This document provides a social base analysis of the author from 1963 to the present. It is divided into three main sections: I) Pre-Conversion from 1963-1978 where the author grew up in Taiwan with a divorced family and faced loneliness, II) Kingdom Encounter from 1981-1991 where the author found faith and fellowship through Campus Crusade and local church, and III) Mission Possible from 1991-present where the author studied in the U.S. and served through various ministries while experiencing periods of isolation as well as partnership. Throughout the analysis, the author focuses on the emotional, economic, strategic, and physical aspects of each life phase.
Hands and Feet Childcare Parent's HandbookShawna Ebbeson
This document provides information for parents about Hands and Feet Childcare including introductions of the family members who operate the facility, policies on attendance, sick children, communication, safety, emergencies, rates and services, required items, character building instruction, discipline, and termination of services. The facility operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provides childcare based on biblical principles with a focus on building strong moral character in the children.
Fr. Bill Watters was interviewed about his journey to the priesthood and ministry. He discerned a call to the priesthood as a child influenced by priests and nuns. He attended a Jesuit prep school and was drawn to the Jesuits through reading about St. Ignatius. After ordination, he had various assignments including teaching, administration, and weekends assisting at parishes before becoming a pastor. He found spiritual direction, teaching, celebrating liturgy, and assisting the dying most fulfilling. When assigned to St. Ignatius Parish twenty years ago, he took initiatives to revitalize the parish from its weaker state at that time.
An Interview with Rev. Paul G. Zimmer IICindy Bauer
Rev. Paul is the author of several novels, the most recent a book of devotions and the DAZE series, plus a mystery suspense novel titled Convoy Murder.
Venerable Dhammadinna was born into a Buddhist family in Vietnam. Her parents practiced Buddhism through ancestor worship but did not take their children to learn about Buddhism directly. After coming to the U.S. as a refugee in 1975, she explored Buddhism more and was inspired to become a nun. In 2014, she was ordained as a Ten Precepts Nun in the Sri Lanka Theravada lineage. As a nun-artist, she realizes her work can help convey Buddhist teachings in a contemporary way and cultivate compassion.
This document discusses mother-daughter relationships in typical Filipino families. It begins by defining the roles of a mother and daughter. It then outlines a survey conducted with 100 Filipino girls aged 13-28 about their relationships with their mothers. The survey found that relationships varied from very close to distant, with issues like arguments, lack of time, and misunderstandings. Relationships were often based on time spent together, shared experiences, family closeness, and openness. The analysis discusses moral dilemmas mothers may face in raising daughters. Finally, it outlines Catholic teachings about families promoting love and community.
1) The document describes an American man named Steve Allen's journey to converting to Islam. He was raised Christian but found many logical gaps in Christianity. He was intrigued after learning some basics about Islam from his math teacher.
2) Steve began deeply reading the Quran and was amazed by what he found, including apparent scientific miracles. He found Islam to provide clear, logical answers to questions about life and faith. He embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah with a Pakistani janitor.
3) After converting, Steve faced some difficulties practicing Islam openly and having his family accept his conversion, but felt Islam was easy to adapt to and brought positive change to his life. He remained convinced by Islam despite negative
Why i converted to islam (embraced eslam)Arab Muslim
This is a real story of an American youth who converts to Islam and how he tried many religions and philisphies but chose Islam when he found it. Do you know WHY?
See for your self.
Hands and Feet Childcare Parent's HandbookShawna Ebbeson
This document provides information for parents about Hands and Feet Childcare including introductions of the family members who operate the facility, policies on attendance, sick children, communication, safety, emergencies, rates and services, required items, character building instruction, discipline, and termination of services. The facility operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provides childcare based on biblical principles with a focus on building strong moral character in the children.
Fr. Bill Watters was interviewed about his journey to the priesthood and ministry. He discerned a call to the priesthood as a child influenced by priests and nuns. He attended a Jesuit prep school and was drawn to the Jesuits through reading about St. Ignatius. After ordination, he had various assignments including teaching, administration, and weekends assisting at parishes before becoming a pastor. He found spiritual direction, teaching, celebrating liturgy, and assisting the dying most fulfilling. When assigned to St. Ignatius Parish twenty years ago, he took initiatives to revitalize the parish from its weaker state at that time.
An Interview with Rev. Paul G. Zimmer IICindy Bauer
Rev. Paul is the author of several novels, the most recent a book of devotions and the DAZE series, plus a mystery suspense novel titled Convoy Murder.
Venerable Dhammadinna was born into a Buddhist family in Vietnam. Her parents practiced Buddhism through ancestor worship but did not take their children to learn about Buddhism directly. After coming to the U.S. as a refugee in 1975, she explored Buddhism more and was inspired to become a nun. In 2014, she was ordained as a Ten Precepts Nun in the Sri Lanka Theravada lineage. As a nun-artist, she realizes her work can help convey Buddhist teachings in a contemporary way and cultivate compassion.
