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Birth
Born on October 14, 1998
- My birth is a key event in my life, because, though i did not understand it at the time, the story of my birth is also somewhat of a miracle. It has lead to beleive that my life and goals has something to do with that miracle. This was also a keystone in my spiritual walk. -
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Brother
My brother was another impact on my life, now whether that was a good or bad impact, I still leave that up for debate. He impacted me in many ways. Spiritually, he was never a good moral standard for me. However, this lead me to create my own moral standards, one that I thought was more appropriate for the people of this world. In essense I believe that my brother, was never one of good character, and would always challenge me. This strengthened me in ways i cannot fathom. -
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Childhood
I suppose that my childhood obviously had an effect on me, however, i believe that one main thing truly changed who I am. That is ofcourse, my father. He is the origin of my moral center, and all the values and virtues that I hold now. I remember the stories my dad use to tell me and my brother and how it would correlate and have something awesome to do with character. Who i am now, what I believe in, would not be possible without my dad. he taught me everything I know. -
Moment
In my second semester of 7th grade, I remember waking up in a cold sweat. Perhaps I've told you this story before, but long story short I decided to turn 180 degrees. Though that day many left me, those who stayed continue to prove their worth. Through trials and challenges we learned to be brothers in arms. This formed my cultural balance between "glutton and anorexic". I believe that to work with culture, you cannot deny, nor take in too much of it. This event helped me to identify this -
Mistakes
Closely linked with the event: moments, this mistake was a huge one that impacted my life greatly. I won't bore you with the details but I can tell you that it not only affected me, but other people as well, even some in the long term and might've changed who they would've been had I not lead them to commit this error. This taught me to answer more "Ultimate Questions" How do you choose? You choose by first considering if it is the will of God. "What happebns next?" That's between you and God. -
Phillipines
Although I am unsure of the date, this was the last time our 'friend group' was together. WE still keep in touch and its a friendship to be treasured, but this moment brought us closer and made us who we are today. Though we are seperated, during that time we grew together, and learned more about "The Character of God." Learning to discover him for ourselves, because no one can show you God better than God. -
Jiang Xi
This event was important because it was the first moment I experienced God. Because of character limit I won't be able to share the full story, however, this showed me that ("The Contours of a Christian) I am more of an individualistic approach. However, i still rely heavily on God, but more individualistic in the sense that you have to learn to seek him yourself, before he shows up. Not that he hasn't been revealing, just the right way to listen -
India
Going to india was yet another experience for me to learn about God. Going to this trip allowed me to discover more things about myself and also about God. More also about "Engaging Culture" Without actively going out to engage culture, instead of trying to avoid them, you won;t ever understand what it's like. This improved my viewpoint and taught me that without being proactive you won't ever get anywhere. -
Junior Year
I had to make a tough choice of classes. During this time I still don't really know why i take the courses that I do, but i know who i do it for. THis taught me to answer a few of the "ultimate questions." Why am I here? Well because the big man upstairs is keeping me here because I still have unfinished business. "How did I get here?" Hopefully by the inner leading of his still small voice. -
Faith and Popular Culture
This couse taught me many different things, but most importantly, it showed me what many of my peers' view are on popular culture. THough i found myself disagreeing with most of them, i realized that not many held their own evidence and viewpoints with great tenacity. I realized that I should learn from this, and also to formulate my own arguments to support what I believe. THis is a likely form of "Engaging Culture"