December 22, 2015
How is it possible to experience Love, Joy, Peace and Hope when bad things are happening?
For some of us, it is by believing in Jesus Christ, the Lord of lords and King of kings. He came from Heaven to earth to save us from our sins and make "God with Us" a reality!
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
Do you believe you're stronger than you thought? Have you forgotten who you are in Christ?
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Sunday, January 10, 2016
Overcoming Overwhelm By Coming Back To Ourselves
December 8, 2015
Not ready for Christmas and New Year? Having too much to do at home, work or church? Stressed out by all the bad news in the world?
Wait! Don't forget that Jesus is the reason for this season. Matthew 1:23 reads, "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").
How would your life be different trusting that God loves you and is with you all the time? How about taking a new perspective and alternative?
Not ready for Christmas and New Year? Having too much to do at home, work or church? Stressed out by all the bad news in the world?
Wait! Don't forget that Jesus is the reason for this season. Matthew 1:23 reads, "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").
How would your life be different trusting that God loves you and is with you all the time? How about taking a new perspective and alternative?
Curiosity In Business And Life
March 10, 2015
I was blessed meeting friends, attending workshops, and worshipping in the general session with Don Moen and Dr. Paul Nyquist.
I can't believe that I have been leading workshops at BASS since 2006! When the late Jeanne Stenfort, the beloved Director of CEF Silicon Valley, asked me to present "Learning Style" and "EQ" for the children's track, I told her I could also speak on those same topics and "Parenting ABC" at the Asian track. That first year, I led five workshops in English and Cantonese on Friday and Saturday!
One of the organizers asked, "How can you keep track of which language to use? Won't you be confused?" That led to some interesting discussions (e.g. how children can learn to speak different languages to different people, at different places, and/or on different days.)
As parents, we all want our kids to learn. How about you? Are you interested and curious of what you might not know? Do you know there is a connection between curiosity and result in work, life and relationships?
I was blessed meeting friends, attending workshops, and worshipping in the general session with Don Moen and Dr. Paul Nyquist.
One of the organizers asked, "How can you keep track of which language to use? Won't you be confused?" That led to some interesting discussions (e.g. how children can learn to speak different languages to different people, at different places, and/or on different days.)
As parents, we all want our kids to learn. How about you? Are you interested and curious of what you might not know? Do you know there is a connection between curiosity and result in work, life and relationships?
How Emotionally Resilient Are You?
September 9, 2014
How well do your family members respond to life's challenges with courage and emotional stamina? When facing disappointments and obstacles, do you easily give up hope?
When you read "HOPE IS NOWHERE," did you see "Hope is No Where" or "Hope is Now Here"?
Your future could depend on how you look at things. To help others, you have to first get help for yourself. Please take the following test to find out how emotionally resilient you are.
How well do your family members respond to life's challenges with courage and emotional stamina? When facing disappointments and obstacles, do you easily give up hope?
When you read "HOPE IS NOWHERE," did you see "Hope is No Where" or "Hope is Now Here"?
Your future could depend on how you look at things. To help others, you have to first get help for yourself. Please take the following test to find out how emotionally resilient you are.
The Wisdom Of Winnie The Pooh
June 24, 2014
How are you spending this summer? How do you deal with seemingly constant interruptions by your family without those structured routines during the school year?
I hate to admit, but as a mom I often felt frustrated when my plans were interrupted. With that kind of mindset, I could not enjoy my precious, cute and adorable little boy. Thank God that I have learned how Jesus Christ looks at children differently against popular wisdom.
"Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." (Luke 18:15-17)
This summer, whenever you are disrupted and feel frustrated that you cannot focus on your most important things to do, consider some other ways to live.
How are you spending this summer? How do you deal with seemingly constant interruptions by your family without those structured routines during the school year?
I hate to admit, but as a mom I often felt frustrated when my plans were interrupted. With that kind of mindset, I could not enjoy my precious, cute and adorable little boy. Thank God that I have learned how Jesus Christ looks at children differently against popular wisdom.
"Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." (Luke 18:15-17)
This summer, whenever you are disrupted and feel frustrated that you cannot focus on your most important things to do, consider some other ways to live.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Hoping Is Not A Hopeless Endeavor
April 22, 2014
Happy Easter! Christ is Risen!
Was there ever a time that you felt hopeless? Did you hold onto hope? May the feature article, Hoping Is Not A Hopeless Endeavor, remind you the importance to keep on hoping. As for me, the greatest comfort is from the promises of God.
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:1-5)
Do you want to have a hope that does not disappoint?
Happy Easter! Christ is Risen!
Was there ever a time that you felt hopeless? Did you hold onto hope? May the feature article, Hoping Is Not A Hopeless Endeavor, remind you the importance to keep on hoping. As for me, the greatest comfort is from the promises of God.
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:1-5)
Do you want to have a hope that does not disappoint?
Shift Your Mindset for Lasting Success
January 28, 2014
As mentioned in my last newsletter, playing Blokus with my extended family was a lot of fun, especially when I was also taking photos of my cute grandchildren. James and our son enjoyed the game so much that they played two more games by themselves.
The next day, while our son and his family were out visiting friends, James invited me to play a game with him. "Sure," I jokingly said, "there is no way I won't win Blokus. You know I was very good with Tetris!"
Like all couples, we have our differences. I am quick and intuitive. James is analytical and deliberate. All was well when we started. However, after he repeatedly blocked my planned steps a few times, I started to get irritated. "Why are you taking so long?" The more I rushed him, the deeper he thought; the more deliberate he became, the more I lost my temper. When my competitiveness was aroused, I got angry that James could see five steps ahead. At one point of the game, I was so frustrated that I was in tears. Like a little kid, I yelled, "I don't want to play with you anymore!" Do you get the picture?
