In case you didn’t notice, or if this is your first time visiting, I’ve made some changes to the site in the last two days. In an effort to enhance readability and blog-ness, here’s what happened:
Bored and nostalgic, but mainly bored, I went over some footage my dad took for last Summer’s trip to China and Taiwan. I decided to turn that boredom into a cause for good: proving my legitimacy as a 100% Taiwanese-born-American. Why does that matter? Oh, you don’t need to watch a video to believe in my rightful Taiwanese heritage? Great, this isn’t for you. This is for the others. Some people don’t believe this truth; shucks, some people don’t even believe I’m Asian (I’ve gotta be at least half, right?). How outrageous!
So, if you could sit back, relax, and take two minutes of your time to convince yourself of this fact, I think both of us will benefit greatly.
On Friday, a group of brothers and sisters sang an awesome song before our church. After rediscovering it today, I know God’s speaking to me as I replay it through time after time:
Since, I haven’t posted in a while, I’ll just share about how I’m doing spiritually. Recently, I’ve just been so frustrated with the inconsistency of my heart. It’s like two seconds after every God-glorifying thought I have, I turn to self-praise or have some terrible thought about my brother, sister, or even a stranger on a bus. Then, in response, I’ll become frustrated and question my goodness and deservedness of God’s love. I mean, there’s no question honestly. I’m no good, but because He is, I’m wholly and absolutely saved by Christ’s redeeming love. But my heart never really reaches that point and sees that amazing fact. Whether in selfishness or selfish frustration, I’m still consumed by myself.
Recently, the song, “Beg,” by Shane and Shane has really been tugging at my heart. It’s not even just a couple of lines that I identify with, but every single lyric. This song reminds me that at the end of the day, He doesn’t want my words or deeds, but my heart. He wants my love.
Listen to the full song here
I recently had the privilege of designing the new site for the One in Love (OIL) conference held in Melrose, Pennsylvania. I haven’t actually been to OIL, but I can tell just from the title that it’s a conference with one focus, loving our God. We’re all one church, one body of Christ, one set of people that was made to be madly in love with our savior. From January 6th to 9th, about a thousand people will join together in a cozy gym out in the frigid winter season to praise Him with all their heart, soul, and mind. Through music, fellowship, and a few incredible speakers: Dr. Min Joshua Chung, George Verwer, and Dr. Robert Norris, you’ll get blessed–no doubt. Registration for the conference begins in two days (Nov. 10th). Travel accommodations from various midwest and northeast locations are also listed on the site: http://www.winteroil.org
In case the site isn’t impressive enough 
or you just want more hype for OIL, watch this promo for the conference:
But for now, let me say - Without hope or agenda - Just because it’s Christmas - And at Christmas you tell the truth - To me, you are perfect - And my wasted heart will love you - Until you look like this.
This past week, I had the privilege of designing the flyer for CFC’s upcoming Revival weekend. If you’re around Champaign-Urbana during that time, definitely try and make it out, it’ll be well worth it. I actually made two flyers, only the first one was accepted. I’ll just post both of them for kicks. Don’t pay attention to the info on the 2nd flyer, only the first one is correct.
Whether you’re looking for a revival, reawakening, rejuvenation, resurgence or just a reestablishment of your relationship with God, this is where you should be. No matter where you’re at, if you just open up your heart to Him, the chemistry will…never mind. Just be there! Or if you’re reading this from another city or country, open up your heart to Him again and be revived, wherever you are.
Just to let everyone in the world know, I just got a Tumblr and it’s pretty fly:
My Tumblr (http://wugru.tumblr.com/)
I’ll be posting videos, songs, short thoughts, and teasers for this blog whenever I update it (you’ll have to continue reading here sucka). It’s like a cross between Twitter and blogging. I was trying to resist the temptation to get one since I already have a Facebook and Wugru, but the stylin minimalist themes were too hard to pass up.
There is a song that I really get into that makes me a little insecure about my manhood. Don’t get me wrong, I know I’m a man–I’m one of the manliest people I know. In fact, probably the manliest man graphic designer out there (just kidding). But man, some songs on my iTunes I’m just not comfortable playing in public. On the heavier side of things, those would include all my hardcore underground rap songs. On the lighter side of things (where this song falls), that would include some Beyonce singles, Cheyenne Kimball, and all those cute Juno soundtrack songs.
But this song is to good to pass up mentioning. My boy, Urian, actually eluded to this song in a conversation a while back. So, blame him, he’s the sensitive one. Anyways, you’ve probably seen one of the awesome Where the Wild Things Are trailers on TV or the Web. One of the trailers of the movie featured this song by Karen O. and The Kids called, “All is Love.” This song just makes me smile and have a generally better outlook on life. My testosterone is going to have to have a talk with me later but listening to it is totally worth a trip to the principal’s office. Like totally! (dangit) *cough* Dude, it’s totally worth listening too bro.
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