Update!

It has been forever and an ETERNITY since I've been on here! In college, all I do is check my e-mail and my Facebook (aside from my homework of course ;).

It's crazy to see how things can change so fast, so easily in so little time. A lot has changed. For good and for bad. But I know that in everything that happens, there's a purpose behind it. And we may not know exactly what's going on now but we will later (actually a Bible verse of when Jesus spoke to his disciples).

School, is tough. Nuff said. Ha. Well the studying/academic part anyways. I've met some really cool people here. I love the environment at George Fox. Definitely different compared to a public university.

Tennis is good so far. It's the off season but I really like my team and we're 1-0 in the season so far! So we're undefeated for a good 3 months before the season actually begins! Woohoo!

I really miss home. I guess absence really does make the heart grow fonder. I miss my family and my mom/grandma's cooking... my dad's lame jokes... my sister's awkward laughter... my crazy and loving youth group. And a bunch of friends back home too! My next planned visit in WA is to be during Thanksgiving weekend! :O) Not too long until I'll be home again!

Anyways, I'm signing off now. Peace, love and happiness to you all. But most importantly, GOD'S peace, love and happiness! :)

God is good, all the time.

- Bethany Nguyen

Time sure flies...

It's been such a long time since I've posted anything on here!
It's already end of June and summer is starting to fly by. Not to mention that this is my first summer since my Sophomore year (because I've always taken summer courses at Pierce). However I did graduate recently from Pierce College and Steilacoom High! I can't believe that all those years of school finally paid off with a diploma!..or two.. haha :)

Lately it's been very chill. Weather has been nice, getting my tan on, playing tennis, guitar and chillin' with the youth group doing.. *ahem ahem. Can't really say YET but you'll see! :D

I've never been up this early since summer began. This is the first time I'm ever up to see the sun rise! Amazing. Probably won't happen again though, haha. Well hmmm.. just wanted to update a little. Made some changes on the profile and songs and what not. I gotta start using this blog again! I forgot all about it! Anywho, peace out cub scout!



& I can never forget to say...

God is good, all the time!

- Bethany N.

What to do after church?

My semi-spring break was pretty good! Other than getting really sick half way through but I'm slowly recovering. On Thursday night I went to the STARFIELD/NEW HEIGHTS concert with my youth group and had an amazing time! I fell in love with the lead singer of New Heights and their music is pretty awesome too! Check it out! But that was my first concert ever! And surely won't be the last :D

I've been spending a lot of time looking into a guitar at GuitarCenter! I keep finding new guitars that I'm interested in! There's this Taylor guitar that I absolutely am in LOVE with but it's just way out of the price range :( maybe something to get in the future when I go pro or something... if that happens! As of now I'm contemplating between a Big Baby Taylor and a Taylor 110. Guess I'll be at GuitarCenter often! :)

Anywho; aside from that, after church I decided to write a song! Daniel helped me find the chords for the song and Grace and Ammy decided to jump right on in and dance with the song lol. But here's the video, hope you enjoy :)

God is good, all the time!

- Bethany A. Nguyen

Lyrics:

Your love is deeper than oceans
Higher than the skies
Farther than the distance between You and I
Nothing can compare to the promise You have
I'm rich in Your love

Your love stronger than the mountains
Brighter than the stars
Surrounding all around me when you're near or far
Although I'm undeserving it's more than I need
I'm rich in your love

Our God from above gave us one command
To love one another whether stranger or friend
But tell me one thing whys it easy to hate?
When it does no good but determines your fate
I'm rich in his love, that is first above all
Knowing that Hell be there for me when I fall
His love was shown where his Son was nailed
According to 1 Corinthians, yo, his love never fails.

...deeper than oceans
Higher than the skies
Farther than the distance between You and I
Nothing can compare to the promise You have
I'm rich in your love

Your love stronger than the mountains
Brighter than the stars
Surrounding all around me when you're near or far
Although I'm undeserving its more than I need
I'm rich in your love

In your love (your love)
Your love (your love)
I'm rich in your love

In your love (your love)
Your love (your love)
I'm rich in your love
In your love.. ♥

Long time no post...

Wow, it's been quite a long time since I've been on this blogspot. Or even used it for that matter! Just recently motivated to use it again from a few friends on facebook who found this blog helpful and encouraging! :)

Not too long ago I ran across this website: http://givesmehope.tumblr.com/
I suggest you guys give it a look! It's so touching and it.. well.. GIVES ME HOPE!
I love the stuff that's on there... very encouraging. Kinda like an FML thing but to make your life feel better by kind acts... not by making your own life feel better because other's people lives aren't so great! Haha.

But in the past few months or so I've struggle through many rough decisions and obstacles but in the end, I conquered all because I have the Holy Spirit working within me giving me strength, courage and wisdom to get through each and every one of those days!

