Had marriage counseling today with wife and Pastor Tang. Would just like to share the invaluable advice from him with everyone, especially when it comes to something so important like marriage.
1.total committment from a total person for his total life
What does marriage require? It requires total committment from a total person for his total life. I like to remember it as, TC, TP and TL. Our marriage vows are not simply just a script to read, but really, in sickness in health, in good times, in bad times, for riches for poverty, ... it really requires total committment from both parties from their total persons for their total lives.
As we attend other people's weddings and hear them say their vows, its in fact a time for us to re-affirm the vows that we have said on our own big day. A constant reminder.
2. Marriage, like a plant, has to grow, has to be nurtured.
If left alone, a plant will die. Similarly marriage. If both do not take the effort to nurture it, it will slowly wither, you find yourselves distanting, and slowly die. However, a marriage that grows will in turn cause the lives of both to grow as well. When such happens, each will edify each other. For Catherine and I who are Christians, we pray to God that we both can grow together in maturity, to grow in service to God and lastly to grow in being a blessing to others.
3. Having time for each other
Having time for each other, in terms of both quality and quantity. Many might say that they spent 'quality' time, but let this be done in quantity as well. Many gadgets in our midst are indeed strangling this quality time. Two very good examples are the computer and the T.V. Wife, husband gets home from work, immediately switches on the tv/laptop and zoom...its bedtime. Next day goes to work come back from work.... you get the point. (This is why i resolute not to have a TV set in my bedroom, but the other playrm ok la ;)) Do not let the tv, computer take center stage. Spend time communicating with each other, talk.
4. Be forgiving and respectful to your partner
Many are fully aware that they tend to take their partners for granted, but still do so. We have to be ready to forgive, to respect, to trust, letting each other have their own circle of privacy.
5. Having the right priorities and values
Our priorities and values are without saying, rooted in God's Word. When one gets into a car accident, we should not worry about the damages that we have to pay for the bonnet being damaged or lights being replaced. We ask if the person is firstly safe? Secondly, is anyone else injured? The rest is really secondary, don't have to probe further. Deciding the things that really matter. Pastor Tang said one sentence that I will never forget, "Problems that can be resolved with money are not problems." Quoted one example being the guy who went AWOL with a missing rifle because of his failed relationship with his gf. This is not a problem that can be resolved with money. It hence goes back to the values that we hold, where do they come from? Very often, the world's values disappoint. We have to go back to the values revealed to us in the God's word.
Finally,
6. Having a Family Altar
Don't be mistaken, its not having a physical sacrifice altar or tablet but really, a time where both of us (or more if have children in the future) can spend the time together praying, pondering over God's word. A family altar also is a like previously mentioned, a set of values we hold together that prompts us to grow in service to God, to the church, to everyone else, that we might be testimonies for Him.
Yep that's it. I am not saying that Catherine and I have kept the above, but it is certainly a reminder writing this entry to myself as well. What I earnestly hope and pray for is that, Catherine and I will establish our own household of faith and keeping hold of all that has been shared here.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Thursday, September 06, 2007
307CC
Below is my colleague's cool car. haha...she wanted a photo of it..so here goes! (courtesy of my equally cool K800 which dunno why the games application ain't working!)
hmmm..wat did I do for the week? Mon nite went bible nite class on revelation. tues went for children camp at aloha loyang. Nice place, might be planning to use it for student/youth camp in the year end. Wed nite went for some drinks courtesy of a visiting director, but I went home shortly after as I have promised grandparents' dinner. Thurs went out with May, David, Jimmy and wife. And of coz friday nite I can predict will be prayer meeting! Of coz if my code release goes smoothly!!!
For wedding preparations, next sunday will be wife's trial make up (a while) and also my jacket fitting (which will probably be done in 5 mins). hahaha...at least i don't bring a PSP there!
hmmm..wat did I do for the week? Mon nite went bible nite class on revelation. tues went for children camp at aloha loyang. Nice place, might be planning to use it for student/youth camp in the year end. Wed nite went for some drinks courtesy of a visiting director, but I went home shortly after as I have promised grandparents' dinner. Thurs went out with May, David, Jimmy and wife. And of coz friday nite I can predict will be prayer meeting! Of coz if my code release goes smoothly!!!
For wedding preparations, next sunday will be wife's trial make up (a while) and also my jacket fitting (which will probably be done in 5 mins). hahaha...at least i don't bring a PSP there!
