"Propaganda is propaganda no matter how you paint it"... shame shame shame

God help us. Show your sovereignty and give us hope. Help us to guide people around us to find hope in You and You only. Use us to glorify Your name. Send us into the fields of harvest and teach us to be fishers of men. You alone are God and You will deliver these souls. AMEN

YouTube Evangelism part 2

Unexpected turn of events I believe. Pray pray pray for the person I have been reaching out to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78kGJCPYRkM&NR=1


"Hey everybody! we are going on vacation for the very first time as a family! do you what vacation is?" Abigail: "Yeah! The baaaad apple." "No!!! THat's temptation!!!" LOL!

NAPO

I have always been troubled about not being able to organize and decorate any space around me. I went online and typed in organization tips, and clicked on NAPO, National Association of Professional Organizers!!! You can apparently pay someone who is certified through this association about 50 dollars an hour to come to your house and help you organize your house. I think I should just read tips and learn how to do it myself. So, the journey has begun. I have been getting boxes and bins and just putting everything in them. Supposedly that's how it works. The next step is to learn how to decorate. Here are the "Ten comments in decorating your room".

http://www.rentaldecorating.com/Interiordesign101-7/interior_design_ten_commandments.htm

God, continue to help me in becoming a godly woman, wife, and mother who can pass down great skills and knowledge to the next generations. AMEN.

YouTube Evangelism

I love being on youtube. Not just because I get to watch movie clips, free comedy shows, bring up worship songs etc etc. But because I feel heart broken for those who comment on these sites! A lot of them are seeking for the truth and asking really good questions but seldom do they get the answers they need. Some are just there to debate and tear others' shakable faith down and that's not right. So, I've been at this for about 6 months now. I read the comments, find a target, pray pray pray for what and how to say, and give it a shot. It is simple. Shy Christians should definitely give it a try! Here's a recent example:

SHADOW10621 (3 months ago)

I didn't get this story when I was in bible school and I still don't get it 38 years later. What did God sacrifice if he could bring anything back ? I mean he sideth on the right hand of God the father almighty. I am bad I should not question things God knows everything and I am stupid.

ndyt (2 months ago)

SHADOW10621, yeah, I feel the same way. If Jesus came back and still lives, then what was sacrificed? Doesn't Jesus need to stay dead for it to be a sacrifice?

mommykoo (1 day ago)

He was dead. Jesus died for 3 days! The resurrection was important for He proved that one day He CAN in fact plead for our lives in front of the Father and get us in Heaven with Him. That's HUGE and glorious!

mommykoo (1 day ago)

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. John 14:1-4

lepgray (3 weeks ago)

So the excrutiating pain and torture, the humiliation, the injustice, the betrayal by His own disciple and His own people, that's not sacrifice enough for you? He was completely and utterly deserted by His father and He didn't KNOW if He would be resurrected. He was sinless and He suffered anyway, so that each of us can take His gift and live eternally with Him. I have to say I'm pretty awe struck and deeply humbled. By the way, it's okay to question, just be open to His answer.

mommykoo (1 day ago)

The most awesome thing about God is that He wants you to ask the questions because then it means you are still seeking for the truth and have not given up.

Jesus did not have to die but because God wants His creation to be saved so one day we can still be with Him, Jesus had to die for our sins. He was resurrected to prove that He was indeed the Son of God and that He can one day fulfill His promise to bring us to Heaven.

mommykoo (1 day ago)

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him. John 3:34-36

TheThechosen0ne (2 months ago)

wat happen about the earthquake

mommykoo (1 day ago)

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.

At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people. Matthew 27

mommykoo (1 day ago)

i think the earth shook to open the tombs. the sequence of events was not exactly 100%. also the sky was supposed to be dark.

mommykoo (1 day ago)

oh and there was no storm recorded

mommykoo (1 day ago)

nevertheless, it's a great video.

ndyt (1 day ago)

mommykoo, your religion is a based on a fairytale and its practice is a cult.

mommykoo (1 day ago)

what if you are wrong?

ndyt (1 day ago)

mommykoo, if am wrong then my chance of getting into heaven is the same about the same as yours because there are thousands of religions out there so the chance of picking the right one is small. There are over 38,000 different denominations of christianity alone! Those are long odds to get it right. Also, I feel I have not done anything to warrant being tortured for eternity. Have you? What was it you did?

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

Those were bible verses just in case you'd give Him a chance and read it thoroughly.

