The Five W's Of Life

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Live A Life Worth Living For (you).

xoxo,

Lindsay

A Little Reminder

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One of my biggest turned off when I talked with other Christians is this statement, 

"You are going to hell because _____!"

or

Have you heard a testimony about A,B,C who went to hell and back? They saw D,E,F in hell!

SERIOUSLY??

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The ONE and ONLY Judge is God himself!

The ONE and ONLY,

Do not forget that.

Yes, we are all sinners,

Yes, God loves the sinners and hates the sin,

Yes, we all will be judged someday based on what we did, good and bad (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Yes, ALL of US!

I do believe that there is a heaven and hell,

I do believe in ONE God, 

I also believe in his WORD of TRUTH.

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8

Please, do not try to be the judge,

We could be the helper.

Please, do not try to be the judge,

We could be the listener.

Please, do not try to be the judge,

We could be the prayer buddy.

Please, do not try to be the judge,

We could be the witness of God's love and TRUTH.

"And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7

We do not have to compromise to be a good Christian,

We do not have to agree with everything to be a good Christian,

We just have to do God's commandment,

Love God (Obedient),

Love others.

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Matthew 7:1-5

Preaching the "go to hell" sermon with a heart of condemning,

"I know best" attitude,

"I know better than you" mindset,

"I am more holy than you" mentality,

will NOT work.

People tend to forget that we are all sinners, (Romans 3:23)

We just sin differently, but a sin is a sin!

We sin everyday with our hearts, thoughts, actions and words.

Telling other people that they are going to hell without knowing what's going on in their lives at that moment is just careless and loveless.

I am not trying to tell you to keep sinning.

NO!

But, I am trying to tell you that there is a way out and help for your problems.

I am not trying to tell you to not reminding other people when they are doing something wrong.

NO!

But, I am trying to tell you that LOVE and compassion should be your foundation in heart, not anger, not judgment, not condemning, not "I know better" mentality, etc.

"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;" Luke 6:37

Wondering why you are a Christian and never bring any of your "non Christian" friends to church or know Jesus?

Wondering why the only people you hang out with and bring to church are those who already are Christians?

Because you are too comfortable in your own "I am so holy" bubble,

that you could not stand talking to others who are struggles with real life problems.

Because you are sick of their sins and forget the person,

Because you want them to do what you want according to your time,

Because instead of trying to help them to know and understand God,

You ordered them around to seek God and condemning what they do wrong without giving them a way out.

Pray and Fast and Read the Bible,

are very true and helpful,

if you are a Christian.

Telling other people to do those stuff while they do not even know who Jesus is all about,

is not helping them,

it makes them confused, mad and stay away from you (as far as they could).

My point is we must live a life that shows Jesus daily,

we must also show others that we messed up in life,

but we find a way out through our faith-hope-love in Jesus.

We draw the line of what is OK with us and what is not OK with us,

we don't need to compromise, but we find a boundary that we both respected of each other.

Provide the help that they need to find God and a way out.

Last but not least,

I do believe in heaven and hell,

We will go to one destination if we do not find the right path and not making the right decision.

Is it always easy to follow Jesus?

NO

Sometimes HE is silent but He never forsaken nor forgotten me,

ever!

That is my strength to survive in this life and His promise to me,

that He will be with me to the very end. (Matthew 28:20)

xoxo,

Lindsay

Pet Of The Month

If you are a dog lover, pet owner or an animal lover in general, you will spend hours just watching your pet doing tricks or even just staring at their eyes makes you happy. 

Our apartment did this fun event, "Pet Of The Month" contest, and we immediately think of our darling companion, LUKE, the dog. We uploaded his picture to compete with other pets in the apartments (dogs, cats, bunnies, etc) and we did a campaign to let our voice heard and invited people to vote for Luke.

So, people started voting for Luke and for a while Luke was behind Lulu the bunny and some other dogs. Then..miracles happened..LOL..Luke started to catch up!