Monday, September 03, 2007
Sad note
Phew...finally backed home. After a day's work, went to nite class on Revelation chapter 12. Pastor Teo linked the chapter back to Daniel chapter 9 about the seventy sevens and also taught about the red dragon with seven heads that stood prepared to swallowed the child that was about to be born out of a woman.
Speaking about childbirth, I was greeted with both pleasant and very sad news today. Catherine's colleague Grace gave birth to a healthy young boy today!
But on a very sad note, i learnt that a colleague of mine whose baby daughter was only a few months maybe even weeks old, had passed away last friday. He is now back in India.
Once again I am reminded that life is really not in our hands. Who are we to determine that we are going to live for the next 10, 20 or 50 years? Our breathe of life might be taken away right this instant! Now what's the meaning in life? Without Jesus, it is meaningless.
I don't care if you call me preachy or holy. I have already lost two friends, one my army buddy and the other my secondary school class mate. Life is seriously not in our hands and who are we to demand that we are in control to live tomorrow?
We have to seek God and have faith in Him. In Him, we who are weary and burdened can find rest.
Speaking about childbirth, I was greeted with both pleasant and very sad news today. Catherine's colleague Grace gave birth to a healthy young boy today!
But on a very sad note, i learnt that a colleague of mine whose baby daughter was only a few months maybe even weeks old, had passed away last friday. He is now back in India.
Once again I am reminded that life is really not in our hands. Who are we to determine that we are going to live for the next 10, 20 or 50 years? Our breathe of life might be taken away right this instant! Now what's the meaning in life? Without Jesus, it is meaningless.
I don't care if you call me preachy or holy. I have already lost two friends, one my army buddy and the other my secondary school class mate. Life is seriously not in our hands and who are we to demand that we are in control to live tomorrow?
We have to seek God and have faith in Him. In Him, we who are weary and burdened can find rest.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Happy Teacher's Day to Me!
Was greeted with a pleasant surprise today......My sun sch students gave me teacher's day prezzzies! haha..how sweet.
Some pictures of them below...
Just wanted to let you who gave me the presents know that I really do treasure the gifts.
For the other students, please PLEASE please do not be pressured into buying any gifts.
The greatest gift that you can give me is that you grow up into someone used greatly by God.
I enjoy teaching you guys, seeing you all grow both physically and spiritually..haha, till you graduate out of my class. =)
Oh rite, S.F. (Student Fellowship) also gave met this cool card yesterday!
Glory to God,
Jason
Some pictures of them below...
Just wanted to let you who gave me the presents know that I really do treasure the gifts.
For the other students, please PLEASE please do not be pressured into buying any gifts.
The greatest gift that you can give me is that you grow up into someone used greatly by God.
I enjoy teaching you guys, seeing you all grow both physically and spiritually..haha, till you graduate out of my class. =)
Oh rite, S.F. (Student Fellowship) also gave met this cool card yesterday!
Glory to God,
Jason
Friday, August 31, 2007
天冷就回来
Just came back from a play, "If there are seasons." 天冷就回来。
It was good. George chan was the lead actor and boy can he sing well, and somemore in chinese. Effectively bilingual.
Brought back alot of memories from young when i heard those xinyao songs.
But of coz, the play couldn't beat ....The Bourne Ultimatum!hehe...my brother acted..hahaha
i always wished that The Flight of the Conchords would come to Singapore to perform. Absolutely brillant! Best humour from anyone i have ever heard for a very long time. Incredible.
And thank God that more Korean hostages have been released!
It was good. George chan was the lead actor and boy can he sing well, and somemore in chinese. Effectively bilingual.
Brought back alot of memories from young when i heard those xinyao songs.
But of coz, the play couldn't beat ....The Bourne Ultimatum!hehe...my brother acted..hahaha
i always wished that The Flight of the Conchords would come to Singapore to perform. Absolutely brillant! Best humour from anyone i have ever heard for a very long time. Incredible.
And thank God that more Korean hostages have been released!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Karlene Krista
Hello,
A few happenings in my house this while, sis flew to the US to pursue her masters in music in manhattan, grandma getting much better, failed ippt, translated in prayer meeting, registered for cfa level 2, preparing to speak in sf, bought wedding bands...
I received a letter from my sponsored child from the Compassion foundation, a christian organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus's name. I replied her. Her name is Karlene Krista. Just wanted to share it here with all of you...Here it is...
