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Food is where my heart is. My favorite hobby, pass time, and thing to do. What can I say? Cooking is a therapeutic way for me to really get in to my element. The effort i put in to my work pays off when I see the satisfaction of my labor on a persons face. I honestly think that God has given me the talent of taste as I tend to nail the flavors in each recipe. He has also provided me with such an abundant amount of ingredients. I guess God has given me the talent to cook to bring people together. Through each meal, I plan to invite people to grow through talks about Him.

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8.25.15

Her hands are cold, her body faced pain. She now rests in peace.

My grandmothers hands were never at rest. they were busy making my favorite 김치, washing my face, substituting a tissue for my runny nose, rubbing my belly when I was sick, and praying stealthily to the Lord. But the thing that made my grandmothers hands so special was her ability to use them to love. She was there to love me, discipline me, but above all else, she showed me how to love God. Her commitment to Him was encouraging as she was praising even in her last moments. It broke my heart when she mentioned how she wanted to do more for Him on her time on earth. She passed in the arms of my family, and we couldn’t be more happy to let her go to Him. The rings pictured above were her most prized possessions, and I am honored that she passed these on to me. Thank you grandma for your love, for we will meet again in heaven.

Today's bible verse comes from Romans 14:8 "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

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Today was the last day of VBS and I am so proud of what was accomplished! So many children made new friends and learned about God through bible stories. Being a crew leader, I witnessed my group of four (Alan, Alex, Micah, & Jacob) grow in His name. These guys were a handful, but watching their unique personalities shine through each day really proved of how God made us all different. I was so encouraged by their commitment to memorizing bible verses as they are all so young. These children are part of Gods army and I will continue to by their side, guiding them with direction to Him. - 2 Corinthians 9:8 - 2 Corinthians 1:4 - Psalms 147:3 - Nehemiah 9:17

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A week filled with commitment, worry, and fulfillment can only mean that it is VBS week.

Today was the first of four days being a servant towards Christ loving children. VBS (vacation bible school), is a summer program that teaches children about God in a fun and meaningful way. This years theme is Everest, and each day we climb higher and higher towards Him. The whole entire church is decked out in decorations as the church tries to create the theme as realistic as possible. As much fun as this program is, it is physically straining on the body. I am a crew leader, which basically means I am managing a group of 4-6 kids, helping them through each station. These children have not yet been exposed to the harsh reality of this world. Their innocence and love towards God is sincere. Seeing their pure love for Him is both satisfying and encouraging. This week is a journey and test to see if I can lead these children Him. I only pray that I can be a bridge to bring both these children and Him together.

Today’s verse comes from 1 Samuel 1:27

“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.”

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Words of comfort.

In my previous daily dose post, I mentioned how important praise is. For those of you who do not know, I am currently the main vocalist in church at University. This church is a small Korean church in need of members as it consists of 20-40 people. I feel as though God led me to this church to glorify, serve, learn, and lead others. My voice is just a mere sound, it is my heart that is actually praising. Although there are many who are talented at singing, there are not many who worship. Praise isn't about the way a persons voice sounds. Praise team is about helping others to praise Him. That is the ultimate goal, not showing off to others how good a band sounds together. Although ability/professionalism is a plus, I believe anyone who has a passion to praise is capable of leading a worship team.

I recommend listening to the song Broken Vessels by Hillsong because it takes a classic praise hymn and enhances its meaning.

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Just another Monday night thinking about what events may take place this week.

The place where I am most comfortable is where I spend time doing daily devotions. While reading and writing, l listen to praise music as it enhance the moment I have with Christ. I’ve come to the realization that music is such a beautiful thing. Each praise song is an artists prayer and to hear their heart is encouraging. The words these artist pour into my mouth help me to thank, confess, and declare my love for Him. I thank every artist who create these captivating melodies.

Today’s verse comes from Proverbs 26:12

“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

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Late night shenanigans consisting of writing and baking.

I don’t know about you, but I tend to pray right before going to bed. The only problem is that I fall asleep half way through my prayer. I solved this problem by writing out my prayers on pen and paper. The book below my bible is a notebook filled with prayers and daily devotions. I would recommend investing in a book to just ramble and write in. Reading back on some of my prayers, I’ve come to the realization that He has answered so many of my needs and requests. It is amazing to see His work come to life.

Today’s verse comes from Proverbs 3:13

“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,” ‭‭

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I’ve recently got into the trend of typography. I find I therapeutic and relaxing to not only draw these but to actually reflect on the verse I am writing. I know that these aren’t perfect but I hope to practice and keep making these. Hope you enjoy looking at these beginning pieces!!