visited eilton at where he was working the other day with the caregroup. hahas. he's working in the super duper old lifebookshop at forum. thought we should pop by and add some 'life' there. :)
he played this dvd for us to watch. titled 'face-down'. and frankly, i forgot about this until this afternoon, this word rung in my head again.
it was based on Leviticus 9:24. "Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown..."
a demonstration of humility, a simple demonstration of reverence, for Him..
Have i fell facedown, in honouring reverence and humility for Him, today?
and if i see Jesus today, will i honour Him with this simple demonstration of reverence?
Have we customised God? Have we diluted the essence of God honouring attitudes as we desire to be relevant to the world?
Honestly, i know i am guilty of that.
Lord, change my heart.. renew my spirit. teach me dear Lord, to impart and impact my team with Your vision, help me to grow and mature in disciple making.
Lord, help me to recall the essence of "follower-ship", in the midst of leadership.
facedown. 0mm from knees to ground.
"We will crown You, King forever, Living Saviour, Jesus Redeemer...."
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
well, mr lenny just set up a blog. hahas. amazing.
and decided to pop by and hey, was really encouraged by the posts proclaiming his love for Him.
and amazingly, i started to blog hop a bit and went onto this person's link. hmm well. i dunno him personally, but i know he's the president of the Student Council during my JC days. hahas.
saw one of his recent blog post on holy spirit baptism. and hey, we were discussing this extensively during our DMM last night. we went through the whole teaching and was reading through the materials on who the holy spirit is, the manifestations of the spirit, so on and so forth.
and great! i've got another insight of another person from another church. perhaps the sharing will provide a fuller understanding. :)
and so....i kinda ripped this off fr his entry. i think he wouldnt mind eh? hahahas i mean its gd stuff! here goes the post..
"Mark 16:17 ... They will speak in new tongues..
WakIng up to a great sunday morning, as i prayed to God for some answers in tongues.. i decided to find out more...
Mark 16:17 And these signs will follow those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
in this context Jesus has risen from the dead, His perfect work have ben finished on the cross n' the Lord has risen him. Surely, from this point, its the New covenent.
Casting out demons, speakng intongues and healing all appear n other passages in e NT, and there is no scriptural warrant for their cessation before the Lord returns.
New tongues refers to supernaturally speaking a human language,
unknown to the speaker (Acts 2:1-13)or in a transrational language of heaven (1 Cor 13:1) Though i speak with the tongues of men and of angels..
1 Cor 13 then goes on tokking about LOve, How God's uncondiional love permeate your attitude, motives, thoughts, words and actions. It is this Love that authenticates spititual gifts..
erhz, cant finish, shall resume later...
take-aways:- no scriptural warrants for the cessation of speaking in tongues before He returns- Love of Lord that authenticate the speaking in tongues
Sunday, April 23, 2006
1Cor 12:30 .. Do all speak with tongues? ..
Cont'd
Not all will manifest the gift of tongues in public worship. Yet, in private devotion everyone is encouraged to express themselves thru their spiritual language
1 Cor 14:5 i wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied;prophesied means to talk in language that ppl understand, why did Paul say "even more"? coz w/o interpretation, it is not edifying the church, n' hence he endorsed prophecy over tongues in this context
bt nevertheless, for personal 'use', one should speak in tongues. because..
1) e speaker may not know what he or she is saying, but they can be sure to whom they are speaking
2) we express praise while doing so (Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.)
3) we pray using the Understanding of God and not our own limited understanding (1cor 14.15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.)
hEEz, tt's why i like to pray in tongues~! how many agree that its wonderful not having to know what you would need to pray for but pray in the spirit so that all that is needed will be provided n' added unto you! =)
posted by His sheep at 8:41 PM 0 comments "
some food for thought. n praying wont be caught by him for plagarizing hahahas!
and decided to pop by and hey, was really encouraged by the posts proclaiming his love for Him.
and amazingly, i started to blog hop a bit and went onto this person's link. hmm well. i dunno him personally, but i know he's the president of the Student Council during my JC days. hahas.
saw one of his recent blog post on holy spirit baptism. and hey, we were discussing this extensively during our DMM last night. we went through the whole teaching and was reading through the materials on who the holy spirit is, the manifestations of the spirit, so on and so forth.
and great! i've got another insight of another person from another church. perhaps the sharing will provide a fuller understanding. :)
and so....i kinda ripped this off fr his entry. i think he wouldnt mind eh? hahahas i mean its gd stuff! here goes the post..
"Mark 16:17 ... They will speak in new tongues..
WakIng up to a great sunday morning, as i prayed to God for some answers in tongues.. i decided to find out more...
Mark 16:17 And these signs will follow those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
in this context Jesus has risen from the dead, His perfect work have ben finished on the cross n' the Lord has risen him. Surely, from this point, its the New covenent.
Casting out demons, speakng intongues and healing all appear n other passages in e NT, and there is no scriptural warrant for their cessation before the Lord returns.
New tongues refers to supernaturally speaking a human language,
unknown to the speaker (Acts 2:1-13)or in a transrational language of heaven (1 Cor 13:1) Though i speak with the tongues of men and of angels..
1 Cor 13 then goes on tokking about LOve, How God's uncondiional love permeate your attitude, motives, thoughts, words and actions. It is this Love that authenticates spititual gifts..
erhz, cant finish, shall resume later...
take-aways:- no scriptural warrants for the cessation of speaking in tongues before He returns- Love of Lord that authenticate the speaking in tongues
Sunday, April 23, 2006
1Cor 12:30 .. Do all speak with tongues? ..
