All Good Things...

"“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you." (Luke 10: 5, 6)

Less than three weeks ago, I had some fruitful experiences in Columbia College, so this week, as I got back from Iowa, I was pretty excited about doing some follow-up!

"Can I Bring My Friends?"

My name is Charis and I want to give glory to God!

This morning, I woke up with a very clear sense of "you should spend some time in Columbia College today."

Wow...

Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. (Isaiah 25:1)

Trials & Errors

I apparently should have practiced my casual signature!

The first batch of my announcement letter went out yesterday!

"Addiction"

Confession: I've picked up a new addiction recently.

Insomnia & Jurassic Park

This is totally not a very pleasant way to return to my blogging business, but here's a story worth recording.

Hairdo & Sisterhood

Rachael and April are amazing... along with all my ACFers who are so dear to my heart.

Catalyst. Risen Jesus. I Do.

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14

How I Wish...

Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. -- Classification of fetal risks due to pharmaceuticals by FDA.

Forget About The Sleeping Pills... All You Need Is Mom!

I've been feeling really blah the past two days.

Not because I was "being a girl" or anything like that, simply because I had many things to get done but I couldn't sleep much at night!

Charis, A Bondservant of God...

"James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ..." James 1:1

What is a "servant"? a person who serves a person, who is paid to serve.
What is a "bond"? something that binds a covenant something used to tie together - rope or chains a uniting element or force glue.

CityLights: When, Not If.

As a CityLights tradition, on Sunday after Church service, everyone's distributed and assigned to different families to enjoy the hospitality of members from the Church.

Thank you, Mrs. Chiu

Dear Mom, thank you for my physical life and leading and guiding me unto the path that lead to the One True God.

I entered the (very glorious!) 26th year of my life today!

Seasons & Cycles

This post is dedicated to Mr. & Mrs. C., dear friends and family to me. They've been such great blessings and I am very thankful for having them in my life.

A weekday afternoon, I was welcomed into the house of a couple from Church who have been dear to me and have been the people that I go to for seeking wisdom, prayers, guidance, and loving care.

No, I Have NOT Been Crying!

I've been feeling a little under the weather and I heard that there are "stuff going around making people sick." So I've trying my darnest to NOT let that whatever stuff catch me!

Mine, Yours, Ours.

My journey of learning Korean started when the ever so lovely Mrs. Lee wanted to learn Chinese, so we'd get together and "exchange" our languages.

Now, it has evolved into a way I bond with my Korean friends, a way that I hangout with them, a way of building friendship, a way to share the Jesus in me with them.

To Live Is Christ

It was then when I fully believe "life flashing back in front of my eyes" could actually happen.
I was traveling back from St. Louis to Columbia, it was during rush hour, the traffic was backed up and I came to stop.
I saw a bright light from my rearview mirror, and the next thing I knew, I was flying toward the opposite bound.

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

Kui

(This is an unprofessional yet friendly restaurant review.)

The number of Korean restaurants in CoMO can probably be counted on the fingers of one hand (actually, one finger was enough...). It was therefore cause for celebration when Kui opened on 9th Street earlier this week.

City Lights Day 3-- A Right Heart & Keep Looking Up, Up, Up!

"Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God— soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God." (Psalm 42:5, MSG)

After getting oriented throughout the weekend, the day of going to the worksite had finally arrived.

City Lights Day 2, part one-- Mingle & Stretch

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Psalm 51:7)

March 27th, 2011. Sunny.