Unraveled.

7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:30:46 -0400

7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith-
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Philippians 3:7-11

——— It’s not how many times I do the right thing, or how many times I sin - I need to learn more about His grace, and how it came to be. Where is my heart? My faith is useless without love, loving God and loving others.

Psalm 34. Warm and fuzzy :)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:17:47 -0400

Psalm 34.

Warm and fuzzy :)

"26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to..."

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:46:59 -0400

“26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
27 and give no opportunity to the devil.
28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

- Ephesians 4:26-32

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:52:17 -0400

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:1-2

I need to be brought to repentance.

"The First commandment commands: “Thou shalt have no other gods,” which means: “Since I alone am God,..."

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:31:14 -0400

“The First commandment commands: “Thou shalt have no other gods,” which means: “Since I alone am God, thou shalt place all thy confidence trust and faith on Me alone, and on no one else.” … All those who do not at all times trust God and… His favor, grace and good will but seek His favor in other things or in themselves, do not keep this Commandment, and practice real idolatry… If we do not believe that God is gracious to us and is pleased with us, or if we presumptuously except to please Him only through and after our works, then it is all pure deception, outwardly honoring God, but inwardly setting up self as a false God…”

- An excerpt of Martin Luther in Every Good Endeavor (via dayyywid)

Can’t decide who’s quter. #swag#yolo#desserts...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:34:46 -0400

Can’t decide who’s quter. #swag#yolo#desserts #icecream#crepes#qute#omnomnom#milkTeaRun#FoodComa’ing#Sacramento#ErrydayASunnyDay#LikeForLike#FollowForFollow#LikeToCureCancer#LikeToCureAIDS#InHonorOfJustin#BlueMoon#Bear#TeddyBear#GreenTea#Fruits#Swaqq#SwaqqAttaqq#SoFetch#Hashtags (at BlueMoon Cafe & Karaoke)

The person I marry has to be someone that I really really love and I’ll have to learn how to...

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:01:20 -0400

The person I marry has to be someone that I really really love and I’ll have to learn how to love him well.

Because today (in particular) after a long day of work, I was irritated by everyone and wanted to see no one.

But I can’t exactly be like that towards my future husband. I can’t imagine that’d be good for a marriage ._.

Actually. I shouldn’t have that attitude at all when I come home to my parents. Or anyone. So much to learn.

I remember moving here. Everything was brown dirt. Except for a few houses to the left. The roads...

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:26:10 -0400

I remember moving here. Everything was brown dirt. Except for a few houses to the left. The roads were freshly paved with dirt and gravel paths for sidewalks. I remember my sister and I feeling scared in the new house - it was too big. We didn’t like how high the ceiling was and the fact that we couldn’t hear what each other was saying when we stood in different rooms of the house. It was different from our less than 900 sq. ft apartment.

I left Cornell elementary, away from my best friend, Olivia, and my other two good friends, Sherri and Connie. There was always the German girl whose house I went to after school every day after kindergarten. I never remembered her name, but I remember her mom giving me clippers to cut branches for her and eat her afternoon snacks. Jerry, whose house I used to go after pre-school everyday wasn’t there anymore, either.

Instead I had to attend Frederickson Elementary. A name I could barely pronounce and a teacher that I didn’t like much. Except for when I fake read Mr.Popper’s Penguins and got an achievement award because I had read a book at a fifth grade level in the first grade.

But then I came to Dougherty Elementary. There was Mrs. DeYoung, who had crazy red hair. In my star student poster, I claimed pig stomach as my favorite food. I had my first crush on a boy in this class. Then there was Ms. Currin who will always remain my favorite teacher for always. I mastered “The Road Not Taken” at our fourth grade poetry slam. That boy I had a crush on became my best friend in elementary school. I was placed in an advanced math group and we skipped two grades of math together. Those two girls became some of my closest friends, too. One is at MIT, the other is at Harvard right now…two of the smartest, most brilliant people I’ve ever met. I joined the girl’s basketball team. I was the best in four square. I also fractured my pinky catching a ball in dodgeball - by accident, too.