Not to add, the wonderful people that God placed in my life to make each and every day worth living.

For those of you who might not know, I've made my college decision!

George Fox University
in Newberg, Oregon

This is where God wants me to be, and I'm just following His commands.

Today, I found one of my long lost best friends through MySpace. I've been searching for her for 6 years, and God somehow brought her to me.

Finding old friends, GMH (gives me hope).

God is good, all the time.

- Bethany A. Nguyen

I'm not living for me anymore.

Life has been living its course lately. Plentiful ups and downs... but I'm still surviving.
It's been FOREVER since I've posted anything on this blog. I find it hard to keep up with...

But life right now is sorta struggling. School is tough as it is and I'm not doing so great... er, as great as I hoped. Tennis season starts next week so that gives me more food on my plate and less time to digest it all. Not to add, the end of the quarter is nearing so finals will come soon! In times like these, where do I find comfort and hope? God.

College has been on my mind a lot. Trying to make a decision of where to go. What to do next.
But it's always hard when you're limited by your parent's expectations and their own desires for your life. Just asking and praying to God continuously to bring me a sign, to help me make the best decision for me, to reveal His true plans for my life.

It'd be great if you could keep me in your prayers about this...
I've also created a prayer request list opened to anyone who might have prayer requests!
So if you need a friend? Holla atcha girl, haha. :)

As my life progresses each day... I find myself falling into God's plans for me. His works in my life. Oh how I love him.

God is good, all the time.


- Bethany A. Nguyen

Haven't had a post in forever!
Lately I've just been doing what I gotta do in school..
Preparing for the youth group night THIS SATURDAY @ 6:30.
It will be held at my church (same place as the rally) and should be fun!

Ahhh, whipping myself into tip top shape for tennis season is hard!
I mean... the eating "right" part is.. lol.

Anywho... I saw this daily devotion this morning and it definitely helped me.
Hope it helps you too!

God is good, all the time!

Bethany Nguyen



When the Future seems Uncertain
By Rick Warren

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans ... to give you a future and a hope ... You will find me when you seek me, if you look for me in earnest." Jeremiah 29:11, 13 (LB)

No matter what the pollsters, pundits, and prognosticators claim, no one can accurately predict all that is going to happen this year, let alone in the next few weeks. Our best forecasts are just educated guesses.

Change is not only increasing in speed and intensity, but also in unpredictability.

The Bible suggests three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:

Set goals according to God's direction
It's foolish to make plans without first consulting God. He's the only one who DOES know the future - and he's eager to guide you through it.

The Bible says, "We may make our plans, but God has the last word." (Proverbs 16:1) In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, "God, what do YOU want me to do in 2010?"

Live one day at a time -- While you can plan for tomorrow, you can't live it until it arrives. Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time to enjoy today!

John Lennon once wrote, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Decide to make the most of each moment this year. Jesus said, "Don't be anxious about tomorrow - God will take care of your tomorrows. Live one day at a time." (Matthew 6:34)

Don't procrtatsinate - DO IT NOW! - "Don't boast about what you're going to do tomorrow, for you don't know what a day may bring forth." (Proverbs 27:1)

Procrastinating is a subtle trap. It wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You promise yourself that you'll do it "one of these days." But "one of these days" is usually "none of these days."

What did you plan to get done last year that you didn't do? When do you intend to start working on it?

I Surrender

Surrender: Let Go and Let God Work
by Rick Warren

Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7 (GW)

Surrendering your life means -

• Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you;

• Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;

• Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide;

• Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances.

You know you're surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don't have to always be "in charge." Instead of trying harder, you trust more.

You also know you're surrendered when you don't react to criticism and rush to defend yourself.

Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships.
You are not self-serving, you don't edge others out, and you don't demand your rights.

The most difficult thing to surrender for many people is their money. Many have thought, "I want to live for God but I also want to earn enough money to live comfortably and retire someday."

Retirement is not the goal of a surrender life -- Because it competes with God for the primary attention of our lives. Jesus said, "You cannot serve both God and money," and "Wherever your treasure is, your heart will be also."

The supreme example of self-surrender is Jesus. The night before his crucifixion Jesus surrendered himself to God's plan. He prayed, "Father, everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine."

Jesus didn't pray, "God, if you're able to take away this pain, please do so." He began by affirming that God can do anything! He prayed, "God, if it is in your best interest to remove this suffering, please do so. But if it fulfills your purpose, that's what I want, too."

Genuine surrender says, "Father, if this problem, pain, sickness, or circumstance is needed to fulfill your purpose and glory in my, life or in another's life, please don't take it away!"

This level of maturity doesn't come easy. In Jesus' case, he agonized so much over God's plan that he sweats drops of blood. Surrender is hard work. In our case, it requires intense warfare against our self-centered nature.