This document discusses mother-daughter relationships in typical Filipino families. It begins by defining the roles of a mother and daughter. It then outlines a survey conducted with 100 Filipino girls aged 13-28 about their relationships with their mothers. The survey found that relationships varied from very close to distant, with issues like arguments, lack of time, and misunderstandings. Relationships were often based on time spent together, shared experiences, family closeness, and openness. The analysis discusses moral dilemmas mothers may face in raising daughters. Finally, it outlines Catholic teachings about families promoting love and community.
1) The document describes an American man named Steve Allen's journey to converting to Islam. He was raised Christian but found many logical gaps in Christianity. He was intrigued after learning some basics about Islam from his math teacher.
2) Steve began deeply reading the Quran and was amazed by what he found, including apparent scientific miracles. He found Islam to provide clear, logical answers to questions about life and faith. He embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah with a Pakistani janitor.
3) After converting, Steve faced some difficulties practicing Islam openly and having his family accept his conversion, but felt Islam was easy to adapt to and brought positive change to his life. He remained convinced by Islam despite negative
Why i converted to islam (embraced eslam)Arab Muslim
This is a real story of an American youth who converts to Islam and how he tried many religions and philisphies but chose Islam when he found it. Do you know WHY?
See for your self.
The document discusses attachment issues in the White family through the perspective of the author who married into the family. It describes the authoritarian parenting style of the father Dan Sr. and the permissive style of the mother Susan. The oldest son, the author's husband, exhibits signs of never having fully developed independence and self-care skills due to his upbringing. The daughter Debra has a history of unstable relationships and living situations along with diagnosed issues that may stem from her distant relationship with her authoritarian father growing up.
Power portfolio for_en_slatest[1][1] - copy 93-2003slidejosiah
The document provides an overview of Josiah Rivera's personal health history, family history, fitness levels, interests, and goals for the future. It discusses his family's migration to the US, his healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and nutrition, and how his girlfriend Lexi has had a positive influence on him. It also includes results from his California Standards Fitness Test and summaries of his social, emotional, and mental well-being.
Whilst there has been increasing interest by government in the issue of teenage pregnancy much of the emphasis of the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy has focused on pregnant young women and young mothers with little regard for the fathers of their babies.
The document discusses Erin Weidemann's journey developing the Bible Belles book series for girls. It summarizes her background in sports, struggle with cancer in 2007 that brought her back to faith, and desire to teach girls about biblical women. After recovering, she became a teacher and met her husband Brent. The series teaches girls about biblical women like Hannah, Ruth and Deborah to counteract how many only know Disney princesses.
This autobiographical essay discusses the author's journey to becoming an educator. From an early age, the author enjoyed playing school and always wanted to be a teacher. In 4th grade, the author had an inspiring teacher, Mrs. Berberick, who reinforced this goal. After some detours in other careers like pharmacy technician and waitressing, the author returned to school to earn a teaching degree. The author's goals are to graduate with a bachelor's in elementary education in 2015, maintain a high GPA, and land a teaching job after graduation through volunteer work to build experience. The desire to positively impact students and provide them with a quality education that the author did not always receive has remained constant.
This document provides biographical information about Phil Rich, a 17-year-old high school senior. It details his background, family, strengths, values, influences, goals and life philosophy. Phil sees himself as a leader who is driven, passionate and focused on attending the Air Force Academy to serve his country. His top values are integrity, service before self and excellence. He is influenced by his parents and teachers and hopes to have a career of service and leadership.
This document contains 4 journal entries by a student named Cynthia about her experiences with social psychology concepts like social influence, interdependence, self-actualization, and ingratiation. In the first entry, Cynthia describes being bullied in high school due to jealousy over her friendship with a popular boy, which led her to develop bulimia. She has since gained confidence. The second entry discusses how she realized she has interdependent cultural influences as an Asian, after her father discouraged her dream of being a lifelong volunteer. The third entry explores how finding purpose in helping others has helped her progress towards self-actualization. The fourth entry describes techniques of ingratiation used by her landlord to control tenants' impressions of her thorough
- 43-year-old Mrs. S presented with marital disharmony after learning that her husband of 24 years, 46-year-old Mr. B, had secretly married a 42-year-old divorcee.
- Mrs. S felt betrayed, unappreciated, ashamed, and insulted by his second marriage. She experienced sadness, jealousy, and a lowered self-esteem.
- Mr. B defended his decision by citing religious reasons but reacted by withdrawing from and avoiding Mrs. S. The children were ashamed and the discord has impacted their relationship.
The article discusses the author's experience of loving his son beyond comprehension, similar to God's love. It talks about how having a child feels like one's heart is walking around outside of their body. The author reflects on the immense capacity for love that was unlocked in experiencing fatherhood. He notes that this must be akin to how God feels about His creation. The author is thankful for the love in his life from his family and friends, and most of all the love of God, which allows people to love one another.
- The author grew up in a Pentecostal Christian family with frequent arguments between his parents, which negatively impacted his development and mental health as a young child.
- His older brother helped shield him from their parents' conflicts and provided nurturing care, instilling virtues of compassion and kindness. This support from his brother was crucial to his wellbeing.
- As he got older, he struggled with feelings of isolation, defensiveness, and low self-worth due to experiencing his parents' persistent arguments without understanding why. This early childhood environment shaped his views and behavior for many years.
