June 27, 2006


Two and a half years ago, Carol Lee asked me if I could help out with Artesia Outreach. Who would have known that saying YES to that question would ultimately mean saying YES to leading that ministry? It is incredible to see how much this ministry has changed in the past few years. The Lord has brought about much structure, organization, students, servants, and of course, evangelism in Artesia Outreach. Nevertheless, we cannot forget the many discouragements, struggles, and hardships that were endured.

I think Artesia Outreach is one of those ministries that people are turned off by as soon as they hear the words, "sacrifice", "tutoring", and "Saturday mornings." Don't get me wrong. I used to be one of those people as I assumed that there were so many others who were more qualified and passionate about this ministry. At the same time, my encouragement to the Church is to tweak your perspective into an evangelical one. As soon as one sees Artesia Outreach as just a free tutoring program for the community, it will eventually become an unhappy chore. But if you can see this ministry as a participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), your service becomes a privilege and a joy.

God has blessed Artesia Outreach with some wonderful servants who continually bless me. More than the kind words and grateful attitudes that are expressed to me as their leader, I am encouraged by the humility, consistency, and commitment of the members of Outreach. When I am discouraged by the lack of tutors or misbehavior of students, I take great comfort in the fact that I do not face these sufferings alone (2 Cor. 1:3-11). Praise God that He chooses to use the weak things of this world to do great things for His glory!

This past year, we experienced a huge influx of Youth Group volunteers who helped meet our 1:1 teacher/student ratio. We also had a few College Group students join our Saturday task. However, with only Gilmer Yuon faithfully committing to this ministry, my hope is to see more EM volunteers who will respond to the need for more servants. Church of Christ, Artesia Outreach continually prays for your participation in serving the Lord!

Thought of the Day: SUPERMAN!
Song of the Day: Rebecca St. James-Lord Come Quickly

June 21, 2006

"surreal, but nice."
-Notting Hill

i graduated this past Saturday and celebrated with some faithful friends of mine. i still feel like a student because i have to study for my Math CSET. it's incredible how good i am at finding excuses to put off studying til the next day, and then the next day, and of course the day after that! but after reviewing my test schedules and speaking with my mom, it looks like Korea will be pushed back to around late September. i suppose it'll be nice to leave as soon as the UC's start up again. but besides my eagerness to start my new life abroad, i also want to leave sooner because my Samsung phone finally messed up on me. my screen is completely black so i cannot receive/send text messages, check caller id, or even look up names and digits. i was really hoping that my phone would last til the end of summer, but i guess two years can do a lot to a cell phone. if anyone has an old Verizon phone i can use, please holla at cha boy!

here's some random news that no one really
cares about: i sold my black graphite poolstick along with my brother's crappy excuse for wood. well, i haven't sold them yet, but i just wanted to get rid of my stick cause graphite cues really suck and wasn't doing me much good. so what better place to get rid of crap that you don't feel like packaging and shipping? isolditonebay store! i know i won't get as much for it but really, you're paying for the convenience. but not only did i sell our sticks; i also bought two new ones for $55. nothing special or pretty. just two plain cues that'll please me more than graphite garbage. man, i truly hated that stick. thank goodness it's off my hands.



this past Father's Day, June 18th, marked the one year anniversary since my family moved down to Buena Park. in this past year, i learned that my brother is very very forgetful. he always forgets to put his shoes away. he doesn't put his computer on standby. he doesn't do the dishes when he's supposed to, and my mom ends up doing them for him. yes, folks, my brother is an idiot and i can get very upset with him. the fact that he never corrects his mistakes doesn't help either. i'm sure if you ask him about his forgetfulness, he'll probably exclaim that i am exaggerating or absolutely fallacious. i tell him and tell him, but he doesn't change. today, i was reminded of my sinfulness and forgetfulness of the Gospel. i am no different from those idiot Israelites in 1 and 2 King/Chronicles who always forgot the Lord. i have the Bible, prayer, the church, and even Christian books and music to help me remember to live in obedience to Christ. there will always be people who upset you because of their sinfulness and imperfection. but may we continually be reminded of our humble Lord who incessantly shows us love and grace no matter how much we forget Him (Philippians 2).

