John Macarthur is really a man who stands up for the Truth. See the below videos...
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Some updates, and also, welcome Declan!
Some updates...
Firstly, congratulations May and David. You guys are now officially...parents! Thank the Lord that everything went well and both mother and child are doing fine. May Declan grow in truth and stature, and in favour with both men and God.
Now very contrastingly, I met with an unfortunate incident. Before prayer meeting on fri, while i was having dinner, i witnessed a car accident which involved 3 victims, which I till now have no news if they survived not. I am pretty sure that 2 of them would turn out fine but one of them was injured very badly at that point in time. His body motionless, lying there. So all there, the junction of Sims Ave and Aljunied Road (near Aljunied MRT) is no joke. Please be extra alert when crossing/driving around there.
I am still looking out for newspaper articles reporting on the incident that all 3 are alright. If that seriously injured guy passes away, i will be so stunned, and probably night marish.
Also, this reminds me that life can just slip pass u in a second, you never knowing. You might not have the chance to say good bye to your dearest ones. I sincerely hope that everyone embraces the salvation of Jesus before its their turn...
And also, with the breathe in you, glorify God with it.
Went Gospel tracting before YF, as usual, most rejected, but thanked God that the others managed to reach out to some, whom are really earnestly seeking God. May we continue to pray for them. Life is not just a endless cycle of work, eat, sleep, but a life that we are able to seek God and in turn allow God to seek us, that we can rejoice and live it to fruition.
Mid nite liao...gotta sleep teach SS tmr...and mon where its back to work!!! =X
Firstly, congratulations May and David. You guys are now officially...parents! Thank the Lord that everything went well and both mother and child are doing fine. May Declan grow in truth and stature, and in favour with both men and God.
Now very contrastingly, I met with an unfortunate incident. Before prayer meeting on fri, while i was having dinner, i witnessed a car accident which involved 3 victims, which I till now have no news if they survived not. I am pretty sure that 2 of them would turn out fine but one of them was injured very badly at that point in time. His body motionless, lying there. So all there, the junction of Sims Ave and Aljunied Road (near Aljunied MRT) is no joke. Please be extra alert when crossing/driving around there.
I am still looking out for newspaper articles reporting on the incident that all 3 are alright. If that seriously injured guy passes away, i will be so stunned, and probably night marish.
Also, this reminds me that life can just slip pass u in a second, you never knowing. You might not have the chance to say good bye to your dearest ones. I sincerely hope that everyone embraces the salvation of Jesus before its their turn...
And also, with the breathe in you, glorify God with it.
Went Gospel tracting before YF, as usual, most rejected, but thanked God that the others managed to reach out to some, whom are really earnestly seeking God. May we continue to pray for them. Life is not just a endless cycle of work, eat, sleep, but a life that we are able to seek God and in turn allow God to seek us, that we can rejoice and live it to fruition.
Mid nite liao...gotta sleep teach SS tmr...and mon where its back to work!!! =X
Sunday, October 14, 2007
My Sis wrote a Song!
My sis wrote for me a song which I penned the lyrics.
Power rite....btw my sis is in NY now...in a school called MSM (guess the acronym la...)doing her flute masters.
Romantic hor??? =D er...got a small problem here...er...dunno how to sing/play the song...=X
Power rite....btw my sis is in NY now...in a school called MSM (guess the acronym la...)doing her flute masters.
Romantic hor??? =D er...got a small problem here...er...dunno how to sing/play the song...=X
Saturday, October 13, 2007
26 liao
Hello all..been awhile since the last post. Getting lethargic when it comes to blogger ya.
While I have just turned 26 officially. I thank God greatly for the many showers of blessings during these 26 years. May i remain faithful and resolve till the very end.
Got quite a headache selecting our wedding photos. We got to choose 30 pics from out of alot alot and to top up additional photos is very expensive. Together with Cat, we decided that the money used to top up the photos could be better spent as where. Hence, we will stick to 30 photos and take more photos during the AD and honey moon! Anyway, you can view some of the photos at Cat's page.
Recently been quite crazy over music, especially piano playing. Together with a colleague (GS), we are picking up pop piano. I've been attending this pop piano class at yamaha and am already into my 4th lesson. Left hand bass clef ok...right hand trevor clef ok...both hands together NOT OK. Must seriously improve on my sight reading. Now its equivalent to the pace of a millipede...even slower. But I ma enjoying yea..=)
Also realize another style of playing the piano, which is kinda of porting the style from guitar..that is..just whack the chords and singalong..hahaha...but some how I am much better at that! and doing that I can kinda of play by ear...hahah...but i wanna learn the traditional way of reading the notes and hopefully can combine them both into......my sister's playing!! (fat hope..haha)
Wedding coming soon...ooohh...lots of things to do... things @ work too...@ church too...
