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Hello everyone.

I was using this blog for one of my online classes

and that's why past couple posts didn't make any sense.

But now that I'm done with the class,

the blog will resume like old times.

Anyway,

it is just passed midnight and I just finished one of my assignment.

Yay, right?

Well, not really.

of course, I'm very excited that I finished the assignment, don't get me wrong.

The problem is..... actually I'm not really sure.

But there is something on my mind.

That needs to be said.

What is it? I don't know.

Let's think for a sec.

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Lately, I have come to realize how much I have grown as a Christian

since the first day I stepped on Dordt campus.

I had never lived in a Christian community till 16, the first time I came to the U.S.

I sure was blessed with people. I feel like God put some of the finest people in the world into my life and told them to guide me become a Christian man. Even today, I feel like God keeps putting great people into my life.

There are so many people who have touched my life.

High school buddies, college friends, their families........

I can't thank them enough. I can never thank them enough.

Pause.

All the years, I feel like all I did was receiving.

People kept giving, so I kept receiving.

Personally, I've always understood that being in a Christian relationship is a two-way street.

You give, and you receive.

I think I've done enough receiving.

The table has turned.

It is my turn to give.

So what can I do?

Pause.

This is where I get stuck.

This is where I need extra help from God.

I know life is not about me. It doesn't matter what I do or think.

Also,

I know life is not about you. It doesn't matter what you do or think.

But it is about others, how you influence others matter.

Touching lives, if there is anything you can learn from Christ,

that would be it.

So how do I touch people?

Think for a sec.

Pause.

Again, I get stuck.

One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 27:17 where it says

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another".

I love the verse.

It is a proof that you can greatly influence others.

Ironically, it doesn't really say how you can influence others.

Pause.

Maybe, I'm thinking about too much.

Maybe, I just need to be who I am and live Christ-life, and hope that people can see something good with in me.

I hope someday, I can be "the guy".

I hope right now, by writing post, I'm touching someone's life even though, I understand that the chance is slim, I really hope so.

Stay tuned.

Love,

Hiro