The narrator imagines their future career as a teacher and living in their dream home. On their birthday, their siblings surprise them with gifts. Later, a man proposes marriage and the narrator joyfully accepts.
This summary provides information about a student named Lim Woo Leon from the submitted document:
1) Lim Woo Leon submitted several journal entries discussing concepts of social psychology such as social learning perspective, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, stereotypes, and self-fulfilling prophecies.
2) One journal describes Lim's friend who demonstrated social learning perspective by adopting violent behaviors from his uncle and western media without parental guidance.
3) Another journal applies Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to Lim's friend and discusses how he was able to achieve higher levels of needs due to coming from an affluent family.
Amazing real life journal entries, solutions for abused ones to find the power, ability to get out and on with your life plus how to see the warning signs etc.
Gallery of Voices - HiTOPS Faith Initiative HiTOPS
The Faith Initiative seeks to help LGBTQ+ youth and their families share their experiences with faith communities by creating opportunities for authentic dialogue between a variety of faith communities, LGBTQ+ organizations, and community members regarding spirituality, family relations, and the LGBTQ+ community.
We at HiTOPS know there is a wide array of experiences people hold at the intersection of faith and sexuality. Our organization cares deeply about the lived experiences of queer youth. Over the next several months we will be gathering stories of individual’s experiences to encapsulate the varied narratives of LGBTQ+ youth in New Jersey.
Our initiative will seek to hear the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth who are part of an affirming community, LGBTQ+ Youth who are a part of a non-affirming faith community, as well as LGBTQ+ youth who have left their faith communities. We will also seek to hear from faith leaders and straight youth who attend affirming and non-affirming faith communities.
This document contains a health portfolio created by Nicholas Swafford. It includes sections about his personal health history, family tree, an interview with his grandfather, information about his great grandfather, and his family health history. It also shares details about Nicholas's fitness, nutrition, sleep habits, social life, and closest friends. The health portfolio provides an overview of Nicholas's physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
This document discusses rethinking the theology of powers in communicating Christianity in Taiwan's animistic context. It begins by providing background on the author's own upbringing in animism in Taiwan. It then discusses Christianity's historical attitude towards animism in Taiwan, initially ignoring it but now recognizing its influence. The main points are: 1) Animism pervades Taiwanese culture and worldview through practices like ancestor worship and spirit possession. 2) A Christian theology of powers is needed to understand and confront the spiritual elements of folk religion. 3) Animism sees the world as ruled by unseen powers while Christianity believes God conquers powers through Christ. Developing a theology of powers could help Christianity better engage animism.
This document provides a summary of Chinese Christianity between 1989-2001 and examines it through the lens of Francis Schaeffer's concept of "True Spirituality". It discusses key events in China's human rights record and the growth of Christianity during this period. These include the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, missionary activities in the early 1990s, the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, and religious crackdowns in 1999. The document also reflects on cultural, economic and political changes in China and considers whether it will emerge as a dominant "Dragon" or freedom-loving "Eagle" in the 21st century. Finally, it explores how Schaeffer's insights around healing, community and suffering could apply to the spiritual development
This document lists various locations and dates. It mentions places in Kansas, Los Angeles, California areas like Thousand Oaks, San Diego, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Bay Area, and New Jersey. Dates range from 1996 to 2008 and locations include churches, universities, families, and cities in California, New Jersey, Taiwan and South Dakota.
The document discusses attachment issues in the White family through the perspective of the author who married into the family. It describes the authoritarian parenting style of the father Dan Sr. and the permissive style of the mother Susan. The oldest son, the author's husband, exhibits signs of never having fully developed independence and self-care skills due to his upbringing. The daughter Debra has a history of unstable relationships and living situations along with diagnosed issues that may stem from her distant relationship with her authoritarian father growing up.
Power portfolio for_en_slatest[1][1] - copy 93-2003slidejosiah
The document provides an overview of Josiah Rivera's personal health history, family history, fitness levels, interests, and goals for the future. It discusses his family's migration to the US, his healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and nutrition, and how his girlfriend Lexi has had a positive influence on him. It also includes results from his California Standards Fitness Test and summaries of his social, emotional, and mental well-being.
Whilst there has been increasing interest by government in the issue of teenage pregnancy much of the emphasis of the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy has focused on pregnant young women and young mothers with little regard for the fathers of their babies.
The document discusses Erin Weidemann's journey developing the Bible Belles book series for girls. It summarizes her background in sports, struggle with cancer in 2007 that brought her back to faith, and desire to teach girls about biblical women. After recovering, she became a teacher and met her husband Brent. The series teaches girls about biblical women like Hannah, Ruth and Deborah to counteract how many only know Disney princesses.
This autobiographical essay discusses the author's journey to becoming an educator. From an early age, the author enjoyed playing school and always wanted to be a teacher. In 4th grade, the author had an inspiring teacher, Mrs. Berberick, who reinforced this goal. After some detours in other careers like pharmacy technician and waitressing, the author returned to school to earn a teaching degree. The author's goals are to graduate with a bachelor's in elementary education in 2015, maintain a high GPA, and land a teaching job after graduation through volunteer work to build experience. The desire to positively impact students and provide them with a quality education that the author did not always receive has remained constant.