Cont'd
Not all will manifest the gift of tongues in public worship. Yet, in private devotion everyone is encouraged to express themselves thru their spiritual language
1 Cor 14:5 i wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied;prophesied means to talk in language that ppl understand, why did Paul say "even more"? coz w/o interpretation, it is not edifying the church, n' hence he endorsed prophecy over tongues in this context
bt nevertheless, for personal 'use', one should speak in tongues. because..
1) e speaker may not know what he or she is saying, but they can be sure to whom they are speaking
2) we express praise while doing so (Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.)
3) we pray using the Understanding of God and not our own limited understanding (1cor 14.15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.)
hEEz, tt's why i like to pray in tongues~! how many agree that its wonderful not having to know what you would need to pray for but pray in the spirit so that all that is needed will be provided n' added unto you! =)
posted by His sheep at 8:41 PM 0 comments "
some food for thought. n praying wont be caught by him for plagarizing hahahas!
wheee! received this fr liyan! hahas!
http://www.MingXiu.youaremighty.com/
it's like so cooollll.
going down to nuh to meet shep later! hahha a journey to the west literally.
i really got to kow-tow to all the leaders who are living at the edge of singapore. imagine the kind of dist they make to meet up ppl living in the central and stuff. sacrifice. really going all the way out to do His work.
and oh.. saw this in an outdated 8 days mag. haha happen to be re-browsing and saw this webbbie.. www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com. haha. i m pretty amazed how salt and pepper shakers are considered artefacts that can be displayed for exhibition. hahas. interesting.
http://www.MingXiu.youaremighty.com/
it's like so cooollll.
going down to nuh to meet shep later! hahha a journey to the west literally.
i really got to kow-tow to all the leaders who are living at the edge of singapore. imagine the kind of dist they make to meet up ppl living in the central and stuff. sacrifice. really going all the way out to do His work.
and oh.. saw this in an outdated 8 days mag. haha happen to be re-browsing and saw this webbbie.. www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com. haha. i m pretty amazed how salt and pepper shakers are considered artefacts that can be displayed for exhibition. hahas. interesting.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
as i look back upon my week, it was terrible. or terrible is too light a word to express my heart and degree of the "terrible-ness"?
terror-terri-horror-horri-ble. yeah. that kind. hahas.
in fact, i really thought i was clinically depressed. all symptoms fufilled. hahas.
but as i think back again, i give thanks for the rough times. it really challenge my limits. challenge my character. challenge my threshold of things around me. challenge my faith. challenge my security. challenge my trust. challenge my almost everything.
sometimes i wonder what lies ahead. and whenever i think of this, corrine may's song jus come into my mind. "Everything in His time". And the lyrics, "there are a thousand reasons why i should give up, but i'm stubborn in the things i believe....."
"I'm telling you, the answer will come, Hold on to patience and watch for the sign,..everything in His time.."
when i start to turn my head from stressors to blessings, the difference in my spirit is immeasurable. i start to give thanks. and recall the snippets of blessings. how can i not be moved? my friends, my family, spirtual fam, everyone. how can i not be blessed?
u know whats the problem with me? i am suffering from some short sightedness. spiritually.
i get too focused on the present downs, and find it hard at times to look beyond the future ups.
m really immersed with joy and hope when i jump into thanksgiving. so much to rejoice about.
ytd's prayer meet really stir in me. i walked in, and what i heard was the qn " are you in a battle today?"
honestly, i thought i was. but after much thoughts, maybe where i am now is jus the pre war period. hahahs.
now is the 'donning on armour-putting out shield-drawing out my sword and getting ready to charge across battle field' time.
and what moves me? i know i m not alone. He is already in front.
I just need to get the rest to be ready. beside one another.
one 'ohana!
Alright, due to the over the weeks intense training in quoting authors after the piles of reports, heres one:
"To quote Lilo, in her own eloquent way, she said, 'Ohana means family. Family means no one is left behind - or forgotten.' "
Reference:
Fischer, J. (i dunno the year). Lilo & Stitch and the Spirit of Hawaii:
The message of the film and the meaning of 'ohana [Online]. Available: http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/hawaiifilms/a/lilo_and_stitch_2.htm (2006, April 22)
hehe. bet the referencing is wrong. i seldom reference online stuff. hahahs.
terror-terri-horror-horri-ble. yeah. that kind. hahas.
in fact, i really thought i was clinically depressed. all symptoms fufilled. hahas.
but as i think back again, i give thanks for the rough times. it really challenge my limits. challenge my character. challenge my threshold of things around me. challenge my faith. challenge my security. challenge my trust. challenge my almost everything.
sometimes i wonder what lies ahead. and whenever i think of this, corrine may's song jus come into my mind. "Everything in His time". And the lyrics, "there are a thousand reasons why i should give up, but i'm stubborn in the things i believe....."
"I'm telling you, the answer will come, Hold on to patience and watch for the sign,..everything in His time.."
when i start to turn my head from stressors to blessings, the difference in my spirit is immeasurable. i start to give thanks. and recall the snippets of blessings. how can i not be moved? my friends, my family, spirtual fam, everyone. how can i not be blessed?
u know whats the problem with me? i am suffering from some short sightedness. spiritually.
i get too focused on the present downs, and find it hard at times to look beyond the future ups.
m really immersed with joy and hope when i jump into thanksgiving. so much to rejoice about.
ytd's prayer meet really stir in me. i walked in, and what i heard was the qn " are you in a battle today?"
honestly, i thought i was. but after much thoughts, maybe where i am now is jus the pre war period. hahahs.
now is the 'donning on armour-putting out shield-drawing out my sword and getting ready to charge across battle field' time.
and what moves me? i know i m not alone. He is already in front.