But look, easy example. If I handed you a cup of water with a teaspoon of poison in there, would you take it? I wouldn't, because it's not pure. Well, God is light, and in Him there is no darkness. Just as water and poison wouldn't go together and light and darkness wouldn't either, neither do sinful people and God. That answers the question whether we have ever done anything to deserve hell.

ndyt (21 hours ago)

mommykoo, so you are saying that even though god is all powerful, he he accepts someone that is not pure good then he will become tainted and no longer pure good? If that is the case then he is not all powerful.

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

I have read richard dawkins' books. he tells me that i am an organic meatbag while my Creator tells me He had made a way for us to be in heaven with Him one day. All He ever did was love me.

ndyt (20 hours ago)

mommykoo, too bad your creator is a fairytale.

mommykoo (20 hours ago)

I have nothing to lose. He'll be my knight in shining armor and I will be His bride.

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels. Mark 8:36-38

ndyt (11 hours ago)

mommykoo, how do you know you have the right religion and the right denomination? There are thousands.

mommykoo (4 hours ago)

religion and denomination are man made. all i know if my God is the living God that made me and that He provided a way for me to be with Him in the end of time. I know i am covered for eternity.

ndyt (2 hours ago)

mommykoo, the bible is man made too. It was constructed by the catholic church to control people. You have nothing that isn't man made to tell you about god.

mommykoo (1 minute ago)

you're incorrect. the whole world was created by God. He created the sun and the moon, He set the stars in the sky and rainbow in clouds. He created the trees and the fish, the birds and the beasts. He created the ants and the dirt. Cont......

mommykoo (1 minute ago)

He also created my conscience and made me in His image so when I do wrong, I feel guilt and shame. even if the bible was man made, the words were inspired by God. His words convicts a soul to fear death and desire Heaven. Nothing wrong w/ being in a better place after a person dies. is there?

mommykoo (3 seconds ago)

everything that He has made is more than enough evidence for my eyes.

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

JEsus said, "I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

John 3:34-36

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

I think the more valid question is, why do you think you deserve to be in Heaven? Let's go down the list of 10 commandments. 1. Worship God only. Have you loved something more than God? 3. don't misuse His name. Have you ever said OMG? 5. Honor your parents. Have you ever disobeyed them? 9. Do not lie. Have you ever tweaked the truth?

ndyt (21 hours ago)

mommykoo, no, the more important question is: why do you think the god of the bible is real when there is only evidence agaisnt it and none for it?

mommykoo (21 hours ago)

what evidence do you have against a living God? I'd like to know. and i think you are avoiding my valid question of why you think you deserve to be in Heaven with a Holy God.

ndyt (21 hours ago)

The earthquake would be in roman records, it is not.

mommykoo (15 minutes ago)

i think you are saying that to take people's hearts away from God. why? why don't you want others to reconcile with their Creator? it's one thing if you don't believe and it's another to bring others with you... =(

Lord, continue to use us for Your glory and to become more efficient fishers of men. AMEN.

My hubby

I just wanted to take note here on my blog that Phill has stepped up like never before to lead this family spiritually! We have always done the basics just to get by. Like the before bed bible time, prayers at each meal and bed time, bible verse each week... real basic. For the past few days, Phill has added a simple devotion at dinner time too! He's been more patient, kind, and gentle lately. And I am not supposed to have found out, but he has been doing the love dare!!! (I found out on day 4, hehehe) I have just been so amazed, surprised and flattered that my husband has been making such huge efforts to love me and our children. God is so faithful and full of grace.

God, thank You for Your faithfulness. We marvel at Your plans. Continue Your work in us. Continue to mold us and transform us. Help me to be Phill's helper. To uplift him and to love him. Help me to be a Christ centered wife and mother. I will continue to surrender to You every morning. Your will be done. AMEN.

(Oh, and Esther crawled two steps this morning.)
Coming back from the pool, ABigail asked, "mommy can I go play with my friends?" "I thought you were hungry. Don't you wanna come inside to eat?" "ummm, you can go inside to cook and I can play outside!!!" LOL!!!

Senator Cornyn's reply

Dear Mrs. Koo:

Thank you for contacting me about President Obama’s new initiative to monitor American citizens’ speech about his health care policies. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this matter.

