows up again without any delay!

2009-01-18T18:44:00.000-08:00

This is Justin... Pray for him that God heals Justin's cancer, Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis(LCH).

What's LCH? Click this link...

for English

http://www.jhscout.org/types/histiocytosis.cfm

for Chinese

http://tw.search.yahoo.com/search/kp?fr=yfp&ei=UTF-8&p=LCH

When the Holy Spirit said, keep worshiping after our 1 hour and 15 min worship, I felt the warmth and electricity all over my right hand like what I felt in Lakeland, Florida.

Many felt the same electricity/numbness all over the hands and bodies. That happened today during worship! He is so good. Ya, God!

God so loves us and He wants to touch us with His mercy and power! Know that I will hug our little Beanie similar way God hugs us.

week 28 - Little Beanie

2009-01-18T02:42:00.000-08:00

I think I am getting ready to take care of a baby now. I am gonna be a good father; that's my prayer for life. Well...just look at the picture and know that I am prepared. Little Beanie opens and closes eyes now in mommy's womb. Wow...what's that like, huh baby?

I love you, Little Beanie.

oh...little beanie

2009-01-09T23:58:00.000-08:00

Little Beanie can open and close his/her eyes now, he is also sucking his fingers; the book says that mom can feel his/her hiccups now and then. Little Beanie has been kicking very often lately. I enjoy watching your movement, 'lil Beanie! :)

The book says...

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Happy 2009!

2009-01-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Pictures of how we spent our last night of 2008 and what it looked like in Taipei! That's right! Enoch kicked everyone's butt! aha!

Year 2009, here we come! Where to? Haha...

Happy New YOU!

2008-12-31T00:57:00.001-08:00

Happy New YOU! New year, new YOU!

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2 Cor 5:17)

I am a NEW CREATION everyday in 2009!

Hallelujah!

Take off your shoes, Joshua.

2008-12-28T23:38:00.000-08:00

Book of Joshua 5:13-15

The second person in the Bible God asks to take off his shoes is Joshua. Why?

God wants to remind Joshua of His covenant.
God wants to remove Joshua's self-insignificance.
God wants to recommission Joshua to His battle.

Remember Exodus Ch. 3 when Moses encounters this almighty God, I AM, who shows up in burning bushes? At that moment, God tells Moses to take off his shoes because it is the holy ground. God is proclaiming His total sovereignty at that moment as Moses steps closer to the burning bushes. In the Book of Joshua Ch. 5, God tells Joshua to take off his shoes when he faces this general of the army of the Lord. Before Moses passed away, Joshua, the general of Israel, saw what his master Moses could do with the staff in his hand.
To Joshua and everyone else (even now), Moses was the symbol of Signs and Wonder. There is no comparison to what Moses could do in the Old Testament. It's hard for Joshua to live up to that standard of Moses; however God never wanted Joshua to compare himself to his master, Moses.

Book of Joshua Ch. 1, God encourages Joshua again and again; I totally believe that Joshua is afraid, otherwise God wouldn't remind him that many times. God reminds Joshua that whatever He did to Moses He will do the same to Joshua; God makes sure that Joshua receives the same favor as Moses. First, take off your shoes; that's what God says to Moses when he encounters Him. God gives Joshua the same grace as He tells Joshua to take off his shoes - Joshua, you has seen Me today, says God. It's God's individual covenant with Joshua.

Why is Joshua so afraid? Feeling of self-insignificance and the spirit of comparison. In God's eyes, you are as important as King David, Moses and Elijah, etc. Why feeling self insignificant? The only difference is do we find the grace in His eyes? Do we truly know Him?

Genesis 6:8 "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD."

In those evil days before the flood, the only person that stood out in that generation was Noah. Why? Was he a better person? Not really. What about Abraham? Was he a holy guy? Not really. What about King David? He was not so much better than Saul...But why did these people stand out in those days?

Because they found something - grace. They found out that God is full of grace and mercy. God's eyes are full of grace! Do you find that? When you do, you will stand out in your generation.

God removed Joshua's self-insignificance, or should I say, Joshua finds grace in the eyes of the Lord. Thus Joshua no longer looks down on his own image or ability but through God's eye, he receives strength and courage.

Wow...more I read the Book of Joshua, more I become confident of what God is doing in my life. I choose to stand firm. I choose to be happy. I choose God's promises over so called reality.
Amen.

being thankful

2008-12-22T13:10:00.000-08:00

things that I am thankful of...

1. Thank you all, Impact, for that sweet computer you give me. I am still in shock! I don't know how to react to it still. I only thought that church and other ppl need computers, and God is good; He gives me a new computer through you guys. I know my computer should be put in the museum or something, but I live with it anyway. Thank you for your blessing. It means so much to me. I know you care.

2. Project Elisha - I know it helps us to grow spi, and I am thankful that some ppl are being blessed by it. It will totally change you life when you become a spiritual parent.

3. Sue got healed - a lady friend of Tina's mother got cancer a while ago. Some of us prayed for her at her house, Tina called last night telling us that the Doctors can't find any cancer anymore. Wow...God is good.

did you feel that, Jack?

