Summary of Thoughts on Easter and Lent
I started this Lenten exercise hoping I could learn a thing or two about Jesus, about myself as a sinner and valuable child of God. This was also timely for me as I’m nearing the end of my educational journey at UCLA and the beginning of seeking a career path. Questions like “What does God want me to do?” “How does social justice relate to my faith?” “What are my gifts? What am I good at?” were all things I wanted to look at these 6 weeks. Instead of discovering what I should do for a job, I learned how I should live as a Christian.
On Christian virtue
Christian living in the present consists of anticipating the heaven and earth reality through the spirit-led practice, the acquiring of the habits, of the the theological virtues, faith, and hope and love, which transcend and strengthen the classical or cardinal virtues. And these together generate and sustain that truly human existence in the present which already begins to reflect God’s healing, wisdom and glory into the world, and which is a true anticipation of that which is to come. – N.T. Wright
Lenten Journey – Week 3 and 4
Starting off with Lent I felt really good about not eating out because it aligned with my own goals: stop being fat, eat healthier and spend less money. How often do we do things in God’s name when we’re really doing it for ourselves? I plead guilty. It’s been harder especially since I haven’t had much time to cook due to school. I was so tempted to hit up In N Out or Jack in the Crack, and I admit, I did a couple times. (The Really Big Chicken Sandwich is sooooo good!) Thus, I am reminded that I am weak and that I readily abuse God’s grace when push comes to shove.
My Lenten Journey – Week 2
Driving home from San Diego yesterday, I was overwhelmed emotionally by the myriad of decisions I need to make soon. Questions. Questions about decisions I needed to make for my future, relationships and career made me turn off the radio because I couldn’t handle the noise. I needed to hear myself think. Hauerwas reminds me that I should be much more concerned about the process than the decision, my values and how God is (and has been) working in my life. For example, I came to grad school to pursue a passion for social justice grounded in my faith. And yet, I am here complacent and struggling with my original convictions of 2 years ago. What next? Dr. Lee reminds me that that my own narrative is (and continues to be) full of failures and disobedience against God. I struggle so much with insecurity, doubt and living a life of integrity. Yet, I am reminded in Hosea that God pursues me and loves so me so much more despite how much I have failed Him.
My Lenten Journey – Week 1
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Hi all,
I’ve decided to participate in Lent this year. You know, I’ve never practiced Lent or ever even understood what it meant. I didn’t even …
I am insecure.
I have many insecurities. Being in leadership has revealed to myself a desire to be right, insightful and coherent. Sometimes I feel incompetent and unable to communicate effectively. I am overwhelmed with feelings of self-doubt. Also, I am a people pleaser. I become so aware of others’ perceptions of me that I tend to fabricate others’ perceptions of me. Negative thoughts saturate my mind; those thoughts create emotional turmoil and frustration.
Battling Self-Defeating Thoughts
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I just realized how easily I am consumed with self-defeat. If one bad thing happens, it puts my whole day off track. At work, I …
Summer Fitness Goals
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1. Don’t drink soda. Tea and water only.
2. Work out at least 4 times a week. 30 minutes of cardio per session.
3. Whey for breakfast. …
Lessons on Service
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So I’ve been meeting up with George recently. He’s an older guy I met at church camp and we really hit it off. I would …