A few happenings in my house this while, sis flew to the US to pursue her masters in music in manhattan, grandma getting much better, failed ippt, translated in prayer meeting, registered for cfa level 2, preparing to speak in sf, bought wedding bands...
I received a letter from my sponsored child from the Compassion foundation, a christian organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus's name. I replied her. Her name is Karlene Krista. Just wanted to share it here with all of you...Here it is...
Monday, August 06, 2007
STI fall
Posted an entry in my sch sun blog regarding STI index fall today.
http://sundayschoolz.blogspot.com/
Just had the urge to do that. Sincere heartfelt words.
On the secular side, if you ask me where is the STI heading, i believe that ask more and more companies realize that they have exposure to sub-prime mortgage loans, prices will continue to drop, more stringent acts will be in place, leading to more drops. Hence, look out for drops in the short term, but the fundamentals are realli good, especially for Singapore. En blocs, investments coming in, M & A happening etc. After the short term drop, buy on the correction and just leave it there for a year or two till it hits 4000 plus. And while leaving it there, remember, that "Man does not live on bread (or STI index) alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Btw, i passed my CFA I. =)
http://sundayschoolz.blogspot.com/
Just had the urge to do that. Sincere heartfelt words.
On the secular side, if you ask me where is the STI heading, i believe that ask more and more companies realize that they have exposure to sub-prime mortgage loans, prices will continue to drop, more stringent acts will be in place, leading to more drops. Hence, look out for drops in the short term, but the fundamentals are realli good, especially for Singapore. En blocs, investments coming in, M & A happening etc. After the short term drop, buy on the correction and just leave it there for a year or two till it hits 4000 plus. And while leaving it there, remember, that "Man does not live on bread (or STI index) alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Btw, i passed my CFA I. =)
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Thank You Lord
Thank You Lord, for You preserved my grandma, though she had a mild stroke on Sunday night, you guided her through in recovery and she is now safetly back home, a mere 2/3 days in hospital.
Thank You Lord, for You one in which we can seek refuge, one that I can pray with Grandma to you, and you listen to prayers.
Thank You Lord, for You have sent your wonderful servants to pay Grandma a visit using Your Word to encourage and refresh our spirits.
Thank You Lord.
Thank You Lord, for You one in which we can seek refuge, one that I can pray with Grandma to you, and you listen to prayers.
Thank You Lord, for You have sent your wonderful servants to pay Grandma a visit using Your Word to encourage and refresh our spirits.
Thank You Lord.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Grandma back home
Grandma has been discharged and is at home now. Thanks to all who have kept her in your prayers. Puff... had to shift everything downstairs out and everything upstairs down to renovate the downstairs room for Grandma to stay. Seriously sweat man, worse than back in combat engineers fixing bridges...haha.
Nowadays when come back from work have to do a ton of household chores. Quite tiring actually, after a whole's day work when u expect rest but its just the beginning of a whole family's load of household chores. Well, but as long as its for the family, I do not mind. ;) Only that poor mum has to do lotsa household chores too.
Recently had a chance to share the Gospel with three colleagues. The first is a colleague from another dept, who kinda outrightly rejected it. 2nd was my teammate, who was actively seeked a debate, asking about whether the resurrection realli happened, how do i know if the scriptures were true, etc... I tried my best to answer him. 3rd was the best case ..haha..went lunch with this colleague and we had the chance to share. She was very willing to hear the Gospel too! So thank God! I shared with her the truth of Jesus's salvation for mankind and some testimonies of bro/sis that have their lives aided by the Word. I pray that the Holy Spirit would personally touch her. Remember that our confidence should not be placed on our words to people alone, but the Holy Spirit should personally work in the hearts of them. Hence we should not be worried about whether if we are not eloquent of not but just boldy preach the truth to them, and let the Holy Spirit work in its own sovereign way. But of course, we should always be ready to give a defense of the faith that we have. I seriously recommend this book 'I'm glad you asked'. The questions I've been asking since I was young, like "Why God don't save everyone?" have been answered in the book. And sometimes the answers are, there is no answer, but can only rely on the sovereignty of God and that He is just, righteous, always good and always loving.
Wedding preparations are undergoing...have been selecting the designs for the church wedding invites. Also looked around for cheap air tickets and car rentals for our honey moon in.......hehe..dun tell u.