Thought of the Day: Natural Numbers.
Song of the Day: Biggie-Juicy

June 16, 2006

the next time i blog, i will be a

with an

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and a big


see you guys on the other side.

Thought of the Day: Happy Birthday, Snugs.
Song of the Day: Code Of Ethics-Well Done

June 12, 2006


a couple of weeks ago, i randomly started thinking about J and wondered whatever happened to her. then last week, we were equally surprised to find ourselves sitting next to each other in my psych class! J is an old dorm friend that i used to hang out with just about everyday since she was good friends with my roommate. i hadn't seen or heard about her since freshmen year. last night, we studied together and did some catching up. man, freshmen year was truly a fun year. lots and lots of playing with other students who don't feel like studying.

it's amazing to think of all the things that have happened since then. there's just so much that happens in your college years. so many bad times but so many MORE good times. i've read thousands of pages, attended hundreds of lectures, and taken too many tests. those i will not miss. eating in n' out every friday, doing biola every saturday, and having clusters every tuesday. those i will miss. it just seems like yesterday when priscilla was sitting across from me and dykas to keep us company before the cafe nite. it was just yesterday when i first met dinko and wondered why he talked SO much during bible study. it was just yesterday when i had long, yellow hair and everyone thought i was the coolest guy at CPC. amazing.

times and people will change but the Lord is steadfast forever. the God who loved Abraham, protected David, sent Jesus, and turned Saul into Paul is the same God who has "providenced" me in my college years. in response to Dinko's KCM song: YES, I LOVE MY JESUS!

the girl sitting next to me is struggling to stay awake. haha!

Thought of the Day: Czech Republic is #2 in the world.
Song of the Day: You Are God Alone

June 4, 2006

i've been having alotta trouble with my students lately. all the bad things from drawing while i'm talking to lying straight to my face. sometimes, i get so mad at them that i start acting really immature on their own level. i feel really low afterwards. i can't tell you how many times i've desired to resort to violence. if they only knew, right?

i know people who are crazy stingy. i see people who spend so much money on trivial things for themselves yet can't spare a few bucks to buy me a meal. i know people who talk so much crap and complain about everything while the whole world can see that person's hypocrisy. i know complete jerks who act ridiculously different whenever people of the opposite gender walk into the room. i see stupid idiots who think the real smart people are stupid idiots. you can imagine how much judgement goes on in my mind and heart. if they only knew, right?

i can see so many of your mistakes. i take pity on your stupid jokes and comments. your contradictory words/actions are deafeningly loud and clear to my ears/eyes. you are so unattractive and awkward that i have no hope in y0u. you are a terrible person. if you only knew, right?

earlier today, a sister asked me what i do when my heart is hardened. i just told her that it's really hard for me or some dumb answer like that. i didn't really answer her question. i later realized that i just have to go back to the Gospel. while i was so despicable and detestable to Christ, He still showed (and continues to show) me a love greater than any parent or friend can show. if i have been shown so much undeserving love, how much more ought i love those who sin against me? if your heart is ever hard as stone, it must be softened with the humility of Christ.

Philippians 2:5-8-
5
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
6Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death�
even death on a cross!

just like we sang today, TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS.

Thought of the Day: Lady Luck.
Song of the Day: Heavenly Sunlight

June 2, 2006


today, my professor told us that if we want to scare away Jehovah's Witnesses, we should start taking off our clothes in front of them. i thought it was pretty funny.

i was daydreaming today and remembered a time in third grade when we had a gift exchange around Christmas time. i don't know if my mom was crazy stingy or my family was really poor, but my mom had the brilliant idea of using one of my old, naked Ninja Turtles as my gift. it was poorly wrapped and very unattractive to the other students. i don't remember the details, but i remember getting my own gift back for the gift exchange. i was so disappointed and embarrassed that i cried when i opened it. i wonder what my mom was thinking.

for my hiphop class, our final is to do a group presentation of a hiphop element or artist. my group chose to do Nas. out of the 7 members, i am the only Asian. but the crazy thing that gets to me is that i am the unofficial group leader. i came up with all of the ideas for the project. i delegated all of the responsibilities to everyone. everyone asks me if i think their ideas are cool. it's so weird. i am never the group project leader EVER. i really dislike working on group projects though. there's always one or two people who just don't do their jobs right. they give the whackiest ideas or don't show up on time. i learned in my psych. class that while group projects are meant to encourage teamwork and cooperation, our society has emphasized success and individuality so much that we don't care about the groupwork because we are so focused on our own grades. very very true.