I just need to get the rest to be ready. beside one another.
one 'ohana!
Alright, due to the over the weeks intense training in quoting authors after the piles of reports, heres one:
"To quote Lilo, in her own eloquent way, she said, 'Ohana means family. Family means no one is left behind - or forgotten.' "
Reference:
Fischer, J. (i dunno the year). Lilo & Stitch and the Spirit of Hawaii:
The message of the film and the meaning of 'ohana [Online]. Available: http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/hawaiifilms/a/lilo_and_stitch_2.htm (2006, April 22)
hehe. bet the referencing is wrong. i seldom reference online stuff. hahahs.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
doing my groupwork assignment.
eyes are barely..1mm opened.
typed onto google: intellectually disabled+puppetry cos thats the theme of my groupwork report. designing series of 6 puppetry sessions for intellectually disabled children.
and as i hit 'enter' on the keyboard, what caught my eye was this link..
Hope Church Singapore Community Ministry Year 2003
Bishan Home is a home that provides care for the Intellectually Disabled. During the visitation, the volunteers presented a puppet show, sang carols, ...www.hopesingapore.org.sg/community_2003.htm - 43k - Cached - Similar pages
wow. i am very heartened, to know that the church is reaching out to people with special needs as well.
am inspired to do more. :)
eyes are barely..1mm opened.
typed onto google: intellectually disabled+puppetry cos thats the theme of my groupwork report. designing series of 6 puppetry sessions for intellectually disabled children.
and as i hit 'enter' on the keyboard, what caught my eye was this link..
Hope Church Singapore Community Ministry Year 2003
Bishan Home is a home that provides care for the Intellectually Disabled. During the visitation, the volunteers presented a puppet show, sang carols, ...www.hopesingapore.org.sg/community_2003.htm - 43k - Cached - Similar pages
wow. i am very heartened, to know that the church is reaching out to people with special needs as well.
am inspired to do more. :)
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
a friend smsed me this today:
" For christians, prayer is not an option, but an opportunity. in prayer, expect setbacks, but refuse retreat. Don't tell the LORD how big the problem is, tell the problem how great the LORD is!"
so listen up 'Problems'. u r too small and insignificant to shroud the greatness of our LORD!
" For christians, prayer is not an option, but an opportunity. in prayer, expect setbacks, but refuse retreat. Don't tell the LORD how big the problem is, tell the problem how great the LORD is!"
so listen up 'Problems'. u r too small and insignificant to shroud the greatness of our LORD!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
i don't really dare to look at the clock now.
but i got to wake up at 6.30 tmr morning. and i have no idea why i am still up. can't sleep.
not as if its my wedding. its my aunt's!
perhaps its the coffee just now. sheesh.
munching cookies baked by jorris.. absolutely scruMpolicious. hahaahahhas!
don't you find the world warp?
why is it that things like the SIT video saga can spread like a plague, without much effort, everyone has seen it, heard about it, understand it.
Why won't their hearts be as open to the Truth, the Living Word?
i think its all about Desire. when u desire for something, u go for it.
told u. Man are hard-to-understand creatures.
but i got to wake up at 6.30 tmr morning. and i have no idea why i am still up. can't sleep.
not as if its my wedding. its my aunt's!
perhaps its the coffee just now. sheesh.
munching cookies baked by jorris.. absolutely scruMpolicious. hahaahahhas!
don't you find the world warp?
why is it that things like the SIT video saga can spread like a plague, without much effort, everyone has seen it, heard about it, understand it.
Why won't their hearts be as open to the Truth, the Living Word?
i think its all about Desire. when u desire for something, u go for it.
told u. Man are hard-to-understand creatures.
Friday, February 24, 2006
praise the LORD!
i really felt like crying just now. seriously. like i can feel the intense fear gripping my heart.
nothing big actually. but i really felt cold all over.
i thought i lost the word document!
and i really stayed up to do..i was half dying staring at the screen. i recall the experience as r.e.p.u.l.s.i.v.e.
and the idea of RE-DOING wasnt exact fantastic. and the deadline for this epractical is like..today?
and in my hopelessness..i jus kept mumbling to God..and kept shaking my thighs and biting my lips..
mx's nervous breakdown symptoms. hahas.
yeah and i can laugh now. cos i found it! thanks Ceyu!!! so IT savvy. a call away!!
Praise the Lord. phew. i promise, i will SAVE, EMAIL and SAVE EVERYWHERE my assignments the next time round.
i have a weak heart.
i really felt like crying just now. seriously. like i can feel the intense fear gripping my heart.
nothing big actually. but i really felt cold all over.
i thought i lost the word document!
and i really stayed up to do..i was half dying staring at the screen. i recall the experience as r.e.p.u.l.s.i.v.e.
and the idea of RE-DOING wasnt exact fantastic. and the deadline for this epractical is like..today?
and in my hopelessness..i jus kept mumbling to God..and kept shaking my thighs and biting my lips..
mx's nervous breakdown symptoms. hahas.
yeah and i can laugh now. cos i found it! thanks Ceyu!!! so IT savvy. a call away!!
Praise the Lord. phew. i promise, i will SAVE, EMAIL and SAVE EVERYWHERE my assignments the next time round.
i have a weak heart.
i know i am a bit lagggg..
but..
i just realised..
corrinne may blogs. hahahas.
www.corrinnemay.blogspot.com. :)
and i am dying from doing the home and comm e practical. my eyes cannot take it already.
but..
do i have a choice?
No.
So?
back to work. enough of corrinnemay.
...............
but..
i just realised..
corrinne may blogs. hahahas.
www.corrinnemay.blogspot.com. :)
and i am dying from doing the home and comm e practical. my eyes cannot take it already.
but..
do i have a choice?