Nowadays when come back from work have to do a ton of household chores. Quite tiring actually, after a whole's day work when u expect rest but its just the beginning of a whole family's load of household chores. Well, but as long as its for the family, I do not mind. ;) Only that poor mum has to do lotsa household chores too.
Recently had a chance to share the Gospel with three colleagues. The first is a colleague from another dept, who kinda outrightly rejected it. 2nd was my teammate, who was actively seeked a debate, asking about whether the resurrection realli happened, how do i know if the scriptures were true, etc... I tried my best to answer him. 3rd was the best case ..haha..went lunch with this colleague and we had the chance to share. She was very willing to hear the Gospel too! So thank God! I shared with her the truth of Jesus's salvation for mankind and some testimonies of bro/sis that have their lives aided by the Word. I pray that the Holy Spirit would personally touch her. Remember that our confidence should not be placed on our words to people alone, but the Holy Spirit should personally work in the hearts of them. Hence we should not be worried about whether if we are not eloquent of not but just boldy preach the truth to them, and let the Holy Spirit work in its own sovereign way. But of course, we should always be ready to give a defense of the faith that we have. I seriously recommend this book 'I'm glad you asked'. The questions I've been asking since I was young, like "Why God don't save everyone?" have been answered in the book. And sometimes the answers are, there is no answer, but can only rely on the sovereignty of God and that He is just, righteous, always good and always loving.
Wedding preparations are undergoing...have been selecting the designs for the church wedding invites. Also looked around for cheap air tickets and car rentals for our honey moon in.......hehe..dun tell u.
Monday, July 02, 2007
The Gospel of John
I am gonna finish teaching the Gospel of John in Sunday school soon. Its really a great book in which many christians truths are based upon.
There is a flim appropriately titled "The Gospel of John" which portrays the Gospel of John. The dialogue in the film is based very closely to the verses in the Gospel. It is definitely a good film to catch as it brings to life the verses, providing context and emotions in the dialogues which helps bring out the meaning in the verses to the viewer.
Below are the links which you can view the film in parts. I recommend that you obtain the DVD if you like the film or would like to watch it in its entirety. (Of course as well as to adhere to licensing issues ;))
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EMVej6QXwhk //part1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=txda1rtO_ts&mode=related&search= //part2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ycm3TqSHyMU&mode=related&search= //part3
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XWZJQAqctuw&mode=related&search= //part4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rujg9TqFltI //part5
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ZJpCINtfrk&mode=related&search= //part6
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GpSn4XawjTM&mode=related&search= //part7
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6CiEEmIaAWw //part8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OIrPq8pG6Sk //part9
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YMQiWdeGDwE //part10
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FPhJbJkpo94&mode=related&search= //part11
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gjPcoElIpR0&mode=related&search= //part12
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cyc4ET1iXwY&mode=related&search= //part13
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fcST07H8-y0&mode=related&search= //part14
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RDpj17RhoFg&mode=related&search= //part15
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UaM4CTqCJYA&mode=related&search= //part16
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xj6DB_JMFXE&mode=related&search= //part17
http://youtube.com/watch?v=T3hMWqazP5Y&mode=related&search= //part18
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AcRb-LdT1r8&mode=related&search= //part19
There is a flim appropriately titled "The Gospel of John" which portrays the Gospel of John. The dialogue in the film is based very closely to the verses in the Gospel. It is definitely a good film to catch as it brings to life the verses, providing context and emotions in the dialogues which helps bring out the meaning in the verses to the viewer.
Below are the links which you can view the film in parts. I recommend that you obtain the DVD if you like the film or would like to watch it in its entirety. (Of course as well as to adhere to licensing issues ;))
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EMVej6QXwhk //part1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=txda1rtO_ts&mode=related&search= //part2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ycm3TqSHyMU&mode=related&search= //part3
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XWZJQAqctuw&mode=related&search= //part4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rujg9TqFltI //part5
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ZJpCINtfrk&mode=related&search= //part6
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GpSn4XawjTM&mode=related&search= //part7
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6CiEEmIaAWw //part8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OIrPq8pG6Sk //part9
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YMQiWdeGDwE //part10
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FPhJbJkpo94&mode=related&search= //part11
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gjPcoElIpR0&mode=related&search= //part12
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cyc4ET1iXwY&mode=related&search= //part13
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fcST07H8-y0&mode=related&search= //part14
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RDpj17RhoFg&mode=related&search= //part15
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UaM4CTqCJYA&mode=related&search= //part16
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xj6DB_JMFXE&mode=related&search= //part17
http://youtube.com/watch?v=T3hMWqazP5Y&mode=related&search= //part18
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AcRb-LdT1r8&mode=related&search= //part19
Friday, June 22, 2007
Grandma
Grandma had a fall which caused her thigh bone to break. As a result she was warded in TTSH.