lately, i've been wearing the same clothes over and over again. the main reason is because i'm always sleeping over someone's house/apt. i remember i used to care so much about what people thought of my clothes in high school. it probably has something to do with being teased for wearing tight jeans in middle school. man, those were some terrible times. i remember i had the most uncomfortable time trying to sag my oh so tight jeans. sometimes it didn't work out either because you'd be able to see my underwear through my white shirt. thank goodness college doesn't give a crap about how you dress. as long as i don't smell, i can keep wearing the same pants over and over again.

Thought of the Day: Encino Man.
Song of the Day: Nas-One Time 4 Your Mind

May 30, 2006




my cousin from Korea called me last night. even though we hadn't communicated in over 3 years, those 5 min. on the phone felt like we had never departed.

me: are you calling with a phone card?
cousin: no, i'm calling from home.
me: really? isn't that going to be expensive?
cousin: yeah, it's going to be expensive.

after we hung up, a wave of Korea nostalgia swept over me. dude, i am so ready to get out of here!

whenever i imagine myself living in Korea, i can't picture a good time. i tend to focus on the language barriers and culture shock that i will experience for several months. i have fearful thoughts that my cousins will be my only friends for one whole year. i also wonder how i will grow spiritually in a country like the motherland. i have yet to hear of a reformed church in Korea that i can serve and attend. *sigh* how am i going to manage without In N' Out for so long? i can barely last one week. can anyone guess what my last meal will be before i board the plane?

if i don't invite you to my graduation, don't take it personally. i only have 5 tickets for my ceremony.

Thought of the Day: Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine.
Song of the Day: Nas & Ludacris-Virgo

May 25, 2006



i am having a very good day so far.

i had jury duty at 7:45am in Santa Ana. instead of staying til a potential 5:00pm and possibly coming in for subsequent days, i finished my duty by 11:00am. i was seriously so anxious and lost while i was in that courthouse that i had to use the bathroom every hour. i didn't know what to do, what to expect, or where to go. after my trial ended, i asked a guy on the way out what we were supposed to do now. he told me we were supposed to go back to the jury assembly room and wait for another assignment. after sitting there for 5 min., i JUST wanted to make sure so i went up to the counter. the lady validated my parking ticket and gave me my proof of completion. i was the first 10% to finish first. that stupid guy in the lobby almost caused me to waste a whole day in a juror's room. good thing i'm paranoid. praise God.

i had enough time to celebrate with some In N' Out for lunch with Kenny. after lunch, i found a very good parking spot on campus as soon as i entered the parking lot. after class, i stopped by the Counselors' office and got my "One Time Exception" petition signed by the dean. since i am doing very well in my hip hop class, i pushed to change my grade option to letter grade instead of Pass/No Pass. later tonight, i will be concluding this fortuitous day with a 11:59pm viewing of "X3". what a wonderful day! praise God.

Thought of the Day: N-word.
Song of the Day: Nas-A Message To The Feds, Sincerely, We The People

May 23, 2006


i am absolutely dreading school these days. i have 2 1/2 weeks of class left, and i will be officially done with my undergraduate career. these last few weeks have been going by like months. i find myself fidgeting a lot in class and looking at my watch every ten minutes. it is truly a wonder that i am not behind with my reading and assignments. but make no mistake that these papers and homework assignments are poorly prepared. having my last final on a friday doesn't help either. are there any other UC students feeling me?

burned out. are there any better words to describe me? i see it in other areas of my life as well. for example, my cluster boys are absolutely dead. i can feel their reluctance and apathy with a passion. don't even trip about it though-we're all on the same boat, right? another example is my student, Sean. homeboy cannot stand reading for the last 10 minutes of tutoring. this guy is like absolutely dying of sleepiness when reading but AS SOON AS we are done tutoring, he is back to his vigorous self. Sean is a testimony to me that it is all in the mind. you cannot always blame your shortcomings on the externals around you. most of the time, it is your perspective and attitude towards things. as the sagacious Sean Lee loved to say: "you just have to change your perspective" or something like that.

