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I moved into the Common Life during the winter of 1989. I thought that since my heart was steadfast, I would not move ever again. But things did not go as I expected. Instead, we moved every single semester, from 1989 to 1992. I don’t know why we moved so frequently, even to this day!...
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Yesterday we were hungry so my dad made that traditional late-night snack that makes everyone's eyes brighter and everyone's stomachs rounder - ramen! A tower of pure deliciousness My dad is a ramen expert, at least to us - he has vast experience cooking it for many people, since he lived in the Common Life....
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Recently, because of the quarantine, we had our first online Easter worship service served by three powerful messengers. Although I was very blessed by this service, I cannot help but notice that it feels different than our regular Easter worship service. Usually, after the service, we have special programs. There is a drama, which is...
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Happy Easter ! Here is the Crane Family Eater Special Crane Family Easter Special We are so thankful for our Lord Jesus, who resurrected!!! We just wanted to send some encouragement to all the brothers and sisters. Even when we cannot be together like every easter due to the quarantine, we can still give God...
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So, this quarantine stuff is definitely new territory for a shepherd who is so used to being in the green pastureland of a college campus. I really do miss the holy hallway in the student union, waving to other shepherds between their Bible studies, and roaming the campus looking for sheep. I think I'm even...
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This conference allowed me to feel at peace and relaxed, as the name of the conference suggests, “He makes me lie down in Green Pastures.” I was reassured through one person’s testimony at the conference how she dedicated her time doing God’s work even though she could be studying and in the end she ended...
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I recently saw this piece of clip art and was amused at how well it visually illustrated the support we get from praying for one another. It reminded me that it is important that we continually pray for one another and our sheep. Sometimes we face struggles and hardships that may seem overwhelming. I know...
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Video: kungpaochicken Here is the recipe for Kung Pao Chicken🐤! I did not make the video but found one online that's exactly the same as how we would make it. Since the video is in Chinese, I translated the subtitles for everyone 😊 There are a lot of different ways to make this, and people...
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https://youtu.be/oovfJYMM6cw In High School I was a theatre kid who got involved in every single performance my school could offer. We even did our own rendition of a few Lion King musical numbers - but none of the shows I have been in ever compared to the experience I had being part of our 2019...
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This semester, I’ve had a lot more time on campus. Aside from seeing so many students enjoy the Word of God, one of the most exciting things this semester has been experiencing all the amazing gifts from God that exist on the CSULB campus. Specifically, I had no idea that CSULB was filled with so...
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I really like this song! As I think about the past year, with all my fears and doubts about the future, I can see that I consistently did not trust God. Instead, I was always freaking out and worrying about what was going to happen next. After all the recent changes that have been...
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Hey everyone. I have often thought about how comedy works. I’ve heard a comedian explain it, and I would like to share it with you in summary: In comedy, there is a setup and then there is a punchline. The joke begins with a set-up, leading you to a story or situation to ensure you...
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The King continues, “How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation” What stands out to me is “his dominion endures from generation to generation.” I am one generation and I have been hoping to see my future generations but each one...
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First, “Even if he does not,…” King Nebuchadnezzar made an obnoxiously large seven-story golden statue. And at the dedication ceremony, he commanded all the officials to bow down and worship the image at the sound of some musical instruments. Because Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were officials, they too had to participate in this on-the-spot idol...
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Hey everyone. Now there is a time for everything: a time to praise, a time to pray, a time to study the Bible, a time to edify, a time to preach and...a time for jokes. I've been asked to post some of the jokes that I had performed at previous conferences. Have fun and LAUGH!!...
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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Here, David proclaims that God was his shepherd! What great confidence he had in who God was. From his personal experiences with God, David came to see what kind of a person God was— he was a shepherd-like person. David himself had been a...
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Recently, I discovered this song as I was going through my music app to find some interesting songs to add to my playlist. When I first saw this song, my interest was immediately piqued by its title, “Lazarus.” “A song about Lazarus? Hmm. This would be very interesting.” At first, I thought that this would...
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Dwight L. Moody was mentioned in a Bible study this conference, and out of curiosity I went hunting to find the original source for the story of the man in the mining town. I found it on this link, and then I realized that I had just stumbled on a treasure trove of godly stories...
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I was very blessed to listen to "Only a Holy God" (originally by CityAlight) at the 2019 Summer Bible Conference on August 18. It helped me to understand God's love more. When our choir sung, "Come and be holy..." I saw God, not demanding, but warmly calling me to me the wonderful life of holiness....
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Serving God is fun, action-packed, and dynamic! But cooking, on the other hand, is not. So, if you're like me and need some quick and fail-proof recipes, here's a good (and tasty) one. My boss at work shared this recipe with me. And when she first described it to me, I was both shocked and...
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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11