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| Doing a little reading recently.
Reading "The Heavenly Man".
Halfway through.
I must say this book has had a real impact on me. I'm just intrigued by this man's life. In awe of the capability of God. I've recognized the corruption of man, and the oppression and destruction that man is capable of.
The value of life on two extremes.
The view of life in two extremes.
One held to such high esteem. Holding dominion in this world.
The other view being that of a minute meaningless mist of dissipating vapor. Life that is fragile and cut off with one simple motion, and never thought of again.
This man preached the Gospel in China and was persecuted heavily, yet he persevered in the worst of conditions. Through Christ, he accomplished amazing feats and sacrificed so much.
This book shows this one man's life, but at that time, many people were like this one. Many believers endured and it was the norm. I ask myself what is my state of normalcy. So far I think this book has strengthened my faith and helped me pursue God in a more real way.
another update when i'm done.
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| so i was ballin today. and my calf cramped. and it hurt. that was a new experience. i want a banana.
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| The semester's begun. Yes!
No class on Fridays. Yes!
Chinese class....Yes.?!
It's funny how perception changes over the years. Ask me about Chinese class 10 years ago. I would have thrown up a little bit in my mouth.
Life is flying by, and change is evident in it. I feel a lot more solid in my views in life. Obviously, they are not rock solid; but nonetheless, an improvement from a year ago. That's what's important, that there is this continual awareness of change and current status. I've become more sensitive to genuineness and honesty. Is the person I say I am really the person that I am? Is my belief in Christ portrayed in the most real sense? Am I being honest with myself? I've been addressing these questions and I am benefiting much from this. In order to be conscious of what and how you are doing, you must be able to analyze yourself in an honest way, which is often problematic.
Life continues, last semester of college approaches. Questions as to "the next step" arise. Graduate school enters the picture. Where to? is unanswered. Also who will continue to be in my life is a question that I try to answer. Do people just come and go through one's life? Friendships that are temporary and eventually dissipate seem to be real common. Is this acceptable? I guess it has to be. So far in my life it's been the case. I did have a little reunion with some old friends at my brother's wedding ceremony in Taiwan, but that's that, and we move on. A happy memory is all it is I guess.
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| step back hokey pokey.
perception is what it's all about.
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