I am preparing for a 10 minutes speech, and 2nd run of my last speech entitled "Your Child Needs An Uplifting Vision".
1. Hook: the story: I could see every detail of my highshool graduation and college entrance. 1974 study by Benjamin Singer. (2 minutes).
2. Book/Theme: Isaiah 40:60, the vision by Eric Liddell: God made me for a purpose, he called me to China, he also made me fast, when I run, I feel His joy. (3 minutes).
3. Look: Power: 1) Spur sacrificial action 2) Unleash creative imagination 3) Inspire courageous choicion
Liddell harnessed the power of this vision, 1) train the body and the soul 2) team up with his Sponsor so he has no doubts 3) make decisions with perspective.
a complete surrender via daily devotion, self examination. (2 minutes)
4. Took: you and I can harness the power of vision. 1) dream big. 2) connect to the here and now. 3) role model. Example: God called me to fight depressions with friends, he also made me insightful in system software, when I architect, I can get a glimpse of Him smiling. (3 minutes).
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Why I Joined Choir
About a year ago I joined church choir as a tenor. Why?
Today I came across the best way to summarize the reaon, as "To take a trip", a trip to a better place.
Nothing can be more uplifting from Congo than this piece "Carmina Burana" from the 60 minutes program tonight:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7404588n
Today I came across the best way to summarize the reaon, as "To take a trip", a trip to a better place.
Nothing can be more uplifting from Congo than this piece "Carmina Burana" from the 60 minutes program tonight:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7404588n
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Power of Vision, the 1st Youth Worship Message I Gave
After several dryruns and modifcations, I did it and I enjoyed the process to spoke to the 4S Church youth on "Power of Vision", based on 1 Samuel 40:31 "They who trust the Lord will soar with Eagle's Wings", drawing examples from Eric Liddell's life, his touching legacy in 1924 Paris Olympics and his 20 years in China Mission.
This is my very first Youth worship sermon.
It is based on this speech practice I gave to the Wed Sorrento Valley Fellowship.
I originally developed the sermon on "Gardener In Training" based on Genesis 2 and 3, after reading "Gift of Work". Brothers Woody Floto and George Chu gave me great help and dry-run opportunities.
I changed to "Power of Vision" because 1) I wanted to connect to the 2012 Olympics 2) GIT is about the purpose of work and school. I could not find a simple yet central message out of it.
Feedback from Tracy my daughter is:
It connected with me, but a bit long, and slightly repetitious.
Yes, I spent about 45 to 50 minutes.
Next challenge: condense to 10 minutes, for the 2nd run at the SV fellowship.
This is my very first Youth worship sermon.
It is based on this speech practice I gave to the Wed Sorrento Valley Fellowship.
I originally developed the sermon on "Gardener In Training" based on Genesis 2 and 3, after reading "Gift of Work". Brothers Woody Floto and George Chu gave me great help and dry-run opportunities.
I changed to "Power of Vision" because 1) I wanted to connect to the 2012 Olympics 2) GIT is about the purpose of work and school. I could not find a simple yet central message out of it.
Feedback from Tracy my daughter is:
It connected with me, but a bit long, and slightly repetitious.
Yes, I spent about 45 to 50 minutes.
Next challenge: condense to 10 minutes, for the 2nd run at the SV fellowship.
Friday, August 3, 2012
The Setbacks Quickly Turned into Blessings
Tuesday Aug 31 conversation about the purpose of work revealed what is hidden inside: my big ego. I craved the principle title as evidenced in the fleudian slip with George Chu.
This defect and disease in me caused me to cry for and seek devine help, and my faithful Lord answered my prayer. I had a very productive session presenting at the wed prayer group.
Ling callled me with an amazing event where her coworker quit, her boss assigned her to take over the job she craved for at least 6 month.
She called me immediately with a heart of gratefulness.
This defect and disease in me caused me to cry for and seek devine help, and my faithful Lord answered my prayer. I had a very productive session presenting at the wed prayer group.
Ling callled me with an amazing event where her coworker quit, her boss assigned her to take over the job she craved for at least 6 month.
She called me immediately with a heart of gratefulness.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012 Resolutions Taylor
- Do 3 verses at every Awana
- Finish the rest of the Edge Chronicles
- Clean legos so destiny's bounties can fit
- Get Jr. Black Belt
- Try to get from 231 Map score to 251, or 95%
- learn the front stroke
- Get 10 more shares of McDonalds in savings.
- Work with Dad to organize the drawers under bed by Feb 14, 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
reflecting on my failed attempts
During last week's support group meeting, George Chu asked us to reflect on failures in 2011.
Yesterday I had three that demotivated me, threatening to put me down into minor depressions:
1. I promised to finish SMMUv2 Arch Overview by end of this week. I let my mind distracted by other things such as talks about PCIe and BCAST data flow. I got scared that my mind works so out of focus, just like I am an ADD. God, what can I do?
2. I was late for Dr. Gan appointment by 20 minutes. What did I do? I kept trying to write a few more slides in my Arch Overview, procrastinating the scheduled departure.
3. Most importantly, my expectation of getting my ION article published by LWN.net is not going anywhere. I'm scared. What a failure I am!
Yesterday I had three that demotivated me, threatening to put me down into minor depressions:
1. I promised to finish SMMUv2 Arch Overview by end of this week. I let my mind distracted by other things such as talks about PCIe and BCAST data flow. I got scared that my mind works so out of focus, just like I am an ADD. God, what can I do?
2. I was late for Dr. Gan appointment by 20 minutes. What did I do? I kept trying to write a few more slides in my Arch Overview, procrastinating the scheduled departure.
3. Most importantly, my expectation of getting my ION article published by LWN.net is not going anywhere. I'm scared. What a failure I am!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Finally a Vision for 2nd Half
22 months ago, I wrote down the vision for 2nd half of my services, life as a steward, in Hyderabad, India.
This weekend (Oct 14 and 15), during a Royal Ranger retreat/camp, I re-affirmed this calling, here-in recorded, in 25 words or less:
"Decepted and depressed men touched by the mystery of God's love commit to Biblical values, adopt disciplined ways to relate to God and men, breaking free from self deceptions and addictions."
This weekend (Oct 14 and 15), during a Royal Ranger retreat/camp, I re-affirmed this calling, here-in recorded, in 25 words or less:
"Decepted and depressed men touched by the mystery of God's love commit to Biblical values, adopt disciplined ways to relate to God and men, breaking free from self deceptions and addictions."
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