No.
So?
back to work. enough of corrinnemay.
...............
Saturday, February 18, 2006
saw this on xuan's bloggg. JOhari window! i just learnt this in jo's lesson. ;)
come come. friends. do this for me. gam sia. :) hahhahhas.
http://kevan.org/johari?name=-mx
come come. friends. do this for me. gam sia. :) hahhahhas.
http://kevan.org/johari?name=-mx
Sunday, February 12, 2006
so blessed today!
shareen gave me a box, with cute pics of cows on it!
and deb surprised me with a huge stuffed cow when we went home tog!
Thanks dears!
went for teh tarik with huimei, joella, huishan, deb, hannah and jiahui. after dinner today ;)
was supposed to discuss with huimei abt the upcoming unit CG. and the conversation drifted to about relationships, about life partners..hahaha (tt's how far women can digress, for ur info. ;) )
and inevitably, we started sharing about what kind of character are we looking for in our life partners. and seriously, i think night time breeds openness. hehs.
and as i was walking home just now, i was very reminded of cm's song- mr. beasley.
the song may sound kind of silly, but its so real. and i think the song really brings out the essence of my thoughts as well. hahas.
the essence of "being urself".
was sharing to huimei, that admist the ideal characteristics of my life partner, i am looking for someone who can make me feel that i am being "myself" when with him, and he too, is comfortable for being himself.
dunno why, but this is a v impt factor for me.
so with vday coming up, this's song for ur listening ear. enjoy ;)
M R . B E A S L E Y
Written by Corrinne May Ying Foo
Copyright 1997, Corrmay Gourmet Music (ASCAP)
You don't have to drive a fancy car
Don't have to quote me Shakespeare just to woo me
Yeah I see your nervous laughter when you're trying to crack some joke
Well, you don't fool me
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
Just be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
You don't know this but I see you in the church when you are praying,
You just move me
And my friend Sue she tells me you've been teaching kids for free
Mr. Philanthropy
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
Just be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
Be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
shareen gave me a box, with cute pics of cows on it!
and deb surprised me with a huge stuffed cow when we went home tog!
Thanks dears!
went for teh tarik with huimei, joella, huishan, deb, hannah and jiahui. after dinner today ;)
was supposed to discuss with huimei abt the upcoming unit CG. and the conversation drifted to about relationships, about life partners..hahaha (tt's how far women can digress, for ur info. ;) )
and inevitably, we started sharing about what kind of character are we looking for in our life partners. and seriously, i think night time breeds openness. hehs.
and as i was walking home just now, i was very reminded of cm's song- mr. beasley.
the song may sound kind of silly, but its so real. and i think the song really brings out the essence of my thoughts as well. hahas.
the essence of "being urself".
was sharing to huimei, that admist the ideal characteristics of my life partner, i am looking for someone who can make me feel that i am being "myself" when with him, and he too, is comfortable for being himself.
dunno why, but this is a v impt factor for me.
so with vday coming up, this's song for ur listening ear. enjoy ;)
M R . B E A S L E Y
Written by Corrinne May Ying Foo
Copyright 1997, Corrmay Gourmet Music (ASCAP)
You don't have to drive a fancy car
Don't have to quote me Shakespeare just to woo me
Yeah I see your nervous laughter when you're trying to crack some joke
Well, you don't fool me
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
Just be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
You don't know this but I see you in the church when you are praying,
You just move me
And my friend Sue she tells me you've been teaching kids for free
Mr. Philanthropy
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
Just be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
Be yourself, Mr. Beasley
I don't need your show of attitude
Coz' it's your soul that makes me fall in love with you
I'd like to see your eyes through those goggles that you're wearing
Don't try to hide away
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
sometimes, as i walk along the streets or anywhere, alone, with busy bustle passing me by,
or even as i am squeezing with people back to back on trains.
in lifts with fellow campus mates.
sitting beside a girl of my age on a bus.
walking out of school, with chattering campus mates in front of me. and the list goes on and on....
i wonder,
"who will i be today, if i hadn't known Him?"
i was trying to picture myself, my life priorities, my interest, and how i would spend my time..
haven really had a conclusion as yet.
but one thing i'm definite of as of now, i will never have the willingness to attempt things which tests my comfort zone, which threatens my security if i hadnt known Him. i m very sure of that.
I am very thankful for Him living in me, a living and divine security in which i can build my life upon.
and its simply because of this identity as a child of God, i came to see myself trying things in which i would have stood in fear facing , if i hadnt known Him.
and it doesnt mean that i experience success everytime i take that step of faith and try as well.
but amazingly, u just have the assurance that this is not the end of, but the process of experiencing His presence and power in your life.
gd nights. ;)
or even as i am squeezing with people back to back on trains.
in lifts with fellow campus mates.
sitting beside a girl of my age on a bus.
walking out of school, with chattering campus mates in front of me. and the list goes on and on....
i wonder,
"who will i be today, if i hadn't known Him?"
i was trying to picture myself, my life priorities, my interest, and how i would spend my time..
haven really had a conclusion as yet.
but one thing i'm definite of as of now, i will never have the willingness to attempt things which tests my comfort zone, which threatens my security if i hadnt known Him. i m very sure of that.
