Be imitators of God and live a life of love just as Christ loved us.

Things just fall in place within God's divine plan

2009-11-01T14:29:59Z

Thankful that I finished my panel interview for the position of allied educator, was kind of shocked when I went inside the room, was stunned by the status and position of the interviewers. However, was glad that I managed to answer most of their questions. Yes I know I was over-qualified for this position, but still I really hope that you can give me a chance to venture into this line. I am truthful to tell them that of course I did make other career options. Moreover, hwee lin called and told me about I should go through by being a teacher first then took a masters in special disabilities area. On the other hand, I am still giving this a serious thought. I would prefer to go direct and even walk into MINDs to test my limits first before I made further plans.

Went for shell career talk in school, was quite interested to get into shell, but the interview is not that easy. Was talking to Sis Feng Lin about our career paths, I try to get into oil and gas industry while she tries the food industry. Hee... So whoever gets in, will help each other... Was glad to have a great sister in Christ to complain, to talk to, to joke as well as to graduate together. Haha... Our prayers were answered in a miraculous way which brought two of us together till now.

Was glad that Bro Zhen Rui received Christ today, which means an addition to God's family:) He was my rollar-blade instructor, I just need more courage to learn to glide with my left leg, then I can finally master my rollar blade, which means I can buy a pair of skates:) Today, hwa-jie is super funny... At first, she opened her packet of kuey teow to eat, but was called to talk by some teachers. Then Sis Wei min came to help Polo take noodles since he was asked to eat with his mum at the other side. Only Zhen Rui noticed hwa-jie's packet was taken away to Polo but the rest all didn't. We only realized it pretty late, so hwa-jie got to eat the packet that Polo bought. While she was eating, a housefly flew on my hand, then I shook it away, it flew around hwa-jie side, guess what, eventually it got into hwa-jie's noodles. In the end, hwa-jie got to throw away her packet, and settle for the chocolate cake for her lunch. Hwa-jie is super drama... haha...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart!

2009-10-29T13:35:22Z

Tomorrow is the day for my interview of allied educator, have been having mix feelings. No matter what the outcome would be like, all happen within God's divine plan:) Been wondering about how should I prepare for this interview, frankly speaking, I also don't know, am hoping that hwee lin who is the trainer that came to our church last time, got time to call me before my interview. On the other side, have been thinking whether this time is a rushed decision of mine to jump straight into being an educator instead of being a chemical engineer. Have been praying about this matter for quite some time. My mum has been supportive of my decision of being an educator, her concern would be so long as I am happy with what I am doing then she is fine. However, a lot of people after hearing my decision was quite shocked and had been asking me to pray more before I made this decision. Hm... Anyway, things are not finalised yet, things can only be when I passed my interview tomorrow. Besides, after interview, would be going back school for project meeting as well as Shell career talk. So, at least I am open to all choices, I am just waiting for God to shut the doors for me and define my future path for me.

When God made you

(Guy)
It's always been a mystery to me,
How two hearts can come together,
And love can last forever.
But now that I have found you I believe
That a miracle has come when God sends the perfect one.
Now gone are all my questions about why,
And i've never been so sure of anything in my life

Chorus:

Oh I wonder what God was thinking, when He created you.
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you, He must have been thinking about me.

(Girl)
Ooo ooo, I promise that wherever you may go,
Wherever life may lead you
With all my heart I'll be there too.
And from this moment on I want you to know,
I'll let nothing come between us,
And I will love the ones you love.

(Girl)
Now gone are all my questions about why
(Guy echoes)
about why
And I have never been so sure of anything in my life

Duet:
Oh I wonder what God was thinking when He created you,
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you He must've been thinking about me.

Bridge:
He made the sun, He made the moon,
To harmonize a perfect tune,
One can't do without the other,
they just have to be together.
And that is why I know its true,
You're for me and I'm for you and my world
Just can't be right without you in my life.

Oh I wonder what God was thinking when He created you,
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
He must have heard every prayer that I've been praying
Yes, He knew everything I would need
When God made you
When dreams come true (You are my love, my love, Girl echoes)
When God made you
He must've thinking about me

Two kisses from them are sufficient to melt my heart:)

2009-10-25T15:37:52Z

Had a real good play ytd at the ECP. Went cycling for two whole hours as well as rollar blading for half an hour and random volley ball games. haha... It had been quite a while since I played so much in one day. It was really good to sweat it all out and have tanned skin:) For lunch, had catered packed lunch as well as mummy's curry:) For dinner, it was interesting, we packed nasi lemak to changi beach to eat, as we cannot find parking lots for three cars:) Imagine having dinner together with planes flying above us, in 5 mins interval. Feel quite romantic with all my BASICs. haha... Some of us just lay out the pack on the ground, while some of them put on their laps to eat. After a good play, the consequence would be lactic acid forming inside our muscle as well as the pain from the buttock falls. haha... At least still surviving as got muscle relieve cream at home:)

