Theology

Yayuh! The first week of school is officially over! And I am exhausted! Sleeping, reading, and spending time with just God and me is such a blessing and extremely rewarding! <3

I've been meaning to buy Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, but I'll purchase it another time. In the meantime I found another interesting book: "Essential Trusts of the Christian Faith"- R.C. Sproul.

Why theology? purpose of theology?
Here's a glimpse of the introduction: Every Christian is a theologian. We are always engaged in activity of learning about the things of God... The Bible declares that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he."

If there's one type of reading I am willing to spend hours flipping through the pages, it would be this book at the moment. :) This book is comprised of mainly reformed theology and the author adds in other theology beliefs to display both sides of party.

Totally recommend this book! It's a regular sized book so you can carry it around! :D

Passing the Paton.

I remember the first day of college, moving in with low expectations of what God had for me. The day I moved, my parents prayed for me and I was feeling the pressure of being by myself. I was relocated from the freshmen dorms (Mariposa) and into a suite of 6 persons (San Joaquin Hall). Unexpected of what God had in store for me, my roommate and I grew closer to some extent and my suitemates and I got along pretty well. I committed my high school career to singlehood, even though it costed me a few friendships (which has be restored out of the grace of God over the past four years). During the first week of the Management Summer Bridge Program (I had moved in the dorms two weeks prior to the incoming freshmen move in day). Throughout the program I gained insight and gist of what college was like. During the intense two weeks of writing, economics, math, and seminars, I grew excited after meeting a few Christians. Anyways, during the first week at the MSBP, I wanted to dedicate another year to staying single, however, God had other plans for me. During a difficult relationship, I fell away from my fellowship, friendships, and last but not least, I fell away and grew distanted from God. My prayers were half hearted and selfish prayers. Nonetheless, I am extremely blessed by the trials God has placed in my life. Though I struggled and was unable to support myself, I am so thankful for my friendships and Brothers and Sisters in Christ who prayed for me and helped me grow through my weaknesses.

So why did I title this note: "Passing the Paton"? I recently had a conversation with one of the graduates of 09' and she could not believe that some of the sophomores my freshmen year are finally seniors, leading the pack spiritually. And at the same time I can't believe it that I am officially a third year. The super seniors did instill in us lessons that they had learned, examples that they had set (dedicating their time and money to serve us even though rejection and etc), and lastly displaying God's love into our lives. I am sooo grateful and blessed to have met these awesome seniors. Definitely setting our eyes on Christ as we love upon these freshmen without expectations is what I really hope the upperclassmen and leadership team are actively praying and living it out loud! :)

Prioritizing

School year is going to start in about 7 days and I am already feeling the pressure of taking a load of 19 units, (5 classes, teaching biology in a third grade classroom, and being a research assistant, volunteering at the Early Childhood Educational Center), investing time into the freshmen class. Lastly, my grandma hasn't been doing well over the past 4 years. We're basically counting the days she has left. Praying that she will receive the Gospel and realize that God sent His one and only Son to die on the cross. I want to come home more often to visit her and keep her company.

Definitely dedicating this school year to my grandma, freshmen->DIVE leadership, academics, and work. Time is way too short to waste.


Yay for now! :)
Hi everyone,

NSED 24 and NSED 34 will not be meeting for the first week of classes. You will receive more information on these classes during NSED 23 and NSED 33.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks


:/Busy semesterrrr.

Hi everyone,

Just a few reminders before we start the fall semester in a week.

• I need all new RAs to turn in a hardcopy of the certificate of completion of their online CitiProgram Training on Tuesday (Aug. 24th) during my office hours (11am-1pm)
• Recruitment is MANDATORY for all RAs, irregardless of seniority
• A few of you have listed recruiting as your first preference. If you'd like to adjust your preferences let me know, to not include recruiting being that it's mandatory, let me know.
• Do not forget our e-mail policy: you must check your messages AND reply AT LEAST once every 24 hours M-F, and AT LEAST once every 48 hours on the weekend. This will be enforced next week.

Everyone should have been given a copy of the General Information to keep during your RA orientation. All of this information is included and was discussed. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know as soon as they arise.

Thanks and see you all next week!

Jackie

I've been praying that God will sustain me this semester and for more patience. This will definitely be the season of challenges and to be more like Christ. More of Christ and less of me.

"I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith" -Hosanna, Hillsong
Keeping incoming freshmen in our prayers that God will give us the heart/time/patience to show them how much the gospel means to us.

God is always good, sooo good!!

Church Hopping

Over the span of 2-4 years, I've been inconsistently church hopping from a Golden Gate Chinese Church, San Francisco Bible Church, First Chinese Baptist Church, Chinese Independent Baptist Church, and my home church Chinese United Methodist Church. I narrowed it down over the past year to SFBC and CUMC.

SFBC Pros-
I love how Biblically grounded they are in the Word.
Everyone is passionate about diving into the Word.
Sermons are centered around the gospel.
Conservative in theology.
The unity of the church and the body.
The conservative aspect of where sisters would rather spend quality time with sisters over their brothers.
Friendships I've made over the past year.
Spiritually mature Brothers and Sisters

CUMC Pros-
Born and raised in this church.
Served in the church
Community
Inside jokes and lifetime friendships


I'm torn between the two churches. I really do want to serve either of the churches, but they are both very different environments. :/ Do I choose spiritual growth over lifetime friends? How will I be able to serve if I commit to either of the churches? Or do I continue to church hop? Perhaps decide later?

Take You Back- Jeremy Camp

The reason why I stand
The answer lies in you
You hung to make me strong
Tho my praise was few
When I fall I bring your name down

But I have found in you
A heart that bleeds
Forgiveness replacing all these thoughts of painful memories
And I know your response will always be

Chorus:
I'll take you back always
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back

You satisfy this cry of what I'm
looking for And I'll take all I can
and lay it down before
The throne of endless grace now
that radiates what's true
I'm in the only place that erases
all these faults that have overtaken me and
I know that your response will always be

(Chorus)

I can only speak with a graceful heart
As I'm pierced by this gift of your love
I will always bring an offering
I can never thank you enough

You take me back always
Even when my fight is over now
You take me back
Even when the pain is coming through
You take me back

Christ is all we need.

Isaiah 53:5 English Standard Version (©2001)
But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.

The Beauty of the Gospel

The Fundamentals!

Reading the Word is so important, because it's God's truth for us! It helps us refer to Bible passages when we or to those who are in need. The Bible has really helped me over the past six months and reading the Word is like as one of my friend puts it "having a meal". We can't survive without it, because it's spiritual food! I am super encouraged to read that the Lord is the sustainer of our faith. He is so faithful and good to us! Though my flesh and heart may fail, HE is my portion forever. :)

All for the glory of God!