Ming's Blog

Children of God (India Mission Fall 2010)

2010-11-19T11:00:00.005-05:00

First it is an honor to be part of this mission team. God has assembled a loving, prayerful and united team. Thank you all for praying for us. This is my third India mission trip, yet each mission trip is always different. This year, I faced a personal health challenge because I had surgery about 6 months ago and I reflected whether I should undertake such trip. I prayed and as I

為自己拚一場下 - THINK BIG!

2010-03-26T09:39:00.001-04:00

Reading a few good books lately by Dr. Ben Carson, notably "Gifted Hands" and "Think Big". Taking the time to read Dr. Carson's books allowed me to understand an ordinary man (from a single parent family) like you and I, yet he has been doing extraordinary things as a world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland - USA. It was a revelation that as a young

Front of the Class 妥瑞症的新老師

2010-03-08T07:08:00.005-05:00

This is a very good movie. Based on a real life story of Brad Cohen who has Tourette Syndrome. Yet, he was able to obtain a teaching degree and became a teacher in Atlanta and he was awarded the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher of the Year in 1997. 好好看!1分57秒起到6分20秒的這一段，真是太有啟發性了～Principal Meyer: What do you think, school is for Brad?Brad Cohen:Sorry I'm interrupting the class.Principal: You are not

And what then?

2009-11-23T08:39:00.001-05:00

A very profound anecdote..."Years ago when William Gladstone was prime minister of Great Britain, the son of a dear friend of his came to him for some counsel about his career. Prime Minister Gladstone asked the young man what he was going to do, and he said, “Well, first I’m going to complete my studies at Oxford.” “Splendid,” said Gladstone. “And what then?” “Well, sir,” the young man

Meeting Dr. James Miser

2009-03-22T02:29:00.010-04:00

Today I finally have the chance to meet Dr. James Miser at GBC. Last December, 2008 ~ a sister from my Taipei church told me about Dr. Miser was planning to come to Taipei in March 2009. I was puzzled by this name and I did some research... He is actually a world renowned pediatric oncologist. For one, I am not in the medical field, nor am I into cancer research or pediatrician (children doctor)

"Mini" Holy Bible

2009-01-19T06:02:00.002-05:00

"Mini" Holy Bible Originally uploaded by HeyMing. I came to hold one tiny tiny key chain holy bible... and I was instantly "wowed" by the craftsmanship. I've seen such thing before but never have a chance to closely take a pick at it. I thought how can all the new and old testament be in such tiny thing / book... In the last few chapter of Exodus, the Lord has given all the plans - detail

Happy New Year 2009 New Year's Eve Fireworks @ Taipei 101

2009-01-05T03:13:00.001-05:00

New Year's Eve Fireworks @ 101 Originally uploaded by HeyMing. Taipei 101 Fireworks show ushering into the new year... 101 is top 5 building in the world. Taken from a park near 101.WOW! Enjoyed the 1st dance of the year!I must say this past year 2008 is unlike previous ones. It has been a very exciting year to some, extremely challenging time for others and it is behind us. Yet, too many

India Short Term Mission 2008

2008-09-05T02:22:00.001-04:00

Aloha!"Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"!! Praise the Lord! I am honored to be part of this year's India mission team and would like to thank the home team, the brothers and sisters at Grace Baptist Church who have supported the team and prayed for each one of us during our mission.Fertile Terai SoilAlbeit very short, from July 22 – 29, our journey into India

Tears in Heaven - Love Never Fails!

2008-07-06T17:16:00.003-04:00

DSC_5999Originally uploaded by HeyMing. As hectic as it is - it is the most joyous time in both of our families. I pray and bless my brother Jyh Ming (Mingo) and Vivianne on their wedding day. Such a wonderful and lovely couple. The day has been beautiful, the sun shined brightly. A day that God has made and a very good day to get married. To me, any day is good as it is blessed by God. In

快乐的 Chocolate 巧克力

2008-07-03T12:52:00.001-04:00

快乐的 Chocolate 巧克力 Originally uploaded by HeyMing. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:16-18 "要常常喜乐,不住的祷告，凡事谢恩，因为这是神在基督耶稣里向你们所定的旨意”（贴前 5：16－18）

Drawing closer to Christ! (NYMAC English Congregation 2007)

2008-02-23T11:00:00.000-05:00

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Happy Valentine's Day - John 3:16

2008-02-14T08:35:00.004-05:00

Taken from John 3:16 (New Living Translation)“For God loVed the world so much that he gAve his one and onLy Son, so that Everyone who believes iN him will noT perIsh but have eterNal lifE."http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3:16Think about it

Sacrificial Love, Merry Christmas!

