- In memory of those Injured on Typhoon Morakot
In knowing how Typhoon Morakot devastated across Taiwan, I cried out with sadness in my heart as many might have.
Wealth and fame can always set stages spotlighted with temptations. Going beyond is of supernatural abundance in life. In an extremely high standard, Jesus Christ is the only leader immune to making a mistake without a learning process. In our belief, kindness, mercy, and tolerance in love can shape a life toward perfection. Yet wisdom only appears when one has strong faith and enthusiasm with God's inspiration and with disciplinary practices in good times and bad times. Apostle Paul is a divine role model; Paul is full of wisdom and his influence has been so significant.
President Ma is, indeed, a nice guy; I met him a few times and supported him with hours of mine dedicated to his campaign for his first-term Mayor of Taipei City back in 1990s. He grew up in a fairly privileged family and received good education with little to no hard times. The only tough time he might have had could be when his father passed away. Wisdom hasn't ever seemed to fill President Ma nor did he surrender to lift in the fullness of blessings. Our forgiveness has become so precious and costly when we understood the truth where the panic leadership delayed responses to the disastrous flood, followed with inadequate statements to the public. It is a painful lesson ever. Then, who holds tomorrow?
Our prayer for Mr. Ma and those injured... In Him, I pray:
" Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do! "
Written on August 18, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
A Better Lift
I have been profoundly grateful from reading Joel Osteen's new book, "Become a Better You", while practicing hard to revive and reconcile my thinking patterns with the conduct. I soon recognized faith and denial are always choices along the path, while realizing joy and hard times are parallel in life. I've thus kept praying for God's favor to broaden my bandwidth so that I can deal wisely with many things at a time; a subtle lift can literally improve my life and influence others. How could I not live like a champion?
The book was linked to my memory of Larry King's show in his interview with Joel Osteen and Joel's wife, Victoria, at the year end of 2008. In the interview, Joel Osteen explained measures of faith: "Everyone has a measure, yet the matter is how you are responsible in your daily life and how you love your life." And he also said that things would get worse if you don't get up and do what you can do at best because God has given you all the choices. Joel talked about his income from the non-profit organization, and said he took no money out of the church but a salary for some $70k a year, and the rest of all the income was from sale of his books. He pointed out that God would not dislike people to be wealthy; God has blessed him to bless others, even when he became wealthy, and a focus on helping others with money should be a faithful mean in life. Joel believes a positive attitude will lead to a positive cycle that influences and motivates others, particularly family members.
One thing for sure: I am on the empowered way to getting connected with those who live their lives of faith, passion, and wisdom.
Referenced link:
http://www.joelosteen.com
Written on August 5, 2009
The book was linked to my memory of Larry King's show in his interview with Joel Osteen and Joel's wife, Victoria, at the year end of 2008. In the interview, Joel Osteen explained measures of faith: "Everyone has a measure, yet the matter is how you are responsible in your daily life and how you love your life." And he also said that things would get worse if you don't get up and do what you can do at best because God has given you all the choices. Joel talked about his income from the non-profit organization, and said he took no money out of the church but a salary for some $70k a year, and the rest of all the income was from sale of his books. He pointed out that God would not dislike people to be wealthy; God has blessed him to bless others, even when he became wealthy, and a focus on helping others with money should be a faithful mean in life. Joel believes a positive attitude will lead to a positive cycle that influences and motivates others, particularly family members.
One thing for sure: I am on the empowered way to getting connected with those who live their lives of faith, passion, and wisdom.
Referenced link:
http://www.joelosteen.com
Written on August 5, 2009
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