I could go into middle school and high school too, but those first few years in elementary school still remain so vivid. I loved that my house was so close to my school and all my friends.

I have so many good memories in this house, and even more bad ones. But I learned from those, too. At one point, when things got too bad, I found ways to escape this house so much, that I found TCBC as my home and Jesus as my savior.

I can’t believe I’m leaving this house, and that I won’t be able to call it home anymore. But my parents seem so happy - even when I kept complaining (half jokingly but not really) during today’s first moving trip. I know that I’ll start building my memories away from home soon - but this will be a place where my parents can grow old together, and be surrounded by everything they need: church, friends, grocery store, shopping outlets, target, restaurants.

I might not be able to let go anytime soon, but I hope this new house will be a place where my parents can be happy and blessed. I’ll be visiting.

This house.

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:02:48 -0400

I could go into middle school and high school too, but those first few years in elementary school still remain so vivid. I loved that my house was so close to my school and all my friends.

I might not be able to let go anytime soon, but I hope this new house will be a place where my parents can be happy and blessed. I’ll be visiting.

When I find my phone after searching forever

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:58:27 -0400

whatshouldwecallme:

STEPH.

"34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you..."

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:50:42 -0400

“34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.””

- John 13:34-35

Just had that really hard talk with my discipler about my decision and I can’t believe...

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:58:56 -0400

Just had that really hard talk with my discipler about my decision and I can’t believe it’s actually happening. I think I almost broke down during prayer. I’m going to miss everyone so, so much.

Seeing her tear up while holding my hand at the end was the worst. She was happy and proud for me, but sharing how she had been praying to have peace for the past week. I was so touched. And I couldn’t help but cry and let out more fears that I had.

God, you’re calling me to a different place. And it’s going to be scary because I won’t have my discipler, weekly bible studies, incredible friends and accountability partners with me. But I know you will provide. Lord, help me to meditate on your word and obey what you have in store for me. Help me to have peace.

2013may11.tumblr.com He made a blog for me :’).

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:22:56 -0400

2013may11.tumblr.com

He made a blog for me :’).

In death and in life I’m confident and covered by the power of your great loveMy debt is paid...

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:53:26 -0400

In death and in life I’m confident and covered by the power of your great love
My debt is paid there’s nothing that can separate my heart from your great love

- One Thing Remains

I teared up when we sang this during ICA Banquet, and now it came on shuffle on Spotify. In the midst of studying for finals and trying to do everything perfectly - I’m brought back to that moment when I stood next to all of my amazing brothers and sisters in Christ. And at that moment, I thought, “No matter what, we’re all running this race together. Even though I sinned so badly today and hurt someone close to me, I’m still loved. And that this one thing still remains.”

And now in a different context, this one thing still remains. It’s all that matters. I’m already blessed and pursued by the only one I want to know and be loved by.

Psh, finals feel like nothing now :)

When everyone does really well on an exam, and you’re the only one that did really...

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:52:52 -0400

When everyone does really well on an exam, and you’re the only one that did really bad.

…time to ace that final. :(

"6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving..."

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:43:56 -0400

“6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

- Philippians 4:6-7

Another relaxing week just got turned into a super hectic week in the matter of hours. Well,...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:50 -0400

Another relaxing week just got turned into a super hectic week in the matter of hours.

Well, it’s only two and a half more weeks, right?

“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:29:44 -0400

“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,”

Philippians 2:3-6

Every time.

I struggled so much to place my trust in Christ these past few days because I didn’t get what...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:53:00 -0400

I struggled so much to place my trust in Christ these past few days because I didn’t get what I want. And today, literally minutes after I finally submitted my heart to Christ, He provided me with something even better! Ahh PRAISE THE LORD :)

I really need to learn from my mistakes.

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:49:14 -0400

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

2 Corinthians 7:10