I am very thankful for Him living in me, a living and divine security in which i can build my life upon.
and its simply because of this identity as a child of God, i came to see myself trying things in which i would have stood in fear facing , if i hadnt known Him.
and it doesnt mean that i experience success everytime i take that step of faith and try as well.
but amazingly, u just have the assurance that this is not the end of, but the process of experiencing His presence and power in your life.
gd nights. ;)
Thursday, January 26, 2006
honestly, i was physically tired fr head to toe today. or rather ytd..as in wednesday. ok u get the drift. i still think its today. hahas.
was wondering how i am going to really to stay alert to mit up the girls.
i dunno. haha. i just prayed. for strength and that i will do my best. ;)
and, i totally loved today! i was reminded of this verse in proverbs 11:25..he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. so apt. so true.
know what's a more powerful agent than coffee to keep awake? ;) (haha i was just reminded of chipmunk's decaf coffee..haha)
presence of God.
i dont want to get caught into the cliches of things. but as i reflect upon today, the Word of God really refreshed me. I felt conviction strengthening as i share with nah and han.
even when i met deb at nydc after 'em, i still felt empowered by the Holy Ghost to spend time with this girl.
shared with nah and han abt the 2 bible characters, Joshua and Moses. i recall Jasmine sharing with full conviction about leadership.
and i suddenly could understand the conviction even better when i verbalise it to others. now i know..no wonder they always say its always different being a consumer from a producer. the level of conviction deepens. :)
and also what i've learnt fr sun's seminar. today, something else stirred. its abt this point of spending time of every moment of everyday with the person, if u want to know this person personally..
hear Him, anytime, anywhere. thru ppl, thru circumstances, thru His word, thru worship..in quietness. anywhere.
don't limit God with the capacity of my own human brain, mx. if i can ever limit it within the boundary of my own brain, He won't be God.
i was exceptionally hit again by the analogy Dr keith made..about using our own understanding to interpret God and His Word, without Him. its as if putting a CD into a toaster. its incompatible.
i enjoyed the time exploring different qns with Deb as well, even to topics of change in physical appearance..
my personal stand to her is this..something which i use when i am stuck in dilemmas and indecisiveness..
i ask myself..:mx, if i do this, will it extend the KOG?
if Yes, why not? Nike! (Just do it!)
if it doesnt affect at all (in other words, no effect if u do it or not), then u have a choice of doing it or u don't. doesnt matter at all actually.
BUT, if it HINDERS the extension of the KOG, then, don't do it.
so far, i found this personal benchmark to be helpful in helping the indecisive me, to keep the main thing the main thing.. thou i think i still fail many times.
i m still learning. teach me Lord, to live my life thru ur eyes.
was wondering how i am going to really to stay alert to mit up the girls.
i dunno. haha. i just prayed. for strength and that i will do my best. ;)
and, i totally loved today! i was reminded of this verse in proverbs 11:25..he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. so apt. so true.
know what's a more powerful agent than coffee to keep awake? ;) (haha i was just reminded of chipmunk's decaf coffee..haha)
presence of God.
i dont want to get caught into the cliches of things. but as i reflect upon today, the Word of God really refreshed me. I felt conviction strengthening as i share with nah and han.
even when i met deb at nydc after 'em, i still felt empowered by the Holy Ghost to spend time with this girl.
shared with nah and han abt the 2 bible characters, Joshua and Moses. i recall Jasmine sharing with full conviction about leadership.
and i suddenly could understand the conviction even better when i verbalise it to others. now i know..no wonder they always say its always different being a consumer from a producer. the level of conviction deepens. :)
and also what i've learnt fr sun's seminar. today, something else stirred. its abt this point of spending time of every moment of everyday with the person, if u want to know this person personally..
hear Him, anytime, anywhere. thru ppl, thru circumstances, thru His word, thru worship..in quietness. anywhere.
don't limit God with the capacity of my own human brain, mx. if i can ever limit it within the boundary of my own brain, He won't be God.
i was exceptionally hit again by the analogy Dr keith made..about using our own understanding to interpret God and His Word, without Him. its as if putting a CD into a toaster. its incompatible.
i enjoyed the time exploring different qns with Deb as well, even to topics of change in physical appearance..
my personal stand to her is this..something which i use when i am stuck in dilemmas and indecisiveness..
i ask myself..:mx, if i do this, will it extend the KOG?
if Yes, why not? Nike! (Just do it!)
if it doesnt affect at all (in other words, no effect if u do it or not), then u have a choice of doing it or u don't. doesnt matter at all actually.
BUT, if it HINDERS the extension of the KOG, then, don't do it.
so far, i found this personal benchmark to be helpful in helping the indecisive me, to keep the main thing the main thing.. thou i think i still fail many times.
i m still learning. teach me Lord, to live my life thru ur eyes.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
this weekend has been amazingly powerful. i felt that every single teaching was for me. really.
it all started from saturday, with the sermon Ps Lawrence preached. I always enjoy the way Ps Lawrence delivers his teaching. he always conveys his msg thru a movie clip, thru activities. i am someone who learns from impression.
back to the main stuff. guess whats the title?
Love in Action.
So apt. i need that.
Ps Lawrence shared about this guy in the Bible, Philemon. He is someone who has no unforgiving bone in his body! He always appreciate GOD for the good in others (Philemon 1:4-5).
Ps Lawrence shared that he is "thanksgiving-challenged". i can absolutely identify with that. its not very natural of me to want to give thanks for every single thing that GOD has placed in my life. I find it easier to play the devil's advocate most of the time.
He also shared that God wants to stretch our love. i was like..FWAH. God u customised this teaching for me. I can almost envision myself frantically waving to GOd with both of my hands.."YeS YES! It's me LORD!! I feel so limited in my capacity to love!"
attended CLM. jasmine shared to us about being 'charismatic' leaders. i love the way she puts it. its so true.
Do you have... C.H.A.R.I.S.M.A?
C are
H elp
A ffimative
R elate
I nitiative
S mile!