2008-12-18T11:46:00.001-08:00

I can feel my child kicking!!!

This week I've finally felt our child kicking in Annie's belly. OMG! First time I put my hand over Annie's belly and waited for a good 10 sec; the child kicked back at my hand with so much strength. I laughed so hard! This is the joy of being a father. Although I don't see the baby yet, I know the child is there being nurturing and actively kicking inside of mommy's womb. God, this is amazing!

Went to Annie's company party, a guy whose wife is almost due says to me, "just wait until you put your face over the belly when the baby kicks, that's totally called the joy of father." I believe so. We talked about the fatherhood throughout the conversation. Others warn us about the mess the child can bring...well, I know it will be messy, but I still want to choose over the happiness of being a dad.

I can feel my child kicking!

Father God, I want to make You laugh too. I know You always do.

One lousy day?

2008-12-10T01:25:00.000-08:00

It's gonna look like Christmas! I wish it's snowing here in LA.
I walked to church today again; I began to sing in spirit and started to make up lyrics, it has been a while since last time I sang something cute and funny yet "spiritual"...haha...

I like walking to church now.

After the Prophetic Art class, Annie and I went to Paul's house for another prayer meeting. Some pastor's wife prayed for me, it was encouraging and uplifting; things she prayed for once again reminded me of God's promises during these past 3 years. Just another confirmations of what God wants to do in my life. Fun stuff.

Suck at time management today. Totally wasted my day cuz of my stupidity in life/time/goal management. Sorry, I killed you, time... :(

spiritually circumcised

2008-12-02T01:41:00.000-08:00

Are you spiritually circumcised?

Joshua 5 - After the crossing of the Jordan, God told Joshua to circumcise the nation of Israel. A whole nation needs to be clean and set apart before the Lord in a time of war! In front of the enemy, God wants us to consecrate ourselves and enjoy the feast. After the circumcision, the Israelites had their first Passover since the departure from Egypt. It was a time of celebration of God's deliverance and a time of thanksgiving. God prepares a banquet before our enemy!

God wants our spiritual foreskin, our hindrance, our spiritual fat!

In a time of crisis and hardship, God wants to remove our pride, self-indulgence, self-pity and shame. These are the blockages that hinder us from knowing His will. God is good ALL the time even when we don't understand it. It's the season of rebuilding His image in us, starting from the removal of our spiritual foreskin (Joshua 5).

Lord, keep me, save me and make me stronger in a time of crisis. Amen.

How long?

2008-11-25T05:38:00.000-08:00

How much longer is this test, Lord? As I said, it's not a matter of WHY, but WHEN.

Strengthen me and pray for me, Lord, so that I can endure it in a time of hardship.
As I remember Your word, it's a dishonor to Your name when I become poor and steal.

"Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die): Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches--Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God." (Proverbs 30:7-9)

Father, show me a way and I will follow. With all I am, I worship You. With all I have, I surrender all. Don't let the enemy triumph over me, but prepare a banquet before my enemy as I gladly receive the feast You have for me.

Life is often lived forward, but understood backward.
I am not asking to understand it all, but I need You to strengthen me in a time of crisis.
Bless You, Jesus.

Nov. 2008 in Taiwan

2008-11-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

I am back from a trip to Taiwan for my grandfather's funeral. It was a trip of self reflecting and family gathering. I need to put myself together now...I am tired.

The Story of Prop 8

2008-11-02T22:58:00.003-08:00

Love is kind.

Pre-Election weekend

2008-11-02T21:54:00.000-08:00

Wow...what a weekend! I am really lazy to repeat what Jasmine has already written down, so I am simply gonna copy hers and add more afterthoughts.

from Jasmine's blog not wasteful

Sat. Nov. 1st - the CALL
I started weeping non-stop right after I found a seat, which was around 9:50 am. I wept so hard, my eyes got tired before 11 am. Whenever people on the stage said, God bless America, I wept. God was there; this is His hour. Lord, have mercy!

Sun. Nov. 2nd - Rally in LA
As we arrived LA city hall, I thought to myself that we were not really needed at the rally. When Annie called and said that there were some "NO on Prop. 8" supports at the voting booth. That got me thinking about going to the "front line" where the action should be.
At the city hall, we are very much "protected"; if we want more "impact" we should go over to the voting booth and face the protesters, right? It was FUN when people yelled at us and called us names, etc. It's totally a "嗆聲" (confrontation) between both sides although we did it with love and patience. Some people accused us and criticized of the godly values we believe in, but I know that God is happy that we were there!

Impact people, I am so proud of you! You are so radical! You are the Gideon army that fears nothing but God! You guys rock!

For those people who want to know more about the importance and details of Propl 8, please go to Jaeson Ma's blog.

WE NEED MORAL CLARITY - Jaeson Ma

God bless America.

my loss

2008-10-28T23:37:00.000-07:00

My grandfather passed away today at 1:30pm (LA time) while I was driving to Pasadena I got a call from my cousin in Taipei.

Heartache...Mom, be strong.