(switching gears).

today, this Korean girl from KCCC approached me to share the Gospel using the Four Spiritual Laws. instead of waving her away or telling her i was already a christian, i decided to be a little devil and play advocate. so we sat down, she literally read the entire booklet to me, and asked me if i wanted to accept Jesus. i asked her how she knew this was all true. she told me Bible. i asked how she knew the Bible was true. she didn't know. i asked her according to Law 1, if God loves me, why does He still send me to Hell? would He still love me while I was in hell? she didn't know and apologized, informing me that she just come from Korea 3 months ago to do mission training. i revealed i was a christian. she flipped.

there are too many unprepared christians out there. it is not enough to be passionate and courageous. where is your defense? it's kind of like seeing a quarterback run onto the field without the defense line. he can have the most passion and best offensive plays in the world, but if he has no defense, homeboy's gonna get hurt out there. if we're going to be witnesses of Christ, let us learn to be EFFECTIVE witnesses whom God has called us to be.

2 Corinthians 10:5-We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

i encouraged the girl to continue being bold but also to practice and always be prepared to answer questions that non-christians can ask at any moment. i hope that God uses this "traumatic" experience to give her a desire to study apologetics. afterall, that is essentially how i got started (9th grade trauma from a machine-gun interrogation by a non-christian friend in front of many other unbelievers). i am still grateful to this day for my all-star mentor, Chang, who introduced me to apologetics, reformed theology, and more specifically, Richard Pratt's "Every Thought Captive." this is the book that i am going over with Joecal for accountability. we only have two more chapters left. i'd encourage every believer to read this book soon. God made it a life-changing experience for me.

i have stupid jury duty on thursday. any suggestions?

Thought of the Day: Grade change.
Song of the Day: Dead Prez-Hip Hop

May 16, 2006




i've learned that much of hip hop is very political. i read lots of books and essays on hip hop as black protest. it's crazy interesting the first time you read about the deeper aspects of rap. but after you read about it a second time, and then a third time, and then a 100th time, you get a little tired of reading about Black people and their problems. this one book i'm reading though, Stand and Deliver, is very critical of the current hip hop generation but also analyzes past political figures like Jesse Jackson Jr. and the Black Panthers. there have been several black agendas and great rhetoric. there was even some activism like million man marches and protests in front of Washington. unfortunately, the aftermath was little or no change in public policy. BUT WHY?! if i've done my reading correctly, i think the solution to effective activism is a unified VISION.

the same should be with the Church. if we want to be a unified church, every member, committee, ministry, and leader needs to share in the same vision. and how do we obtain this same vision? the Gospel much be preached and emphasized in every aspect of church. every song, sermon, bible study, prayer meeting, and activity must be driven by the Gospel. the moment we stray from a Christ-centered purpose, division in vision is the consequence. division in vision results in division in ministry. CPC must have the same vision as Newsong. Newsong must have the same vision as Grace Community Church. Grace Community Church must have the same vision as City Light Church. The Visible Church must seek to glorify and shine Christ in this dark and sinful world.

Matthew 20:14-And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Revelation 7:14-"Sir, you know."

And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15Therefore,
"they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
16Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them,
nor any scorching heat.
17For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."


let's stop WORRYING about being biblical and start BEING biblical.

Black people throughout history have had a plethora of enthusiastic leaders that wanted to solve many of the same social, cultural, and economic problems. the problem: they all had their own vision. at the same time, many of today's "politically conscious" rappers merely express social problems and spread awareness without actually doing anything to fix those problems. disciples of Christ, do not merely be a "hip hop artist" who can articulate the Gospel or the Church's problems. BE AN ACTIVIST!

Thought of the Day: Ether.
Song of the Day: Nas-N.Y. State Of Mind

May 13, 2006

i laugh every time.




Thought of the Day: Aberration.
Song of the Day: Oasis-Don't Look Back In Anger

May 8, 2006



Thought of the Day: "Woah!"
Song of the Day: Wu-Tang Clan-Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit

May 7, 2006

Check This Video Out!


