2010 transitioning to 2011

Grace - Be still . faith in action - raw, passionate *heart 2010 - It is profound; it's natural and simple



Nichole Nordeman - Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

Nichole Nordeman - Why


Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." ~ Matthew 16:24

"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, [Apostle Paul] urges [me] to live a life worthy of the calling [I] have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." ~ Ephesians 4:1-3

Merry Christmas!

Song - Where's the Line to See Jesus?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExXItDyWEY

Christmas time was approaching, the snow is starting to fall
Shoppers choosing their presents, people filling the mall
Children waiting for Santa with excitement and glee
A little boy tugged my sweater, looked up and asked me

Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?

As I stood in amazement at this message profound, I looked down to thank him,
he was no where around.
The little boy at the mall might as well have had wings

As the tears filled my eyes, I thought I heard him say,
Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?
Where's the line to see Jesus? He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents, but Christ gave His life for me.

In the blink of an eye, at the sound of His trump
We'll all stand in line at His throne.
Every knee shall bow down, every tongue will confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.
Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?

If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?
Where's the line to see Jesus? He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents, but Christ gave His life for me.

Elizabeth's back - desserts!!

I'm just so blessed to be with our girls bbs group!!
aww........everytime.....after hanging out with you girls...chatting / listening...oh...our random chatting...laughing...I just have SO much life!! I don't even know why!!! but it's just so lively and human...it's not just about work, it's not just about feelings...but I just received so much so much from being with you girls....lively human being in different stages of life, living in different cities...holding different occupations...this is just So Interesting....I truly love our time together.

There are so many thoughts and feelings inside of me......because of the Christmas busyness these days...

Plus, bumping into the piano teacher of both my brother and I...during breakfast yesterday....it's just too shocking...and....oh no.................unethical...unethical....I was glad that my mom was there though.

Dear Father God, I'm truly glad that we have You, truly glad, please continue to teach us and guide us...it's very hard to live without You!

Yes....and lately, I also think about boys too.......a righteous man seeking after God's own heart....someone who understand me and love me..... Relationship could be the most complicated thing there can be...... but it can also be very simple and enriching. I'm glad that I no longer afraid of being who I am, and start liking and feeling comfortable to be around people that are like me!! yeah, I start to appreciate people who are like me...well and yeah, of course those who are different from me :) I don't know! yeah, it's time to grow up :)

Father God, thank you for the friends you put into my life....May I grow to be a friend of yours too....oh, far from close....far far from close!!

Music - "I'm far from close to know who you are"

blessed to be at Tyndale! blessed to meet all my friends there :) Janice :))

Lately, I'm also truly hoping that I can put to use, my skills and strength, I wanted to serve so badly, everything that You have taught me....all the resources and materials that You've given me...I want to use them...I want to use and exercise the gifts that you've given me So badly...truly truly truly!

I'm also hoping that I'll meet a band that we can play music together, I can play the piano, but music is for connecting people together.... is to bring people together so that everyone can emerge into the rhythm and harmony!!! yeah........I'm not good at music, but I know I can grow to be a better pianist. I hope to experience that connectedness with a group of people within a band...once again! I really really hope that I can put my music gifts to use too!! I pr.

I pr. and pr. that what I truly know......will come through.....that it would not just stay inside of me.

dear Ti-ger

oh, Ti-ger, you're the most loveliest cat that I've ever seen, you're so beautiful! I have never been so close with you, so close, so close....

when I tried to hold you in the past, you always run away. Ti-ger, the most beautiful cat, your eyes are so bright... I will remember your stare.

Ti-ger, the most beautiful cat....you've reminded me that it's not about pleasing others, but genuinely loving and being interested in another...

Ti-ger is Beautiful!!! years-long relationship of love is the most sparkling thing....

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Yum: giving 'till it hurts

Kaarina and the girls' cell group

Christmas is almost here

When you're truly in love...
The world become still and silence
No word can better express the love that's felt that's indescribable that can only be experienced

...I was thinking yeah....love is an invisible bond, powerful, yet indescribable

Except...it almost become too abstract... after sitting for a while with this, feeling mesmerized...

Something so abstract makes me feel insecure....

Until. That moment when love is transformed into actions that bring people together

Kindness in words, in actions, and in cares - the essence of our humanness that's seen through our connection, living in this one world together because of Christ Jesus

Tyndale Chapel Podcast
http://www.tyndale.ca/podcasts/chapel
Dec. 7, 2010 Dr. Dr. Kevin Livingston
The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah

The Humble King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EKfy3ABMZI&feature=related

Oh kneel me down again
Here at Your feet
Show me how much You love
Humility


Oh spirit be the star
That leads me to
The humble heart of love
I see in You


Cuz You are the God of the broken
The friend of the weak
You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need
And I want to be like you Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are the humble King

classes

I'm really touched by the lecture in Therapeutic relationship - I felt that what I can describe of the lesson with Brian Cunningham and the class as a whole will not do justice to the class experience.

I felt that something was dissolving inside of me, the new knowledge that I received was not just knowledge but something that build me up as a person, strengthening and connecting in deeper dimensions and in new ways. A language of love that is not abstract, but something very practical. When this is integrated into the well-meaning beliefs, it becomes a living experience - profound and simple. It's very very great.

Thank you, Father.

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Chapel Experience yesterday was phenomenal –
Praise songs were moving – contemporary rock band =)
The Greatness of God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA9UR1lda7w&feature=related

And no sky contains
No doubt restrains, all You are
The Greatness of Our God
I'll spend my life to know
And I'm far from close
For all You are
The Greatness of Our God

There is none like you

There is none like You
No one else can touch my heart like You do
I could search for all eternity long
And find there is none like You

Your mercy flows like a river wide
And healing comes from Your hands
Suffering children are safe in Your arms
There is none like You

Not only because I get to see the speaker from Urbana ’06 again – his message on Hebrew 11:1-6 was clear and precise –
Being sure and certain of what we hope for
Faith that leads to action
Explanation on the Doctrine of Creation, Salvation and Sanctification (verses 2 - 5)
Be willing to let God help us to Holy Living so that we can be used by Him in unimaginable way.

The clarity and precision and courage from the message transferred to us.

Devotion and Prayers

to grow in sensitivity towards other people =)
And my mom urges me to grow in maturity
yep yep, growing in maturity while maintaining my natural spontaneity
and....Sigh, I'm SO embarrassed for my grammatical mistake.....striving for improvement in this area!!!

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A commentary quote that touches my heart while I studied a poem in the Bible last night -

"So often when we say "I love you" we say it with a huge "I" and a small "you". We use love as a conjunction instead of it being a verb implying action." - Anthony Bloom (Beginning to Pray, p.12)

"A couple who make a good marriage," writes Wendell Berry, "and raise healthy, morally competent children, are serving the world's future more directly and surely than any political leader, though they never utter a public word."

I'm thankful for my parents who raised me up!

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School is so busy, and I don't have much time to blog - didn't have time to write down Every single thing that I learn, but okay, I hope my learning can reflect on my paper... I don't know if I have enough time ...I'm chasing every min and sec. before Dec. to finished the required reading!!!

I really hope that I can do it!!! Devotion and Prayers....