"Ruiyun Jie Jie" is really sweeter and less stressful than "Ruiyun lao shi." A lot of times, prefer the kids to call me jie jie instead of lao shi. Lao shi sounds stressful which means I had to really be a good example in front of God first before I can lead them. Jem is sweet today, she actually wants me to fold for her seagulls early in the morning. Of course I said "OK!" Her smile is simply so sweet and comforting. Moreover, both JIng Hui and Jing Ying kissed my cheeks after I fold for them seagulls. First time I saw Jing Ying is so happy in church, she actually talked a lot and played a lot, I loved her sweet voice and her shy look:) Jing hui is always so friendly and sweet, her "Ruiyun jie jie" always melt my heart, besides, I loved to feed her:)

God is the author of salvation, sustainer of our earth and conqueror of sins, so why worry?

2009-10-20T07:11:38Z

Was glad that my doubts were cleared with regards to legalism as well as seeking of God's will.

First, we cannot anyhow say someone commits legalism, we are not entitled to judge other people, only GOD can see the heart, the motive of a person when that person perform something. Therefore, we cannot falsely accused someone of committing legalism as a sin. So, be careful and mindful of our mouths, since our mouth is small, yet can hurt other people deeply if not guarded properly. Moreover, since the elders in church are appointed by God to lead the church, we, as members of the church, ought to obey them in terms of rules that was laid out to ensure the healthy growth of church. I was quite blessed to be growing up in a doctrine sound and strict church, therefore, ought to learn to be thankful and learn to obey and submit to the authorities just like how we respect our teachers or professors in school. Each one of us, got to be answerable and accountable of our own actions, our own sins in front of God ourselves. One crucial point was learnt during ytd bible study, No One can force us to commit a sin, thus, we commit a sin voluntarily and out of free will. Satan played a part in enticing us to sin, but not commit. Ultimately, it is our hands who do that thing, not God or Satan. Therefore, we cannot push the blame to whoever, it is me, us who commit the sin, so ought to be account and answerable for that.

Secondly, in terms of seeking of God's will. God is merciful to reveal to us through the Bible (God's words) about His great plan, salvation, which had already been completed by Jesus Christ. God wants to save all of us and desires to save all humans, however, God don't want to force us so He gave us freedom to choose, it is our fault, it is us who refuses to let God in to rule over our lives, to be saved by Him. God already displayed the power of His love by sacrificing His only son, Jesus Christ on the cross to bear our sins. Moreover, Jesus Christ became the mediator between human and God, to reconcile our God-Man relationship just like the usual way before Adam and Eve sinned. So, what are we waiting for? We are all holding on to somethings on earth, be it money, status, qualifications, etc... Can all these things be everlasting? If God hasn't reveal this great plan to us through His words, we won't know what is His will. Also, another lesson learnt would be to pray for those who are weak, who are down with sickness, pray that God will use them to manifest His glory through them despite them in their illness. "If it is your will, God, take my dad away, that was the prayer I made 4 years ago." At first, I felt really bad, I felt that I am a cruel daughter, but so long as I know that daddy is safe in God's arms, why should I worry?

Last but not least, with regards to career path, more or less set on going on to pursue my real passion and let God leads me through. I know it won't be easy, since God made me have this kind of burden to serve Him more to help those children with disabilities, I should hand all these to God. Frankly speaking, I am really scared to verge out into that area, but I know that God will provide me with His plentiful graces to walk me through this path:)

Emo-ing period is hard... Thankful that I got sisters in Christ to let me release my vent...

2009-10-19T10:32:07Z

From Matt 16:24-28, and Thess 2,
Was reminded especially by v 24-25,
Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow Me.
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.'
Let us remember that we are slaves for Christ. Giving ourselves to the Lord therefore helping ourselves takes self-denial, yet one day Jesus will reward that effort. Oh let us be faithful to Jesus, let's renew the faith we confessed, and ask Him this question each morning: "Lord, what will You have me to do?" Work for the Lord - His retirement plan is out of the world.

First time went out about 6am in the morning for the purpose of giving tuition. Haiz... A bit sianz, at least found out that breadtalk serves really nice coffee plus the rise and shine bread is good:) haha... Besides, over the past two weeks, have been eating KFC breakfast either myself or with my family, so... I tried all 6 sets of KFC breakfast, most preferred would be the waffles set and the am-platter, loved the honey biscuit the most:) However, my student was late, which in turn I missed my elective lecture too. Haiz... Glad that I have friends to depend upon, so at least can borrow their lecture notes.