As you know, on August 5, 2009, I sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing my concerns about a new program that requested American citizens to forward to the White House emails and “casual conversations” of their fellow citizens who oppose the President’s health care policies. As I stated in my letter to the President, I believe that this program is inconsistent with America’s tradition of free speech and public discourse. I urged the President to cease the program, to purge personally identifiable information gathered by the program from White House records, and to detail how the White House intended to use the information gathered.

Though I am still awaiting a response to my letter from the President, I was pleased to see that on August 17, 2009, the White House shut down the program. While I am glad the site has been shut down, Americans still deserve to know what the White House intends to do with information that was collected during the 13 days the program was in effect. On August 19, 2009, I sent another letter to the President, reiterating my belief that the White House should fully disclose how they are using this information, and seeking the President’s commitment that no similar programs will be instituted in the future.

Health care affects every American and I believe we need to take the time to listen to the patients, providers, families, and small businesses that will be significantly impacted by reform. As Congress debates health care reform and other critical policy matters, citizen engagement must not be chilled by fear of government monitoring the exercise of free speech rights.

I appreciate the opportunity to represent Texans in the United States Senate, and you may be certain that I will continue working with my colleagues to protect our First Amendment rights. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.

Sincerely,

JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator


517 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-2934
Fax: (202) 228-2856
http://www.cornyn.senate.gov

GOD I PRAY FOR SENATOR CORNYN AS HE MAKES DECISIONS FOR US EACH DAY. WE PRAY THAT YOUR WISDOM AND SOVEREIGNTY WILL RULE AND THAT YOU WILL BE IN EVERYTHING AND EVERY DECISION HE MAKES. I ALSO PRAY FOR OUR NATION. FORGIVE US OF OUR SINS AGAINST YOU. MAKE US SET APART. HELP US MOVE FORWARD. YOU ARE SOVEREIGN AND WE TRUST IN YOU. GUIDE US WITH YOUR WORDS AND WE PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT WILL HONOR YOU AND YOUR WORD. AMEN

This is hilarious. Must watch!

Lord where are my eagles' wings? Need it now.

I just need a break from spiritual warfare. I am getting so tired of the Enemy have strongholds in my family tree.


Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 9-12


I need lots of prayer and lots of thinking and lots of wisdom and lots of love because I plainly do not know how to deal with this situation. GOd help. I am claiming victory because You have already won. I am asking so I may receive. Give me the right attitude, words, whatever I need to deal with my mom. I am tired. Renew my strength. Continue Your work in me and my family so we may glorify Your name. AMEN.

Abandonment

I grew up in Hong Kong. Nothing too special about it. I was surrounded by buddhist temples, hinduist idols, atheistic beliefs, and lots of incense (not to mention pollution). I was taught to love my friends but gossip about them behind their backs. Also to respect my elders but lie to my teachers. Then to spend tens of thousands of dollars to worship my ancestors but shun the poor in the streets and old in the family.

Now, I might just be the only one who was raised that way in Hong Kong, but nevertheless, that was what I learned. I was sensitive, quiet, and confused growing up, and by preteen, I was rebellious, calloused, and even more confused. When I became a follower of Christ, I studied my bible, prayed to Jesus, and worshiped Him with total abandonment. I didn't mind anything that He would call me to be or to do. I wanted Him to completely take over. My mother saw God's work in me and decided never to worship her gods again. My oldest sister saw my spiritual growth, praised God and joined in the race. My brother accepted Christ too even though he's mentally handicapped.

I have followed Christ for 6 years to date. I have married a godly husband who is a Jesus freak, have 3 children whom we have devoted unto Him, and no, I have not been perfect, I have needed a lot of grace and mercy, and Christ is still central to our family and my being.

Just a few weeks ago, my oldest sister and her 2 young children traveled once again from CA to FL to stay at my parents house. My mother, who had "accepted Christ", still kept her idols in the house. I encouraged my sister, if she stayed there with her kids, that even if she didn't 't break them and throw them away, she needed to at least say something about them. Being first born, she's not the type to ruffle feathers, break traditions, and break idols. So, she taped the idols up and put them in a box. Supposedly, my mother didn't even notice until my brother told her, and she started crying. She was going to find the box when they leave. Well, yesterday just after their plane left DFW for a plane transfer, my mother called her and told her not to call her ever again because she can't find the box. I encouraged her, quoting from Galatians 1.  And today, my sister texted me telling me that "grace was sufficient" so we shouldn't play policeman. Whatever that meant. But then, she started telling me that mom doesn't want to be Christian because of me.

