Today, EJ wrote this and I was so blessed by his maturity and faith in Christ:

"So as you know I got my appendix removed and to keep it short and to the point. It was a great experience. I think through it I have seen that much more of God's providence and my fragility. I got to experience the merciful side of God in a way only few can experience. Being close to death wasn't as nerve racking as I thought only because of one reason. Christ. His death reminded me of how little my pain is compared to his. My burden is nothing. I literally shouldn't worry because Christ did it. I wasn't afraid because to live is Christ and to die is gain. Whether I'm alive or not I am the Lord's. I am Christ's property. So I really was not all that scared. I am not trying to brag in my own bravery because it was only given by the Holy Spirit through Christ's finished work on the cross. So thankfully I'm alive and I feel his grace."

Where most his age would lament, he's able to give praise. PTL. - Julian

I didn't die of toxins killing my intestines due to the rupture of an organ that is the size of my thumb. PTL - E.J.

A day older than yesterday. A year older than last. I am alive in Christ. PTL. -Jacquie

Tonight, one of my residents told me she wanted to commit her life to honoring God with Jesus as her Lord and Savior. My heart is overflowing with joy and praise for the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in her life! Praise the Lord indeed!!! -Melody

I can give my burdens to a God who laid the foundations of the world. Who set boundaries for the oceans when they burst out of the womb. Who controls the universe by the word of his power. Who simply was. This is amazing. PTL- edward

Today, I took the afternoon easy and after cleaning my room spent some time in prayer. As I did, I began to look around me and became in awe of the space. The money, time, effort and circumstances to bring this little room together are all possible because they were first willed by the Father. PTL. - Julian

Today, 23 years ago, Melron Farol Cruz was born. PTL. - Julian

Surf City (Half) Marathon is this Sunday, and I have been preparing for almost a year. I haven't ran in a little over a month and a half. Tuesday, I ran a mile and a half. It took me almost an hour. Today, I ran almost three miles in under an hour. I know I'll be sore for the next few days, but I am so grateful for having legs to run. PTL. -Jacquie

This weekend, I experienced the work of our God of all comforts (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) through the comfort of a sister and brothers-in-Christ. PTL. -Melody

Last night, my car battery died when I stopped at Tutti Frutti about a mile and a half away from my house. My parents were in Torrance, my Kuya JP wasn't home, my Kuya Joem wasn't answering his phone, and my Kuya Jino was out with his family. I called E and he was actually home and his battery died shortly after I called him. PTL for His perfect timing. E didn't have jumper cables and neither did I, so we called Tita Yoly and she was about to leave her house, but she had jumper cables! PTL for His perfect timing. E was able to jump start my battery and I was able to go home! PTL. -Krissa

Yesterday, my car overheated in west covina so i had to bring it to pepboys therefore pushing back all of my afternoon plans. They told me that i had a hole in my radiator and that it needed to be replaced which was running at: $600. (YIKES!) But PTL for God's providence through Uncle Tony and Tito Dodo, who quickly came to my rescue, gave me advice, took my car and are in the process of fixing it for a substantially cheaper cost. Also, PTL that my grandparents were so willing to pick up my sibs AND take me to work where we closed early and a friend of mine was able to bring me home in time to finish ALL of my homework. Overall, PTL for a God who brings us to situations that just seem to be a pile of trash, but then reveals that He's got a trashbag in His pocket and will help us clean up the mess. All the time He is just too good to me and I praise Him for His mercy! -Aarika

Today I was able to celebrate my birthday with my hubby only!! PTL. - Geneyem

Jesus Christ atones for us. The Holy Spirit transforms us. God loves us. And they all want us to kill sin. they All will never forsake us. PTL - E.J.

Someone finally accepted our offer, signed all the paper work and now waiting for escrow to close on the 29th of this month. PTL. - Geneyem

"So the eternal law demands that we purify our love by turning it away from temporal things and toward what is eternal"-St. Augustine PTL. -Alex

Got a text from Jasmine saying at the church plant Regen church she met a girl who got saved at a CFBC VBS 6 years ago. PTL. -PJ

PTL for 2009 - quite an eventful year - the year I turned to Christ. Let 2010 be a year that I press on towards the prize of life in Jesus Christ! PTL for salvation and a richer, more fulfilling life. - Marloooo

A co-worker of mine called in sick so I was asked to stay an hour longer than necessary, which is never a fun thing. BUT i got to talk to another co-worker who I haven't seen in a few weeks and catch up on her life. PTL. -Aarika

I got to read some articles from Acts&Facts. I also hung out with my family. Man God designed some complex stuff- PTL

That's Christmas (Short Film) HD from St Helen’s Church on Vimeo.

PTL.
-PJ

Whether I go through great times or extremely difficult time - it's awesome to know that God has the master plan! -PTL! - Marlo

Living at home has allowed me to realize how much my parents really do... somehow my mom works 12 hours 7-8 days every 2 weeks... AND keeps the house functioning! PTL for awesome parents! - Marlo

My uncle could be dead right now. But, he isn't. PTL -Joanna

It is great to know that where sin is, God's grace abounds all the more. KILL SIN!!! PTL- E.J.

Isn't it relieiving that we don't have to know a whole lot to be Christian? PTL. -Julian

Jesus' beauty makes me happy. PTL. -Alex