June 2011
1 post
Missions to Thailand 2011
To the fellow believers who make up the church of Christ… To my dear acquaintances and family in Southern California… To the beloved friends of my mine in Merced and the San Francisco Area… And to those who don’t even know who I am…
Introduction
Photo of three of my small group members and me from Intervarsity ChristianFellowship @ Merced
My name is Eric Chao and I have a heart for...
November 2010
1 post
Four Years of Trilogy
2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
July 2010
1 post
"Church Arrest"
Today, I am on “Church Arrest”
“Leaders” Orders. Quite frankly, there nothing I’d rather do with one of the precious fourteen days in this this country than be confined to a room while the rest of my team does work.
Pray: - For the ability to Obey my modern day pharisee of a leader for the sake of unity - For the ability to control my anger and not let it control me...
June 2010
1 post
Malaysia 2010: Introductions
Dear friends, readers, and supporters, Missionary Dick Hillis once said, “Every heart with Christ, a missionary; every heart without Christ, a mission field.” As you know, we (Eric and Jon) will be traveling to the mission field of Malaysia this July with CCMN. We will be updating our blogs to inform you of our final month of preparation before we leave. We hope that as you read,...
May 2010
3 posts
I am Retired
Dear Friends, May 5th marks the last large group of the 2009-2010 academic school year. That means there is no more need for me as a large group coordinator, there is no more need for me as a worship leader, and above all, there is no more need for me as an official Intervarsity Leader. I have relayed my role as large group coordinator to Kim Chiang, as I have passed on my role of worship leader...
Cooking is Way Too Tedious
I’ve taken an interest in expanding my culinary abilities lately…so I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen every couple of days.
I just spent around 30 minutes pan frying a thick slab of chicken breast, boiling water and soaking some linguini noodles, heating up alfredo mushroom sauce in a microwave, and throwing all three together to make the ugliest piece of crap I’ve...
Too many drafts...
Draft after draft after draft…
The Publishing is coming! I promise!
April 2010
6 posts
Reconciliation
There are no sweet words to lather this post with. There are no long paragraphs to fill the page from top to bottom. Simply put: Tonight, I reconciled with my Dad for the first time in 20 years. I am so at peace.
God is Good.
A Diction Addiction: Deference
Before I begin this blog post, let me explain myself and my recent endeavors towards whatever it is I’ve been striving for.
For those of you who know me well, I’ve never been the guy who enjoys reading or studying on his free time. Actually, I’ve achieved quite the opposite for my reputation. Lately, God has been putting a lot of crazy thoughts in my head about my future and my...
[A(pathetic)] Small Group Leader
In my single year experience of being a small group leader in IV, I really thought I was doing my job. Simple right? Go to leaders meetings on Sunday, prepare a little Monday night, stay late on campus every Tuesday, hang out with some interesting characters for an hour or two, read some bible, and eat with them from time to time. Ah yes, the weeks would go by, as I would lead meeting after...
Trial by Fire:
“You are always going to end up where you need to be.” Is what I always tell myself.
Yet in the midst of trial by fire, I often cower into my shell and brood over all the details of these situations that suck. Why can’t I just look into the facts and accept the truth that God is on MY SIDE and He knows what He’s doing? (Bout to drop some SUP knowledge.)
“For I know...
In the last 7 days:
I’ve written a grand total of 6822 words worth of research papers…and im still not done. I have another paper due in 14 hours.
But I also have a load of bomb friends who know how to have a good time. @youknowwhoyouare
Sorry if I wasn’t as social or involved for your visitation.
March 2010
3 posts
Formspring: How was SUP? (Sacramento Urban Plunge)
Hello Friends. Answering the question: How was SUP? I would go ahead and sum up my experiences in Sacramento over Spring Break with a sweet simple word: Shalom (more on what shalom is at the end)
Now I know some of my fellow SUPers are giggling at the cliche use of this word over the last few days, but let me explain myself to my other 4 readers(sigh) who weren’t at SUP. The Sacramento...
Give me something to blog about. →
February 2010
4 posts
1 tag
Formspring: Are you coming back after college?
First off: Since I am rather uncreative when it comes to blogging topics, Ill try to blog in detail based on any interesting formspring questions I get.
To begin this escapade:
Are you coming back after college?
This question comes at me in two ways: The person asking the question probably comes from either of these two perspectives: 1. Merced (IV) 2. Socal (HOC)
So will my plans after college...
feeling social: formspring →
Yep, ask me anything.
“The proud hate pride - in others.”
January 2010
3 posts
draft after draft
i type too many draft blogs. ever new day, it seems as though i have something new to say but i never find time to finish any of these blogs thus leaving them in the dusty draft bin to be forgotten. its okay i guess, im not blogging for “tumblarity”.
Ill get back to yall when i am more concrete on my writing/ideas
December 2009
2 posts
Goals
I feel like this winter break has been the first winter break where I have goals to reach. They might not be much, but I’d rather make good use of my time.
Goals:
- Get to know people on a deeper level Yes sir; this is to all my dear church friends and family at HOCELA. I feel like we have so much to learn from each other just by having some good deep conversation. So pick up your phone,...
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I think I will start blogging again.
…Starting tomorrow.
Merry Christmas.
September 2009
1 post
“Sin is a bitch sometimes.”
– anonymous
August 2009
2 posts
HAHAHA out of context but lolol
Josh Lee: i'm serious. there's something about you that just says "tell me all your secrets and everything you've done"
July 2009
4 posts
My Dad:
It seems in the days my dad was my age, he was a hipster.
What a rebel
In other news, I now have access to a BOAT LOAD of baby photos. teehee
Anime Expo 2009 "Nike Ranger" Pictures →
Enjoi
June 2009
11 posts
Larry: hey, it's getting hot in here. Time to take off some cloths
Angie: okay!
Me: I'm looking up cuss words on my phone spotlight to see if anyone has ever cussed at me via text.
Mike: okay, let me text you.
*explicit text follows*
May 2009
27 posts
Luke 18 Project 2009 @ UCLA Pictures →