It was a tuesday morning, when my mum hurriedly woke me up and told me that Grandma had a bad fall. I went downstairs and indeed, Grandma was sitting there in pain. We quickly sent her to TTSH.
Its been over a few days already and we just came back from visiting her. Her operation to insert a metal rod inside her leg was supposedly scheduled for June 26 but it had to go throught he anaestheician's approval. By God's grace my granddad sudden'y called this afternoon and said that grandma is being pushed to the operating theatre. I think the doctors must have deemed her suitable for the operation.
Praise and deeply give thanks to the Lord. The operation had finished and grandma is now resting back at her ward. I've just got back. Really thank the Lord that all went well. We were quite afraid at first because the doctor has warned us that the GA can possibly cause stroke or death if the patient's heart is week. Greatly give thanks to the Lord that He has tided my grandma over. Also, I can witness the peace within my grandma when I pray for her, she would close her eyes together with me as we pray and after that fall slient. I give thanks and pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to work within her. Amen.
It was a tuesday morning, when my mum hurriedly woke me up and told me that Grandma had a bad fall. I went downstairs and indeed, Grandma was sitting there in pain. We quickly sent her to TTSH.
Its been over a few days already and we just came back from visiting her. Her operation to insert a metal rod inside her leg was supposedly scheduled for June 26 but it had to go throught he anaestheician's approval. By God's grace my granddad sudden'y called this afternoon and said that grandma is being pushed to the operating theatre. I think the doctors must have deemed her suitable for the operation.
Praise and deeply give thanks to the Lord. The operation had finished and grandma is now resting back at her ward. I've just got back. Really thank the Lord that all went well. We were quite afraid at first because the doctor has warned us that the GA can possibly cause stroke or death if the patient's heart is week. Greatly give thanks to the Lord that He has tided my grandma over. Also, I can witness the peace within my grandma when I pray for her, she would close her eyes together with me as we pray and after that fall slient. I give thanks and pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to work within her. Amen.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
Study Group
Hey calling out to students who may need help in sch work, can come down to Xian house on Saturdays 2pm to join in the study group.
;)
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Thursday, May 31, 2007
1 Week
Currently on my 1 week study leave for CFA exam this coming Sunday. Took the chance to help out at my church's book shop with their electronic scanning/inventory software. Some advertisements here ;), the book shop is called "Path Seekers". Its just beside Clarke Quay MRT and has plenty of christian books, cds resources etc. Do visit the place!
Along the way there, I met this guy at Clarke Quay MRT who asked for a dollar from me. Well I know many of us would have met such a situation with people asking us for money. But anyway, I gave him the dollar and also... a Gospel Pamplet! Asking him to believe in Jesus. I am reminded always to make use of every available opportunity to spread the Gospel as commanded by Jesus. Well I give such people the benefit of the doubt that they really need the money and since they are resorting to such means, I would think that they really need the money, but most importantly, they need the salvation from Jesus.
Also took the chance to visit my old friend Shawn. If you don't already know, Shawn was my army friend back many years ago. He met with an motor accident and was since paralysed from the waist down. He could be said as one of the closer friends that I had back in camp.
Played some computer games at his house, chatted awhile, then had lunch at a nearby coffeeshop. Its was just great spending this time with him, catching up, sharing with him what's going on in my life... but of coz I know that there's this emptiness within him that can only be supplied by the love of God.
Went back after lunch with him and before I left, I prayed with him and also left with him two evangelistic CDs. May the Holy Spirit work in his heart. It is not by our words, our might our strength but my the Spirit. Amen.
Along the way there, I met this guy at Clarke Quay MRT who asked for a dollar from me. Well I know many of us would have met such a situation with people asking us for money. But anyway, I gave him the dollar and also... a Gospel Pamplet! Asking him to believe in Jesus. I am reminded always to make use of every available opportunity to spread the Gospel as commanded by Jesus. Well I give such people the benefit of the doubt that they really need the money and since they are resorting to such means, I would think that they really need the money, but most importantly, they need the salvation from Jesus.