A vailable.
and guess what...each time she reveals one alphabet, i felt like.."ops. i don't have this. o no, i have NONE of that.."
argh. and trust me. the feeling wasnt gd.
but guess wad, i felt really encouraged, and am determined to turn tables. to grow in these areas! there wont be any excuse that His kingdom wont advance then.
its possible. with God, all things are possible. :)
more i've learnt. but got to KO now. gd nights world.
and happy birthday dearest deb!!
it all started from saturday, with the sermon Ps Lawrence preached. I always enjoy the way Ps Lawrence delivers his teaching. he always conveys his msg thru a movie clip, thru activities. i am someone who learns from impression.
back to the main stuff. guess whats the title?
Love in Action.
So apt. i need that.
Ps Lawrence shared about this guy in the Bible, Philemon. He is someone who has no unforgiving bone in his body! He always appreciate GOD for the good in others (Philemon 1:4-5).
Ps Lawrence shared that he is "thanksgiving-challenged". i can absolutely identify with that. its not very natural of me to want to give thanks for every single thing that GOD has placed in my life. I find it easier to play the devil's advocate most of the time.
He also shared that God wants to stretch our love. i was like..FWAH. God u customised this teaching for me. I can almost envision myself frantically waving to GOd with both of my hands.."YeS YES! It's me LORD!! I feel so limited in my capacity to love!"
attended CLM. jasmine shared to us about being 'charismatic' leaders. i love the way she puts it. its so true.
Do you have... C.H.A.R.I.S.M.A?
C are
H elp
A ffimative
R elate
I nitiative
S mile!
A vailable.
and guess what...each time she reveals one alphabet, i felt like.."ops. i don't have this. o no, i have NONE of that.."
argh. and trust me. the feeling wasnt gd.
but guess wad, i felt really encouraged, and am determined to turn tables. to grow in these areas! there wont be any excuse that His kingdom wont advance then.
its possible. with God, all things are possible. :)
more i've learnt. but got to KO now. gd nights world.
and happy birthday dearest deb!!
Saturday, January 14, 2006
0940hr
i love waking up early nowadays. i feel gd, i feel ready for a great day ahead! i feel that i am ready to embrace the challenges ahead as well. and seriously, with waking up early, i feel right with God and everything. i love the breeze thats blowing in now. i love the sun that's on shining over my table top now. i am enjoying my breakfast of beehoon now (now they taste delicious, the used to taste soggy by the time i wake up...). i am enjoying the noise the floor cleaner is making outside my house now cos i am someone who works with a bit of noise (which i am usually irritated by cos i am trying to steal sleep).
i love mornings! good morning Lord!
i remember ps ben once shared.."do u often say: Good Lord! It's morning...... Or Good Morning, Lord!" i think i have been stuck in the previous for very very very long. time to move on!
enjoy every single day of our lives, it should be that way. but often, i am slowly being chewed away by many worries of life..
time to sit down, relax, and starbucks with God.
i thank God for the past one week. I feel "right-er" with Him.
after reflections of 2005. be ready for a 2006.
preparing to meet the camp comm soon! i will be doing materials. i m really really excited for this camp, tho i highly doubt that i can make it cos its during my clinicals.
nevertheless, i am thankful to be given such an opportunity to lead in the area of materials!
a new experience. :)
"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. :)"
i love waking up early nowadays. i feel gd, i feel ready for a great day ahead! i feel that i am ready to embrace the challenges ahead as well. and seriously, with waking up early, i feel right with God and everything. i love the breeze thats blowing in now. i love the sun that's on shining over my table top now. i am enjoying my breakfast of beehoon now (now they taste delicious, the used to taste soggy by the time i wake up...). i am enjoying the noise the floor cleaner is making outside my house now cos i am someone who works with a bit of noise (which i am usually irritated by cos i am trying to steal sleep).
i love mornings! good morning Lord!
i remember ps ben once shared.."do u often say: Good Lord! It's morning...... Or Good Morning, Lord!" i think i have been stuck in the previous for very very very long. time to move on!
enjoy every single day of our lives, it should be that way. but often, i am slowly being chewed away by many worries of life..
time to sit down, relax, and starbucks with God.
i thank God for the past one week. I feel "right-er" with Him.
after reflections of 2005. be ready for a 2006.
preparing to meet the camp comm soon! i will be doing materials. i m really really excited for this camp, tho i highly doubt that i can make it cos its during my clinicals.
nevertheless, i am thankful to be given such an opportunity to lead in the area of materials!
a new experience. :)
"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. :)"
Friday, January 13, 2006
Just woke up. had quite a gd rest after ytd's match with ngee ann. amazingly, and i'm sure it was by God's grace, we won!
not trying to be holy or what ppl often misunderstood as "everything-is-God-God-God-in-good-times".
at least i felt God's empowerment for myself. as i seek strength from Him, He empowers me during the stress-est periods. i feel that hey, i am in control.
i'm jus glad we all tried our best! its great to see everyone putting in the utmost effort despite slim chances.
esp pearlyn and fishcake who has nv paired up before! but u guys did well! and zixian as wel, who nv play for like 2 yrs??!
anyway, josie just sent me this email. thought it was pretty interesting. enjoy! :)
NEW ELEMENT IN THE PERIODIC TABLE
Element : WOMEN
Symbol : WO+
Atomic mass : Accepted as 53.6 Kg; isotopes may vary from 40-200kg.