As mentioned in my last newsletter, playing Blokus with my extended family was a lot of fun, especially when I was also taking photos of my cute grandchildren. James and our son enjoyed the game so much that they played two more games by themselves.The next day, while our son and his family were out visiting friends, James invited me to play a game with him. "Sure," I jokingly said, "there is no way I won't win Blokus. You know I was very good with Tetris!"
Like all couples, we have our differences. I am quick and intuitive. James is analytical and deliberate. All was well when we started. However, after he repeatedly blocked my planned steps a few times, I started to get irritated. "Why are you taking so long?" The more I rushed him, the deeper he thought; the more deliberate he became, the more I lost my temper. When my competitiveness was aroused, I got angry that James could see five steps ahead. At one point of the game, I was so frustrated that I was in tears. Like a little kid, I yelled, "I don't want to play with you anymore!" Do you get the picture?
Friday, January 8, 2016
Playing to Your Strengths
September 26, 2013
Growing up in Hong Kong, basketball was one of my favorite sports (the other is PingPong). I played in my high school team and pick up games with male and female classmates. Years later in the United States, I was still playing pick up games during lunch hours in my company's parking lot. As a mother and a software development manager, I earned the nickname "Downtown Winnis" being the only female in an all-male court. Why downtown? With assists by my six-foot-seven tall teammate, I could shoot from the outside.
I loved playing basketball with our son, even after he grew taller than me. When he was ten, our family went on our first mission trip, with a team of mostly high schoolers, to an Indian Reservation. At the end, when team members wrote appreciation notes for one another, I received a note that read, "Auntie Winnis, I appreciate you playing basketball with us under the hot sun!"
I haven't played much basketball after our son left home for college. Imagine how excited I was a few years ago when I saw our granddaughter playing with a pint-size basketball. She was not even 18 months old (still wearing diapers) but she looked like she could handle the ball. Isn't that amazing?
Growing up in Hong Kong, basketball was one of my favorite sports (the other is PingPong). I played in my high school team and pick up games with male and female classmates. Years later in the United States, I was still playing pick up games during lunch hours in my company's parking lot. As a mother and a software development manager, I earned the nickname "Downtown Winnis" being the only female in an all-male court. Why downtown? With assists by my six-foot-seven tall teammate, I could shoot from the outside.
I loved playing basketball with our son, even after he grew taller than me. When he was ten, our family went on our first mission trip, with a team of mostly high schoolers, to an Indian Reservation. At the end, when team members wrote appreciation notes for one another, I received a note that read, "Auntie Winnis, I appreciate you playing basketball with us under the hot sun!"I haven't played much basketball after our son left home for college. Imagine how excited I was a few years ago when I saw our granddaughter playing with a pint-size basketball. She was not even 18 months old (still wearing diapers) but she looked like she could handle the ball. Isn't that amazing?
Develop Emotional Resilience to Bounce Back
September 11, 2013
Were you at the Identity Unleashed event last Saturday? I was - as a volunteer counselor! With great excitement, my carpool friends and I arrived at The Cow Palace before 2 p.m... We put on our red event T-shirts. We checked in with our team leaders at our appointed time. We scouted out our assigned sections. We prayed, ate snacks, and waited in anticipation.
I'm grateful for a chance of being one of 50 counselors ministering to over 7000 attendees. I heard from our team connect director that 40 people accepted Christ that night. She said she knew there were many more but probably too shy to get up. Also, from messages she received, there were hundreds who were moved to reaffirm their faith and to attend church the very next day. I'm greatly encouraged by individuals and churches who stepped up to serve youths for the Kingdom of God in one team.
Seeds were planted. May we be mindful of how we and our children are affected by voices of the world (e.g. the love of money, worldly success, and the desire for human approval) as shared by Jeremy.
"With all the media attention, all the love from the fans, I felt I needed to prove myself. But I've surrendered that to God. I'm not in a battle with what everybody else thinks anymore... You never know how you will react under pressure until you are placed into the situation... I felt so much pressure to live up to the expectations, the pressure and the hype. But then I decided to let all of that go and to just play and do God's will and that's when I felt truly free..."
Were you at the Identity Unleashed event last Saturday? I was - as a volunteer counselor! With great excitement, my carpool friends and I arrived at The Cow Palace before 2 p.m... We put on our red event T-shirts. We checked in with our team leaders at our appointed time. We scouted out our assigned sections. We prayed, ate snacks, and waited in anticipation.
I'm grateful for a chance of being one of 50 counselors ministering to over 7000 attendees. I heard from our team connect director that 40 people accepted Christ that night. She said she knew there were many more but probably too shy to get up. Also, from messages she received, there were hundreds who were moved to reaffirm their faith and to attend church the very next day. I'm greatly encouraged by individuals and churches who stepped up to serve youths for the Kingdom of God in one team.
Seeds were planted. May we be mindful of how we and our children are affected by voices of the world (e.g. the love of money, worldly success, and the desire for human approval) as shared by Jeremy.
"With all the media attention, all the love from the fans, I felt I needed to prove myself. But I've surrendered that to God. I'm not in a battle with what everybody else thinks anymore... You never know how you will react under pressure until you are placed into the situation... I felt so much pressure to live up to the expectations, the pressure and the hype. But then I decided to let all of that go and to just play and do God's will and that's when I felt truly free..."
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