Okay, this is where I am at right now. Do I take this as a compliment or do I sob over it? In Luke 14:25-27, I am fully aware, that there is a huge price in following Christ. In Matthew 5, the BeAttitudes, I am going to align my life to the Word of God, even if my family does not understand and completely disagree with us being in ministry, in seminary, and in Christ. I cannot become less than I am called to be just because I want to be liked by every one. At least my mother knows what a follower of Christ is like. That we surrender everything to Him and has no reservation. That we choose to please God than please man. I have to be okay with my cousins not talking to me or friending me on facebook. I have to be okay with my mother cursing me in front of people. I have to be okay with my college friends calling me freak and other names. I have to be okay with complete brokenness resulting in me falling prostrate in front of Jesus' feet asking for His mercy, grace, and love. But I sob over the fact that my mother was not saved after all. I am heart broken for all those who are not saved especially relatives that I grew up knowing. I am desperately grieved. God hear my prayers to You. Hear my cry and my heart. I choose to surrender to You and give You my all. Save my family, my children, my grand children, and my great grand children. Let us live a life of total abandonment. I know Your grace is sufficient for me. I don't need anyone else's approval or anyone else's praise. I ask You to give me Your wisdom and Your words, Your compassion and Your heart. Help me to be a beacon of light to especially my children. Help me to get organized at the home and become a woman of God that will glorify You. Help me to see the strengths and weaknesses of my children and teach them to honor You with their gifts. I thank You for Your love and Your grace. You are my strength and my shield. AMEN.

Important video for all to watch - carseats

I pledge allegiance

Tomorrow morning, I am going to the department of homeland security to take the citizenship tests and interview. I guess it's time I become a citizen. My passport from Hong Kong has been expired for 2 years now and my resident alien status is expiring in 2011. I was on their website and saw that they need volunteers at the Naturalization ceremonies. LOL!! Like singers, choirs, keynote speakers, and color guards!!

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=DAL&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.statecode=TX

No joke. I am gonna sign up to sing or give a keynote address or something. LOL.

On a more serious note, the Koo family is still struggling to become a discipled family. As a first generation Christian couple, Phill and I have so much to work on. We are in desperate need of God's grace on the children all the time. Every time I mess up or my husband mess up, I find myself going, "Oh Lord, help. Have mercy on us and our children." So, Phill and I are looking for an older and experienced Christian couple to take us under their wings so we can learn what a Christ centered family looks like. God give us an idea of the couple that you are going to provide for us. We need so much help and grace! Please give us a couple that will guide us, love us, and pray for us during these tough years of parenting. Provide for us what we need in order to become a more Christ centered family. Continue to transform Phill and I so that we may show more of You and less of us as we love, teach, disciple, and guide our children. AMEN.

In this present age

Yes 2009 is the year Obama tripled our national debt, legalized tax payers' money for abortion, and of course, attempting to socialize health care.

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=119316071620&h=tjcGM&u=V_FNu&ref=nf

http://www.youtube.com/my_subscriptions?pi=0&ps=20&sf=added&sa=0&sq=obamacare&dm=2&s=C0hFlT7rcz4&as=1#

http://fota.cdnetworks.net/pdfs/2009-07-30-healthcare-concerns-questions.pdf

Enough said.

Today was also the day we and the inlaws reconciled. I am supposed to have some kind of spiritual freedom now... Is it going to come slowly? Or is it going to hit me tomorrow or sth? I don't know..... But long story short, nothing from the past was brought up but new boundaries were set. I said I forgave her and asked her to forgive me. Our hands actually touched too... not just for like a second. It was kinda awkwardly long. Like 3 minutes. I don't know why I was clutching on it. In the middle of us talking, Phill decided to talk to another guy who was just walking through, asking him if there was coffee.......... ~.~

God continue to show me what to do and help me to obey You.

One of those days

I am just emotional today. The beginning of the month. I think I am PMS-ing. LOL.

Today, Abigail was coloring a dog and I asked her if the dog had a name. She thought for a moment and smiled saying, "Dog Koo." HAHAHAHAHA.......

I am mad. I am mad at God's people who are not broken hearted over the conditions of the nation. I am mad that lots of people still believe that politics has nothing to do with Christianity. Paul. Apostle Paul was always in the middle of politics!! He talked to officials, emperors, even the prison guards! Our war is not of the flesh but is in the spirit. Our political warfare is spiritual. So much at risk for our children and our children's children.