A story from Mike Kingsley

2008-10-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

Even Mike Kingsley's father who pastors a 10,000 people church misunderstood Mike for doing God's work when Mike was 17. After Mike got expelled by his school because he led a Spirit filled meeting at school, 400 other students who also were about to get expelled left with him to pray at his father's church. Mike's father didn't accept it and rebuked Mike for doing that; can you imagine that? Even the Father of Revival (Mike's father) in Uganda would reject a revival in a campus because he didn't want to cause the parents any trouble?!

Mike stood firm with boldness in front of his father and the principle of school; he didn't know where that boldness came from, he only knew that he can not compromise of what God had done among the young people. His father didn't speak with him for weeks and he also got kicked out of school for few weeks; because of his boldness without compromise, God intervened.

During a major conference where the churches leaders (Including Mike's father) in Uganda invited an European Evangelist/Prophet to preach, that time Mike was desperately needing a confirmation from God. In the middle of sermon, this preacher asks if someone here named Mike Kingsley; without knowing who Mike is, the preacher asks again for the second time in front of ten and thousands of people. The third time, Mike stood up and walked towards the preacher from the very back of the crowd. The preacher then prophesied over Mike and promoted him in front of Mike's father and people of their city; he then asked Mike to sit at his chair on the stage, which was right next to Mike's father. After that, Mike's father realized that God is with his son; their relationship was restored, and Mike was then welcome back to school.
Some of those 400 students became evangelists and pastors in different nations; because of persecution of fire, God can shape these students and test each one of them. What about you?

God honors us when we obey Him!

CALL OF DUTY 2008

2008-10-06T03:17:00.000-07:00

Annie has an interesting insight that she shared with me after this conference, Call of duty. Remember back in the day when we were deciding on the theme of this conference, out of the blue, we named the conference, Call of duty. It was not only a popular game, but also we as Christians are called to be warriors/soldiers of Christ. Thus we decided on this theme, hoped to dispatch a generation of revivalists. God is interesting. Rev. Mike had no idea about the topic or what so ever before he stood on the stage; the night he shared, he mentioned that God gave him the word "spiritual warfare" as he prayed.

Interestingly enough some of our leaders are going through different aspects of warfare, although some of them were not able to hear the entire message; I believe that God is warning us about the spiritual warfare that is happening or will happen among us.

Ever since we moved into this "Wu-Shu center", I felt the intensity of warfare as well as the discipline of the Lord. It's not like "the Learning center" anymore when we could kindda get by and cut corners. I feel that God really means business now. How many of us could bear God's intensive training? I sometimes wonder...why God calls us to do things that no one is doing? How many of us have realized that? God intentionally intensifies our circumstances and condition, so that we will seek solutions from Him.

To change a culture, it takes courage also called godly foolishness. How many of us are actually foolish for the Kingdom? Are we wise or foolish? Depending on whcih side you're on - God's side or the world, I think.

Just like this postcard, we've just raged a war against the enemy. Some know it, some may not, some got shot down yet still strong, some got knocked down without knowing why; whether we like it or not, we are already in war. How would you respond to it?

Morning

2008-10-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Can't go back to sleep after receiving the "prayer call" at 5 am...
I tossed and turned in my bed for almost a hour "thinking" or "worrying" about lots of thing; guess that would really help better any condition (or not!). Yes, I shouldn't focus on the condition, but the solution which is Jesus Himself; yes, I simply want to enjoy my God moment without worrying anything else.

Yesterday, few of us (the older adults) were talking about the difficulties of being a pastor. We all agree that once you become a pastor or a pastor's wife, you will know how challenging it is to be one; no one would ever understand the role until he/she becomes one.

Servants of God are the weepers. But I also need my cells/body/emotion/spirit to rejoice and be happy too. Annie said that I think too much, but I have to think ahead. Sometimes I wonder if I would wake up one morning and find out that my hair turn grey overnight...wow, that's be awful. I still couldn't find a grey hair on my head...hmm...or maybe I am losing them...

Anyway, I need to rest now...

Chasing heaven

2008-10-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

It's my mom's birthday in 2 weeks, I want to go back to see her. I am doing something I don't even know if it makes sense to anyone. Someone is praying for me and Annie, I know. I need to go to see my family; I know that You will provide. It's not right, God if You don't provide.

Being normal>? or just waste my life away in God?<

What's it that you are chasing?

so we are moving out of the Learning Center

2008-09-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

I think I need to take a long vacation with my wife somewhere...

Impact is moving into a new place...I was totally looking towards it; but now I lost the excitement of moving to the new place somehow. I think I am going through some kind of phrase where I simply need to let go and relax. What is my life all about? Expanding His kingdom? Building radical men and women of God? I get disappointed by all these lately... but I'll still go for it. Be persistent to the end.

From the Learning Center to the Wu shu star, be persistent in our training...

One of my favorite shows!!!

2008-09-17T02:31:00.001-07:00

I have been watching Ninja Warrior whenever I get a chance. This is a cool show because God speaks to me through this. We all face different obstacles in life; all we need to do is to fight back, no matter how challenging the obstacle is.

Although I constantly fail, just like these relentless fighters, I will still come back up. An old saying - Success is sweet, but the secret ingredient is sweat.