And..the winner is (drum roll)

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L.U.K.E

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Thank You Everyone For Voting :)

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P.S Video might not working on iPhone/iPad, try view it from your computer.

XoXo,

Lindsay, Ryan and Luke

Six Years

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY DARLING HUSBAND

♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥

Here is to our six years of adventure in life,

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Here is to another six, sixty and many more!

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Nothing is sweeter than LOVE,

Nothing is greater than LOVE,

Nothing is better than to LOVE and be LOVED!

Embrace your journey together as a husband and wife,

Enjoy your adventure as the head and the helper,

Embrace your differences as an eastern and western lovers.

Enjoy your life as a man and a woman,
Embrace your moments.

United in love,

Bond in commitment,

with honor and respect,

Before God,

Each other,

and others.

xoxo,

Lindsay and Ryan

Hero

"The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation" 

-C.S. Lewis-

I am currently reading the book, "Fearless" by Eric Blehm, it is a story of heroism, life, love for the country, family, struggling, what faith can do, hope in the middle of a crisis, and what one man could do to change the world. 

I am a sucker for military stories, history, heroism, any true stories, inspirational stories, hope and faith in the middle of a crisis. I love to read great stories about great people who deserve to be called a "HERO".

A hero for me is an ordinary person who did an extraordinary things in this world. A person who change other people's lives to a better one. A person who saved other people's lives. A person who is known because of their unselfish act, undying love, faithfulness and courageous action in their lifetime. I am very picky to call someone a hero, unless that person is a real hero. It takes sacrifice and unselfish act of love to put your life in front of other people so that they may live. It takes courage and faithfulness to do something to change other people's lives. It takes patient, love and hope to believe that there is something I could do more to help others and  not afraid to actually do it.

In this era, people use the word "hero" too generous and a lot of people get confused with that word because those who deserves that word do not get the appreciation they deserved or did not get recognized the way they should have been because of political reasons, confused society and lack of knowledge. Read more of their stories and you will realize what they sacrificed in a regular day just to saves, protects and serves us. I am not talking just about the military people, but also other law enforcement agencies. Yes, it is a job and they chose to work that specific job. But, they are real people just like you and I. They have hobbies, weakness and strength, family and friends. The difference is they are brave enough to work in that line of duty. 

Imagine if nobody wants to do it. Nobody is brave enough to sign the paper that prioritize other people above their own lives (and their loved ones). Somebody needs to do it, so that this world could be a better and safe place for our kids to enjoy. 

Many of those who died in war are very young and they left a lot of young lives behind, their children. It is important for these kids to understand that we, the citizens, appreciate their fathers and mothers sacrifices. Many of us do not even know their names, but for these children, they lost the one person that they loved the most so that you and I could live a better life. Please make sure that these children knows that you appreciate and proud of their parents.

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These heroes might be young, but they have offered and gave the best any human being could offer to another human being, their very own LIFE. It is not how we die that defined us as a human being, it is how we have lived our lives. Be a hero to someone today! Thank a hero today! Appreciate a hero today and do the same tomorrow, the next day and so on.

Who is your hero today? May it be your mom or dad, brother or sister, friend, teacher, or maybe he or she is a stranger to you but their unselfish act makes them a hero to yourself. The question is, have you told them that they are your hero and thank them? :)

My grandpa :)

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These are some of the websites to appreciates them:

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

http://helpingdisabledvets.com/

http://www.volunteer.va.gov/

https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBART

https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryDogs

http://www.supportingheroes.org/

http://www.firehero.org/

"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."

Benjamin Disraeli

xoxo,

Lindsay

Happy Memorial Day 2012

..HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY..

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Today,

Let's not forget those who died in combat,

Those who gave their lives for the price of freedom.

Let's remember their great lives,

Their ultimate sacrifice,

Their commitment,

So that we could enjoy our freedom.

Honor them,

Remember them.

Spare some time today to pray for the families and friends

of the fallen heroes.