To be continued........................ gotta go cook.

Yawn

Lately Esther's been waking at wee hours to play. So... yawn....

I am sure we'll laugh at this one day, but it sure wasn't funny when I came downstairs from feeding Esther to finding Abigail and Isaac eating "beans" from a game. How did they not know that those were not real? When I saw Isaac kinda chewing on one, I asked him, hey buddy, don't eat those, they are not really beans, just toys. Abigail turned around with a shocked look and said, they are not real? I looked at her and said, of course not! It's a game! Did you eat them too??? She started to panic and said, yeah.... I ate 3!! I can't say I did not freak out. After 5 mins of screaming into an imaginary pillow, I calmly explained to her that the beans will probably just come out in her poop in a day or two. WOw....

Dad and Leo left today. I am glad they came. Leo had fun at joy zone on Sun and I think Dad's heart is more receptive to the gospel. I thought this visit was gonna be a little more stressful but it turned out fine. Now, the Lord has to work on my heart towards the inlaws who are coming in just 2 weeks. I will be sooooo grouchy for the next two weeks. I just don't know what to expect and not to expect. I am a little scared and a little reluctant still but I know God requires me to forgive. It is a long process and a conflict. I need to keep on forgiving.

God, keep transforming me and making me holy for Your glory. I pray my dad will seek You with his heart. I pray You will give him more opportunities to hear Your word and for him to seek Your face. Continue to use me for Your kingdom work. I pray wisdom over my children and my husband. I ask for more patience, love and encouraging words. And yes, help me to reconcile with my in laws. AMEn.

I love how Isaac says bana for banana

I know the Lord is with me. I posted yet another controversial article http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=120021161816&h=w2m2Z&u=idwcV&ref=mf on facebook and comments came flooding. I guess my liberal friends don't like it when I do that. I knew it was a spiritual warfare so I prayed and prayed before I did anything else and my prayer was answered by a friend who posted 2 min before me. I didn't feel alone. I knew God is a miracle worker. I know He was able to show me and affirm me in my faith. He was so full of grace. God thank you for showing up. I can always count on You.

My heart was so grieved with my toddlers today. Abigail lied twice, disobeyed me about jumping across Esther, and ignored me when I asked her to come to me. Isaac... Oh Isaac, he spilled everything that was in his hands on purpose the whole day. He sprayed cleaners all over the video camera, he too ignored me when I asked him to come to me. He was a terror today. I was soooo discouraged. I asked people for prayers. I know this is an uphill thing. I have to fight for my kids' hearts and souls. I know that. God help. I know You are the only one able to do this. You are the One to call them to You. All I care is that they will know you and love you and obey you. Give us godly wisdom. Help us follow You. Help us capture their hearts for You. Give them a consuming passion to pursue You. Give me the patience and wisdom to deal with them when they fall short of You glory. Help me gently restore them into Your righteousness and Your love. I need Your help, affirmation and Your grace. AMEN.

Praise Him all heavenly saints proclaim

Praise the Lord. He has given us wisdom to challenge each other never to yell at each other or at the children. We have committed every morning to do so, and our relationships have gotten more intimate, loving, and peaceful. All we did was one thing. Completely eliminate any yelling. That was it. So simple. And it worked! I am sooo glad we listened and obeyed Him.

One Thing (PS27) Charlie Hall

Single minded, whole hearted, one thing I ask (x2)

That I may gaze upon Your beauty Oh Lord
That I may seek Your Holy Face
That I may know You in an intimate way
And follow after You all of my days


All of life comes down to just one thing
and that's to know You oh Jesus and make You known

There's nothing else I can add to Psalm 27. That's all I am. That's all I do. That's all what our family is all about. That's it. This is it. One thing. To know Him and to make Him known. AMen.

Our government

I love our country. I love that we have the freedom to speak up. I love that I can catch every single move that the administration is making. And I love that I can call our reps, email our president, and tell everyone about a law or bill that cannot be passed. I love that. I thank God for that freedom. I pray we will never give up our freedoms by submitting under the UN convention. And I pray that more and more people will exercise their rights and freedom while we still can.

More Americans Sickened at Thought of ObamaCare

The two Senate committees that have written health care "reform" plans are drawing closer to having their final products ready after the July Fourth recess--despite the fact that the Senate Finance Committee hasn't held a single hearing on its legislation. The bills may be moving quickly, but the drive to find support for them has not.

