Something I read today that I really liked. In China, they welcome new believers by saying "Jesus now has a new pair of eyes to see with, new ears to listen with, new hands to help with, and a new heart to love others with". Isn't this so true? Its so wonderful to be in God's kindgom and to serve Him. It has changed my life - and filled my life with joy and happiness. It can do the same thing to yours. :-)

j

Conflict of Interest.

How can a person be humble yet be ambitious in life at the same time? Is that a contradiction of terms? In terms of been a Christian, I think there is a really fine line between the two. Ok gotta work more on this later
john

Went to small group last night. We are doing this bible study that goes along with '40 Days of Purpose' book by Rick Warren. Its pretty cool - Pastor Rick offers quite a bit of insights to life and "What on earth are we here for?".

This week's lesson on discipleship is perhaps the toughest chapter to swallow. I think its very easy to be a worker for God, but I think its very hard to be a disciple of God. I mean, its easy to "do" the things at church, but its hard to "work" out our own salvation. After all, Paul did tell us to continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.

I think its easy for me to do the things at church. Hosting small groups, hangout, hold/organize different events, participate in church organizing and planning. I've done all that, and thats a part of my life. But I realized that I haven't exactly been "working out" my salvation - that is, my personal relationship with God, and my reliance on Him. Its so hard!

The one thing that I heard yesterday that really hit me was when Pastor Rick asked "How do you know when you are relying on God?". His answer was to take a look at your prayer life. Whatever you pray about is whatever you rely on God for....

Hmm. Moral of the day? pray!
john

Man. It gets more sad everytime I read about the fire down in LA and all. Its so sad. My heart goes out to all the fire fighters and the people that have or are nearing the loss of their homes. I shall be praying for you all. I hope that things will turn out ok.

As far as I know, I spoke with Hsin today that most of our friends are ok. Can you imagine driving down the freeway and seeing the hills on fire? Thats what my friend Juliet told me. She said that from her house she can see the fire in the hills...yikes.

Thats just a bit too close. Hopefully, the rain will start to come.

Speaking of which, today is my 2 month wedding anniversary. We're going to goto a resturant recommended by our friend darryl. Its called Chez TJ. We'll see how things go. :-)

Keep praying for the victims and the situation in LA.
john

Its been a year since I have blogged. Although, looking at my last blog, at least the work situation is the same... Its still pretty busy here at Terayon - as we move into new projects and more development. Although, it defintiely is more fun.

Since the last time I posted, I have gotten engaged, married, moved in with my wife, went to Japan, and had a mini-honeymoon in Carmel. Talk about changes, eh? Boy I must say I've had a full year so far in 2003. Definitely looking forward to going to Australia before the end of the year.

:-) So much to catch up on, can't do it all today... Stay tuned!

john