Hey everyone!
Have you heard of lenting? I don't want to have a big blog explaining it so I'll let Wikipedia do the job, hahaha.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent
Okay, so now that you've read it. What are you going to lent? I know it's kind of late starting, but better late than never! I'm lenting gaming and anime. I'm not concerned about gaming since I don't game much anymore, but anime is going to be tough for me, hahaha. I'd love to know what everyone else is going to lent. It'll be good to know so then we can help each other if we ever feel like giving in to them.
Have a wonderful reading week!
In Christ,
Jeff
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
hey guys! i just finished my last midterm ..and i'm sooo happy reading week is here. time to relax and spend time doing things you ACTUALLY want to do.. woot!
i was planning to share something with you guys.. but now i totally forget what it is. i guess i'll respond to jeff's post. even tho it's been posted for awhile. haha sorry i'm slow.
jeff: i used to be sooo like you! and i still sort of am. not talking much.. likes to listen to others talk more. but i've learned throughout my years here.. if you don't step out in faith and share what the Lord has given you.. you are missing out on blessings others AND blessings for yourself. and about what you said about maybe the wrong questions are being asked.. i admit that i've been guilty of giving ppl dumb answers like "good" after they ask me "how was your week?". i guess it depends on the context of where i am and who i'm talking to if i'll be willing to open up more. but you know what.. i've also learned that sometimes.. you don't have to wait for ppl to ASK you.. you should just TELL THEM! God will give you opportunities.. and it's up to you if you're willing to be obedient and take them.
HEY i remember what i was gonna share with you guys now! it's something doreen shared with me the other day.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
7 "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. 8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
i guess it's for ppl who are waiting to hear if they get into grad school/internship or whatever. it's about trusting in God no matter what happens. even if i don't get into OT and have to spend a year doing something else.. i can still bear fruit for the Lord in whatever i'm doing. and that's the most important thing.. keeping our eyes fixed on the Kingdom and things of eternal value :)
have an awesome reading week small group!
i was planning to share something with you guys.. but now i totally forget what it is. i guess i'll respond to jeff's post. even tho it's been posted for awhile. haha sorry i'm slow.
jeff: i used to be sooo like you! and i still sort of am. not talking much.. likes to listen to others talk more. but i've learned throughout my years here.. if you don't step out in faith and share what the Lord has given you.. you are missing out on blessings others AND blessings for yourself. and about what you said about maybe the wrong questions are being asked.. i admit that i've been guilty of giving ppl dumb answers like "good" after they ask me "how was your week?". i guess it depends on the context of where i am and who i'm talking to if i'll be willing to open up more. but you know what.. i've also learned that sometimes.. you don't have to wait for ppl to ASK you.. you should just TELL THEM! God will give you opportunities.. and it's up to you if you're willing to be obedient and take them.
HEY i remember what i was gonna share with you guys now! it's something doreen shared with me the other day.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
7 "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. 8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
i guess it's for ppl who are waiting to hear if they get into grad school/internship or whatever. it's about trusting in God no matter what happens. even if i don't get into OT and have to spend a year doing something else.. i can still bear fruit for the Lord in whatever i'm doing. and that's the most important thing.. keeping our eyes fixed on the Kingdom and things of eternal value :)
have an awesome reading week small group!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEARS!
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEARS!!!
I WANT RED POCKETS!!!!...haha..j/k
hope you all have a wonderful day!
I WANT RED POCKETS!!!!...haha..j/k
hope you all have a wonderful day!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Hmmm
Ever feel like there is something you should share with others but when they ask you to share, you say you don't?
If you were at P&R's last Sunday, you would have heard Roger say that he's not going to use the "It's not for you, it's for me...and everyone else." phrase. I like that phrase because it's true. Yeah, I guess it could be misleading if he pauses for too long after the "me" but the phrase overall is right.
I've been told that I don't share much. When I look at myself from someone else's point of view, that is true. I really don't like talking much. I like being the silent type and listen to everyone else talk. I admire it when people learn so much from what God has taught them and share it with others. But I look at myself and see that I don't do the same. Selfish, it would be (yoda talk!).
I wonder, how come I don't share? Maybe the wrong questions are being asked? If someone asked me something really specific, I would reply with a good answer (I hope). But if the question was, "How was your week?" or "What are you thinking about?", I would say not much even though there are stuff floating around my head. *shrugs*
Hmm, I don't find my bible readings to be effective right now. Maybe I shouldn't be reading Pslams. Proverbs? I had a blast reading Romans even though I remember nothing. Suggestions?
Hope exams are treating you well and hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day with that special other, others or just themselves even! Or even better, spending it with God!
In Christ,
Jeff
If you were at P&R's last Sunday, you would have heard Roger say that he's not going to use the "It's not for you, it's for me...and everyone else." phrase. I like that phrase because it's true. Yeah, I guess it could be misleading if he pauses for too long after the "me" but the phrase overall is right.
