Monday, December 23, 2013

=(

I feel kinda sad that I cant watch the pkc christmas drama this year.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Today, I understood

I think talking to ppl really helped me a great deal, often in coming up with my own solutions and today, knowing myself better. it's a great to have someone just listen and acknowledge. it's a bonus to have the listener ask the right qns, respond wisely and appropriately. to have a listener is very rare, what more, the latter? I thank God.

i'm often confused (and searching)
why does my personality fluctuate so much when i'm with diff grps?
who am I really?
what did God made me to be?

today, I understood.

I saw a trend: i'm extroverted when I feel accepted. introverted when I don't feel accepted.
  • to ppl in st johns, campus crusade and adv dip, i'm a spontaneous idealist
  • to ppl at work, pkc, i'm a dreamy idealist
  • in a new environment, I tend to be a dreamy idealist until I feel accepted. then, i'll mutate into my most enjoyable role- spontaneous idealist. =))

it is no wonder I feel accepted in st johns, campus crusade and adv dip too, these groups consists of a lot of idealist too, take a look at their cause:
  • st johns- for the service of mankind
  • campus crusade- movements everywhere so that everyone know someone who truly follow Jesus
  • adv dip- gerontology (caring for the older adults)
we all want to make this world a better place.

only in these groups could I spontaneously come up with games/some fun activities/conversation topics/jokes/antics/ideas that these group of ppl will enjoy and will like.

whereas in pkc and work,
i'm surrounded by realists. they see things as it is now. not what it could be. therefore, they must have seen me as a dreamy idealist- someone who'd prefer to be alone and leave me alone and all the more I don't feel accepted and never could have mutated to my most enjoyable role.

anw, my spontaneous topics/ideas/games/jokes/antics will be very way off with these grp of ppl so I can't be very spontaneous also. they seemed rather judgemental and critical, so all the more the games planned should be carefully thought of. Though I don't fully enjoy myself with this grp of peeps but what kept me going was bcos i'm an idealist. hahaha. I see what they could become... =))

well, somehow, I appreciate independent thinkers. they got a balanced view of both worlds. =))


Saturday, December 14, 2013

Peronality test

try this! =))

Life is short

totally like this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDmt_t6umoY

The Bullet Journal

This is cool!

ttp://www.fastcodesign.com/3016456/this-note-taking-system-turns-you-into-an-efficiency-expert

Jesus is definately not a Mr. Nice guy

When Jesus returned to the Temple and began teaching, the leading priests and elders came up to him. They demanded, “By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?”
 
“I’ll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question,” Jesus replied. “Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?”
 
They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask us why we didn’t believe John. But if we say it was merely human, we’ll be mobbed because the people believe John was a prophet.” So they finally replied, “We don’t know.”
 
And Jesus responded, “Then I won’t tell you by what authority I do these things.
 
(Matthew 21:23-27, NLT)

 


LOL.

why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

it seems to be an object lesson.

"The presence of a fruitful fig tree was considered to be a symbol of blessing and prosperity for the nation of Israel. Likewise, the absence or death of a fig tree would symbolize judgment and rejection. Symbolically, the fig tree represented the spiritual deadness of Israel, who while very religious outwardly with all the sacrifices and ceremonies, were spiritually barren because of their sins. By cleansing the Temple and cursing the fig tree, causing it to whither and die, Jesus was pronouncing His coming judgment of Israel and demonstrating His power to carry it out. It also teaches the principle that religious profession and observance are not enough to guarantee salvation, unless there is the fruit of genuine salvation evidenced in the life of the person. James would later echo this truth when he wrote that “faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). The lesson of the fig tree is that we should bear spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), not just give an appearance of religiosity. God judges fruitlessness, and expects that those who have a relationship with Him will “bear much fruit” (John 15:5-8)."


Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/curse-fig-tree.html#ixzz2nPSoNHqV

Thursday, December 12, 2013

The spiritual side of sleep

http://www.truewoman.com/?id=1010

Why would a loving God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son?

