May 30, 2012
Andy and Sonia
Posted in Love
ah...such a wonderful wedding...congrats Andy and Sonia... =)
May 29, 2012
依然。
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Love
一闪一闪亮晶晶 留下岁月的痕跡
我的世界的重心 依然还是你
一月一月又一月 飛逝僅在一转眼
唯一永远不改变 是不停的改变
我不像从前的自己 你也有点不像你
但在我眼中你的笑 依然的美丽
日子只能往前走 一个方向順时钟
不久之后 或许你已找到你的幸福
我依然愛你 將是唯一的退路
我依然珍惜 時時刻刻的幸福
你每個呼吸 每個動作 每個表情
依然在 触动我 依然愛你
我依然愛你 或许是命中注定
我心深处 或许任何人都無法填补
那些时光 是我這一輩子最美好的
那些回忆 依然無法忘記
我依然愛你 這是唯一的退路
我依然珍惜 時時刻刻的幸福
你每個呼吸 每個動作 每個表情
到永遠 藏心底 依然愛你
致
看不见我心的你
依然愛你 也许是妄想
但这是我的执著
只在心中 默默的 依然
May 26, 2012
敬畏，智慧，尊荣，谦卑
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨； 尊榮以前， 必有謙卑。- 箴言15:33
- 敬畏，智慧，尊荣，谦卑 -
敬畏神，与追求名牌，科技，等等。哪样值得？
一切实物皆有时限，但神永远不过时。
人往往很聪明，但有智慧吗？
不断地付出陆续地努力，终究得到的是什么？
成功与焦点，不代表我最行；
可能只是一时的得意，不经意的它就会溜走。
失败与低落，不代表我不行；
可能是我太骄傲了，是时候学习谦卑，谨记自己的方向与目标。
May 23, 2012
dare to believe
Posted in Music
It's feeling like our time's run out
But the hourglass just flipped itself over again
The sun is slowly sinking down
But on the other side a new day waits to begin
If you dare to believe in life
You might realize that there's no time for talking
Or just wait around while the innocent die
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
No more
This world is running on empty
And there's no reason why
You may fall but I know that you'll help me believe
We've been in the dark for way too long
But when we turn around we see a light shine through the haze
So forget about who was wrong
Cause I've never been more ready to turn this page
If you swear you believe in life
Embrace forgiveness cause it's all that I'm asking
Or keep holding out while the innocent die
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
No more
This world is running on empty
And there's no reason why
You may fall but I know that you'll help me believe
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
You may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
You may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
May 21, 2012
speaking their language
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984)
"I'm not joining Facebook and I'm not texting you. Don't text message me either. If you want to tell me something, you'll have to speak to me! You kids don't know how to have conversations anymore."
"But Grandpa, you are missing out on so much in my life."
The grandpa's scowl said it all: "I don't care."
This conversation, which I overheard, haunted me for days. I bet Grandpa did care. He just didn't know how to relate to his granddaughter, and new technology probably scared him. I admit it scared me at first too. I'm not fond of change.
When my children were younger, breakfast time consisted of a meal, devotion, and Bible-reading together. I didn't work outside the home like I do now, so I had more time in the morning.
Now I have to make sure the kids are ready, and I am too! There are six people running around, fighting for two bathrooms, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and racing out the door. I miss the intentional time spent teaching my children what I consider most important: God's Word.
Watching my now-teenaged son text message at lightning speed on his cell phone one evening, I wondered: Would it make a difference if I texted my kids a Bible verse each day? I dismissed the thought, thinking it silly to send a text when they should be reading God's Word for themselves.
Then I thought of Grandpa, his refusal to his granddaughter, and her reply. I didn't want to miss out like he was.
Texting my kids a verse each day may not radically change their lives, but then again it might. I wondered, would Jesus text if He were here today?
While on earth, Jesus used language that His audience understood, depending on where He was and the culture of that area. His purpose and message did not change, but His delivery and presentation sometimes did. Jesus reached people where they were. He walked, rode, sailed, and taught at homes, hillsides, banquets, and dinner tables.