I've been told that I don't share much. When I look at myself from someone else's point of view, that is true. I really don't like talking much. I like being the silent type and listen to everyone else talk. I admire it when people learn so much from what God has taught them and share it with others. But I look at myself and see that I don't do the same. Selfish, it would be (yoda talk!).
I wonder, how come I don't share? Maybe the wrong questions are being asked? If someone asked me something really specific, I would reply with a good answer (I hope). But if the question was, "How was your week?" or "What are you thinking about?", I would say not much even though there are stuff floating around my head. *shrugs*
Hmm, I don't find my bible readings to be effective right now. Maybe I shouldn't be reading Pslams. Proverbs? I had a blast reading Romans even though I remember nothing. Suggestions?
Hope exams are treating you well and hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day with that special other, others or just themselves even! Or even better, spending it with God!
In Christ,
Jeff
Saturday, February 10, 2007
A prayer for all of you ...
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for being so amazing and faithful. We are continually blessed by you Lord in so many ways whether they be gifts, peace, and even trials. I pray Lord that as we strive to be servants for you that we will constantly feel your presence in our lives. As we come into a period of midterms, assignment, and projects I just pray that you will be with us through the whole process, encouraging us to strive for the best that we can be for you Lord and that we may feel at peace knowing that the plans You have for us far exceed what we may think are the goals we have in school right now. Whether we do well or poorly, may You be exalted through it all ... we can take no credit for doing well Lord. Continue to remind us to be humble and selfless to you and others. Help us to remain in You God and keep You the center and focus of our lives in all that we do. Help us to feel stress-free as we write our exams and help give us good time management skills as we study hard. We know that whatever we ask for, in faith, You will grant us, so I just want to pray again for peace and wisdom Lord and comfort knowing that you are in control of everything. Thank you for your love and as we go on this week ... I pray that we will live lives worthy to be called Yours.
In Jesus' name I pray ... Amen.
Thank you for being so amazing and faithful. We are continually blessed by you Lord in so many ways whether they be gifts, peace, and even trials. I pray Lord that as we strive to be servants for you that we will constantly feel your presence in our lives. As we come into a period of midterms, assignment, and projects I just pray that you will be with us through the whole process, encouraging us to strive for the best that we can be for you Lord and that we may feel at peace knowing that the plans You have for us far exceed what we may think are the goals we have in school right now. Whether we do well or poorly, may You be exalted through it all ... we can take no credit for doing well Lord. Continue to remind us to be humble and selfless to you and others. Help us to remain in You God and keep You the center and focus of our lives in all that we do. Help us to feel stress-free as we write our exams and help give us good time management skills as we study hard. We know that whatever we ask for, in faith, You will grant us, so I just want to pray again for peace and wisdom Lord and comfort knowing that you are in control of everything. Thank you for your love and as we go on this week ... I pray that we will live lives worthy to be called Yours.
In Jesus' name I pray ... Amen.
Monday, February 5, 2007
we have a blog??
Hey BO!!
I appologize for not posting earlier :P I had no idea we had a blog haha. I found out at small group leader cell on saturday >_< my bad ... so much for being a good small group leader haha. Anyways I haven't had a chance to read the blog yet but I'm really glad we have this ... it's a great way to keep in touch with you guys and be UNITED!! WOOT!!!
A quick announcement ... I know right now people are heading into the midterm season so organizing a small group event now would probably not be good. However hopefully after reading week we can all get together and possible do an IRON CHEF thing at my house. Or better yet ... hopefully we can have a joint gathering with another small group and challenge them to some cooking lol. I think it'd be fun. But anyways I hope all is well with all of you. If there's anything we could pray for ... PLEASE post it! I'd love to hear from all of you :)
Take care and God bless you all this week.
Phil. 4:5-7 <-- good verse!!
I appologize for not posting earlier :P I had no idea we had a blog haha. I found out at small group leader cell on saturday >_< my bad ... so much for being a good small group leader haha. Anyways I haven't had a chance to read the blog yet but I'm really glad we have this ... it's a great way to keep in touch with you guys and be UNITED!! WOOT!!!
A quick announcement ... I know right now people are heading into the midterm season so organizing a small group event now would probably not be good. However hopefully after reading week we can all get together and possible do an IRON CHEF thing at my house. Or better yet ... hopefully we can have a joint gathering with another small group and challenge them to some cooking lol. I think it'd be fun. But anyways I hope all is well with all of you. If there's anything we could pray for ... PLEASE post it! I'd love to hear from all of you :)
Take care and God bless you all this week.
Phil. 4:5-7 <-- good verse!!
what a surprise
Hello my bo-ers....
Thank you JEFF for sharing! There has to be a reason why things happen to us! =) YES YES don't stop posting! Take the courage.... share with others the blessings and requests....
Well last week I was informed by the Western's Bookstore that i won something from the bookstore and they needed to take my pic! wow that was truly a surprise! So today i went to pick whatever I won.... and the person in charge was really really bubbly and excited about the prize.... Apparently it was a medical book (Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2007) and lots of medical students really want it.....