Occurrence : Copious quantities in all urban areas. > >> >>> > > >>
*PHYSICAL PROPERTIES*
1. Boils at room temperature
2. Freezes without any known reason.
3. Melts if given special treatment.
4. Bitter, if incorrectly used.
5. Sweet as Honey if given a proper treatment. > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> > >
*CHEMICAL PROPERTIES* >
1. Have great affinity for Gold, Silver and a range of precious stones and absorbs great quantities of expensive substances. > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
2. May explode spontaneously without prior warning and for no known reason. >>> > > >> >>> 3. Insoluble in liquids, but activity greatly increases by that. > > >> >>> >
4. Most powerful money reducing agent known to man. >>> >>> > > >> >>> >
*COMMON USES*
1. Highly ornamental, especially in sports cars. >
2. Can be great aid to relaxation. >
*TESTS* > >> >>> >** > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
1. Pure specimen > >>turns rosy pink when happy.
2. Turns green when placed behind a better specimen.
*POTENTIAL HAZARD* > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
illegal to possess more than one, although several can be maintained at different locations as long as specimens do not come in direct contact with each other. (i thought this was really funny!!!)*!!
*!!WARNING !!*
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THIS ELEMENT CAN CAUSE SEVERE FINANCIAL HEMORRHAGING AND MENTAL DISTRESS.
BE CAUTIOUS
ABOVE PROPERTIES ARE SHOWN BY ALL THE WOMEN OF THE WORLD
not trying to be holy or what ppl often misunderstood as "everything-is-God-God-God-in-good-times".
at least i felt God's empowerment for myself. as i seek strength from Him, He empowers me during the stress-est periods. i feel that hey, i am in control.
i'm jus glad we all tried our best! its great to see everyone putting in the utmost effort despite slim chances.
esp pearlyn and fishcake who has nv paired up before! but u guys did well! and zixian as wel, who nv play for like 2 yrs??!
anyway, josie just sent me this email. thought it was pretty interesting. enjoy! :)
NEW ELEMENT IN THE PERIODIC TABLE
Element : WOMEN
Symbol : WO+
Atomic mass : Accepted as 53.6 Kg; isotopes may vary from 40-200kg.
Occurrence : Copious quantities in all urban areas. > >> >>> > > >>
*PHYSICAL PROPERTIES*
1. Boils at room temperature
2. Freezes without any known reason.
3. Melts if given special treatment.
4. Bitter, if incorrectly used.
5. Sweet as Honey if given a proper treatment. > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> > >
*CHEMICAL PROPERTIES* >
1. Have great affinity for Gold, Silver and a range of precious stones and absorbs great quantities of expensive substances. > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
2. May explode spontaneously without prior warning and for no known reason. >>> > > >> >>> 3. Insoluble in liquids, but activity greatly increases by that. > > >> >>> >
4. Most powerful money reducing agent known to man. >>> >>> > > >> >>> >
*COMMON USES*
1. Highly ornamental, especially in sports cars. >
2. Can be great aid to relaxation. >
*TESTS* > >> >>> >** > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
1. Pure specimen > >>turns rosy pink when happy.
2. Turns green when placed behind a better specimen.
*POTENTIAL HAZARD* > >> >>> > > >> >>> > > >> >>> >
illegal to possess more than one, although several can be maintained at different locations as long as specimens do not come in direct contact with each other. (i thought this was really funny!!!)*!!
*!!WARNING !!*
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THIS ELEMENT CAN CAUSE SEVERE FINANCIAL HEMORRHAGING AND MENTAL DISTRESS.
BE CAUTIOUS
ABOVE PROPERTIES ARE SHOWN BY ALL THE WOMEN OF THE WORLD
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
loads..heap loads of things happened just as new year started. pretty overwhelmed initially..but slowly..slowly..i think it all made sense to me. :) thank God for His unfailing faithfulness.
last week was a complete mess for me. a crazy one. a terrible one even i would say..but perhaps thru the lenses of mine, it seemed really horrible.
i did not understand why everything happened all at the same time? i felt like a squeeze ball that was entirely squeezed to bits, with intense pressure from every aspect of my life.
i guess wed was a great learning lesson for me. i will bear it in mind. painful lesson, but it really brought me to a much deeper level of understanding and trust in God. and really..i could not bring myself to concentrate for the whole of the next day. i was actually brooding..dwelling..and even mentally rehearsing some words that were said in my brain..
the feeling was horrid. i hate the feeling whenever my emotions get out of hands. seriously. and the really torturous part was tt i had to continue life on thurs as normal. no time for a breather. many times i just had to stay in the toilet to pray.
a moulding time. make or break.
of cos had blessings as well! Hope Resource Annual Appreciation Night was on fri! me and shuyi, jitsy and david as well did the deco and mini door gifts. ;) i really love the spirit of these ppl, ever full of energy and joy in serving God. non-complaining, ever-rejoicing. funnily, but i thought that that night, it was really the time i managed to break the "bondage" of dwelling finally. cos i found more reasons to serve with joy than to wallow in self-pity! self-pity- OUT!
though it was a simple gathering, i truly enjoyed myself tt night. i thought it was a warm atmosphere of people. i m v inspired by this sister especially from adults grp- xue mei. she is extremely sincere.. and i think that her sincerity moves me greatly. and what surprises me what that ive gotten the best new volunteer award..hahahs. really. *cross my heart* i nv imagine that whole chunk of description was mee. but thanks so much for that affirmation. it encouraged me a lot. :)
celebrated hannah's and joanna's birthday as well! i'm ready for an exciting journey with u hannah. a convenanted journey. :)
and joanna! although i managed to attend just half an hr...but i could really sense the love in ur family and extended family! it really warms me! thanks for being such a great host!
sat's svc was awesome. it ministered to me in a very personal level. God, you really know my heart condition. it was battered and torn, but ur love mended it...and really, Your love, still amazes me.. Your love, really melts me.