It's been a year now since I've started texting Bible verses to my children. Usually I get a response like "thanks" or no response at all, but sometimes I'll receive a verse back. I send them the same verse so, if the opportunity arises, we can talk about it together.
Texting connects with my children because I'm speaking their language. The message hasn't changed, but for the purpose of effectiveness the delivery has, for me and my kids. And much to my delight, sometimes they forward the verse to a friend or two.
Texting may not be my favorite way to communicate, but if it ministers to my children, I don't want to miss it. It's just one more way I can continue to "train up" my children.
This week, let's be on the lookout for new ways we can share God's Word by speaking our kids language.
Power Verses:
Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Proverbs 31:28-29, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" (NIV)
SOURCE: http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/speaking-their-language-2012-05/
"Abba Father, as Christians, I am often selfish and timid for often keeping my daily life to Christians only. You want us to share out Your words, Your blessings. Amidst the billions of living souls in mother earth, how many have I approached? What ways am I using to approach them? Dear God, change is hard for me, but if there is a way You'd like for me to change for the sake of another, then I will try. Please grant me the perseverance to pursue my vision and the wisdom to achieve that. I may not be the best candidate and I may not succeed looking at what I have now but with Your strength I believe I can. With Your help all things are possible. In Jesus mightiest name, Amen."
"I'm not joining Facebook and I'm not texting you. Don't text message me either. If you want to tell me something, you'll have to speak to me! You kids don't know how to have conversations anymore."
"But Grandpa, you are missing out on so much in my life."
The grandpa's scowl said it all: "I don't care."
This conversation, which I overheard, haunted me for days. I bet Grandpa did care. He just didn't know how to relate to his granddaughter, and new technology probably scared him. I admit it scared me at first too. I'm not fond of change.
When my children were younger, breakfast time consisted of a meal, devotion, and Bible-reading together. I didn't work outside the home like I do now, so I had more time in the morning.
Now I have to make sure the kids are ready, and I am too! There are six people running around, fighting for two bathrooms, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and racing out the door. I miss the intentional time spent teaching my children what I consider most important: God's Word.
Watching my now-teenaged son text message at lightning speed on his cell phone one evening, I wondered: Would it make a difference if I texted my kids a Bible verse each day? I dismissed the thought, thinking it silly to send a text when they should be reading God's Word for themselves.
Then I thought of Grandpa, his refusal to his granddaughter, and her reply. I didn't want to miss out like he was.
Texting my kids a verse each day may not radically change their lives, but then again it might. I wondered, would Jesus text if He were here today?
While on earth, Jesus used language that His audience understood, depending on where He was and the culture of that area. His purpose and message did not change, but His delivery and presentation sometimes did. Jesus reached people where they were. He walked, rode, sailed, and taught at homes, hillsides, banquets, and dinner tables.
It's been a year now since I've started texting Bible verses to my children. Usually I get a response like "thanks" or no response at all, but sometimes I'll receive a verse back. I send them the same verse so, if the opportunity arises, we can talk about it together.
Texting connects with my children because I'm speaking their language. The message hasn't changed, but for the purpose of effectiveness the delivery has, for me and my kids. And much to my delight, sometimes they forward the verse to a friend or two.
Texting may not be my favorite way to communicate, but if it ministers to my children, I don't want to miss it. It's just one more way I can continue to "train up" my children.
This week, let's be on the lookout for new ways we can share God's Word by speaking our kids language.
Power Verses:
Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Proverbs 31:28-29, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" (NIV)
SOURCE: http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/speaking-their-language-2012-05/
"Abba Father, as Christians, I am often selfish and timid for often keeping my daily life to Christians only. You want us to share out Your words, Your blessings. Amidst the billions of living souls in mother earth, how many have I approached? What ways am I using to approach them? Dear God, change is hard for me, but if there is a way You'd like for me to change for the sake of another, then I will try. Please grant me the perseverance to pursue my vision and the wisdom to achieve that. I may not be the best candidate and I may not succeed looking at what I have now but with Your strength I believe I can. With Your help all things are possible. In Jesus mightiest name, Amen."