2007-12-20T20:48:00.000-05:00

It is written in Matthew 19: 29 "...anyone who sacrifices...will get it all back a hundred times over." Reminds me of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer as I quoted here from a boundless article "who wrote a letter to a young bride and groom, advising them on the nature of the union they were about to enter: 'Your love is your own private possession, but marriage is more than

RIP - 親愛的媽咪.....很想念妳

2007-12-08T01:12:00.002-05:00

RIPOriginally uploaded by HeyMing. My aunt passed away on 6 Dec. from a long battle with stomach cancer. (Sometime I hate this part of December). We should be celebrating Christmas and the joy of giving. However it seems for the past 5 years (for me at least). A loved one is taken away. It's very sad to learn of her passing at such a young age (it's relative to my family). She was a great

What is a disciplined person?

2007-11-21T01:37:00.000-05:00

What makes something a discipline?In the children's book Frog and Toad Together, the 2 central characters discover the limits of mere trying when Frog bakes a batch of cookies. "We ought to stop eating," they say, as they keep eating. "We must stop," they resolve, as they eat some more. "We need willpower," Frog finally says, grabbing another cookie. "What is willpower?" asks Toad, swallowing

Loving beauty 愛漂亮 / 美麗

2007-11-04T01:55:00.000-04:00

Every time I am moving - always a BIG move - thousands of miles - I always realize how true Jesus said in these bible verses Matt 6:19-21. "Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." Heaven! So

A bit burned out

2007-10-21T22:51:00.000-04:00

I BBQ-ed wings and flipped hamburgers before. I can tell you it is not easy to be a good BBQ cook. If you don't flip the wings or burgers every now and then. If you forget to flip them it will burn out and you get the real "BBQed" wings and burgers. "NO Thanks!" that's cancerous food. I go to church every time the doors is open. I ran a small but highly energetic youth fellowship and youth

Best piece of professional advice (given or received)

2007-10-15T23:05:00.000-04:00

1. "Always strive to hire/attract people who are better than you." Larry Woerner2. "If you can't get a child to understand a business idea, you don't understand it yourself." - Terry Thompson.3. "Don't spend too much time worrying about things you can't control or influence!" - Simon O'Regan4. "Take a risk." and "Change jobs before you're bored." - Patricia Milligan5. "Learn to fail, or fail

Be Rich Toward God!

2007-10-14T20:19:00.000-04:00

When I was in Ethiopia recently, I was struck as so many Westerner are, by the grinding poverty. While I was there, though, a man told me, "In the West, you measure a man's wealth by his possessions. In this country, we measure his wealth by his friends." How will you measure your wealth?...Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way

The story of Teddy Stollard: Value what God values!

2007-10-11T23:02:00.000-04:00

Dale Galloway tells the story of a young boy named Teddy Stollard. He was not the kind of kid who got invited to parties. He slouched in his chair and looked bored most of the time; he only spoke when called upon, and then in monosyllables. He never dressed right; he had smelly clothes; he was a rather unattractive boy.Whenever his teacher would mark Teddy's papers, she. got a certain

Hey Sunshine!

2007-10-09T08:41:00.001-04:00

Hey Sunshine! Dedicated to you! Originally uploaded by HeyMing. This one is dedicated to you! For you are the reason I am smiling! In loving prayers!

Waterdrop... Une goute d'eau

2007-10-04T23:40:00.000-04:00

We are like water drops, traveling through mountains and valleys,To reach the ocean. Mountains are tall and cold, valleys are vast and windy.Days and nights, winding down the rivers and streams of Alishan mountains,We can hear mountain goats on cliffs, eagles and owls over the distance.I am afraid and lost in a strange land, my friends, many, countless were stuck alongOur journey to the ocean.

Early birds smell the roses... change is good

2007-09-29T21:44:00.000-04:00

I woke up quiet early on a Saturday morning to head out to a golf game with an ex-colleague of mine. From Toronto to Guelph - (near Hamilton) - it took me about 1 hour drive with lite traffic. It was cold - it is fall season I guess... Century Pines Golf was the course. We booked early bird - i.e - 8AM - as I drove to Century Pines .There was a cloud of mist moving over the road. It was 7:30 in

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!!!!! 中秋節快樂

2007-09-25T20:29:00.001-04:00

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!!!!! 中秋節快樂 Originally uploaded by HeyMing. Au claire de lune!!! Under the moonlight...

Very funny wisdom... are you a dog or cat person?

2007-09-24T18:48:00.000-04:00

I thought this comment by teaching pastor John Ortberg was quiet funny... it says are you a dog or a cat person? "According to the received wisdom, there is a big difference between dogs and cats. A dog says, "You love me, feed me, shelter me, care for me -- you must be God." A cat says, "You love me, you feed me, shelter me, care for me -- I must be God."No wonder when the dog get jealous and