Also took the chance to visit my old friend Shawn. If you don't already know, Shawn was my army friend back many years ago. He met with an motor accident and was since paralysed from the waist down. He could be said as one of the closer friends that I had back in camp.
Played some computer games at his house, chatted awhile, then had lunch at a nearby coffeeshop. Its was just great spending this time with him, catching up, sharing with him what's going on in my life... but of coz I know that there's this emptiness within him that can only be supplied by the love of God.
Went back after lunch with him and before I left, I prayed with him and also left with him two evangelistic CDs. May the Holy Spirit work in his heart. It is not by our words, our might our strength but my the Spirit. Amen.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
View of my office
Hello, just wanted to share with you guys what my office look like.
My teddy bear given to me by one of my sun sch students. awww......;)
The front view of the building. The building with the Keppel sign being Ocean building. And if you look closely, you can actually see the DHL balloon.
Opps...forgot to rotate the picture.
And that's the construction site of the IRs. And you can also the construction of the dam that will convert Marina bay into a fresh water reservoir.
aaahhhh....the ferris wheel. Its like a straight line from this view. To the left of it is of coz Ritz Carlton and the new floating stadium for this year's National Day Parade. hehe...so if you wanna have a good view of this year's NDP....
So there you have it.
My teddy bear given to me by one of my sun sch students. awww......;)
The front view of the building. The building with the Keppel sign being Ocean building. And if you look closely, you can actually see the DHL balloon.
Opps...forgot to rotate the picture.
And that's the construction site of the IRs. And you can also the construction of the dam that will convert Marina bay into a fresh water reservoir.
aaahhhh....the ferris wheel. Its like a straight line from this view. To the left of it is of coz Ritz Carlton and the new floating stadium for this year's National Day Parade. hehe...so if you wanna have a good view of this year's NDP....So there you have it.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
MEDITATE upon God's word
Its been a year and a half working in CS. Many happenings over this period of time. One of the more prominent ones being, proposing to my gf, set a wedding date, did wedding preparations and looking forward to my wedding day. God's gift to me. ;)
CFA is coming up on June 3rd. Realli a lot of time spent studying for this damn exam. Dunno whether ultimately its worth doing not...but since I had an initial interest, though its dying ...haha and its kinda free and easy.
But of coz, teaching Sun sch comes first. Definitely before studying for CFA. The joy of teaching God's word is irreplacable. Preparing lesson, ploring over God's word, i now really understand Psalm 1: 2, That you delight in His word when you ponder it day and night. And really ponder. How often do we ponder about God's word during our personal devotion/quiet time?
Is it just a "I must finish the bible in a year" mentality or I have to fulfill my devotion requirement mindset? To really meditate, think deeply, reflect upon it, ponder how to apply it in your life, now that really makes a significance to how God's word affects you.
Before teaching Sun sch, i admit that I have not done such meditating before. Just touch and go. But the responsibility of teaching sun sch, the responsibility that I am responsible for the young 12 lives, I meditate over His word. Meditate how does God's word play an important in the lives of my students, meditate how does God's word wants me to live as a life example for my students to follow. That I live what I preach.
Dear readers, you might not be teaching sun sch or in fact might be quite far from God (Or you might, which I thank God). You might be just 'touch and go' on God's word. That's what I did before. But dear bros and sis in Christ, MEDITATE over his word. THink about it, think deeply, how it applies to you, how you could keep it in your heart and let it guide you in your decisions, coz that's what Jesus has promised through the Holy Spirit living inside us.MEDITATE.
It has certainly helped me alot and gave me a completely different view of life. An eagle's eye view. A view not of that people saying, go climb the Banking/Finance industry, go Front Office and make big bucks. A view not of do your Masters, CFA, etc... But a view that man need salvation for all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
CFA is coming up on June 3rd. Realli a lot of time spent studying for this damn exam. Dunno whether ultimately its worth doing not...but since I had an initial interest, though its dying ...haha and its kinda free and easy.
But of coz, teaching Sun sch comes first. Definitely before studying for CFA. The joy of teaching God's word is irreplacable. Preparing lesson, ploring over God's word, i now really understand Psalm 1: 2, That you delight in His word when you ponder it day and night. And really ponder. How often do we ponder about God's word during our personal devotion/quiet time?