They lost their loved ones,

so that we could have ours by our side.

Think and Thank a veteran

and those who are still serving in the Armed Forces, 

Not just today,

but

EVERYDAY!

Have a great Memorial Day Everyone.

These are some great books to buy and read today. I highly recommend these books because I have read them and I could not put them down.

Their courageous story, love for their country, loyalty, commitment and the ultimate sacrifices must be known and remembered.

NEVER FORGET

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http://www.lonesurvivor.net/

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http://www.sealofhonor.com/

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http://fearlessnavyseal.com

xoxo,

Lindsay

The Solar Eclipse 2012

Did any of you see the Solar Eclipse today?

I DID!!

It was a sunny, warm and beautiful day in San Francisco.

I saw it right outside my apartment's door, with my eye glasses on and I put sun glasses on top of it lol. 

It was a great trick though, I could see it very clearly.

I did not take any pictures, but it was a great view.

It was bright, sunny, clear blue sky,
then I saw the partial eclipse and
it was LOVE at first sight.
 Beautiful, bright, magnificent, hypnotizing and..blinding!

I know I should not stare at that beauty (who could resist?)

But, it was worth it.

LOL!!

I found this picture from twitter. 

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and this one from Wikipedia


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Every beautiful thing comes from a beautiful CREATOR!

xoxo,

Lindsay

Love Those Who Hates You!

LOVE is a powerful word yet it has been used way too many times, too often and too easy that made people confused the very meaning of love itself. It is overused that people almost get lost of what love really means.

Love is love, people said, and yet they hate the people who against their opinion or view of what they think define the word "love". Love is not love when it hurts other people involved in it. Love is not love when it means you violate other people's life. Love is not love when you are taking advantage of other people. Love is not love when you wanted to marry a person who already has a spouse, even though the feeling is mutual, it is still wrong, and love is pure. Love is not love when all you think about is to satisfy yourself, and the list continues on. Love does not mean I have to agree with you all the time. A parent who thinks love means give everything and anything to their children so that they will be happy, even though they know there are things that are not good for their children, do not love their children.

LOVE is a feeling, love is a commandment, love is a relationship, love is a blessing, love is a gift, love also means to hug your enemy with a never ending compassion that beats in your heart, for as long as you live.

The question is HOW?

How do we love those who hates us? How do you even like to be in the same room with those who clearly cannot stand you and vice versa? How do you love those who hates you because you are different than them? How do you love those who make fun of you because of your appearance? How do you love those who disagree with you? How do you love those who hates you?

"For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?" (Matthew 5:46a)

It is harder to love those who hates you than to love those who already love you in the first place. 

The key to love those who hates, dislike or cannot stand you is to have a better understanding of who they are as a human being. Get to know a person, their upbringing, their ups and downs in life. A person becomes who they are today because of how their past treated them. Build a friendship instead of a wall.

What makes us, human, unique is that we have our differences and that leads to a lot of opinions, views and principles in life. We value different things, we love and hate certain things, we like and dislike some things. But, in every differences we have, we must have at least one thing that we like or love in common. Instead of keep fighting and arguing on the things that makes us hates each other, why don't we talk or embrace the things that we both like? One thing that we both enjoy would make a better life than fighting over one thing that we hate. Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in San Diego talked about it on Sunday and it is powerful!

I realize that in this life, we will meet a lot of people with a lot of background, upbringing, religion, belief, faith, preference and the list goes on. We can not control everything in this world, we can not always win every conversation, we can not push our belief to others, we can not agree with everything because there are things that we think is the truth, right or wrong, and others will think the opposite. You know what the good news is all about in this issue? We do NOT have to agree with everyone and everything to love someone. 

The problem with society these days, is that some people think that when someone disagree with them, it is simply mean "hater". Just like love is being overused, so is the word hate. Disagree simply means you have your opinion and I have mine, with our own reasons. Does it mean I hate you? nope! It means I have different opinion than yours. Some like their tea with honey, some like it with sugar and some just want it plain. Some like it hot, some like cold. Some wants some lemon, some wants none. When people disagree with you, it is good to listen to their reasons, facts and the why factors behind it, instead of closing your ears and eyes, yet you open your mouth with the word "HATE".

"Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning." (Proverbs 9:8-9)

Stop Judging Others!

So, does it mean we must be free to do everything we want? No, everything has its limit and boundary. Without limits, you will put yourself and others into confusion and danger. That is why we still have rules, law and legal system :)

Does it mean we can not remind someone that they take a wrong way? It is always how you say it that make people accept your opinion or hates you. If you know someone you love do something illegal and they could go to jail because of it, would you rather see them go to jail because you are afraid they will tell you the "Don't judge me" card?. 

Be wise to pick a conversation, put love above all things. You tell them because you love them, not because you are trying to judge them or because you think you are better than them. There is no one on this earth that is blameless and sinless, but it does not mean we can not remind each other of what is right, wrong and true.

Some people said "Don't Judge", because either they know that there is a God who will judge us fair and we  are all sinning or they love doing a certain thing that they know it is wrong but they wanted to continue doing it. So if they advised others to stop doing whatever "it" is they are doing that is wrong, that would make them hypocrite? This word has become way overused, just like love and hate LOL. 

See, the thing is that we are all human, and we will continue to make mistake everyday and that is why we must repent everyday. Temptation comes everyday, the war is within ourselves with our own self. I am my own enemy. The devil could not make me do it, I do it, the devil only gives me some ideas, but he is not that powerful to make me do it, unless I wanna do it on the first place. 

I did sin A, it was wrong and I knew it. I see my friend is about to do this sin A, should I tell her to stop before it was too late just like my own experience or should I just let her go for it, do what makes you happy-even though I know it is wrong based on my own experience? Should I tell her or should I just shut my mouth up because I am too afraid of the "hypocrite" label people put on me?. Tell her what you know about it based on YOUR own experience and what it does to your life. If she still chose to do it, then it is her choice, but you did what you must as a loving friend who does not wanna see her friend get hurt. Again, it is how we say it and what motivates us to say it. Is it love, self righteous, judgmental minded, selfishness, hate or simply big mouth who does not think first yet always open their mouth to say hurtful things.

Sometimes your act of love speaks louder than words. So, if you know you are dealing with issues that requires action and not words, then it is time to speak up when they ask your opinion. Nobody can beat the words, "I am here if you need me", "I will always be your friend no matter what", "What can I do to help you?"or "I understand, I have been there". 

When people hates you because you are different, 

love them anyway. 

When people makes fun of you because of your principles or values in life, 

love them anyway. 

When people attacked you because you disagree with them, 

love them anyway. 

In life, we will always meet those who agree/disagree with us, what are you gonna do? 

Hide? Hate? Anti Social? Gossip?

Stand true to the TRUTH, 

and at the same time love them who dislike you because you disagree with them. 

We don't need to agree with everyone all the time. I have an opinion, you have yours.

 If you don't agree with me, 

I still love you

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Love ALWAYS win

xoxo,

Lindsay

Happy Mother's Day

I owe you my life,

I look up to you,

I learned so much from you,

I will forever keep you close in my heart and soul.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Your faith, kindness, patient, strength, wisdom, beauty, honesty, generosity and all the great things that I could not write one by one, inspires me to be like you.

You have a big heart and always taught me to prioritize others than myself.

You always show me what a great person really is all about.

You taught me that money, fame, "all about me mentality" are not the most important things in the world,

But JESUS, a great heart, wisdom and legacy are the most important things in life.

You showed me that all things are possible with faith and hard work.

You are a perfect mom for me,

A blessing from God.

This is to all of you, great moms out there, who carried your babies for nine months, taking care of them, sacrifice everything so that your children might have a great life.

