Almost end of the year...

It's about time I write something on this blog... By the way, is anyone reading it??? Anyways, I've been spending more time with my "facebook", and I feel somewhat obligated to say something here... Actually, I do have a lot to share about what has happened in the past 3 months, and for that matter, this past year of 2007.

What a year it has been. We FINALLY moved to Long Beach in October. By God's grace, we found a good family to rent out our condo in Orange, and we found a nice house in Long Beach to rent for a year. We will see how it goes, and hopefully we can find a permanent house in Long Beach next year or two.

This year, however, was more than just moving to a new place. It's the whole decision that went into moving. What made us do it....

We are now doing a house church. Or I should say, we are BEING a church that meets in house now. We worship, eat, and share together. A long term process, not just an instant program for growth. Working with young(er) people, hoping to raise them up for God's kingdom work - wherever they might be...

Kathy and I feel good about where we are. It wasn't all easy. Especially getting some unexpected treatment from our neighbors when we first moved in (Ask me personally, if you really want to know what happened). But, through it all, I think God really has been teaching us great lessons. Shaping us and molding us into his image. No regrets, but only full of thankfulness and appreciations.

We really don't know what year 2008 holds for us. It sounds like we've been saying in every year for the past several that this new year would be a very important year for us. And, in every single year, it has been. So, I eagerly wait for year 2008 with a great expectation. Church, family, career... I expect God to continue to mold us according to his will. Perhaps some changes... hopefully no hardships. But, in goods and bads, I pray that I may have the courage and faith to choose what is right before God.

Lord, shape us evermore into your image. More loving, more gracious, and more faithful... May the Lord shape us and shape others through us. May we listen to your voices and have to courage to obey them. May us enjoy in processes and in the uncertainties of journey with you. Teach us more about you, not just in head but in heart. And, teach us more about this world - one that you created and loves so much.