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Along Came You: It's a Wonderful Life
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Tuesday, November 12, 2013. It's a Wonderful Life. I could have died when I was fourteen. No, I didn't run up against any near death accidents or get kidnapped by a maniac or anything that dramatic. No one was threatening my life either. Then, I was a mess. Then, I was tired. Then, I was sick of it. Then, I was ready to end it. How much longer do I have to feel so cornered? How much longer do I have to feel so broken? I could end it&...
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Along Came You: restoring the temple
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Friday, October 4, 2013. Happily, I lead Him around, pointing out things I learned, things I'd done, things I'd changed—all because of Him. My heart is being changed still by Him; it is being changed for Him. He smiled, and my heart fluttered a bit, knowing He was pleased with my progress. And then my heart stopped. Open this door," He requested. Hesitantly, I shook my head and dropped my eyes. "No.". I froze. What a question! I took...
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Along Came You: I have hope for a unified Body
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Thursday, November 7, 2013. I have hope for a unified Body. I came across an article. Today from LifeWay, and my soul smiled. Dr Thom Rainer, the current CEO and president of LifeWay Christian Resources, issued a formal apology for VBS material that was released 10 years ago called, "Far Out Rickshaw Rally – Racing Towards the Son." The material was the subject of major controversy. This is a huge step since my. For their apology and...
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Along Came You: March 2013
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Monday, March 18, 2013. The other day in counseling, I was asked how I've seen or experienced God in the part of me that's Chinese. I had to think for a moment, and I realized I'm not sure about this one. From the beginning, I met God in a pretty American setting. We met at a Chinese church in Anaheim, CA. I learned about Him in English while surrounded by my fellow ABCs. I chose my voice over family pride. Therein lies the conflict.
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Along Came You: August 2013
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Thursday, August 8, 2013. I could never live in Seattle. I'm positively certain I said or thought this phrase quite a few times in the past several years. Little did I know then that God seems to really enjoy a challenge. Yet, somehow, I ended up in Seattle. And I absolutely love it up here. How was this going to work out? But I figured, if the enemy wants me out of Seattle so badly, I must be doing something right. My favorite verse...
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Along Came You: July 2013
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Thursday, July 25, 2013. Family is a loaded word. For some, happy memories come to mind first. Smiles, laughter, enjoyment, safety, love—these are the things that encompass their family. For kids like me, that is the family we long for. Sorrow, pain, brokenness, fear, humiliation—these are what come to mind for me. I was the relative. They were a family. Of sorts. What do you want to know about my family? That I had to prove myself a...
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Along Came You: Glass Heart
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Tuesday, December 17, 2013. A piece of glass is created from chaos. It comes about when sand is struck by lightning hotter than five times the surface of the sun. Or it is created in the heart of a volcano. It is transparent. Glass has no means to lie. It is recognizable by anyone. It is vulnerable. It is strong enough to shelter people and create fortresses. Yet weak enough to be shattered to pieces when struck. When I love someone.
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Along Came You: May 2013
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Friday, May 31, 2013. Today, I'm twenty-six. But I never thought much about what that means. It means I'm also twenty-five. And twenty-four. And seventeen. And ten. And five. And one. I never feel like my new age on the day my previous age retires its crown. I don't feel twenty-six today. I still feel like I was yesterday. I still feel the twenty-five behind the newly formed ring of twenty-six. But twenty-five didn't stay there.
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Along Came You: above the ashes
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Sunday, November 3, 2013. God has given me a powerful name: "the appearance, the bearing, of a phoenix.". It's this name that the devil must destroy in order to defeat me. Naming and names should not be taken lightly. This is to be my fate: forever waiting—waiting faithfully—only to have promises broken and dreams dashed. But that is not what God has promised me through this name. And neither am I. They will fight against you, but th...
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Along Came You: a multicultural family of God
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Give me wings, let me dream. When I fly, I’ll be complete." VanNess Wu. Monday, October 14, 2013. A multicultural family of God. We are a part of the body, we are North American Christians every bit as much as any other North American Christian, and we are weary, hurt, and disillusioned by the continuing offensive actions of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. When one part of the body experiences pain, should not the whole body feel the repercussions? Have posted an open letter.