This document provides biographical information about Phil Rich, a 17-year-old high school senior. It details his background, family, strengths, values, influences, goals and life philosophy. Phil sees himself as a leader who is driven, passionate and focused on attending the Air Force Academy to serve his country. His top values are integrity, service before self and excellence. He is influenced by his parents and teachers and hopes to have a career of service and leadership.
This document contains 4 journal entries by a student named Cynthia about her experiences with social psychology concepts like social influence, interdependence, self-actualization, and ingratiation. In the first entry, Cynthia describes being bullied in high school due to jealousy over her friendship with a popular boy, which led her to develop bulimia. She has since gained confidence. The second entry discusses how she realized she has interdependent cultural influences as an Asian, after her father discouraged her dream of being a lifelong volunteer. The third entry explores how finding purpose in helping others has helped her progress towards self-actualization. The fourth entry describes techniques of ingratiation used by her landlord to control tenants' impressions of her thorough
- 43-year-old Mrs. S presented with marital disharmony after learning that her husband of 24 years, 46-year-old Mr. B, had secretly married a 42-year-old divorcee.
- Mrs. S felt betrayed, unappreciated, ashamed, and insulted by his second marriage. She experienced sadness, jealousy, and a lowered self-esteem.
- Mr. B defended his decision by citing religious reasons but reacted by withdrawing from and avoiding Mrs. S. The children were ashamed and the discord has impacted their relationship.
The article discusses the author's experience of loving his son beyond comprehension, similar to God's love. It talks about how having a child feels like one's heart is walking around outside of their body. The author reflects on the immense capacity for love that was unlocked in experiencing fatherhood. He notes that this must be akin to how God feels about His creation. The author is thankful for the love in his life from his family and friends, and most of all the love of God, which allows people to love one another.
- The author grew up in a Pentecostal Christian family with frequent arguments between his parents, which negatively impacted his development and mental health as a young child.
- His older brother helped shield him from their parents' conflicts and provided nurturing care, instilling virtues of compassion and kindness. This support from his brother was crucial to his wellbeing.
- As he got older, he struggled with feelings of isolation, defensiveness, and low self-worth due to experiencing his parents' persistent arguments without understanding why. This early childhood environment shaped his views and behavior for many years.
The narrator imagines their future career as a teacher and living in their dream home. On their birthday, their siblings surprise them with gifts. Later, a man proposes marriage and the narrator joyfully accepts.
This summary provides information about a student named Lim Woo Leon from the submitted document:
1) Lim Woo Leon submitted several journal entries discussing concepts of social psychology such as social learning perspective, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, stereotypes, and self-fulfilling prophecies.
2) One journal describes Lim's friend who demonstrated social learning perspective by adopting violent behaviors from his uncle and western media without parental guidance.
3) Another journal applies Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to Lim's friend and discusses how he was able to achieve higher levels of needs due to coming from an affluent family.
Amazing real life journal entries, solutions for abused ones to find the power, ability to get out and on with your life plus how to see the warning signs etc.
Gallery of Voices - HiTOPS Faith Initiative HiTOPS
The Faith Initiative seeks to help LGBTQ+ youth and their families share their experiences with faith communities by creating opportunities for authentic dialogue between a variety of faith communities, LGBTQ+ organizations, and community members regarding spirituality, family relations, and the LGBTQ+ community.
We at HiTOPS know there is a wide array of experiences people hold at the intersection of faith and sexuality. Our organization cares deeply about the lived experiences of queer youth. Over the next several months we will be gathering stories of individual’s experiences to encapsulate the varied narratives of LGBTQ+ youth in New Jersey.
Our initiative will seek to hear the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth who are part of an affirming community, LGBTQ+ Youth who are a part of a non-affirming faith community, as well as LGBTQ+ youth who have left their faith communities. We will also seek to hear from faith leaders and straight youth who attend affirming and non-affirming faith communities.
This document contains a health portfolio created by Nicholas Swafford. It includes sections about his personal health history, family tree, an interview with his grandfather, information about his great grandfather, and his family health history. It also shares details about Nicholas's fitness, nutrition, sleep habits, social life, and closest friends. The health portfolio provides an overview of Nicholas's physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
This document discusses rethinking the theology of powers in communicating Christianity in Taiwan's animistic context. It begins by providing background on the author's own upbringing in animism in Taiwan. It then discusses Christianity's historical attitude towards animism in Taiwan, initially ignoring it but now recognizing its influence. The main points are: 1) Animism pervades Taiwanese culture and worldview through practices like ancestor worship and spirit possession. 2) A Christian theology of powers is needed to understand and confront the spiritual elements of folk religion. 3) Animism sees the world as ruled by unseen powers while Christianity believes God conquers powers through Christ. Developing a theology of powers could help Christianity better engage animism.
