Abraham

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, . . . Romans 4:18

God told Abraham clearly that he will be the father of many nations. God said, “I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come to you.” (Genesis 17:6) God changed his name from Abram, which means “exalted father”, which is pretty good already, to Abraham, meaning “father of many”, which is even better.

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Our culture

Amy was Citizen of the Week in her class this week. Today, Friday, the last day of her week, I get to go to her class and share about our culture.

I shared about the uniqueness of being ethnic Chinese growing up in America. We as Chinese-Americans can choose the best of both worlds of being Chinese and being American.

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weight

Up until yesterday, I can brag that I weigh the same now as I did the day I got married, 21 years ago.

Yesterday when I stepped on the scale at the doctor’s office, I saw I gained 4 pounds.

OK, you look at me and you think I could use another 4 pounds. But…

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Woohoo!

Band season for Audrey is over!

Audrey plays french horn in the school marching band. She is so busy during band season with practices, playing at football games, and band competitions. The last two competitions were held on school days, one last Tuesday and one after that on the following Monday. She didn’t get home until midnight, then she stays up to study till I don’t know what time. Mind you I am not the one telling her to study. I am telling her to go to sleep, but she WANTS to study. So I go to sleep.

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Just in time

Elliot called this morning: “I lost my glasses.”
His prescription is 4.75 on each eye. He said he can still see the computer screen – with his face 2 inches from the monitor.

Did you search your room? Yes, for 1 1/2 hours.
Did you have people help you since you can’t see? Yes, my…

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Sacrifice

A sacrifice is not a sacrifice unless it is a sacrifice.

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

I do good and I share with others, but not much of it is a sacrifice. Most of the time, I do good…

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Aida

Mike and I went to see the musical Aida at the Fullerton Civic Auditorium. The music and lyrics are written by Elton John and Tim Rice. The music was good, the singing and acting were professional, the sets, while not elaborate, were creative for a small stage. It was very enjoyable.

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