6 more weeks of formal schooling.....WOOHOO!! can't wait till May. :D Done with markings, and almost done teaching lectures.
Lots happening in London...very exciting, the Lord moves and claims lost ones for His own. I'm learning to step onto campus with boldness and purpose each day, being ready in and out of season to speak truth. It's still scary and a struggle, but He is good. Andrew Murray's the Indwelling Spirit is really encouraging. Finally learning to worship in spirit and in truth.
Thanks to dear ones in London that made my birthday feel like a week long! lol.

The year of the Lord's favour

Dec. 2007 - what can I say...I loved Hong Kong! The 3 weeks spent there definitely opened my eyes and gave me a new perspective. It's encouraging to witness a pocket of CBC's thriving there, and experiencing the Lord. A community that's simply amazing at the Vine. Thanks for everything cors! :D

Jan. 2008 - courses this term really forces me to hit the ground running. I'm going from zero formal classroom teaching, to being given like four 3-hr lectures to teach. *tear* The success of this term will be nothing short of His grace. Can't wait to start rotations!

"your will above all else my purpose remains
the art of losing myself in bringing You praise..."

yay! anita's back...and we kick off Dec. with one of many Christmas celebrations at P&R's. :D I just love December, even with all the deadlines, papers, and exams.

feeling the heat...

Praise God for His hand of protection over my mom. She's recovering from surgery and will be fine in due time. Had us in for a scare at first...

Feeling a bit down that I can't even go home to visit for a day. These next 2 weeks of school will prove to be quite stressful, as deadlines, papers, presentations, exam, and piloting a study will all come crashing in together. I know I will complete all the tasks at hand...but I need strength from above to bear the right attitude and being grateful in all things. Hong Kong and Bali will have to wait. :)

It's been awesome to see prayers answered when the Lord gives you something you haven't seeked after, due to perhaps laziness and denial.

growing pains

P+Rs last Sunday was good. It felt like everyone that had left were still there, I can still envision those times of worshipping and prayers together. Our new group has a different dynamic, but I felt the same joy in my heart fellowshipping with them. Each year brings many changes, and I'm trying to get used to saying good-bye, but I don't want to.

Pris + Jesse, I'll miss you two dearly, but I'll con't to hold you in my heart.

ACF last night was something else. I'm not really involved outwardly this year, just trying to make it out Fridays and stuff. So many faces, it feels like 100 new ones...and it's difficult building relationships all over again. Anyways, we had open mic sharing, and some very honest opinions were shared to the group. It almost made my heart break to hear them. What was truly amazing was that though our group had flaws and have hurt one another, we want to see God move, and we want more. What encouraged me was that though individuals were unhappy, hurt, or disillusioned, we were all still committed to one another. It would've been easier to keep things quiet, and walk away from problems and leave ACF, but we as a family were mature and brave enough to face the issues. Love does cover a multitude of sins. And we gathered at the front as one body, and repented, prayed for forgiveness, unity, and love for the body.
The Lord was there, and it was good to see how ACF began again last night. Praises to God!