This document provides a summary of Chinese Christianity between 1989-2001 and examines it through the lens of Francis Schaeffer's concept of "True Spirituality". It discusses key events in China's human rights record and the growth of Christianity during this period. These include the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, missionary activities in the early 1990s, the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, and religious crackdowns in 1999. The document also reflects on cultural, economic and political changes in China and considers whether it will emerge as a dominant "Dragon" or freedom-loving "Eagle" in the 21st century. Finally, it explores how Schaeffer's insights around healing, community and suffering could apply to the spiritual development
This document lists various locations and dates. It mentions places in Kansas, Los Angeles, California areas like Thousand Oaks, San Diego, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Bay Area, and New Jersey. Dates range from 1996 to 2008 and locations include churches, universities, families, and cities in California, New Jersey, Taiwan and South Dakota.
Laura Li-Hua Sun experienced a spiritual awakening while in college that led her to dedicate her life to ministry. She had a difficult childhood after her parents' divorce but found purpose and meaning after converting to Christianity. As a student worker and missionary, she used her talents in art and photography to spread God's word. Later she interviewed religious leaders and shared their wisdom. After earning her PhD, she hopes to fulfill her destiny and receive recognition from God for a life well lived in service to others.
Naleng Real Missionary - Personal Testimony 1 Dec 2019Paul Hughes
This document outlines the life story and ministry work of Naleng Real. She was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia during wartime and faced great hardship during the Khmer Rouge regime, including the death of family members. After the country was liberated in 1979, she walked 550km to Kandal Province at age 4 while sick with measles. In 1980, her oldest sister found her and she lived with her family. She learned English from American missionaries and became a Christian. Since then, she has worked as a translator, spiritual coordinator, and volunteer in various ministry roles. Currently, she coordinates theological training programs and serves as a volunteer leader in her church.
Margie Gilbert Knipper was called home to God on Christmas Day. She lived her life according to the Beatitudes, focusing on love of God and others. As a nun and teacher, she brought Scripture to life for children through books and plays. After leaving religious life, she served as director of religious education in several parishes. She married Jim Knipper in her 70s, finding new love late in life. Margie exemplified living according to the Beatitudes through her conversion, teaching, ministry, and marriage. She taught that lives should be measured by how well one loves, not by rules or ego.
This document is a reflective paper written by Randall Noggle for a psychology course. It summarizes his difficult upbringing with absent parents in a dysfunctional home. As a teenager, he abused drugs and distanced himself from his family. After high school, he moved around and eventually entered rehabilitation programs. He is now sober and pursuing higher education, with goals of helping others avoid the mistakes of his past.
I Am Proud With My Family
My Family Essay
My Family Structure
Essay about My Family Heritage
Family Tree Research Paper
My Family Tree: Mckeon
Essay on My Family History
Essay on My Familys Ancestry
Autobiography Of My Family
Personality: My Family and Life Essay
Dr. Janet Ledesma will be the professor for the course. She grew up in NYC with her family and only spoke Spanish at first, taking speech classes for 5 years. At age 14, she became a Seventh-day Adventist after meeting a Colporteur. She asked to attend an SDA academy and her small Spanish church supported her education, leading her to a 30+ year career in SDA education as a teacher, principal, and now professor. Her dissertation focused on longevity in SDA school administration in North America. She is thrilled to partner with students on their academic journey, motivated to serve as working for the Lord.
Evélio Leon immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1962 as part of Operation Pedro Pan at the age of 9. He was resettled first in Indiana and then reunited with his mother in Los Angeles in 1966. The document analyzes Evélio's journey and acculturation process through interviews with him. It finds that factors such as supportive host families, high expectations from family and teachers, resilience, and a focus on education helped Evélio successfully adapt and achieve academic success despite difficulties with resettlement and separation from his mother.
Seth Carter is married to Amanda with a daughter named Isabella. He earned a Master's degree in Christian Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He currently works as a student pastor intern at Central Christian Church, where he leads a junior high life group and Sunday table. Previously he worked as a bank teller. His interests include sports, exercise, movies, music, traveling and history.
Essay About Myself
Essay on Me Myself and Personality Traits
Essay about My Life
Essay About Myself
Reflective Essay About Myself
Reflection About Myself
Reflective Essay About Myself
Personal Self Assessment Essay
Essay About Myself
I was born in Montana in 1979 and grew up without regularly attending church. At age 11, I heard the gospel for the first time at a friend's church, realized I was a sinner, and accepted Jesus as my savior. My family also became Christians and joined the church, but we stopped attending after a couple years. For the next four years I was without direction until rediscovering God's purpose for my life.
Laura experienced a crisis of meaning and purpose while climbing a mountain in Taiwan that led her to question her life and values. She fell into a deep depression until meeting a Christian campus minister who introduced her to Jesus. Finding faith in Christ gave Laura a new sense of purpose and direction. She has since dedicated her life to serving God through attending church, writing about her faith, and pursuing further education to become an effective cross-cultural Christian teacher and writer.