Was quite irritated about my eldest brother. I know that he injuried his big toe, but everything also need to call his younger siblings to do, very irritating. He called me at the wrong time, glad that my second brother came in to help me resolve everything. Yeah! Besides, hee... good to have sweet second brother who is willing to travel all the way to Clementi to have early dinner with sister:) Haha... Blessed to have just one sweet brother will do:)

Make my life a prayer to You!

2009-10-13T23:18:47Z

Make my life a prayer to you (by Keith Green)

Make my life a prayer to you
I wanna do what You want me to
No empty words and no white lies
No token prayers and no compromise
I wanna shine the light You gave
Through Your son You sent to save us
From ourselves and our despair
It comforts me to know
You're really there

Well I wanna thank You
now for being patient with me
Oh it's so hard to see
When my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have to trust
And just believe what You say
Oh You're coming again
Coming to take me away

I wanna die and let You give
Your life to me so I might live
And share the hope You gave me
The love that set me free
I wanna tell the world out there
You're not some fable or fairy tale
That I've made up inside my head
You're God the Son and
You've risen from the dead

Oh I wanna thank You now
for being patient with me
Oh it's so hard to see
When my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have to trust
And just believe what You say
Oh You're coming again
Coming to take me away

I wanna die and let You give
Your life to me so I might live
And share the hope You gave me
I want to share the love that set me free

True passion against cultivated passion...

2009-10-12T02:48:41Z

Once again, I am at the crossroad again of making another major decision. True passion is to apply for the MOE's offer of being an allied educator. Cultivated passion is to continue in my pursue of Chemical Engineering OVERSEAs not in SG. haha... Really sick and tired of the hectic life here in SG as well as the interpersonal relationship and the harsh reality of life of calculative-ness that even exists among ur relatives. Who wants to borrow money from you only when we are really empty? It is always hard to open our golden mouth to lend money from people. My mum has always instilled the mindset of cannot borrow money from people, this is because my mum understands, even though she is a housewife, money is really hard-earned. A lot of times, even accepting help from BASICs, my mum would be touched but on the other hand, she still hoped that she won't has to walk to that extend. So, us as her children ought to understand on her side, so a lot of times, when we borrow money from BASICs or friends, we never revealed to her, because, we ought to be liable not her. Ytd stayed back for YF's discussion topic with regards to youths and parents. It is rather interesting to hear those youths complaining about those random and contradicting actions that our parents do when they are not at the right mind. However, we ought to understand that being a parent is never easy, more responsibility, as well as to care for both livehood and children's salvation turned to be their focus. We, children really ought to learn to lower our pride, to make the first move in saying "sorry" to our parents, if it wasn't for our parents, we won't be in this world:) Besides, another interesting point that was brought up would be the habit of saying "please, may I, sorry, etc..." All these kind words would add love and spice in relationship building within the family. I know it is hard to cultivate this kind of environment, but try to be the one to initiate these, it is nice for family members to know that their little action of helping you to do little household chores are greatly appreciated:P It is not easy being the housewife at home either, do not belittle that role, try to stay at home one day to see how those household chores cannot be amount up to the school work. In school, we are busy with attending lectures, studying, doing projects, chatting with friends, playing, suaning friends, remember all these are done in casual environment, we study hard, play hard and work hard. In conclusion, do not take your parents for granted, because someday you would become a parent too, learn from your parent those good examples and pass them on to your inheritance. One crucial factor would be to know that children are inheritance from GOD, so we, as parents ought to learn to discipline our future children according to GOD's words:) So, in heaven, God would be questioning us since we as future parents would be accountable of our children's salvations as well as their life journey as a God-fearing child.

Praying is still the key towards heart returning to GOD

2009-10-10T15:43:06Z

It had been my prayer always for my both brothers to return to you, LORD! After all these that happened for a reason in my family, I know GOD, you are still in control of all things. Three years ago, after I finished my 5-day evangelism meeting, both my brothers' salvation become my concern. A lot of times, I have been questioning and asking GOD, both my brothers grew up with me in church but how come? Finally, GOD answered me in His way and His time. First, start by always praying for your loved ones, pray for their salvation first! A lot of times, we have our needs, be it looking for our love, which would eventually become our husband/wife. We all have this essential needs of forming a family. A lot of times, praying for your another half to appear, to allow GOD to show who he/she is, can start praying for that. However, must first learn to be content when we are single, in terms of juggling first between work/study and family. Start with the handling your priorities right by handling two. Either you are a student or working adult, learn first to juggle between balancing time and effort in studying, family time and church. I believed we all faced the same difficulty and problem of prioritising what comes first. I have been struggling with this problem for super long time, a lot of discipline, weighing what is more important all comes with experience and praying to GOD for wisdom and strength. I am still learning now to juggle between four areas namely church (GOD), family needs, study (NUS) and work (tutor). Hm... Still learning, but I would ensure I would have time to rest while playing and private time for myself to think and personal time with GOD!