Been reading a book given by Pr. Linglee, just wanna share this sentence which realli nailed it.
"The disciple of Christ is one who in every area of his life determines from the bible what is right and lives it consistently rather than allowing circumstances to shape his conduct."
May God help all of us to carve His word into our hearts.
(p.s.: I wrote some dumb lyrics for a song for a stupid company event.)
While I have just turned 26 officially. I thank God greatly for the many showers of blessings during these 26 years. May i remain faithful and resolve till the very end.
Got quite a headache selecting our wedding photos. We got to choose 30 pics from out of alot alot and to top up additional photos is very expensive. Together with Cat, we decided that the money used to top up the photos could be better spent as where. Hence, we will stick to 30 photos and take more photos during the AD and honey moon! Anyway, you can view some of the photos at Cat's page.
Recently been quite crazy over music, especially piano playing. Together with a colleague (GS), we are picking up pop piano. I've been attending this pop piano class at yamaha and am already into my 4th lesson. Left hand bass clef ok...right hand trevor clef ok...both hands together NOT OK. Must seriously improve on my sight reading. Now its equivalent to the pace of a millipede...even slower. But I ma enjoying yea..=)
Also realize another style of playing the piano, which is kinda of porting the style from guitar..that is..just whack the chords and singalong..hahaha...but some how I am much better at that! and doing that I can kinda of play by ear...hahah...but i wanna learn the traditional way of reading the notes and hopefully can combine them both into......my sister's playing!! (fat hope..haha)
Wedding coming soon...ooohh...lots of things to do... things @ work too...@ church too...
Been reading a book given by Pr. Linglee, just wanna share this sentence which realli nailed it.
"The disciple of Christ is one who in every area of his life determines from the bible what is right and lives it consistently rather than allowing circumstances to shape his conduct."
May God help all of us to carve His word into our hearts.
(p.s.: I wrote some dumb lyrics for a song for a stupid company event.)
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Photoshoot
Hello! Had my photoshoot on wednesday. Thank God that everything went fine. I was quite uncomfortable initially, not knowing what to expect and how to react, but I just prayed for guidance and followed.
It was quite fun, posing, similing, fixing the smile, have never done that in my life. Thanks to Nicholas who was my helper that day. Buying lunch, carrying stuff, chaffuering and using that portable fan on me.
Cat enjoyed it alot. Haha..phew...
Hope to post some of the photos soon. Meanwhile, just enjoy two of them below!
The train...
My eyes too small, skin too white, too fat...hahahahhahah...but still nice la!
It was quite fun, posing, similing, fixing the smile, have never done that in my life. Thanks to Nicholas who was my helper that day. Buying lunch, carrying stuff, chaffuering and using that portable fan on me.
Cat enjoyed it alot. Haha..phew...
Hope to post some of the photos soon. Meanwhile, just enjoy two of them below!
The train...
My eyes too small, skin too white, too fat...hahahahhahah...but still nice la!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Meals on Wheels For Children - YWCA
Recently my company had an event calling for volunteers at YWCA. Its called "meals on wheels for children". Well, any activity that is rooted in the Christian faith, I will support. Hence went...
Took care of about 20 over children, mainly coming from needy familes. Took quite a no. of photos and you can see them below,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/resolution81/sets/72157602202498011/
The program actually delivers dinners to these children such that no children will go to bed hungry and about once or twice in a month, they will organize an event where the kids can come and be mentored by older bros and sis. For today's case, us! haha...played plenty of games with them and it was fun. They realli enjoyed the games and also the Macdonalds lunch.
I was thinking to myself how did they get the children to come here, and then I realized that a mini-van would realli do wonders to such a ministry. Being able to use the van to fetch them to and fro, to outreach to them. I pray that our church would be able to get a van of our own so that we could do the same.
Count my blessings, i was born in a wonderful family. And I realli have to share my graces/blessings with others.
To God be the Glory, and thanks to the wonderful missionary who set up YWCA (go to www.ywca.org.sg to know more.).
** PS on wednesday! =D
Took care of about 20 over children, mainly coming from needy familes. Took quite a no. of photos and you can see them below,
http://www.flickr.com/photos
The program actually delivers dinners to these children such that no children will go to bed hungry and about once or twice in a month, they will organize an event where the kids can come and be mentored by older bros and sis. For today's case, us! haha...played plenty of games with them and it was fun. They realli enjoyed the games and also the Macdonalds lunch.