Thought of the Day: Commodity.
Song of the Day: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say

May 5, 2006

i've been going through a harsh dry spell. little or no joy in serving the church. reading Jeremiah for devotionals seems monotonous and irrelevant. purity in thought and deed has been lacking. what can i say? i had forgotten the joys and blessings of the Gospel...until today. i recently noticed that i do not listen to ANY "christian" music besides my "Hymns Mix." well, as i was driving home after tutoring Juho for two hours, my ears paid special attention to Sandra McCracken's "Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless?":

1. Who is this, so weak and helpless,

Child of lowly Hebrew maid,

Rudely in a stable sheltered,

Coldly in a manger laid?

�Tis the Lord of all creation,

Who this wondrous path has trod;

He is God from everlasting,

And to everlasting God.

2. Who is this, a Man of Sorrows,

Walking sadly life�s hard way,

Homeless, weary, sighing, weeping

Over sin and Satan�s sway?

�Tis our God, our glorious Savior,

Who above the starry sky

Is for us a place preparing,

Where no tear can dim the eye.

3. Who is this? Behold him shedding

Drops of blood upon the ground!

Who is this, despised, rejected,

Mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?

�Tis our God, Who gifts and graces

On His church is pouring down;

Who shall smite in holy vengeance

All His foes beneath His throne.

4. Who is this that hangs there dying

While the rude world scoffs and scorns,

Numbered with the malefactors,

Torn with nails, and crowned with thorns?

�Tis our God Who lives forever

�Mid the shining ones on high,

In the glorious golden city,

Reigning everlastingly.


what a beautiful song. i was reminded that our lives are full of suffering and unhappiness and harsh dry spells. but just like Christ, one day, we too, will rise in glory with our sovereign King who will reign eternally. i can only have this peace because the Lord has revealed His gospel to me.

we were talking about peace in Perspectives today. today was actually our last official day of class. i was really glad that i came out today because our speaker was really encouraging. this random Muslim woman came into speak on behalf her husband who was sick. it was so crazy because she dressed up (almost exactly like the picture) completely covered from head to toe except for her hands and eyes. she had a thick middle-eastern accent and constantly rotated these beads she was holding that were supposed to represent the 99 names of Allah. she apologized about the whole 9/11 incident, briefly explained Jihad, and talked about Christians in America like a real foreigner. she continually apologized for her husband's absence, so much to the point that you pitied her for acting excessively humble. after doing this for a good 15 minutes, she unveiled herself only to reveal a regular white woman in her 30's with a perfect American accent. the class went nuts. i thought it was a great learning experience because it revealed how you would've really reacted to a Muslim that was open to learning about Christianity. i was so ashamed of my hesitancy.

anyways, the speaker pointed out that a great witness for Muslims is the inexplicable peace that they notice in Christians. this is because Muslims live in fear and uncertainty of making into Paradise while Christians have assurance of their salvation. i must confess that sometimes when i meet devout Muslims, i stumble over my own faith because i am so fascinated with their pious lifestyle-they are crazy devoted to Allah. fortunately, i was really encouraged today by the many stories of Muslims who came to know Christ. i mean, you'll hear about the most knowledgeable Muslims who have memorized the whole Koran at a young age but end up following Christ after speaking with "unintelligible" christians. what a wonderful testimony of God's grace, power, and TRUTH!

as encouraging as the class was, i must admit that i am exuberant that Perspectives is finally over! i would encourage every follower of Christ to take it. it really is life-changing.

Thought of the Day: Intercessor.
Song of the Day: Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless?

May 2, 2006




it looks like i won't be studying in Korea after all. don't worry, i'm still planning on going to the motherland. i'm just going to have to resort to working (probably teaching English) and learn my Korean and culture through my experiences. my cousin and i started emailing each other cause he's helping me look for work and opportunities. it's pretty weird actually. he's approximately 10 years older than me. i've never really TALKED to him before and here i am, giving him my background, personal statement, and resume. it's exciting and scary at the same time. the light at the end of the tunnel is slowly growing.

i feel overwhelmed these days. it feels really similar to around the same time last year when i had to look for housing for my family, study for finals, and figure out how to juggle 5 students with the upcoming Christian Academy. these days, i'm writing my mission support letters, reading hundreds of pages every week, tutoring 4 days a week, figuring out Korea, and repressing pessimistic thoughts of preparing for the CSET and GRE. i really look forward to finishing Perspectives too. as Edu always reminds me: "you have no time for life." well, at least the Wu-Tang Clan helps me to escape for a few minutes everyday. man, thank goodness for the Wu-Tang Clan!

i'm sure you're busy too. maybe my life is paradise compared to yours. maybe not. but would you be reminded of Christ just as i was reminded from Jongmin's encouraging email. "He is not here for He is risen." our lives are full of much. i hope your full life would be full of God and not full of self.