Conservatives are doing all they can to response to the unusually opaque situation take advantage of the situation on Capitol Hill. This morning, I joined a health care panel discussion on Capitol Hill, sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform and the Media Research Center. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) participated, rolling out his Health Care Freedom Act, a plan that offers more choices, lower cost, and no tax hikes.

Meanwhile, the President's push took another big hit at the hands of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which sent an email blast to members urging them to oppose Sen. Ted Kennedy's (D-Mass.) "dangerous proposal." Apparently, even Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) was listening. During yesterday's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) mark-up, which Dodd chaired, the Connecticut Senator sounded like a Republican when he said that no one on the HELP Committee would vote for Kennedy's plan if it cost $2.3 trillion to cover 16 million people.

Dodd may have retreated on the HELP proposal, but his committee still made plenty of waves. During yesterday's hearing, Democrats defeated three amendments that should frighten every American. As the Health Care Freedom Coalition describes it, "One amendment would have required health care price disclosure and health care quality results (i.e., which doctors and hospitals are good). Two other amendments sought to ensure that the government could not ration health care..." The Democrats voted against each amendment, meaning that they support the rationing system.

As FRC has argued, rationing would mean limited treatments and delayed service for patients. Under the government-run plans in England and Canada, the countries' sick and elderly aren't getting the care they need. As a result, their system isn't improving lives but prematurely taking them. Here in the United States, Obama's rationing would mean that you and I could be denied basic care while our tax dollars are used to underwrite a mother choosing to end the life of her unborn child.

At least we can all keep our health care plans if we like them, right? Wrong. In this exchange between ABC's Jake Tapper and President Obama, it appears the White House is backing off of that promise too.

JAKE TAPPER: "...If the government is offering a cheaper health care plan, then lots of employers will want to have their employees covered by that cheaper plan... And then their employees would be signed up for this public plan, which would violate what you're promising the American people, that they will not have to change health care plans if they like the plan they have... [W]hat about keeping your promise to the American people..."

OBAMA: "...When I say if you have your plan and you like it, and your doctor has a plan--or you have a doctor and you like your doctor, that you don't have to change plans, what I'm saying is the government is not going to make you change plans under health reform."

That's quite a shift from last Monday, when the President swore, "...No one will take [your plan] away, no matter what." Under Obama, the private sector is dying the death of a thousand cuts, not one killing stroke.

Monday in a Harlem middle school, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice told a group of 120 students that administration officials are actively discussing “when and how it might be possible to join” (that is, ratify) the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). As before, she also communicated what a disgrace it is that the U.S. would stand with only Somalia against such a widely-accepted treaty.

This is the first direct public statement by the Obama administration that it will seek ratification of the UN CRC.

In my 30 years of political involvement, I have learned to recognize this as what is called a “trial balloon.” Like in World War I trench warfare, our opponents have “sent up a balloon” to see if it will draw fire. If things remain quiet, they will proceed with their plans to push for ratification of the CRC in the U.S. Senate.

To discourage them from doing so, we need to make sure that our voices are heard with unmistakable clarity. We must let the Obama administration know that we oppose this anti-family, anti-American treaty.

Here’s what we need you all to do:

1. Call the White House comments line at 202-456-1111. Tell them you heard the administration wants to ratify the CRC, and you strongly oppose this giving away of U.S. sovereignty to the UN. Also keep in mind that this treaty gives the government jurisdiction to override any decision made by any parent if the government thinks that a better decision can be made—even if there is no proof of any harm.

2. Call Ambassador Susan Rice’s office at the United Nations. Tell her that you want her to represent the United States to the world rather than trying to get the United States to go along with international law initiated by the UN. Her office number is 212-415-4000.

3. Contact your Senators and urge them to oppose ratification of this treaty. (Find your Senators’ contact information by typing your zip code into the box here.) Ask them also to defeat it once and for all by cosponsoring SJRes 16 – the Parental Rights Amendment.

God Help our President to make wise decisions. Help our countrymen to wake up and call on these erroneous bills and laws. Help me to raise our kids to love the truth and stand up for the truth. Help me to become the godly woman that You want. I want to be a Christ centered mom and wife. Help me to be an encouragement to my husband. Help me to be a source of light to my kids. AMEN.