My God does the impossible; so will I.

tha beaner - xiao dou dou

2008-09-16T18:15:00.000-07:00

by Jennifer Young :) Thanks, JenJen...

boy or girl? looks like mommy or daddy...

2008-09-11T11:55:00.000-07:00

i think from this ultrasound picture...(not sure if this is what it's called), our doctor is pretty sure that the child looks like mommy...hehe...

Call of Duty...2008

2008-09-09T22:55:00.000-07:00

Crazy weekend...

check out Joy B's blog good God :) or click http://doveseye.blogspot.com
for more testimonies.

I got my ear pierced...check out my wife's blog [ Introducing... The Hottie of the Year ] or http://praisesound.blogspot.com for more pictures...xixi.. I got my ear pierced for a great reason that is I am going to be a dad, and the earring is a symbol of my zeal to my child.

God heals. God hears. God provides. Jesus rocks!

Call of Duty weekend with Impact was a bomb!

This is the day that the Lord has made...!

2008-09-09T22:43:00.000-07:00

Update...update!

I am going to be a dad in April, 2009! Well...I am already a dad now...can't you see that's my little fella in my pretty wife's belly? I love you, little fella. You are a blessing to us!

I pray that you grow in spirit, soul and body; with ALL His blessings and favor you'll grow. You will bring peace to those who are looking for the coming King; you will judge the tribes that deny Him. You will sit on the throne with the King of Kings; your eyes will see the unseen, your hands will do the impossibles, your feet will walk across the nations. You will increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. You will receive His return.

Bless you, our dear child.

love,

Daddy and mommy :)

5 H's @ Impact

2008-09-06T11:15:00.000-07:00

Impact is all about being ________.

1. Happy
2. Hopeful
3. Holy
4. All of above

5. Honor

6. Healthy

hmm...I like.

My Thursday

2008-08-29T02:01:00.000-07:00

On my bed talking with the Holy Spirit this morning, I didn't want to get up...it's so good to simply rest before Him.
Had lunch with my dear wife; on the way to Bakersfield, Sammy and I went down to Starbucks to get some coffee. I saw this Starbucks worker putting ice on her face, I asked her what happened; she told us that she just got her wisdom tooth extracted and her face is swollen. We offered prayer to her after sharing a testimony with her and her co-worker at the counter. Just stretched out my hand on the other side of the counter and prayed. Simply prayed for her and believe that God has healed her by now.
Got tired after coming back from Bakersfield; visited V's family...God, would You capture V's heart now?
Finally got home around 11:30pm...tired but happy.

Jesus, You rock...!

keep it simple

2008-08-28T03:06:00.000-07:00

3 things...

Fast. Pray. Invade.

Las Vegas Mission Trip 2008

2008-08-25T22:21:00.000-07:00

ok...so we went to Vegas again.
9 of us, me/Annie/Alice/Jennifer/Shinny/Joy/Aaron/Eric/Andy headed Vegas on Thursday afternoon, we were all hoping to arrive early for the Vegas buffet...hmm...maybe just me.
We arrived and enjoyed the buffet at Paris, which by the way wasn't that great; totally destroyed my expectation. I wanted sushi. :(

Friday morning, 9 of us were worshipping around 9:30 am; Aaron was on the djembe (hand drum) and Andy was playing guitar, totally freestyle. We worshipped for over 1 hour until some young friends from Vegas BOL walked in.
In the afternoon, the Holy Spirit totally changed our schedule, we ended up doing Harp & Bowl for hours. I think our Vegas friends got hooked on that. Taste and see that the Lord is good, eh?
We sang for almost 2 hours of Harp & Bowl with Annie/Aaron/Andy (triple A) and sort of showed them what to do; it's their first time, some were shy but still tried. Good job, Vegas revivalists!

In the evening, more Harp & Bowl style worship (again only guitar and handdrum); by this time, they felt the anointing already (one girl ran out started crying without knowing why). We worshipped a bit more after Aaron shared his testimony; I was going to wrap it up, but that girl who was crying earlier then said "God wants us to go City Invasion at Fashion Show Mall." I was very encouraged by her; so I obeyed. It was around 9:30 pm, we all went to Fashion Show Mall and shouted "Jesus is my best friend!" then we divided into small groups and city invading. First lady whom we talked to wanted us to pray for her co-worker's daughter who is having breast cancer; as we were praying, God gave us the word of knowledge that this lady is suffering from backpain. I asked her if she has any back problem/paiin, she said yes; we prayed for her back and tested out healing. She felt better but refused for more prayer after the second try. God is good and loves her so much. Other groups have cool testimonies too.

So second day, for a hour we sang without any instruments and lyrics cuz we are the instruments and lyrics of God. Just let God play the strings of our hearts!
Alice shared that morning; she did a fantastic job demonstrating the heavenly Father's love.
After lunch, we did Harp & Bowl for another hour with the Triple A team. Eric/Joy/Jennifer taught City Invasion (Healing and Treasure Hunt) - Good job, guys! Very well received!

So we all went out around 4 pm and came back at 5:30 pm. Here are some of the crazy stories.

1. Jennifer and her teammates (forgot who they were...sorry)
They prayed for a lady in a supermarket and she walked out of her wheelchair. That totally shocked her and her husband. They found their treasures too!

