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Vivian Mabuni, an Eastern Asian American author shares about her experiences as a cancer survivor and how her life has changed since she became a Bible-reader and a Christian follower.
An inspirational podcast from the guest speaker and author- Mabuni shares her previous background as a traditional Buddhist in Colorado and how she redefined her beliefs from being a practicing Buddhist. It was a phase when which she found detachment as a young teen until she became active in faith as a Christian.
Her challenges and ordeals as a cancer survivor and how she joyfully survived the loneliness of having to leave the place she grew up with as a teen to move to Hongkong. The podcast was reflective of how she progressed from being a passive believer of a specific culture to an emphatic follower of Christ where her beliefs are strengthened through Bible readings.
Vivian believes that openhanded living starts with an intentional posture of the heart. Through surrender to His will, one will draw closer to God in a way that makes one’s day-to-day lives more purposeful, powerful, and pleasing to Him.
It is imperative to trust the unchanging character of God, otherwise, apathy, entitlement, self-reliance, busyness, and bitterness can keep a woman’s fist clenched rather than releasing control over to God in her life.
Drawing from the examples of biblical heroes with particular reference to Esther, Vivian shares life-giving wisdom about what it looks like to surrender all in the midst of uncertainty and fear. As she explains, “When our hearts are surrendered to Him and aligned with His will, we draw closer to Him in a way that unleashes His grand purposes for our lives,” writes Vivian.
Her own personal stories of trusting God through unexpected hospital visits, seasons of financial insecurity, and a terrifying cancer diagnosis position her as an understanding friend and sister who has been there and can speak “from the trenches.”
Talk to God directly. Everything—all emotions and disappointments, plans, wishes and goals are written and known to God through writing a letter. This activity makes a person active in faith and not just a simple follower. With this, the author signifies that a greater involvement through sharing time to grow in faith is essential to mature as a Christian.
What You Will Learn
- What it means to not lose devotion to Christ
- Why we should all continue to read The Bible
- How we can break free from the pressure of other people’s expectations
- What it takes to continue to live as a Christian
Guest Bio
VIVIAN MABUNI is a national speaker and writer with a passion to share the hope and life found through intimacy with God. With 30 years of ministry experience on staff with Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ), she loves teaching about the Bible and providing practical applications. Her previous book is Warrior in Pink. For more information go to: http://www.vivianmabuni.com/ or www.waterbrookmultnomah.com