Running head personal reflection paper SHIVA101531
The document is a personal reflection on the author's adolescence. It discusses the biological, emotional, and social changes they experienced during this period. Specifically, it notes the physical growth and changes in relationships with family members, the difficult emotional changes and need to learn to manage emotions, and how their way of thinking and decision making matured. The author highlights how their mother provided support to help them understand and cope with the changes, which strengthened their family relationships and helped mold them into the person they are.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
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A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
1. V. Social Base Processing Analysis
I. Pre- Conversion
A 1963-78 Home Bound Early Years
I was born into a farming family in a small village of Changhua, Taiwan in 1963,
as the second child, with a sister who was five years older. Both my parents were from
the same farming village without a high educational background. When I was two, my
parents divorced. They both remarried later on. My older sister stayed with father and
grandparents. Legally, I belonged to my mom. Age five, I moved from the country to
the capital city, Taipei, where I stayed with my mom, a stepfather, a stepsister, and a
stepbrother as the youngest in this new family. My stepfather adopted me legally. He
came from Mainland China to avoid the Communist persecution in 1949. As a new
immigrant, he restarted his life in Taiwan as a police officer without a fat paycheck. His
job required him to be absent from home at least two to three whole days a week. He was
conservative, kind, and generous and a man of integrity in people’s eyes, though he did
not show much affection to the children. We lived in a complex which the government
provided for the workers’ families in Taipei. All my education from kindergarten to
college was in Taipei. For reasons of money, I did not allow to develop my talents, such
as dancing, music and art. One time I was chosen to be in a school dancer group in first
grade. But my mom would not allow me to attend because of the expense of the costume.
Friends were not welcomed to visit either since she thought it was shameful to show
people our home.
In fourth grade, I started keeping things inside because a neighbor girl spread
gossip about my adopted background. I felt dismay. In fifth grade, I gave a speech in
front of the whole school but lost confidence to speak later on. Mom was the
homemaker and started baby-sitting at home by this time. In order to attend a good
junior high school with my good grades, I transferred to another district, which provided
a brand new environment for me, without old friends. I buried myself in study to escape
loneliness and learned to enjoy it. I used community library and broadened my horizons
of thought. My stepfather was worried about the financial load, since he got the lung
cancer at that point. He wished that I could go to a government funded school where all
the fees and expenses would be covered by the government and I would be guaranteed
have a teaching job after graduating. However, I was stubborn and strong willed. As a
result, I enrolled in the Taipei First Girl’s Senior High School, which is the best one in
Taipei. He died during my first semester of high school.
Summary: Family (1963-1978)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
I was cared for but
did not feel loved.
But I do remember
some laughing
hours.
Stepfather was the
main breadwinner;
mom worked at
home as a baby-
sitter later.
All I wanted was to
be the top student in
every subject and
class.
Lived in a complex
which was provided
by the government
for the workers’
families in Taipei.
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2. B. 1978-1981, Home Alone
After my stepfather died, mom went out to work as a live-in housekeeper. My
stepsister who was five years my senior was going to night school while working during
the day. My stepbrother who was 2 years my senior attending the boarding school.
Most of the time I was home alone. The only time for mom to be home was to prepare
the food to honor the ancestors at the ancestral shrine. As I went through the teenage
years and the soul-searching adventure, friendships become my main emotional support.
I was forced to learn how to live independently both emotionally and physically.
Summary: Isolation ( 1978-1981)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Classmates and
friends were the
ones I got support
from
Mom provided the
needs after my
stepfather died of
cancer.
Mainly from school.
Mom could not give
me advice since she
was not well
educated, and her
goal was to earn the
money.
Lived in same
complex and home
alone.
II. Kingdom Encounter ( 1981-1991)
A. 1981-1984 Campus Crusade Impact
As my soul-searching journey went on for almost one year, I just ate, slept and
became more depressed. My depression did not lift until I met Jesus. On the top of the
highest mountain in Taiwan, the Yu-Mountain, I experienced an empty feeling inside.
This feeling shattered my whole value system and lifestyle. My favorite hobbies, such as
mountain climbing, photography, movies, anthropology, broadcasting, and traveling,
were no longer fulfilling to me. I felt disconnected from this world.
After accepting Jesus as my personal savior and my Lord through a Campus
Crusade staff worker, I was involved in Campus Crusade student ministry as a student
coworker for the rest two years in college. Campus Crusade became my Social
supporting base since I was very involved their training and campus activities like Bible
study, leadership training and short-term mission trips. In the meantime mother-
daughter relationship worsened. Mother even threatened that she would not provide the
tuition or would end the mother-daughter relationship if I continued the church activities.
I experienced God’s provision through church in my early Christian walk. This helps me
to have faith in God’s faithfulness for financial needs. And I started to tithe and
experienced His promise in this regard.
I was baptized on December 23, 1984. Having Jesus in me, I realized that life
would not be a dream and “gone with the wind.” Those bits and pieces that once had
been falling apart started to fit into their own places. Mom expelled me out of home for
three days first. But before my graduation from NTU, in order to display my gratitude to
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3. what the Lord had done in my life, I had a photo exhibition titled “ The Bygone Years:
My Testimony of Gratitude."
Summary: partnership/group (1981-1984)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Mainly from
Campus Crusade
and fellowship.
Mom provided the
needs. Started to
experience God’s
provision through
faith.
Mainly from
Campus crusade co-
workers.
lived in same
complex and home
alone before move
to a new house
bought by Mom.
However some
period of time had
roommate lived
under the same roof.