2. Andy, Julia of Vegas and oops...forgot the names...
Julia spotted a limping lady trying to walk to the bus stop; she went up and prayed for her, the lady got better then Andy walked over to her and offered more prayers. At the end, she started running and dancing and jumping to the street corner and back; they were all shouting "Hallelujah" at the bus stop under 110 degree weather in Vegas. The lady was going to go to a prayer meeting called "dunamis" hoping to get healed but she was extremely late for the meeting. Little did she know, the "dunamis" came to her at the bus stop. Isn't God good or what?

3. Joy and Sharene
Sharene prayed for a lady at WalMart; the lady was so touched so both the lady and Sharene were crying at WalMart. Isn't that fun?

4. Annie and her teammates found the treasure (treasure means vision/pic or word of knowledge they receive prior to the city invasion) but the treasure didn't want her to pray for him. There are many more testimonies but I can't remember all of them now...>.<

5. In the evening worship, I felt God's presence, angelic visitation/dancing, fire, electricity, etc. Many felt the same things. One young man from Vegas, David felt his spirit left his body and he was taken to heaven and saw angels and the heaven. Isn't that cool? God is soooo good.

6. A word of knowledge (healing miracle for an immediate family member) from the first night got confirmed; God will surely heal Mrs. Chen!

7. Vegas youth shared in front of the adult congregation, some adults cried as the young ppl cried. Young ppl start calling themselves "Revivalists", and they are going out praying for ppl next week. Awesome!!!

8. Me and Aaron, we just had fun praying for ppl and got prophesied over by a lady, Myra, in a electric scooter at WalMart. To give is to receive...upside down Kingdom yo...!

That's what I remember now... God is good all the time! So basically we just went to Vegas to celebrate what God is doing; it's ALL about Jesus!

holy tornado

2008-08-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

Just came back from Prayer Mountain again yesterday...Yes, I went back with Sammy and Jennifer this time. It is always "fun" when we drop everything and just pray.
I was practicing my "holy smack" and "holy increase" when I first got to Prayer Mountain. Basically "holy smack" is for fighting the enemy and "holy increase" is for our personal or family spiritual growth. I prayed for Annie's to receive God's "holy increase"...haha...God is good!

So...Sammy and I slept in the chapel because we really wanted to pray whole night. I was sleeping on a pew but some stupid bugs came and visited me; I was half asleep and half awake, I tried to pray but I felt cold. I stood up and looked around, found that Sammy was missing but his sleeping bag was still there laying at the altar. I immediately got into the sleeping bag when I couldn't find him in the chapel. oh wo...God is good.
I tried to pray more, but I was out. I think it was almost 3 am or something. I then had a dream; it's so real and intense.

In the dream, we, Impact, are all sitting in airplane cockpit type of chair; but we are in a tall building (don't' know how tall it is, but tall). All the sudden, there is a tornado hitting all the buildings around us; the power of tornado is tremendously destructive, it wipes out everything it touches. Then the tornado hits our building and I see the wall is torn down and all of us are being blown out as we still sit on the chairs. Some of Impact people got sucked into this emptiness/vacuum of the tornado; some still sit in the chair with their seat belts on. Finally we land safely, but I begin to run as the tornado is chasing me; I then see a tall oak tree, I grab so tight I don't want to let go. Physically I could feel the wind and felt that I was being lifted up as I was laying in the chapel. The tornado is swirling around me and tends to suck me into the emptiness/vacuum; I then shout out "In Jesus' name, I command you to stop." for many times. I don't want to let go nor being sucked into the tornado. I keep on commanding the tornado to stop in Jesus' name. Suddenly the tornado becomes a person, the son of man, and He says "I am Jesus. Because of your dedication and persistence or something, I am going to make a new covenant with you." Then He disappears. In my dream, I begin to look around; everything is destroyed, not much of it is left and I find some gemstones and gold right by the oak tree. Annie shows up and collect the gemstones with me. Then I woke up.

It was so real...I kept on saying "OMG! OMG!..." when I opened my eyes. wow...what an experience. I thought of Misty Edwards' dream too; they are somewhat similar.

God is good.

thank you...

2008-08-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

I receive.

Got another check from other person via mail. I was surprised about the amount on the check. It's total enough to pay off some of my debts!
Thank you, dear prayer partner for standing along side with us.

Thank You, Jesus.

I receive.

money is on the way...

2008-08-11T14:29:00.001-07:00

Didn't my Koren spiritual mother say money is on the way?

First check came when I was still in the prayer mountain...isn't God great or what?!
Annie and I got a check from someone who doesn't even know us that well; I didn't tell her about what I am going through recently. It is the God of "What is it?" (Manna means "what is it?")

I receive. And more is coming...

He is always faithful.

I am home.

2008-08-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

Came back yesterday from the Prayer Mountain. 4 of us, Samuel, Shinny, Tiffa and myself went to the prayer mountain on Monday; it was a 5 days trip, we fasted for 4 full days only on water. Did much self-reflection, rest and meditation. After all, I believe that the group receive something fresh from the Lord.