Is it just a "I must finish the bible in a year" mentality or I have to fulfill my devotion requirement mindset? To really meditate, think deeply, reflect upon it, ponder how to apply it in your life, now that really makes a significance to how God's word affects you.
Before teaching Sun sch, i admit that I have not done such meditating before. Just touch and go. But the responsibility of teaching sun sch, the responsibility that I am responsible for the young 12 lives, I meditate over His word. Meditate how does God's word play an important in the lives of my students, meditate how does God's word wants me to live as a life example for my students to follow. That I live what I preach.
Dear readers, you might not be teaching sun sch or in fact might be quite far from God (Or you might, which I thank God). You might be just 'touch and go' on God's word. That's what I did before. But dear bros and sis in Christ, MEDITATE over his word. THink about it, think deeply, how it applies to you, how you could keep it in your heart and let it guide you in your decisions, coz that's what Jesus has promised through the Holy Spirit living inside us.MEDITATE.
It has certainly helped me alot and gave me a completely different view of life. An eagle's eye view. A view not of that people saying, go climb the Banking/Finance industry, go Front Office and make big bucks. A view not of do your Masters, CFA, etc... But a view that man need salvation for all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
Couped at Ocean Building
Signz...still at work. Bloody Oracle 10g upgrade from 9i coz me to stay in office for 2 days. And I literally mean stay. First day staying till almost 6am, 2nd day which is now, its already 12 midnite and I estimate that I would have to stay for another 1.5 hrs, damn!
It is really these times that I hate I.T. Wasting time over all these meaningless issues. Haiz...though I ultimately know what I should achieve with my life. Attempt great things for God, do great things for God.
OK! Come friday, i definitely have to leave the office at 6-7 and faster prepare my heart for prayer meeting as chairman. Really have to buck up my prayer life. The moment you feel you are too busy to pray, or no time, that is the moment when you just got to pray! To communicate with God, the build up a relationship with him.
Btw, mum has called my tua ku and his whole family to come over Singapore for my wedding. I think this is actually the first time that my entire family will be at one location at a single moment in time. ;) I wonder what a scene it would create. Imagine it being so funny, seeing all my cousins, relatives... and of coz, to bear good testimony to God.
Wonder what marriage life would be like... My relationship now with Cat is always being so tied down by other things. And by other things, I don't mean work where we strive for individual interests but rather burdens in life that we have no choice but to help support the stronghold. Sometimes, its really lacking of good quality time spent together... But as long as true love holds, its transcendant across time and space.
Been into about 10 months in to working life. Learned alot, handling people, different cultures, coming up with ideas, making decisions when it counts... And indeed I thank God for the grace that He has shown me. People are good, appreciative, and just realli nice people.
You know, I am just blasting random thoughts now, reflecting on what has been happening in my life. I am always all out seeking for something to do, that I have not a second to spare, but its really quite nice to just lay back and just ponder over thoughts. Shiok... Cheers, Jason
It is really these times that I hate I.T. Wasting time over all these meaningless issues. Haiz...though I ultimately know what I should achieve with my life. Attempt great things for God, do great things for God.
OK! Come friday, i definitely have to leave the office at 6-7 and faster prepare my heart for prayer meeting as chairman. Really have to buck up my prayer life. The moment you feel you are too busy to pray, or no time, that is the moment when you just got to pray! To communicate with God, the build up a relationship with him.
Btw, mum has called my tua ku and his whole family to come over Singapore for my wedding. I think this is actually the first time that my entire family will be at one location at a single moment in time. ;) I wonder what a scene it would create. Imagine it being so funny, seeing all my cousins, relatives... and of coz, to bear good testimony to God.
Wonder what marriage life would be like... My relationship now with Cat is always being so tied down by other things. And by other things, I don't mean work where we strive for individual interests but rather burdens in life that we have no choice but to help support the stronghold. Sometimes, its really lacking of good quality time spent together... But as long as true love holds, its transcendant across time and space.
Been into about 10 months in to working life. Learned alot, handling people, different cultures, coming up with ideas, making decisions when it counts... And indeed I thank God for the grace that He has shown me. People are good, appreciative, and just realli nice people.
You know, I am just blasting random thoughts now, reflecting on what has been happening in my life. I am always all out seeking for something to do, that I have not a second to spare, but its really quite nice to just lay back and just ponder over thoughts. Shiok... Cheers, Jason
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