Greetings! Thanks again for your support! Can't stress it enough.
Recently, I've been thinking about my potential. If you've known me for long enough, you know in my youth I was a mix of potential and tomfoolery...shenanigans even. Perhaps you even interceded many times because you saw I was more than meets the eye. (Thanks for that) My concerns are of squandering opportunities to grow and never fully reaching what God has for me. Like Luke says, "to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more."
I know that He's been faithful thus far, so I should not worry, but I also know and fear my flesh. Will I grow to be a man after God's own heart or will my disruption of His will for my life lead me down a different path? Please pray for me that I will be fully aware of the battle within, that I am constantly checking myself for wrong motives, and that I will be focused on Him so I can be a more useful tool in His hands.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Official Update #2
Good day to you all!
This is my second update, but if this is your first, welcome! and thank you for your generosity in time and/or money. It's such a blessing to have so many people literally investing in my future. Being Chinese, I pray that God will really sharpen me in seminary so you get the most bang for your buck. :) But seriously, I'm very excited about school and the growth I will experience while there.
It has been interesting to see how my co-workers respond when they find out I'm leaving to become a pastor. It ranges from "Oh WOW! That's so cool!" to "oh...interesting." Despite the mixed reaction, it's been encouraging that some folks at work have said they can see that ministry would be a good fit for me.
Want to hear more of my words? Me neither, but if you get bored enough, you can read my blog at calvin-at-seminary.blogspot.com. Go there to read more about my life and my experiences as it pertains to seminary.
Thanks again for your support. :)
Peace, Calvin
This is my second update, but if this is your first, welcome! and thank you for your generosity in time and/or money. It's such a blessing to have so many people literally investing in my future. Being Chinese, I pray that God will really sharpen me in seminary so you get the most bang for your buck. :) But seriously, I'm very excited about school and the growth I will experience while there.
It has been interesting to see how my co-workers respond when they find out I'm leaving to become a pastor. It ranges from "Oh WOW! That's so cool!" to "oh...interesting." Despite the mixed reaction, it's been encouraging that some folks at work have said they can see that ministry would be a good fit for me.
Want to hear more of my words? Me neither, but if you get bored enough, you can read my blog at calvin-at-seminary.blogspot.com. Go there to read more about my life and my experiences as it pertains to seminary.
Thanks again for your support. :)
Peace, Calvin
Monday, June 1, 2009
Official Update #1
Dear Friends,
First of all, thank you for your support. Your prayers are really what will sustain me and I am very excited about keeping you informed about my highs and lows over the next three years. As I am preparing for my first year at Gordon Conwell, I am beginning to realize how different my life will be. Initially, everything sort of felt distant and surreal, but as I am only a couple months away, reality is starting to sink in...I'm going to seminary.
Please pray that I will study hard at GCTS, remembering that my diligence will not only benefit me, but also anyone that I encounter. Also, pray that I will be able to balance my time well because while my studies are a primary focus, it is important for me to remember that God created us for community. There are more requests, but my space is limited.
Once again, thank you for your partnership. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any prayer requests or would like to just catch up. Thanks for listening!
Calvin
First of all, thank you for your support. Your prayers are really what will sustain me and I am very excited about keeping you informed about my highs and lows over the next three years. As I am preparing for my first year at Gordon Conwell, I am beginning to realize how different my life will be. Initially, everything sort of felt distant and surreal, but as I am only a couple months away, reality is starting to sink in...I'm going to seminary.
Please pray that I will study hard at GCTS, remembering that my diligence will not only benefit me, but also anyone that I encounter. Also, pray that I will be able to balance my time well because while my studies are a primary focus, it is important for me to remember that God created us for community. There are more requests, but my space is limited.
Once again, thank you for your partnership. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any prayer requests or would like to just catch up. Thanks for listening!
Calvin
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