Fasting not so much of a spiritual ritual to me. I fast not because I am bargaining with God or asking Him to give me more blessing. It's surrendering myself, my heart, my will, my soul and my body to Him. It's more of setting my time apart just seeking His face and His presence.

During this trip, on Wednesday I was very irritated by a bank that kept on calling me because of my late payment; I need His extra grace to pay off my debts, I don't mean to pay late I am just not home now. My friend at Mattel called me and gave me a job lead; he wants me to go try out this position at Mattel again; I said, Ok, I will as soon as I get back home. In my heart, I already made up my mind to go back to the marketplace...perhaps it's time to face the "reality", eh? Sigh... I cried in my heart... Is that it God? Is that ALL you can do, Jesus??

Wednesday night, I got a call from Ruth, the daughter of my Korean spiritual mother; she told me that my Korean mom who prays for me everyday had a vision about me earlier. In the vision, God told my Korean mom to tell me not to be afraid and timid.
She said, "Don't be afraid. Stay in this path now, don't go left or right. God is in you midst. Don't' go back to the marketplace. Money is on the way. You are going to train many missionaries and disciples for nations. Disciple them, they are going to be a great army for Jesus. Don't be afraid." I had tears rolling in my eyes when I heard it; God is soooo good. He always comes in the best timing. His name is Jehoval Punctual. He is a faithful God!

That answered three things, one - we are on the right path, two - don't go back to the marketplace and money is on the way, three - School of Disciples is a must. Amen!

I receive. By faith.

School of _________!

2008-08-04T01:39:00.000-07:00

Ben Wong came to Impact on Sat night...
Guess what? It was a God's timing. I was resting at church when pastor Andrew Tsai called; we chatted for 20 minutes or so, then he told me that pastor Ah-Ben is in OC helping NLCCOC. I told pastor Andrew Tsai that Ah-Ben never returned my emails so maybe he doesn't like me or what! j/k... Anyways, I still got Ah-Ben's number and decided to call him right away. Ah-Ben picked up and told me that he is in Temple City. I got excited and asked him to have a cup of coffee with us; so me, Annie, Aaron, Ah-Ben and pastor Marc went to the Starbucks near Impact.

I say...it's God's timing because I've been thinking about starting a School of Disciples but have no ideas where to begin with. As we all know, Ah-Ben is a coach and a mentor in ministry and mission; I asked him to help us. There I realized that it was a "wrong" move; cuz he really challenges me and I did set a "holy" trap for myself and Impact. It's God's divine moment; God totally set me up for it. His name is Jehovah "Trickster", and I love Him so much. Haha...

So after a short conversation with Ah-Ben, I know that I can't escape what God wants Impact to do; I kept making a fool of myself if I tried to come out with more lame excuses before Ah-Ben.
Pastor Ah-Ben promises to come and help Impact to set up our own School of Disciples; he even wants to call it D.D.D. (Dangerous Deadly Disciples). Ah-Ben's ppl are going to restricted areas (if you know what I mean) next year; places that may get them killed and locked up. Am I ready to be coached by this "maniac" Jesus Freak? oh ya...bring it on, Ah-Ben.

So...Impact is going to start her very first School of Disciples; it's a ONE year FULL time program, simply it means we drop school/work for one full year just to experience God's faithfulness and serve Him. It's like taking a year off to join Army; so instead of going to Army in the US or Taiwan or China, Korea, etc, we take a year off to join Jesus' Army. We are starting in Oct, 2008.

Do you DARE to take a year off to see what God can do through you?

Be a Jesus Freak!

Planning for a breakthrough

2008-07-27T23:20:00.000-07:00

Let Your Kingdom come and remain. Revival begins now, not later~! Call of Duty - Dispatch a radical generation of revivalists! I am a REVIVALIST.

I am bored...Let's go save some souls!

the hem of His garment conference

2008-07-22T23:30:00.000-07:00

I am at Bethel Church in Redding now.
Long drive but enjoyable...first day is good, intensive and mind stirring!
Keep being hungry!

no title

2008-07-19T21:39:00.000-07:00

想到就說, 說到就做! - Jack

To think is to speak; to speak is to do. - Jack

is that how you would translate it?

620 Abbot - Memory part 1

2008-07-15T03:12:00.001-07:00

This is what Christianity 101/201/301 looked like in 2005...

Check out the last two photos...

Photo one, a new guy who stood on my right hand side came to Impact for the first or second time.

Photo two, same guy who was standing in the back wearing a red/grey/black sweater...guess who that was...

haha...it's George Ge!

last night at 620 Abbot

2008-07-15T02:11:00.000-07:00

Thank You, God for such wonderful 3 years at 620 Abbot.

620 Abbot is my Jehovah Jireh, the Lord is my provision. This place tells people of God's love and His provision. Remember in 2005 when the landlady agreed to rent this place to me over the phone, I couldn't believe my ears because how could someone who you never met would lease the house to you without signing any contract and putting down the security deposit. In less than 20 minutes of the phone call, the landlady said, "I never met you, but I feel like I want to rent this house to you." And it was all within my budget, the amount I asked God for.

Tell me if it was God, what was that?

