LUO September 5, 2011 Testimony Paper Part ONE – My life before I came to Christ. My life before Christ is pretty much the typical testimony you hear. I grew up in a Christian home and regularly went to church. I never really felt my need for Christ nor did I really search for Him. I went on about my life without a care in the world. Yes I had times where I felt God speak to me at various youth events but never really applied it to my own life. I didn’t really see the importance. I knew I was doing
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one person to spend a whole day with, it would be my mother. If I could have one day with my mother sober, happy, and disease free, there would be so many different things I would do with her and talk to her about. I would ask her about her life and all of her experiences in it and try to figure out why she ended up the way she did. I would ask her about my childhood and why things ended up the way they did. All of the questions that burn through my mind every day would be relieved. Most importantly
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as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.” To start off, my academic purpose in life is to receive an Associates Degree in Registered Nurse. My career purpose is to gain new experience to get ahead in life. A personal purpose of mine is to experience life in all of its many forms as fully and consciously as possible, and to bring positive change into this world. Just by doing so my friends and family have led me to finding these purposes as my top priority. Values are the set of rules we go by
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At the end of each day we gathered in the abandoned schoolhouse that we called "home" for nine days. Everyone spoke about how joyful they were to live the life they did. I listened with curiosity; however, it was not the subject that caught my attention. I could not understand why I was the only one in the room who did not get that warm fuzzy feeling when we talked about how fortunate we are. I know I'm fortunate. I know my life is good. So why didn't I feel it? On day eight, I got my answer. We
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Six years ago, I was living in repetition. This was abruptly interrupted by my mom who asked if I wanted to move to Hong Kong. Without hesitation, I shouted “Yes!” I knew nothing would stop me from moving once again to another country. As soon as I received the green light, I threw my belongings in boxes and was ready to embark on the next chapter. Embracing change may help an individual adapt, by allowing them to feel apart of a new community. However, change is not for everyone. One may feel homesick
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Memories are one of the greatest features in life that you can cherish until your final days, though there are memories that you wish you never had. When I look back at my most recent decision of letting Khoi leave to California, I find great remorse in what I did, more so in what I didn’t do. Khoi’s departure to California has left a void in my life and it almost feels like a piece of my heart has been torn out. Not only was he one of my greatest mentors, but he was also my family. From struggling
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Spent most of my life wondering how to live a purpose driven life in abundance. Evidently, in my high school years, I did not gained respect from others simply because I was not smart enough. During those times, I felt desperate to find a way out of this meaningless life. I was alone by myself with the imprudent thoughts about where my life would proceed as I continue to grow up with no sense of purpose for entity. It left me pondering from day to day how to pursue a brighter future. The
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The Evolution of Love Azusa Pacific University Vanessa Garcia Abstract In this paper I will expose the birth of love in my life and how it has been influences as it evolves throughout my life. My life is comprised of a series of events that have allowed me to experience love in its purest form; however, there are aspects of love that still continue to perplex me. The Evolution of Love Our lives are compiled of a series of events that shape who we are and how we experience the world. Love
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through our senses By what's tangible and easy to comprehend There are days when it seems we're going nowhere Trust your faith to show you the truth Your status is changing, there's no more decline I'm on my way to better days. Your status is changing, there's no more decline I'm on my way to better days. We're connected to this world through our senses By what's tangible and easy to comprehend There are days when it seems We're going nowhere fast Trust your faith to show you the
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I think that overall life is a grand mystery where we all at some point wish to find our purpose and meaning of life. I believe the substance of life is spiritual for most people but I’m somewhat indecisive. It is kind of hard to determine if I believe in God because it is what was taught, or do I believe in a higher spiritual being to cope with life. Belief in a God is common and different religions praise different forms of God. God is frequently called the ultimate judge, with equal attributes
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