Saturday, December 29th, 2007
I’m currently a student at Reformed Theological Seminary. I became a Christian my freshman year in college and fell in love with the doctrine of grace. I went to various churches since becoming a christian, mostly non-denominational, some charismatic, baptist, presbyterian and independent. I am currently going to a PCA church.
I am of Chinese descent, though being raised in the U.S. makes me fully American. It was only after becoming a Christian that I wanted to fully embrace my Chinese heritage as well as my heritage as a child of God.
This site is a running diary, commentary, thoughts, ideas, prayers, and devotions from a reformed chinese christian. I am in no way endorsing any particular way of reforming china politically or economically. I believe the true problem in every human is sin. It is sin that separates us from God and from each other. True reformation is a reformation of the heart, which will ultimately overflow through politics, economics, institutions etc.
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007
International Fellowship of Chinese Reformed Evangelicals in North America open statement
Interesting statement made by the world’s renowned chinese reformed theologians and supporters. I’m still fairly new to this constantly growing community, but it’s good to see the growing desire of chinese to learn theology and doctrines.
Lord, unite us all in word and deed. Help us to live with true doctrines and theology.
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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
a new year has gone and passed… time to reflect on old goals and set new ones…
Spiritual:
- grow deeper in my faith, learn doctrines – read Westminster Catechism, Systematic Theology; increase prayer and quiet time.
- quiet my life to truly listen and hear God’s voice, his heart and his leading
- read bible in a year (re-read psalms, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and revelation… these always tend to slow me down.)
- share christ with at least 12 people
- find two mentors/coaches/barnabus and learn – someone who is spiritually older and more mature
- find two timothies and disciple – two people who are spiritually younger and FAT
- develop a kingdom vision and mature in prayer.
- encourage/build up the body
- be less active with churchy activities and more active in kingdom building activities
Self:
- grow as a leader – start two small groups, be a better sunday school teacher
- learn at least 30*12=360 new chinese words
- be able to translate a chinese sermon
- lose 20 pounds and develop a plan to stay in shape, work out at least 3 times a week,
- be at 110% production at work
- be able to distinguish the best from the good
Family:
- love my wife more – care for her needs, read together, study together, commit to weekly dates
- become a better parent – read at least 5 parenting books, and active in child’s life
- develop a Godly vision for family time and goals for children
Finance:
- buy a house
- make better investments – learn solid investing techniques, read at least 5 investing books
- learn stocks, options, financial reports, savings
- give more in tithes and offerings at least 15% – be able to give as much as 50% in five years
- develop a savings plan to fund seminary in 5 years
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