i dont know how many people could see tt, but i am someone who is not quite expressive in emotions. but i dont think that equates to me being emotionless..in fact, i will say i m emotion-ful..hahah not emotional tho', ok, if u get what i am trying to say..hahas.
xuan once mentioned, i could still vividly remember, that he feels that i am like a man.
hardy and yeah..not really letting feelings get over the better of me.
but i think, not really true either, its just tt its happening all within me..cos i m poor at expressing. hahas.
whatever it is, just remember to realign ur heart with God. :)
Lord, . i do not want to turn cold to everything..keep me warm. my heart, keep it pumping hard! i give thanks for ur gentle encouragement and nudge thru the worship and Word!
wow. u know what. it was an extreme feeling of victory over defeat that day. i rejoiced, i felt freee from the bondage of words, of discouragement, of hurts.
i know that, if Christ is in the centre of it all, everything is going to be working out beautifully.. :)
mx, relax. learn to let go, and let Him.
"letting go of me, holding on to You.."
had cg today. i love it. you know why? cos 2 special people joined us! cg must be beyond a holy huddle! but one with new faces new faces new faces!
shareen's first time with us at cg, and pris as well. ;)
i love today as well, cos i get to spend time with everyone.
and pris, i am truly thankful for ur openness in sharing during cg. i was touched by ur sincerity and willingness to share. i do believe as well, that this friendship is not a coincidence. :)
and of cos, i do hope that one day, u will recognise that He loves u, He cares for u. and He sends u friends too. :)
in Ecclesiates 4, it says "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. "
uve been a blessing to me, really. encouraged me a lot, in ways in which u may not know, but yups, i really give thanks for having u around.
wheee....time to rest.
with Christ in the vessel, I can SMILE at the storm. :)
Col 3:23..Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
last week was a complete mess for me. a crazy one. a terrible one even i would say..but perhaps thru the lenses of mine, it seemed really horrible.
i did not understand why everything happened all at the same time? i felt like a squeeze ball that was entirely squeezed to bits, with intense pressure from every aspect of my life.
i guess wed was a great learning lesson for me. i will bear it in mind. painful lesson, but it really brought me to a much deeper level of understanding and trust in God. and really..i could not bring myself to concentrate for the whole of the next day. i was actually brooding..dwelling..and even mentally rehearsing some words that were said in my brain..
the feeling was horrid. i hate the feeling whenever my emotions get out of hands. seriously. and the really torturous part was tt i had to continue life on thurs as normal. no time for a breather. many times i just had to stay in the toilet to pray.
a moulding time. make or break.
of cos had blessings as well! Hope Resource Annual Appreciation Night was on fri! me and shuyi, jitsy and david as well did the deco and mini door gifts. ;) i really love the spirit of these ppl, ever full of energy and joy in serving God. non-complaining, ever-rejoicing. funnily, but i thought that that night, it was really the time i managed to break the "bondage" of dwelling finally. cos i found more reasons to serve with joy than to wallow in self-pity! self-pity- OUT!
though it was a simple gathering, i truly enjoyed myself tt night. i thought it was a warm atmosphere of people. i m v inspired by this sister especially from adults grp- xue mei. she is extremely sincere.. and i think that her sincerity moves me greatly. and what surprises me what that ive gotten the best new volunteer award..hahahs. really. *cross my heart* i nv imagine that whole chunk of description was mee. but thanks so much for that affirmation. it encouraged me a lot. :)
celebrated hannah's and joanna's birthday as well! i'm ready for an exciting journey with u hannah. a convenanted journey. :)
and joanna! although i managed to attend just half an hr...but i could really sense the love in ur family and extended family! it really warms me! thanks for being such a great host!
sat's svc was awesome. it ministered to me in a very personal level. God, you really know my heart condition. it was battered and torn, but ur love mended it...and really, Your love, still amazes me.. Your love, really melts me.
i dont know how many people could see tt, but i am someone who is not quite expressive in emotions. but i dont think that equates to me being emotionless..in fact, i will say i m emotion-ful..hahah not emotional tho', ok, if u get what i am trying to say..hahas.
xuan once mentioned, i could still vividly remember, that he feels that i am like a man.
hardy and yeah..not really letting feelings get over the better of me.
but i think, not really true either, its just tt its happening all within me..cos i m poor at expressing. hahas.
whatever it is, just remember to realign ur heart with God. :)
Lord, . i do not want to turn cold to everything..keep me warm. my heart, keep it pumping hard! i give thanks for ur gentle encouragement and nudge thru the worship and Word!
wow. u know what. it was an extreme feeling of victory over defeat that day. i rejoiced, i felt freee from the bondage of words, of discouragement, of hurts.
i know that, if Christ is in the centre of it all, everything is going to be working out beautifully.. :)
mx, relax. learn to let go, and let Him.
"letting go of me, holding on to You.."
had cg today. i love it. you know why? cos 2 special people joined us! cg must be beyond a holy huddle! but one with new faces new faces new faces!
shareen's first time with us at cg, and pris as well. ;)
i love today as well, cos i get to spend time with everyone.
and pris, i am truly thankful for ur openness in sharing during cg. i was touched by ur sincerity and willingness to share. i do believe as well, that this friendship is not a coincidence. :)
and of cos, i do hope that one day, u will recognise that He loves u, He cares for u. and He sends u friends too. :)
in Ecclesiates 4, it says "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. "
uve been a blessing to me, really. encouraged me a lot, in ways in which u may not know, but yups, i really give thanks for having u around.
wheee....time to rest.
with Christ in the vessel, I can SMILE at the storm. :)
Col 3:23..Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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