I'm a living vapor...

On March 28, 25 years ago... I entered the world at 9:18pm, weighing in at 6 lbs 15 oz. It was just my mom & I then, because my dad was still in the Philippines. It's crazy to see where I am today and what I have gone through in the past 25 years--the only 25 years of my life. It has definitely been a roller coaster of events, emotions, and circumstances. Such experiences in my life may not have been what I expected or planned, but my eyes have been opening up to the way God has always been involved from the very beginning. My journey in knowing God personally involves various people and events, at different stages in life, that have shaped my values and convictions to this day. I wish I could write down all of those wonderful incidents, but alas, I cannot recall every single one. I will say that there are few significant moments in my life which were definite God-moments--where He has been leading me to where He wants me to be, right now. *** I have come to know G...

What is faith? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a few things that stuck out to me on faith were: "firm belief in something for which there is no proof," "something that is believed especially with strong conviction," and "complete trust." As I was reading through the definition, I wasn't thoroughly convinced...so I asked a few random friends on Facebook. These friends, btw, are not necessarily Christian but here is what they shared: Mike: " Putting your future or the future of someone into the theoretical hands of an imaginary being, due to the fact you cannot cope with the results that will occur." Cassie: " Faith is believing in something that you cannot see, but know it's there." Yuki: "Trust." Cliff:  "I'd define the word faith as believing in someone (or something) to the extent that they can achieve whatever they want. Believing in their abilities to take them far in life." ...

At Sharky's (one of PCB's hot spot) From March 10-17, I attended a Cru conference--Big Break! It's a weeklong conference that takes place over spring break in Panama City Beach, FL. Throughout the week we attend general seminars that train and equip us with practical tools to share our faith and are challenged each day to approach all kinds of people all over the city. Then during the evening session, anybody can come on stage and share their experience, whether or not a person has prayed to receive Christ. It has been so inspiring to hear so many people share their awesome God-moments and +1 experiences, (for example) where those who call themselves atheist turn agnostic or those who were agnostic take the next step to turn their lives over to God! This year's theme is VISIBLE. Motivated by 1 John 1:1-4, we who claim to have a personal relationship with God must go out into the "world" and let our light shine as bright as day! The speakers, Roger Hershe...

Man oh man!! Tomorrow is the day...the day I leave for Panama City Beach with Cru peeps!! I still cannot believe I'm actually going! As usual, I sent out my support letters late (just last week on Monday, actually!). On that same day I gave a support letter to one of my classmates and she gives me $50 up front. I was so surprised because I wasn't expecting that. I looked at her like, " Are you sure? " and she tells me, " Girl, you go do your thing! " Hahaha!! On Sunday, one of the parents of my goddaughters gave me $200 and tells me that if I don't get in enough support, they would pay the rest. I thought to myself, " This is CRAZY! No one has ever offered that much support for me...EVAR! " I'm supposed to raise about $400, which pays for the conference, the resort, gas + toll, and food. It might not seem like much, but for someone who doesn't have a job...that's a fortune! Up until yesterday, I was able to get in all my support. ...