Oh Lord transform me

I don't like my own attitude. I go through the day with 2 toddlers and a almost 3 mth old and it's hard to be kind all the time. I am trying so hard to be kind, patient, gentle, and encouraging. Sometimes, I succeed and other times, I don't. I also want to be more encouraging to my husband. I want to build others up, not one who tears down. I have prayed for the Lord to transform me. And I know He's not done with me yet. I just feel like I am messing my kids up because I am not completely transformed. I am so eager to be transformed by Him. I get so nervous sometimes thinking about it. I think I need to let go and sail with Him. I am always worried about what I am doing might hinder my husband and kids that my attitude gets even worse. Lord, carry my burden and let me take up Your yoke. Help me to let go and let You reign in me. I know I will never get there by my own efforts. Let me decrease so You can increase. God, help me forgive those who have wronged me. Help me believe that You can free me from unforgiveness. I pray that You will continue to work in me so others may see You in me and my family. Purify my every thought, action, and word. Give me a clean heart. Help me guide my children to You and capture their hearts for You. AMEN.

VOTE NO on hate crimes legislation

http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000010249.cfm

I do not agree with killing anything that can grow which includes fetuses. If you think about it, you can compare the fetus to two things. Flies and flowers. I hate flies. I kill flies all the time because they are annoying and dirty. Flowers, I love growing flowers, and I always urge my kids not to go into those flower beds so the flowers don't get trampled and die. To me, the fetus is a flower not a fly. I don't agree with abortion. Now in America, there are certain rights for certain people. Apparently if the majority of people agree that a certain type of murder is not murder anymore, then it's okay to murder. So, I'll give you that, and agree that it is okay to have free will and do whatever you want to do. The problem is, these people who like to kill also are encouraging others to kill and taking parents out of the picture.

Our parental rights are actively being threatened. The Universal court has an international law that gives children rights. If the US decides to go under this court, we are in trouble. If my child cries in public, the CPS can take my child away without answers or questions. So, apparently, if our kids want to have sex and have abortions, we don't have a right as parents to say no, especially if we had some mumbo jumbo religious reason. And of course, who is telling all these kids that it's okay to have "safe sex", the Comprehensive Sex Education program! It is a monopoly for activist organizations like Planned Parenthood.

There is one reason why I do not support govt schools. Activists. Gay activists, religious activists, anti life activists... you name it. They get to our next generation, they get the vote, and they know it.

I have blogged many times on tolerance. As Christians, we are the intolerant these days. Truth has become impressionistic. Oh, if it's true to you, then it's obviously true to you. What a bunch of bull. I remember watching a commercial on KERA where a bunch of blind folded kids stuck their hands into a huge bowl of spaghetti. Well, each kid had a uniquely ridiculous answer. Snakes, slimy worms, dragon hair,... I was truly disappointed that they never announced that there was only one true answer! SPAGHETTI! Those kids can think they are worms all they want, but the truth is that it was not worms! This society encourages its people to be blinded to the truth. So apparently, because of this, those who stand up for what is right and what is true (absolute truth) are wrong and intolerant. How sad and backwards.

Anyway, we know this is all about one thing. Warfare for the next generation's souls. God, You are sovereign. We love because You have first loved us. But those who don't love You will never know love. Forgive us as we fall short every day. Help us to persevere through trials, persecution, ridicule, and hatred. We need You more than ever and I ask You to set our children apart for You. Help us. Help us raise our kids to love You and Your word more than anything in this world. Help them to see You in us. Help us to live our lives through You and love them. We need You in our home. Continue to transform us so that we will become who You want us to be. Continue to use us and stretch our faith. Show us Your glory. AMEN.

Reporting live from Fort Worth Texas

Love our life here. Love our church here. Love what God's doing in our family. Love the people God has brought into our lives.

People have come up to me, teachers, friends, family, telling me that God has given Abigail, wisdom beyond her years. I never gave it much thought and thought people are just being nice until.... Yesterday, Phill was just doing a usual round to the homeless on Hemphill. Abigail asked if she could go. We told her she could and I reminded her to be friendly but be careful. When she heard that her friends were coming over, she asked if she could stay home. So I pulled her aside and I asked her one question, "Has God put the homeless in your heart?" She looked at me and nodded. I was taken by surprised. But I told her if God has put them in her heart, then she has to first obey God. That when she comes home, her friends will be here. But what God has put in her heart is important for her to do. Her friends came over, everyone got ready, and she left with her daddy. I was so proud of her. I almost cried when I told Phill afterwards about the conversation I had with her. I praise God for her and for giving her such wisdom. Lord, thank you for using Abigail and giving her the opportunity to love your people. Continue to teach her, mold her, and speak to her. Open her heart and eyes to You. Help us to guide her in her strengths and weaknesses. We pray that we will be equipped to bring her closer to You. Keep the devil away from her and keep her set apart for You. You know her heart and our hearts. Continue to work in us. AMEN.