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012011

11/12/13

the day I experienced God again.
it was awesome!
ask me abt it!
I'll tell you! =))

of it all, one thing I am very sure,
"The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely" (Ps 145:18, NLT)
 
it's one thing to know, and another thing to experience.
it's more awesome to experience.
CALL out to Him and experience Him for yourself! =))

Saturday, December 07, 2013

Broken


Photo credit: Jolin Lee
Henri Nouwen once said, "Our life is full of brokenness- broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives? "
 
When we come with true humility to seek God in our brokenness, God will be there to cheer us and encourage us.
 
For this is what the high and exalted one says,
the one who rules forever, whose name is holy:
“I dwell in an exalted and holy place,
but also with the discouraged and humiliated,
in order to cheer up the humiliated
and to encourage the discouraged."
Isaiah 57:15 (NET)
 
Our Creator takes a special interest in those who are hurting and need help. Let the Master Technician (Spirit of God) bring about the necessary repairs to our broken lives, and create space for Him to work and speak His Word into our hearts. In doing so, we will experience God's healing.
 
Words from Mr Lam Kok Hiang
Country Director of Cru Singapore

Thursday, December 05, 2013

What does Matthew 18:18 really means?

Ans: http://www.equip.org/perspectives/binding-and-loosing-what-did-jesus-mean/

Let's follow the Spirit's leading in EVERY part of our lives

"Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in EVERY part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another." (Gal 5:25-26, NLT) "That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original." (Gal 5:26, MSG)

Correcting Another Believer

"If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector."
 
Matthew 18:15-17, NLT
 
Speak the truth IN LOVE, with much wisdom and discernment from God

"The first thing to be said about this is, it’s THE formula for ending backbiting and gossip.
Most people are too cowardly to confront someone who has offended them face to face, so instead of dealing with the problem head on, they just gossip to all their friends about it. It creates an undercurrent of conflict and dissension that becomes impossible to stop.
If you follow Matthew 18, this never happens. Also, if other people follow Matthew 18, you don’t get blindsided when you hear 3rd hand that you hurt somebody’s feelings. The person tells you directly and you’re able to respond to it. It’s surprising how often such things are trivial misunderstandings that are no big deal when they’re nipped in the bud."

Source: http://www.perrymarshall.com/articles/religion/no-more-mister-nice-guy/

What does it mean to treat someone as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector?

Matthew 18:17 in The Message says it well. "If he won’t listen to the church, you’ll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God’s forgiving love."

 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Saturday, November 23, 2013

The happiest moments are often the simplest

“The traveler was active, he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him.” — Daniel Boorstin

The happiest moments are often the simplest.

My happiest moments while traveling were all quite simple. They’re moments that most of us have access to as a living, breathing human being: A walk under a warm sun. A run at sunset in a new city. Marveling at a natural wonder. The anticipation of a new adventure. Laughing with old friends. Getting to know new friends. Deeply connecting with a stranger. Spending the night next to a beautiful woman. Showing someone love. Receiving someone’s love. Giving freely. Listening to someone’s story. Sharing your own.
 
Totally agreed.
 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Stereotypes, judgement & discrimination

what you believe about a person could either be a barrier or a catalyst to a growing relationship.

Learning to LOVE


let us not be offended with each other but pray for each other that we may grow, all the more to walk in obedience in God, TOGETHER.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Obedience to God

Sometime along the week, I had this perspective:

Obedience to God is not sacrificing more than the others and having less. It is having an abundant and eternal life with God. That, is MORE.

3 idiots

Thanks Jolin Lee for recommending 3 Idiots! I enjoyed watching (not the backside though)! =))
You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r2okP0bFKA

Enjoy! =))

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Truth welcomed

Whatever thoughts, belief, attitudes, values that is contrary to the Truth must go.