B.& C 1984-1991 Local Church Influence, Community /Team
After graduating from NTU, I was eager to serve the Lord and started working
full time in different parachurch organizations. Later I did earn my living as a reporter,
an editor, and a librarian. I relocated to a new church, which was close to the house
bought by Mom and I lived alone. Sometime some church sisters moved in. This church
became my main social support base. I started experiencing the healing power of the
Holy Spirit under pastor’s spiritual covering.
Unfortunately, Mom told me to leave her house permanently. With church
pastor’s help, I moved out and never came back until Mom died of a car accident. At that
time I rented a room in a sister’s house and started a career to be a reporter. In the
meantime I served in God’s kingdom as a freelance writer at the Christian Tribute, that
weekly newspaper to influence the local church in Taiwan. After mom died, I inherited
her property and lived in a missionary apartment with ten other sisters. I felt the sense of
community until I came to the U. S.
Summary: partnership/group (1984-1990)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Mainly from
Campus Crusade
co-workers and
fellowship.
Mom provided the
needs. Started to
experience God’s
provision through
faith. Then
supported by my
salary.
Mainly from friends
and church elders.
Rent a room shared
with stepsisters.
Then lived with ten
church sisters and
learned how to live
a life-style of
community
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4. III. Mission possible ( 1991- the Present)
A. 1991-1992 Out of Egypt
My ministry activity or fruitfulness is not the focus of this phase. I knew God was
working primarily in me. He wanted to teach me to minister out of who I am. Since
1991, I stepped out of the culture of Taiwan to visit Hong Kong, Mainland China,
Philippines before came to the US. for graduate study. Started isolation period of time.
I was involved in a student ministry, the Overseas Chinese Christian Student Fellowship
Choir.
Summary: Isolation (1991-1992)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Old friends in
Taipei or the U.S
Supported with
family funds
Almost non, mainly
from the Lord
Rent an apt.
Sometime shared
with a housemate,
sometime lived
alone.
B. 1992-1997 A Pit, A Prison, Then a Palace
I came to the U.S. in 1991. After a deep process of isolation, step by step, I have
reformed my belief system based on Biblical truth, and developed my own personal Four-
L personality theory. In 1993, I went to Russia for one month as a school project. Also
participated in Chinese Mission 92 in D.C. And Bill Gorthard’s “Basic Life Seminar”
and “Financial Freedom Seminar” gave me more strategic support in this wilderness
stage.
Summary: Isolation/ independent ( 1992-1997)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Old friends in
Taipei or the U.S.
Plus the friends I
made in the U.S.
especially church
families.
Part time job and
Family funds
Not much except
Basic life seminar
Independently home
alone
C. 1997- the present Back to the First Love
During this period of time, I started to identify my gifts and skills and use them
with increasing effectiveness. I also gained a better understanding of the Body of Christ
and experienced the many kinds of relationships it offers. These relationship experiences
teach both negative and positive lessons.
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5. I attended Boulder Vinelife Community Church, Colorado, from September of
1997 to September of 1999. I love this church, because it is so dynamic and energetic in
Lord’s Kingdom. And I have enjoyed broadening my horizon by attending an American
church like Vinelife and seeing the Holy Spirit breaking the wall of ages, races and
languages. After I come on Fuller, my life was occupied mainly by school and Harvest
Rock Church where I became a church member.
Summary: partnership/group ( September 1997- the present)
Emotional Economic Strategic Physical
Church fellowship,
prayer partners.
Part time job and
family funds.
It’s great to learn
lots ministry
insights and
philosophy from
Bible study group,
prayer group and
conference.
Lived alone in an
apt, once a while
practiced the gift of
hospitality.
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6. VI Analysis of 5 Key Process Items
#1
Title-- Name Chosen
Context-- God showed my destiny by my name,
1999, Aug. Phase III, C, Renewal in Colorado
Type: Destiny Preparation P(DP) [103]
Description:
Two sisters saw a beautiful flower which is the exact meaning of my Chinese name:
Li-Hua in different circumstances in Ellel Ministry, School of Healing in Aug, 1999. The
meaning of “Laura” is the crown of leaves, which has the healing power and means
victoria, plus Rev. 22:2,… and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
In the meanwhile, my last name had been changed from Yeh, ( means leaves which have
the healing power), to Sun, (Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall be the Sun of
righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and you shall go forth, and grow up as
calves of the stall ) since I had been adopted.
Interpretation:
Once I had been felt shame about this adopted status, but the Lord turned it around to
help me realize the truth that all of us are adopted to the kingdom of God. God used
Name and Birth Circumstance to prepare my destiny.
#2
Title-- Waiting is not wasting
Context: “You just waited for one hour, I had been waiting you for over twenty years”.
1983, Summer, Phase II, A
Type: Word Items P(WI) [182]
Description:
On one occasion in my early Christian walk, I was so angry waiting for a friend who had
promised to return my bike in an hour. However, after waiting two hours, I was too mad
to read the Bible. When I tried to bow my head to calm down, I heard a gentle voice
said,. --“You just waited for one hour, I had been waiting for you for over twenty years”.