Here we had tons of fun...like Joy said, "it's my childhood memory." Well...it's all in my memory bank now.

I will miss this place forever. I love all of you who shared the same memory with Annie and I.

People Need The Lord

2008-07-12T05:44:00.001-07:00

my spiritual dose for this week...

everytime i hear this song, God's love touches me deeply. His love once again encourages my weary heart and hands. More than 18 years ago i heard this song for the first time, i cried for the lost souls. God, use me and send me.

Yes, people need the Lord.

Rose Hills

2008-07-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

Annie and I all dressed up for a family friends funeral today. We walked in to this funeral home in Alhambra; it's my second time there, first time was Raymond's dad, now it's Dr. Karen Cho's mother. Both were performed in the Buddhist ceremony, I felt the loss of the family in the air along with the burning incense. Then it's time to bow and pay respect to the deceased and the family. There I was in front of the coffin for 4 seconds, thinking and wondering about life.

After that, we went to Rose Hills, first time I've ever been to Rose Hills. Looking at the different tombstones, some died young, some died old, some were highly educated, some were loved.
I felt like it doesn't matter who you are or what you are, this is where you will end up one day. Maybe not Rose Hills, but 6 feet under.

Got Jesus? hmm...it makes sense.

dead hard drive...ASK and RECEIVE

2008-07-08T01:37:00.000-07:00

So one of my computer hard drives is officially dead now... rest in peace, my dear electronic servant, Maxtor. You truly sucked but thank you for all your faithful work.
I need a new and better computer, God! I don't know how much longer this computer will stay alive, but I desperately need to some cash to buy one. Lord, I receive a new computer by faith! Amen!

Here is a summary of this past Sunday's sermon. I receive it too!

Ask and Receive (Matthew 7:7-12)

1. Keep on Asking, Seeking, Knocking
It’s never a onetime deal when you ask, seek and knock. God is looking for those who are consistently seeking and asking. In the original text, it is a present tense; meaning never giving up on chasing after God.

2. Begin to receive, not to be deceived.
When we ask, we must expect to receive! God is not a cheap God! It’s a chain reaction; he who knocks the door will be opened, he who asks receives, he who seeks finds.
We’re often deceived by the enemy. One of the enemy’s tricks is to use the perception, which isn’t always reality.

"The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too" (1 Kings 19:14).

Perception is not always reality. Elijah was in a crisis. Jezebel wanted to kill him. The nation was falling to Baal worship. From his vantage point - it was all over. He was the only prophet remaining in all the land who had not bent his knee to the idol of Baal. He wanted to die.

Then, the Lord sent His angel to correct Elijah's perception: "Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel - all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him" (1 Kings 19:18). There were seven thousand Elijah knew nothing about! Elijah's perception was not reality.
Whenever things are going poorly, there is a temptation to believe God is not working in the situation. We may even believe our life is over. Everything from our vantage point is dark. We see no future. However, even in these times, God's plan is being orchestrated behind the scenes. He is accomplishing His purposes. But we need a fresh perspective on our situation.
Do you need a reality check on your situation? Ask God to show you the truth. It may be very different than your perception.

3. Develop a right attitude of receiving
“When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (James 4:3)

When you pray,
The timing is wrong and the attitude is inappropriate, God says “NO.”
The timing is wrong and the attitude is appropriate, God says “HOLD.”
The timing is right and the attitude is inappropriate, God says “GROW.”
The timing is right and the attitude is appropriate, God says “GO.”

4. Prepare to receive
In the movie, Facing the giants, the Reverend felt led by God to tell this football coach a story. There are two farmers who needed rain desperately. Both prayed for it, but only one went out to prepare to receive it. Who do you think trusted god to bring the rain? - The one who prepared for it of course. Which side are you on? God will bring the rain when he is ready, you got to prepare your field to receive it."

2 Chronicles 7:14-15If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.

4 am

2008-07-02T11:45:00.000-07:00

what's up with my 4 am in the morning?
Some heard my 4 am testimony on Sunday, here I am gonna repeat it again.

Remember my Korean grandma who actually told me to wake up at 4 am to pray; although I didn't think it was necessary cuz we "live" in this luxurious place called America. Now I've realized that is exactly why we need to wake up at 4 am to pray for the nation, because we live in America.

So during the Bread of Life conference in San Jose, I chatted with pastor Andrew Tsai for a bit; at the end he told me that he wakes up at 4 am to pray and I got inspired. I said to the Lord, if pastor Andrew Tsai can do it, I want to do it.
That night I went to sleep around 12:30am thinking that I need to drive back to LA the next morning so I better sleep early. Little did I know, I got waken up around 4:06 or 4:08 am according to the hotel alarm clock; instantly I felt His presence in the room and prompted me to pray. I did pray for a bit and went to the rest room; back on my bed, I prayed a bit more but was gone afterward. I thought if it was Jesus, He would show up at 4 am not 4:06 or 4:08 am; for He is always on time. So I didn't think it was Jesus who woke me up.
Finally I got up around 6:30 am and went to a shower; in the middle of it, a voice told me to check my own watch because Jesus did come at 4 am, not 4:08 or 4:06 am. So I did. My watch was exactly 8 minutes late. The voice told me to check my cell phone again. The clock on my cell phone was exactly 6 minutes late. I was in a "holy" shock! Jesus is faithful. When you ask Him to come at 4 am, He won't come a minute early nor a minute late.