2 Corinthians 10:5

. . . bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ . . . —2 Corinthians 10:5

So much Christian work today has never been disciplined, but has simply come into being by impulse! In our Lord’s life every project was disciplined to the will of His Father. There was never the slightest tendency to follow the impulse of His own will as distinct from His Father’s will— “the Son can do nothing of Himself . . . ” (John 5:19). Then compare this with what we do— we take “every thought” or project that comes to us by impulse and jump into action immediately, instead of imprisoning and disciplining ourselves to obey Christ.

But true determination and zeal are found in obeying God, not in the inclination to serve Him that arises from our own undisciplined human nature.

...each person must recognize the responsibility to “be transformed by the renewing of [his] mind. . .

Source: http://utmost.org/do-it-yourself-2/

Thankful

So many things to thank God for

for ride to work
for so much food
for time together as a family
for knowing voice and sebestian a little better today

thankful.

=))

Friday, November 08, 2013

Think again.

"We are apt to think that which we ourselves say is important, when others, with reason, think little of it."

Source: http://www.christnotes.org/commentary.php?b=18&c=15&com=mhc

Monday, November 04, 2013

Dating

"The greatest danger of dating is giving parts of our hearts and lives to someone to whom we’re not married. It is a significant risk, and many, many men and women have deep and lasting wounds from relationships because a couple enjoyed emotional or physical closeness without a lasting, durable commitment."

Source: http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/when-the-not-yet-married-meet-dating-to-display-jesus

Sunday, November 03, 2013

David Oldfield- I'm A Broken Vessel in Need of You Chords

G                 C          G
Lord I’ve come to You
              Em           G
With everything I am
G                    C       G
Take me in Your hands

        Em                            G
And mold me into Your plan


           Em               D
I am willing and waiting
                        C                              G
To give You what You want from me

                Em                                     C                     D                           
So Lord, lead me and guide me to the place I
need to be

            C         D                        G
Im a broken vessel in need of You


 G        C      G
Purify my heart
  Em                                G
Make me white as the snow

             Em                     G
Im not worthy of Your grace

                          C                         G
Through Your love Ill see Your face

 
           Em                  D
I am willing and waiting
                        C                              G
To give You what You want from me

                Em                D                        C                   D    
So Lord, lead me and guide me to the place I
need to be

             C        D                      Em
Im a broken vessel in need of You

 
D                           C               G                          
Take my hand in Yours, oh Lord
         Em    D                             C        G
And You wash me with Your blood, yeah

         Em           D           C     G
And You be glorified in me, oh

         Em     D                      C        D
And You open my eyes to see


          F#m               E
I am willing and waiting
                         D                            A
To give You what You want from me
                F#m               E                       D                   E   
So Lord, lead me and guide me to the place I need to be
              


             D        E                        A
Im a broken vessel in need of You
(In need of You)                            
               D       E
Im a broken vessel,
                     A
In need of You


 

In His Will

 "If David Wilkerson had allowed slander to deter him from his work with New York gangs in the 1960s, we would not have the ministry of Teen Challenge today. The key to persevering in God's call is to genuinely know that we are doing God's will."

Source: http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/IVP-NT/Matt/Time-Everything

Not Qualified

Matthew 9:12-13

Healthy people don't need a doctor- sick people do. Then He added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not sacrifices. For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

in the KING's presence

JESUS
King, Creator, Friend and God

It is in Your presence that I don't have to play pretend

It is in Your presence that I experience true freedom

It is in Your presence that I can bare my heart

I can be myself in front of You

I can come clean with all my weaknesses

I can tell You I'm struggling

I can tell You I'm angry, sad, or really happy

I can tell You if I like someone

Because I know I'm judged only by You

I trust Your judgment.

In Your Justice, Holiness, Righteousness

And LOVE, you judge.

In Your Love, You never condemned me but saved me from my sins

In Your Love, I can have hope,

Hope to be what You've created me to be!

You've created me good

You've created me to enjoy a relationship with You,

To connect with You

To worship You

Forever!

It is in You, my Creator, that I truly found who I really am,

What I was created to be.

Thank You for inviting me in Your presence.

