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Yuba City, CA, United States
For over 24 years Edward C. Han Sr., MBS, DD has been a Bible teacher to youth and adults at his local church, Lakeview Assembly, Stockton, CA. He studied with Golden State School of Theology. Ed is a Personal Financial Representative in his community, where he has raised his family with his wife Lorri. He is passionate about discipleship training for new believers as he heads up Lakeview Bible Institute; and market place ministry as President of the Stockton Chapter of Business Men's Fellowship. For information on seminars, workshops and speaking engagements, please contact Ed Han at edhan362@yahoo.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

“Only One Life, 'Twill Soon Be Past"

By C.T. Studd

Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e’er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”;
And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say, “Twas worth it all”;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.
And when I am dying, how happy I’ll be,
If the lamp of my life has been burned out for Thee.

Its not in vain

Saturday, March 5, 2011

"IDENTIFYING GOD" BOOK REVIEW:

by Tienne Weyer

Ok, so I have to start out by saying ... "I HATE and absolutely DESPISE religious books!" I think they are overly opinionated and rather obtuse in nature. For the most part, I don't feel that of the religious books I have read, that they depict the true forgiving and loving nature of God. That said, I love this book!

"Identifying God" by Dr Edward C. Han Sr. starts out by explaining in lay terminology (common language) the different levels of knowledge. This is, in my opinion, the perfect way to explain how we gain both a better understanding of God as we progress in our spiritual relationship with him, but also how we can gain a better understanding of God's words and how/why the meaning of the words can change or evolve as we spiritually evolve in our relationship with God.

Believe me, I tried to find a place where I could say, "This guy is full of garbage" and thus easily throw out the text and move on ... I couldn't. This is the first religious text I have read that opens the door for spiritual explanation and leaves it at that, so that you as an individual can have a better way of evaluating the word of God and applying it or investigating it yourself as needed. It is completely non-judgmental. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers/opinions/ideas in this book. It is taking the complex nature of our spiritual selves and drastically simplifying it.

Although it is written from a Christian perspective, I can see how this book could help even an agnostic person on their spiritual journey. This book in and of itself is a spiritual journey. I really and truly loved the whole premise of "Jdentifying God" and I would recommend it to anyone seeking to understand God, themselves, or bring some simplicity to their current relationship with God that they may find to be confusing.

(To order the book "Identifying God" go to http://bit.ly/bookidgod )