This is to all of you who do not have a child of your own, but be a mother to a lot of the motherless children,

This is to all of you who adopted those who has no parents to take care of them,

This is to all of you who make a different in children's lives by being a great role of a mother they wished they had in their lives,

This is to all of you who carry someone else's baby for nine months because they could not carry it themselves,

This is to all of you who change a child's life, by being a mother to them!

:)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

xoxo,

Lindsay

KRI Dewaruci

KRI DEWARUCI
http://kridewaruci.com/

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The KRI Dewaruci (sometimes spelled Dewa Ruci or Dewarutji; KRI: Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia) is a Class A tall ship and the only tall mast ship of the Barquentine class owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy. 


She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet. The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world.

Built in Germany by HC Stülcken & Sohn. Construction on the Dewaruci began in 1932, but was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II, which caused heavy damage to the shipyard where she was being constructed. She was finally completed in 1952 and launched in 1953. Since then, she has been based out of Surabaya on the Java Sea. Her name and figurehead represent and display the mythological Indonesian god of truth and courage.

Until now, KRI Dewaruci is still operational and periodically visits other foreign countries to meet other tall ships around the world.

The Dewaruci also participates in tall ship races and events around the world. As a unique feature, the ship has her own marching band. In 2010 the "Dewaruci"'s marching band delighted and entertained the crowds in Hartlepool at the Tall Ships Crew Parade. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skill won them the prize for the best crew in the crew parade.

Due to age, the Dewaruci is to be pensioned and displayed at naval museum. The Indonesian Parliament has agreed to buy a new tall ship and has appropriated $80 million (Rp720 billion) for the purpose. The new ship will continue as the Dewaruci. The new vessel is to be completed in 2014. 

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• Length: 58.27 m
• Width: 9.5 m
• Beam: 9.45 m
• Draft: 4.05 m
• Height: 36.48 m
• Sail area: 1090.50 m²
• Hull: Steel
• Crew: 150
• Year built: 1953
• Flag: Indonesia
• Sail : 16 Sails, area 1091 m2.

Foremast, named as "Bima"; from Pandava's Bheem character(35.25m). 1. Flying jib. 2. Outer jib. 3. Middle jib. 4. Inner jib. 5. Royal sail. 6. Top gallant sail. 7. Upper top sail. 8. Lower top sail. 9. Fore sail. Mainmast, named as "Arjuna"; from Pandava's Arjun character (35.87m). 1. Main top gallant sail. 2. Main top mast stay sail. 3. Mai stay sail. 4. Main top sail. 5. Main sail. Mizzenmast, named as "Yudhistira"; from Pandava's Yudhistira (32.50m). 1. Mizzen top sail. 2. Mizzen sail. • Dimension Length : 58.30 meters. 

(Sources: Wikipedia and Indonesian Navy)

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The Indonesian Navy tall ship, KRI Dewaruci, is scheduled to arrive Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on February 29 for a brief port visit while enroute the U.S. mainland.  Dewaruci began her cruise from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on January 14.

KRI Dewaruci was invited by the Chief of Naval Operations to participate in the International Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Dewaruci will join other tall ships, naval vessels and the Navy's Blue Angels holding demonstrations this spring and summer in New Orleans, Baltimore, Boston and Norfolk, Va.

The Dewaruci is the only tall mast ship of the Barquentine class owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy. She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet.

The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world. (via) and check this website http://www.opsail2012virginia.com/

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At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Indonesian sailors perform a traditional dance to welcome U.S. Military personnel aboard the Indonesian Navy tall ship, KRI Dewaruci at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The KRI Dewaruci, arrived at JBPHH on Feb. 29, 2012, for a brief port visit while enroute the U.S. mainland. Dewaruci began her cruise from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on Jan. 14., as part of International Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

 (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)

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In San Diego-2012

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‘Jalesveva Jayamahe’ 

 (“Victorious on the Sea”)

Selamat Jalan,

Sampai Jumpa Kembali,

Kami Bangga Atas TNI AL

xoxo,

Lindsay