As the year 2019 draws to a close, I have been pondering what to write that would be counted as worthy. But since I do not have many readers: for sake of not overthinking or going too deep into introspection, I will just say what is in me, whether in my spirit or mind (or both).
Here are a few things I have been reading and listening to recently:
- AUDIO: Working Saints Fellowship at the 2019 Thanksgiving Day Conference (LivingToHim.com)
- A Christian’s Attitude Toward Reforming Society (ShepherdingWords.org)
- Article regarding platforms (WSJ)
Some commentary: as a consumer of social media, I am exposed to so many refreshing accounts of how the Lord has grown in His saints. On the opposite end, I also observe how some believers have slowed their pursuit of Christ — and in some cases, become negative — in exchange for the treasures of the world or “social justice”. I will be honest: I am both encouraged and discouraged in my Christian life. On one hand, my hope in the Lord increases; on the other hand, I question if the hope is placed correctly. Whatever the case may be, Christ is making His home in our hearts (Eph. 3:17), and He is working in us to make us the one new man (Col. 3:11). Whoever He is doing this with is up to us and up to Him.
On the side of platforms, I am just happy that the big tech companies are taking more responsibility for their platforms. It is about time.
On a personal note, here are the things that have taken place following the last post:
- Got let go from a company (a humbling experience)
- Earned my MBA in the evenings
- Working in the field of data analytics
- Had a baby girl (more humbling than item #1)
See you all again in 2025! 🙂
Hi there,
Yet another courtesy update to prevent the folks at WordPress from deleting my account due to inactivity. But first, some highlights:
- 2012 – Married! (To my wife: Love oo oo)
- 2013 – Portland, the City of Roses
- 2014 – The beginning of a career in Logistics
To be honest, in case you haven’t noticed the absence of posts as of late, I am at a loss of words; when I originally started this blog, my intent was that this place would serve as a sanctuary of my deepest thoughts concerning my faith, that of the Son of God who loved and gave Himself up for me (Gal. 2:20). So my question to you, readers, if there are still any out there:
What shall I do? (Acts 22:10)
What would you like to see? Sound off in the comments below!
(Disclaimer: if you see an advertisement below, please disregard this, as it is not part of the post. Thanks!)
Dear faithful readers,
This is a courtesy update to my blog Song of Swan (SoSw) to let you all know that I’m alive and well.
I’ve fallen busy with various things lately. For one, I am taking two classes (Differential Equations and Organic Chemistry I).
It is my earnest expectation that this site will continue to function as a portal of many portions of Christ, and hopefully sooner rather than later, overflow with the good matter. (Psa. 45:1)
Till we meet again,
-SoSw
“Christians on campus”.
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear these words?
Could I be referring to that group who show up on campus every now and then, holding up large, audacious signs that say things like “Repent, SINNER, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near!”?
Not quite. How about these words:
“Christian students”.
Maybe you’re thinking, “Oh, it’s that group who does funny stuff. ‘Funny weird‘, not ‘funny haha‘. The bad kind of ‘funny’. I don’t know, I read something bad about it on the Internet.”
Whatever your preconceived notions may be, I speak now as a volunteer on a college campus for a club called “Christian Students”. Why is it called that? Because the club is composed of students who are Christian. Go figure.
(More after the jump.)
Don’t get me wrong. Christ can certainly be found through many members of Facebook, Twitter, the recently started Google+, and other social networks. He can also be found on many blogging sites, such as my own, using the blogger’s keyboard like the “pen of a ready writer” (Psa. 45:1). It’s no question that you are here on this page, reading my post, for your very presence here is already proof that you are connected to the Internet. So the question I’m asking today is:
Is Christ Himself found on a social network?
(More after the break.)
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Preface:
This list is mainly meant for brothers, but sisters are welcome to share this.
This is a list of healthy habits that I have noticed in everyday life that brothers may want to pick up to ease his transition into married life. This is by no means a comprehensive list, nor are the items listed in any particular order of importance, these are simply points I picked up from personal experience. Though in your preparation for becoming a splendid brother, the importance of developing healthy habits in the Lord cannot be stressed enough. Comments/suggestions welcome! 🙂
Outline after the break!
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Salutations, connoisseurs of Asian cuisine. After being inspired recently, here is my first attempt at a Chinese green onion pancake, a.k.a. 蔥油餅, a delightful treat I’ve enjoyed since youth. The end result, unfortunately, is a culinary car wreck. :’-( The tear that issues from my eyes is not only stimulated from the gas emitted by the dicing of scallions, but also from the bitter smell of defeat. My single moment of happiness was the laugh to myself as I watched it cook.
Post-mortem: I ate them anyway; it wasn’t that bad, actually. Notes to take away: I definitely need to learn about measurements in the future. 300 g of flour is NOT 10 oz of a measuring cup.
Hard Lesson #1 learned.
Hey!
Welcome to Song of Swan, a blog maintained by a brother.
This blog is inspired by many other well-established blogs, as well as my personal desire for an outlet for the ministering of Christ as well as the publication of anything else that is not old. It is my earnest hope that, like Mary in the Gospels, I will choose the better part (Luke 10:42), and publish the things of life. Only time will tell.
It was a little difficult to come up with a name for this blog, and the name may change if I come up with something else. Many who know who I really am will understand part of the name, but one of the books was impressed upon me in the training was the Song of Songs. Though, seeing as this is my first ever post on the WordPress blogging site, it will hopefully take many hours, posts, & genuine experiences of His mercy and grace before I arrive at anything close to a Swan Song. I’m not entirely clear myself what the phrase “swan song” really means, but I am using the “one magnificent final effort” definition, you know, like a magnum opus.
… Also, despite the title, this is not a music composition blog… Not yet, anyway. I still require a decent mic before I feel confident in sharing such things. 🙂
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