WOW it's crazy.... I've never won any draw before in my life and it may seem like chance or that I was lucky but I know there is a reason behind why this book is in my hands right now. I really don't know why.... and I don't want to guess why. I'll just let God reveal things slowly in His Will.
Speaking about God's will..... I've been wondering about this for quite some time. Does free will really exist? If God opens door and closes them, then doesn't it force us to go in His direction? I know that His path is definitely the best for our lives but can we choose which path to follow? And if we decide to follow God's will, will we ever have free will?
If anyone has insight! Share it! I'm pretty sure many people are thinking about it! =)
Have an awesome week everyone! Go beyond yourselves! Spread BO to others because we are contagious with God's love! Ask God for His LOVE and He would never ever hesitate to give it!
Much loooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee,
Janine
Thank you JEFF for sharing! There has to be a reason why things happen to us! =) YES YES don't stop posting! Take the courage.... share with others the blessings and requests....
Well last week I was informed by the Western's Bookstore that i won something from the bookstore and they needed to take my pic! wow that was truly a surprise! So today i went to pick whatever I won.... and the person in charge was really really bubbly and excited about the prize.... Apparently it was a medical book (Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2007) and lots of medical students really want it.....
WOW it's crazy.... I've never won any draw before in my life and it may seem like chance or that I was lucky but I know there is a reason behind why this book is in my hands right now. I really don't know why.... and I don't want to guess why. I'll just let God reveal things slowly in His Will.
Speaking about God's will..... I've been wondering about this for quite some time. Does free will really exist? If God opens door and closes them, then doesn't it force us to go in His direction? I know that His path is definitely the best for our lives but can we choose which path to follow? And if we decide to follow God's will, will we ever have free will?
If anyone has insight! Share it! I'm pretty sure many people are thinking about it! =)
Have an awesome week everyone! Go beyond yourselves! Spread BO to others because we are contagious with God's love! Ask God for His LOVE and He would never ever hesitate to give it!
Much loooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee,
Janine
Saturday, February 3, 2007
No more postings??
What happened to all the postings? C'mon people, post!
I'm not sure what to post about. Bible study on friday was good. Starting to enjoy inductive (i think that's what it's called) bible study. Probably because everyone gets to participate in some way. Nice to hear everyone's opinion of each paragraph, sentence, and word. So many different points of views. So great!
So school is finally starting to get on my nerves. All those rules and stuff. Need 3.0 modular credits completed by end of April to get into 3rd? Where did you come from??!! Yeah, as some of you know, I got screwed over. I dropped my Chemistry 223b and taking Biology 290 in the summer. By doing so, I kicked myself out of 3rd year BMSc. I was mad worried when I found this out. I was just like, "C'mon, there must be some way I can get in!" Obviously I couldn't do much about it now since it's already near the middle of the term. So who can help? God to the rescue!
No, I still don't have much of a chance of getting into 3rd year BMSc. But there is a SLIGHT chance. PTL! It's a lot better than no chance at all. There is still that tiny crack of light. Got to pray now that there is a spot for me by the end of the summer. Must work my butt off to get way better marks than first term.
Been giving up going to prayer meetings and missed men's cell for this. I better show some results or else I wasted blessings. But God is good, I will be guided in the right direction by Him for sure.
Hope none of you are in this situation as I am. Crazy complications. But good learning experience. What did I learn?
1. God is good and He will definitely pull you through tough times.
2. Go to all information sessions and know my programs and modules inside out.
In Christ,
Jeff
I'm not sure what to post about. Bible study on friday was good. Starting to enjoy inductive (i think that's what it's called) bible study. Probably because everyone gets to participate in some way. Nice to hear everyone's opinion of each paragraph, sentence, and word. So many different points of views. So great!
So school is finally starting to get on my nerves. All those rules and stuff. Need 3.0 modular credits completed by end of April to get into 3rd? Where did you come from??!! Yeah, as some of you know, I got screwed over. I dropped my Chemistry 223b and taking Biology 290 in the summer. By doing so, I kicked myself out of 3rd year BMSc. I was mad worried when I found this out. I was just like, "C'mon, there must be some way I can get in!" Obviously I couldn't do much about it now since it's already near the middle of the term. So who can help? God to the rescue!
No, I still don't have much of a chance of getting into 3rd year BMSc. But there is a SLIGHT chance. PTL! It's a lot better than no chance at all. There is still that tiny crack of light. Got to pray now that there is a spot for me by the end of the summer. Must work my butt off to get way better marks than first term.
Been giving up going to prayer meetings and missed men's cell for this. I better show some results or else I wasted blessings. But God is good, I will be guided in the right direction by Him for sure.
Hope none of you are in this situation as I am. Crazy complications. But good learning experience. What did I learn?
1. God is good and He will definitely pull you through tough times.
2. Go to all information sessions and know my programs and modules inside out.
In Christ,
Jeff
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