I'm honoured to be in the KING's presence.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Some God moments during shopping...

Was accompanying my sis to shop for office wear
Back of my mind was just thinking if the shopping wasn't as fruitful...
I wouldn't be as happy... =(
Though I kept reminding myself that I just want to spend that time with her
We looked around but there wasn't any that fit her
Then we were reminded, we knew of someone who was quite big framed as well
and wondered where she got all her clothes

Just finish reading the msg, "... ...and Dorothy perkins." we ended up there, right in front of us.
Just felt that was so divinely led and guided...
And yes! They have pretty clothes with sizes from 6-20!
We had so much fun bcos we found clothes that fits us!
What's more, they are having sales with clothes up to 50% discount and additional 15% with POSB  everyday card!

I learnt to cast ALL my cares on Him bcos He cares for me (not just spiritually but also physically =))!

Jesus come work with me

feel so tired today
during work I feel like going home and not working anymore
all I do is to do and do and do
I longed for deeper  relationships
Sharing of lives and heart
not just doing and doing and doing all day
I'm not a machine

then I confessed
I confessed I've lost focus
man where has Jesus been in the midst of my work
what am I looking at
charts
to dos
charts
to dos
where is Jesus
none in sight

Jesus come work with me
Fill me with an abundance of You
for more of Your love
for more of Your touch
for more of Your strength
to pray for the ppl I met
knowing that they didn't come into my life by chance
Help me not to see them as work
They are ppl with a heart and a soul
They are Your created beings
who needs Your LOVE

Each bedsheet I change, let them know You
Each diaper I change, let them know You
Each shower I've helped, each bed sponge I've done, let them know You
Each diet I serve, each medicine I give, each cup of water I bring
Let everything I do, let people see Your love, YOUR LOVE for them

Let it come out of an abundance of LOVE from You.

Monday, April 22, 2013

it's such a joy...

it's such a joy to be in love with You all over again
to be in Your presence
to be in Your love
So, thank You for bringing me back...
All the times I've been lost but You never let me go
You never gave up on me
It's such a joy to fall in love with You
All over again.
=)

Friday, February 15, 2013

back from chengdu! =)

hi my dear friends, i'm back from chengdu and would like to bless you with a little something as i remember and thank God for the times when your life has been such a great blessing to me.

do choose the gifts you want and whatsapp me the gift number. i'll reserve them for you till we meet again! =)

if there's nothing you want, bu2 yao3 mian2 qiang3 ba4 (don't force yourself). hehe.

#1 earrings

#2 earrings

#3 earrings

#4 facemask
#5 facemask

#6 facemask

#7 facemask


#8 wheat tea



#9 socks

#10 socks


EXPERIENCES:

I was there just to see my sec sch best friend life in chengdu, in which she'll spend 6 years of her life there.

AWESOME CATCHUP
it has been an awesome catch up with her!

EXCITING
it has been an exciting journey cos it's the first time i'm travelling to and fro to a country via air alone.

GOOD FLIGHT
i usually take budget flights so to me, silkair was rather luxurious- food and drinks, red wine, eye shades and many more services.

FUN
had 3 lovable and fun-to-be-with dogs to play with during my stay!
lighting fire crackers and fireworks was also quite a thrilling experience!

LEARNT
hospitality- felt really welcomed and loved by the couple (my best friend and her husband) during the trip. everything was carefully thought of, well planned and prepared for my arrival and enjoyment. i was touched by their hospitality.
there can be freedom and fun in marriage- i used to think that i can't do alot of things that i want to do like mission trips, volunteering etc etc when i'm married but that's not necessarily true. sometimes, it can be better and more fun with a partner doing it together or supporting what you are doing and vice versa.
i guess it's really that someone who's able to see value in the things you value, able to appreciate you, relate to you, grow old with you and vice versa that makes married life so beautiful! =) my best friend's married life is a beautiful example.
charcoal pills and panadol is a must when travelling- medicines you need are not so readily available in stores overseas, even if it's city area.

-okay, end of highlight :p-