So last night...I prayed to God that I wanted to wake up at 4 am to pray; the whole night I couldn't sleep, instead I was murmuring in prayer. I finally fell into sleep and woke up around 5:30am. I said,"God, You didn't wake me up at 4 am but You kept me awake all night. What's up with that?" I guess I just want to feel His presence again in my room...

I begin to like the 4 am appointment with Jesus.

thank God for desert...

2008-07-01T17:52:00.000-07:00

"O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water" (Ps. 63:1).

The desert holds a special place in God's Word. The Scriptures portray the desert as a place of inspiration and exaltation - a place where people met God in a powerful new way. King David wrote the 63rd Psalm while in exile in the Desert of Judah. He was hiding from his son Absalom, who wanted to replace him as king of Israel.

For Joseph, a deep pit in the desert was the first stop on a 13-year journey through desolation and despair. That 13-year desert experience served to break Joseph's self-will and self-confidence. It taught him that he could not control anything and that he needed to rely on God to manage the events in his life. Joseph's desert trial prepared him by scorching the youthful pride and arrogance out of his young life so that when he was 30 years old he could rule Egypt at Pharaoh's side in a spirit of humility and servant-hood.

Before becoming king of Israel, David was a shepherd. Part of his training for leadership involved hand-to-claw combat with the beasts of the wilderness, including the lion and the bear. Elijah learned the principles of spiritual leadership while in the wilderness of Gilead. And Jesus was tempted and tested for 40 days in the desert before He began to preach.

Perhaps God has given you a dream, but now it seems that your dream has withered and died under the scorching desert sun. It seems that God has gone away and is not listening to your prayers. But I want you to know that that your dream still lives. God is with you, even if you can't see Him, hear Him or sense His presence. He is preparing you in the desert.

here you go...

2008-06-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

Annie prayed for a real estate agent in Hawaii, the agent fell off the stairs and hurt her back/hip bone really bad. She got all better the next day; her friends couldn't believe how fast she is recovering. The third day, she can walk no pain. She couldn't even believe it...that's God! Hallelujah!

Annie is too busy to write it down, so I write it for her...haha...I love you, Annie. You have the favor of the Lord.

Jesus is great!

Gone fishing

2008-06-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

That's right! I went fishing with George, Jeffrey, Irene and Kay's mom today around 5 pm in Malibu. George finally caught a fish for the first time; surely he was very excited. The craziest thing is Kay's mom caught a sea bass with her not so pleasing in the eyes fishing rod. As for me, I caught a small shark and a crab; although I was excited about the catch, I didn't want to keep any of them cuz they are way too small as my dinner. Anyway...here are the some photos.

Keep the fish, let go of the shark. That's spiritual talking there! Got that? hmm...that's deep.

Fun Day in Irvine

2008-06-23T01:56:00.000-07:00

Woke up before 8 am, thinking about what's gonna happen today as our team goes down to Irvine New Life Bread of Life Church. I am not quite sure what to do or say; I did prepare few days ago but still not sure if that would be the message for Irvine.
Anyway, we arranged to travel down to Irvine in no time on a 96 degree hot Sunday morning. As we got there, we set up the booth with our "Can I pray for you?" t-shirts; which I thought probably few people would be interested of buying today.
Annie, Jennifer, Shinny, Eric and myself began to walk to the sanctuary as Priscilla stationed at the booth; it was a beautiful worship although I didn't feel anything in particular during the praise/worship. I just felt the desire/eager to shout to Him at the top of my lungs. After some introduction from pastor Andrew, Annie and I walked up and began to share about our ministry and the movement "Can I pray for you?" we are determined to create. We played Joy and Jennifer's videos which Johnny made prior to his departure; the videos were very well received.

Good job, Johnny!!

I then preached a little, after that I "summoned" Eric, Shinny and Jennifer to share with the congregation about what they encountered. They were so genuine and passionate. God has put so much zeal in these people's hearts; I am deeply thankful. Praise You, Jesus for all Impact young dudes and gals.

After the preaching and praying, pastor Andrew asked if anyone needed prayer, just come forth. We began to see many adults, papa and mama started to come to the altar; they were so hungry and thirsty for His presence. This is what God is looking for, brokenness and hunger. I personally prayed for over 10 people, young and old; one by one, God just put precise word of knowledge in my mouth. I asked myself, how in the world would I know these people's mind and situation? God is the voice and I am only a channel; I just released what I received. People began to weep; I am talking about mid-aged Chinese men and women. This is happening! I asked all of them if the messages are speaking to them; all they could say is "that's what I have been praying about..." then wept.
God is so real; all we need to do is love Him and trust in Him. Holy Spirit will lead the way to Jesus, our Lord. Just obey.

At the end, we sold all 70 some "Can I pray for you?" T-shirts in one hour. Thank God that we didn't have to bring any T-shirts back. How about that?

God is great!

China's Underground Churches #4

2008-06-15T01:49:00.007-07:00