Quote Benjamin Nockels.........
http://www.glocal.net/blog/comments/mission-community-fellowship/

"If we pursue friendship we can miss out on discipleship.
But if we pursue discipleship we will end up with the best kind of friendship.

If we pursue community we can miss out on a cause.
But if we pursue a cause we will end up with the best kind of community (cause-driven community).

If we pursue church we can miss out on Jesus.
But if we pursue Jesus we will end up with the best kind of church."

Finally, 15 days overdue baby #3

Esther Eden Koo
born Mar24 2pm 9lb7oz

We all expected this third baby to arrive in the end of February, and she kept us waiting and waiting!

Esther, literally means "star" (Esther, a young Hebrew girl formerly known as Hadassa, was chosen to be queen of Persia. She was a courageous young woman who confronted a wicked plan that was going to persecute her people even when she faced death); Eden is Hebrew for "delight" (Eden is mentioned once again in the last book of the Bible, Revelation chapter 2, as a place of where the tree of life still resides). We dedicated the Book of Phillipians to her. She is to live out a life described in Phillipians 2:14-16 as a star and be the place where others can find the "tree of Life" at.

Our first born, Abigail (the wise woman who became a wife of King David) is Hebrew and means "joy of her Abba Father"; Elizabeth (Mary's cousin, Jesus' Aunt once removed) is Greek for Hebrew name Elisheva "my God is my oath". We dedicated the book of Proverbs to her. She is to bring joy and glory to God in her life through wisdom, passion, and servanthood.

Our second born, Isaac (son of Abraham who calls God "his Fear") is Hebrew for "he will laugh"; James (half brother of Jesus) is English for Hebrew name Jacob "supplanter". We pray he will rejoice and bring glory to God's kingdom as he learns to become a leader. And of course we dedicated the book of James to him.

BABY!

YAY i am getting induced tomorrow and i am having regular contractions now! God is good.

I will not forget

I have been so frustrated and annoyed. The baby is supposed to come out earlier because it's our third one! I haven't been able to walk, sit, or sleep well for so long. I need to clean the house but can't. I need to spend quality time with my two toddlers but I feel like I haven't. I need to cook but I don't want to. I need to eat but I don't feel like it. I need the baby out, but it's not coming! I find myself getting mad. Getting mad at myself. My body. My baby. My God. We have been in prayer about this VBAC thing and this baby. What's going on??

But I keep reminding myself not to forget. I cannot forget. I will accept God's will in everything. I finished reading this ridiculously long book by Beth Moore yesterday, "To live is Christ". Paul met Jesus on the road to Damascus and I met Jesus on the road to death in my car 5 years ago. I remember the moment when I gave up. Jesus sat in the passenger seat right next to me in my white Ford Taurus. I was hurting, heart broken, purposeless in life, and I remember a supernatural peace came rushing when I cried out for Jesus. It drenched me, my body, physically in something that felt like grace and comfort. He was right across from me. I met Him in my car. I met Jesus face to face. He talked to me and He confronted me. I will never forget. My moment of salvation will always bring tears to my eyes.

Grace like rain. He became my Lord, my Savior, my everything. There's none other from then on. So Lord, I trust in You. Whatever it is You have planned, that's the way it will be. Just give me Your strength, courage, and mercy. God help me. God reveal in me my iniquities. Help me to overcome. You are all powerful and I know You are able to do all things. Bless my children and be with them. Help us to be parents who will always fall on their knees for Your help and mercy. Speak to us and we will listen. We pray Your sovereignty over all things in our lives. AMEN.

Grace Like Rain

Hallelujah, grace like rain falls down on me
Hallelujah, all my stains are washed away, washed away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2h9dXPat0&feature=related

Baby is due?!

I am so sore and tired!!!! When will this baby come?

On the matter on killing babies

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=53913504270&h=BAJAw&u=BsgRu

I strongly oppose abortion. I think someone who is an advocate of abortion should just strongly consider staying out of the matter.