Thought of the Day: No rice.
Song of the Day: Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick-Lodi Dodi

April 28, 2006



look how happy Jungabung looks! how's that for a fun picture?

Thought of the Day: Theology of Evolution.
Song of the Day: A Tribe Called Quest-Mr. Incognito

April 27, 2006



she did it again. Audrey Hepburn is absolutely "darling."

Thought of the Day: Simpsons' Eutopia
Song of the Day: Wu-Tang Clan-Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)

April 19, 2006

"I'm hooked on gin and tonic like yo mama's hooked on phonics!"
-The Alkaholics

i am absolutely obsessed with hip hop these days. i cannot listen to any kind of music without rhymes and beats. my car has a 6-cd changer in the trunk. of the six different cds in the player, i'm only playing one cd-Hiphop Mix. i remember i used to wonder how black people could only listen to rap all the time. lately, i've been able to fully understand that wonder.

i bought my third radiator on monday. i also had to replace serpentine belts, timer belt, water pump, and thermostat. $982. that's with a discount too.

itunes really slows my computer down even after reformatting. getting an ipod was such a curse in a blessing.

my days are full of ups and downs. but at the end of every day, i always thank the Lord right before i fall asleep. Ecclesiastes 7:13-14-"consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked? When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other."


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Thought of the Day: New York (Ya Out There)
Song of the Day: Wu-Tang Clan-Part 2


April 3, 2006

i came into class all sweaty because the Multipurpose Science & Technology Building (MSTB) is the farthest building away from human contact; and if you know me, i sweat so much that i can make pigs frown. so what better place to sit than in the second row where i can conspicuously display my glory for the majority to see?
sidenote: i know that i am in a class full of nerds. you can smell it as soon as you walk into the classroom.
first day of class...

professor: so what do you guys want to do today? lecture today or start on wednesday?
(silence).
(silence).
(silence).
(silence).
student: wednesday sounds good.
(silence).
(silence).
*class erupts in laughter*
professor: ok, see you guys on wednesday.

Thought of the Day: Happy Birthday, Lillian.
Song of the Day: Rockapella-One Fine Day

April 1, 2006

i have been tutoring for five years now. in those five years, i have worked with several different kinds of students. koreans, indians, japanese, whites, filipinos, and mexicans. but more than just seeing various skin colors, i see different backgrounds. handicapped, divorced parents, big houses, racists, etc. in these five years, the Lord has shown me the realities of several families out there. unfortunately, more often than not, i have seen some pretty sad things. when you really get to know people, like REALLY get to know them, you realize that people have lots of secret problems. people are hurting because their families are hurting. families are hurting because there is a lack of submission between the family members. spiritual leadership is replaced by sinful needs and wants. there is only a "LAW mentality" with no "GOSPEL attitude." lots of judgement but no grace. let us learn to love the Lord so that we can learn to love our families (Eph 5:22-6:4).

i felt very loved by friends and family on my birthday. i am grateful for amigos buenos, the ipod AND ipod case, and my mother who went through 28 hours of labor so that she could show 22 years (and still going) of agape love. the Lord is the giver of such things. praise be to God.

doedoechachacha
(8:41:14 PM)
: read for your last quarter of school!?
Pretzelboi96 (8:41:32 PM): yeap
Pretzelboi96 (8:41:44 PM): i'm just looking forward to Hiphop Culture
doedoechachacha (8:43:31 PM): hahhahaa i don't think you're gangsta enough for that class
Pretzelboi96 (8:44:50 PM): which is exactly why i'm taking it!

Thought of the Day: Exaltation. Exhortation. Evangelism.
Song of the Day: Muse-Hysteria