I was thinking to myself how did they get the children to come here, and then I realized that a mini-van would realli do wonders to such a ministry. Being able to use the van to fetch them to and fro, to outreach to them. I pray that our church would be able to get a van of our own so that we could do the same.
Count my blessings, i was born in a wonderful family. And I realli have to share my graces/blessings with others.
To God be the Glory, and thanks to the wonderful missionary who set up YWCA (go to www.ywca.org.sg to know more.).
** PS on wednesday! =D
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Mid Autumn Gospel Rally
Mid Autumn Gospel Rally held on Saturday 7pm. May those whom have heard accept the greatest gift of their lives.
Sis Wanting and Preacher Susan:
Mischievous kids, but cute though...
Service Hand book
Response slip.
Erm..team/colleagues lunch to ...bombay cafe at suntec
hahahaha...so funni...doesn't feel like you are in Sg at all when you are inside!
Sis Wanting and Preacher Susan:
Mischievous kids, but cute though...
Service Hand book
Response slip.
Erm..team/colleagues lunch to ...bombay cafe at suntec
hahahaha...so funni...doesn't feel like you are in Sg at all when you are inside!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Nevertheless
Hello, just had our final fitting today. Catherine and I had our measurements taken and Cat confimed her photo shoot gowns while I confimed my jackets (done in 10 mins plus...). Cat also had her trial make up. Later let u see a glimpse..... Our photo shoot will be on the Oct 3rd. We are planning to take it at three locations, mother church(zion presbyterian), East Coast and the floating stadium which is still pending approval. Share with you some b4 and after photos...haha..dun laugh!!!
haha...transformed into......
I have also been reading the below book "Facing your Giants" by Max Lucado. Its really a good book and through the happenings of what David has gone through, help you face your own giants. Your giants might not only come in the form of a physical man, but it could come as your addiction to pornography, or if you are far away from God, if you can't stop gossiping, if you keep doubting yourself, and many more. Max uses the Word of God to help us overcome this. I have so far read half of the book and I seriously recommend to everyone. It will realli do gd. I particularly like this one,...
Its the story of how David conquered the city of Jerusalem. The jebusites who initially in Jerusalem mocked David that even the blind and the lame could keep him and his army out of the cities. And Jerusalem was indeed a stronghold, high walls, with favourable terrain...how could David win the city? We almost want to join the Jebusites in mocking David. But the bible used this amazing word to describe David's victory...
NEVERTHELESS!
Nevertheless, David took over Jerusalem. When people mocked him, saying that he can't do it, David did not give up in self doubt or despair. The just went ahead. He strengthened himself in the Lord, like what he did back at Brook Besor. Nevertheless, he conquered the city. Nevertheless, now let me remember this word always!
"Born to alcoholics, nevertheless she led a sober life.
Never went to college, nevertheless he mastered a trade.
Didn't read the bible until retirement age, nevertheless he came to a deep and abiding faith."
"Nevertheless, David took the stronghold..." 2 Sam 5:6-9
haha...transformed into......
I have also been reading the below book "Facing your Giants" by Max Lucado. Its really a good book and through the happenings of what David has gone through, help you face your own giants. Your giants might not only come in the form of a physical man, but it could come as your addiction to pornography, or if you are far away from God, if you can't stop gossiping, if you keep doubting yourself, and many more. Max uses the Word of God to help us overcome this. I have so far read half of the book and I seriously recommend to everyone. It will realli do gd. I particularly like this one,...Its the story of how David conquered the city of Jerusalem. The jebusites who initially in Jerusalem mocked David that even the blind and the lame could keep him and his army out of the cities. And Jerusalem was indeed a stronghold, high walls, with favourable terrain...how could David win the city? We almost want to join the Jebusites in mocking David. But the bible used this amazing word to describe David's victory...
NEVERTHELESS!
Nevertheless, David took over Jerusalem. When people mocked him, saying that he can't do it, David did not give up in self doubt or despair. The just went ahead. He strengthened himself in the Lord, like what he did back at Brook Besor. Nevertheless, he conquered the city. Nevertheless, now let me remember this word always!
"Born to alcoholics, nevertheless she led a sober life.
Never went to college, nevertheless he mastered a trade.
Didn't read the bible until retirement age, nevertheless he came to a deep and abiding faith."
"Nevertheless, David took the stronghold..." 2 Sam 5:6-9
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Marriage Life
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.
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.
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.
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