{"id":703,"date":"2007-06-15T12:35:13","date_gmt":"2007-06-15T19:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbcbeacon.wordpress.com\/?p=703"},"modified":"2007-06-15T12:35:13","modified_gmt":"2007-06-15T19:35:13","slug":"simon-huang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/2007\/06\/15\/simon-huang\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Huang"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Simon Huang<\/em><\/p>\n

College has been an amazing four years of my life due to God\u2019s faithfulness to me. It was only four years ago when I was really frustrated at God. I was so upset that I had to go to a Junior College right after high school. Growing up where education almost seems more important than God, I felt as if I failed in life already. But it was during those two years at Junior College where I really understood God\u2019s sovereignty and grace and just how consumed I was with the things of this world. James 1:2-3 \u201cConsider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.\u201d I was very fortunate during those two years to really grow by the discipleship of my pastor, youth pastor, and deacon at my home church. Although I went to church all my life, it was then when I was really saved.<\/p>\n

The past two years have also been amazing due to LBC. I was really confused why God really wanted me to go to UCSD rather than Davis since it was closer to home and my home church. I realized that God wanted me to go to LBC due to the great teaching and equipping of servants and leaders. Pastor John\u2019s sermons on Romans 12:1-2 as well as the College Retreat with the theme of \u201cNo Compromise\u201d have really challenged me in my own lifestyle and how short I fall (Romans 5:8). I have also been very fortunate to be discipled by John Yi and Dennis Su. They have really guided me in my walk and challenged me to grow despite the numerous excuses I give them. They have always given me biblical and honest advice. The one thing that still amazes me is how sacrificial they both are. Despite having families with young children and full-time jobs, they still go out of their way to meet with me. Their sacrifice has really shown me a taste of what it is to be a humble servant of God.<\/p>\n

The future is still a big question mark to me. Although I would love to stay in San Diego, I\u2019m just not sure. I actually finish school Fall 2007, but I\u2019m still praying about where and if I should go on missions in the future. I\u2019m still considering returning to South Africa for a few months. I do plan on looking for a job either here in San Diego or back at home in San Jose. But no matter where I go, I will serve God.<\/p>\n

Favorite Food<\/strong>: All you can eat Korean BBQ.<\/p>\n

Favorite Bible Character<\/strong>: Job, because of his incredible faith in God despite the tragic events that happened to him.<\/p>\n

Favorite Verse<\/strong>: James 1:12 \u201cBlessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Favorite Memory<\/strong>: There are a lot, but I\u2019d have to say when I really committed myself to Christ my freshman year during Junior College.<\/p>\n

What You\u2019ll Miss the Most<\/strong>: Hanging out with people at random hours of the night\/morning.<\/p>\n

What You\u2019re Looking Forward To<\/strong>: When I pop that special question (with the hopeful response of yes).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Simon Huang College has been an amazing four years of my life due to God\u2019s faithfulness to me. It was only four years ago when I was really frustrated at God. I was so upset that I had to go to a Junior College right after high school. Growing up where education almost seems […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":469,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-college-graduation"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/469"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=703"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/703\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lighthousebc.com\/beacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}