Interpretation:
I was not a very patient person. I was touched and overwhelmed by the everlasting love
of God at that moment. I realized that I had been keeping Him waiting for so long and He
is still so gentle and patient to me.
#3
Title—Gift of Healing?
Context-- Counseling attending the School of Healing in Toronto. Phase III. C.1999, Apr.
Type: Double Confirmation P(DBLC)[262]
Description:
Vinelife Church Pastor Bob had a word from the Lord for me while he anointed me with
oil on my forehead and hands at a Celebration Jesus Service. He said, my hands would
heal the sick. He had clear words from the Lord and said I had the gift of healing. He
asked me if I have ever thought of laying hands on people and praying for the sick? I said
"As a matter of fact I am thinking of attending the School of Healing in Toronto?" I did
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7. go on to attend Ellel’s healing training courses July 11-Aug, 10. in Toronto, Canada. The
Lord did do an awesome work in me during this healing retreat.
Interpretation:
The word came through Pastor Bob just encourage me to go for it and as a result of that
healing retreat, I felt I am on the right track with Lord’s way.
#4
Title—Ministry ! Where?
Context-- Finding a Place in Ministry, Phase III. C.1999, Apr.
Type: Divine Affirmation P(DA) [264]
Description:
Apr.8-10, 1999 at New Life Church , CO Springs. The things I learned: put our
relationship with the Lord first and let the Holy Spirit break all the rules and regulations.
Pastor Joseph, Garlington said, I can praise God for “I know I have a place in the Body
of Christ, even if I don’t know where it is now” God is trying to get you ready for what
He already has ready for you. On April 9, Pastor John Fenn prophesied over me
regarding finding a place in the ministry. He prayed with his hands laid over my head,
and said, “You will be a facilitator with multi-functions, and when the time comes, every
thing will go click, click together. Be confident, peace will be with you, and will you find
favor even being a student at Fuller Seminary.”
Interpretation:
When I was confused and downcast, this experience always drew me back in His
presence, and kept going on the destiny.
#5
Title—A pit, A Prison then A Palace.
Context—First came to the U.S. Phase III. A.1991-2,
Type: Isolation P(I) [274]
Description:
In August 1991, I flew to the United States to attain the dreams the Lord had planned for
me. However, I came to a brand new culture totally different from what I expected. I
stepped into a journey of isolation. More often than not, I felt limited, all alone and
downcast. The feeling of loss and confusion overwhelmed me. Somehow, I shrank back
into a vulnerable baby who saw without understanding. And who heard without
comprehension. Like the Israelites, I started to complain and ask why God led me to the
U.S. I felt ashamed, inferior, and unworthy. I could not read fast, write well or talk
eloquently which were things for which I used to be proficient.
Isolation did force me to be flexible and to rediscover my true identity since the formal
relationships, connections, and reputations could no longer be counted on. I was at times
arrogant and stubborn and the lessons I learned were humility and patience while I waited
on the Lord to purify my heart. I learned to trust and obey His word and give all the glory
to God; to be available and show self-denial.
Interpretation:
During this isolation, my life was a sort of prison. However, the Lord brought me out of it
eventually so that I was able to know His will - what is good, pleasing and perfect.(Rom.
12:1-2). He is a life-transforming God. He does not just recover and reclaim me; he
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8. restores, revives, and renews me. He never leaves me trapped in my weaknesses and
failures but instead keeps shaping and molding me as long as I let him. His focus is
always on where I am headed not where I've been.
I came to realize that all my former suffering was to be a part of my training for
leadership. I needed to go through this agonizing time of testing before the Lord’s
promise could be fulfilled. If I had not gone through this isolation to be purified, I may
have been proud, domineering, harsh, unsympathetic, and inclined to see myself in the
light of my own talents. I am glad the Lord led me through this trial to eventual triumph.
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9. VII Major Principles of 5 Key Process items
Type Title/Observation Event Principle
1. Destiny Preparation Name chosen A leader can track his/her
own destiny from God
through their name chosen
and birth circumstances.
2. Word Items Waiting is not Wasting A leader should be the one
who reflects the image of
God who is full of mercy,
patience and gentleness.
3. Double
Confirmation
Gift of Healing A leader can count on God to
make his/her paths clear at
critical junctures.
4. Divine Affirmation Ministry! Where? A leader needs listens to
God!
5. Isolation A Pit, A prison then A palace 1. A leader can be restored,
revived and renewed through
the refining process of
isolation
2. A leader should expect to
meet God in the desert.
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10. VII Major Principles of 5 Key Process items
Type Title/Observation Event Principle
1. Destiny Preparation Name chosen A leader can track his/her
own destiny from God
through their name chosen
and birth circumstances.
2. Word Items Waiting is not Wasting A leader should be the one
who reflects the image of
God who is full of mercy,
patience and gentleness.
3. Double
Confirmation
Gift of Healing A leader can count on God to
make his/her paths clear at
critical junctures.
4. Divine Affirmation Ministry! Where? A leader needs listens to
God!
5. Isolation A Pit, A prison then A palace 1. A leader can be restored,
revived and renewed through
the refining process of
isolation
2. A leader should expect to
meet God in the desert.
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