Never neglect the importance of quiet time (QT) with GOD! I learned a lot about the importance of QT, I believed a lot of times, we think QT is boring, but DO NOT have that kind of concept. QT is not about sitting down there for half an hour and reading the bible (God's words). QT's essence comes from spending time with GOD. For my case, I seriously have the problem of sitting down there for half an hour and reading a passage, following the church's reading plan. I CANNOT sit still, if I sit for too long, my back would start to complain by aching, most of the time I prefer to stand instead! So, I don't really liked movie that last for three hours, I would start to twitch here and there, just like a small kid (with low concentration span), thus, I am not suited for desk-bound job. I loved to run here and there, so if you ask me to play and run about, I would confirm say "Yes!" On the other hand, I took a different approach of QT. I loved to sing hymns, I get a lot of learnings and teachings from singing hymns to GOD. Thus, most of the time, I would spend a lot of time singing hymns in front of computer, in the morning, to quieten my heart in front of the LORD! Treat QT seriously, I know it is hard, need a lot of discipline. However, try to priortise and make full use of about 30 minutes for QT as the starting line then increases when you are in holidays or what. For instance, beside singing hymns, other forms of worship like reading daily bread or spiritual books can be alternatives of QT with the LORD! Please remember QT is about spending time with our LORD, praying is also counted, praying is telling GOD, we, humans telling GOD, our problems and bible is GOD's answers to our prayers, a lot of times, when your prayer is not answered, DO NOT blame or doubt GOD first! All the time, it is our fault, we lacked FAITH, DOUBT GOD! Moreover, sometimes it is because GOD thinks that you are not suitable to go through all these, you are still not ready to go into a relationship. I know it is hard to submit. We, humans, when we see our friends one by one attached, then eventually leads to marriage, kids... Of course, we would desire to have one too:) Girls always say this but mean opposite way in our heart. At first, say don't want but deep down inside our heart, we desired for that. Thus, this contributes to us, girls experiencing emo-ness more frequently than boys, we experienced PMS every month, this adds to emo-ing every month too. Also, each and every one of us, deal with emo-ness differently. Some can just cry in private, others will need venting tools for instance your boyfriend or family would be our targets most of the time, thus, guys, your tolerance limits have to broaden. Sometimes, we girls are strong on the appearance but deep down in our heart, we are all soft-hearted:) hee...

I know both my brothers need time and courage and repentance before going back to Christ, to church. However, being the sister, I really hope that my brothers would know that I cannot be with them always in every situation, I have my passion to pursue, my next stage of life waiting for me, so I cannot be with you, guiding you as my brothers, I believed GOD is the only one who can be your faithful friend all the time, to be your guidance all the time. I am just your youngest sister, because of the environment and stuff, I took up the responsibilty of reminding you all, I can be really bad by using both of you as my venting tools, but I really want both of you to grow up, I guide both of you according to GOD's words. So the source of my help, my aid would be GOD and my whole family of FCF as well as other Christians I met along my study journey:) I really feel really blessed to be GOD's child, to grow up in FCF's chinese session, to grow up in my family, even though both my parents are not well-educated, but they learned themselves, they really set good examples for us, the three of us to learn to love one another, to respect one another, we suan each other bu ke qin one, but we know we meant to let one another learn and grow. So, we don't take each other's critistism in the hard way, we all learn to be satisfy easily, so long as we can live each day happily, lovely as a family, that is all we asked of:) My mum's concern is "My elder brother injuried his big toe, so cannot go church tomorrow, but I still think that is his excuse." A lot of times, we say wait wait, can we say "Oh my goodness, Oh my God?" All these are just excuses (opening up constraints to accommodate the world and drifting away from GOD) we gave each other, to allow us to drop into trials and temptations. So, this serves as good reminder and food for thought, to reflect. NO grey areas, only BLACK and WHITE, only RIGHT and WRONG, only SIN and HOLY. All these are very clear!

Nothing is quite as precious as TRUST!

2009-10-06T23:47:51Z

I am glad that I have a whole family of FCF supporting me, otherwise I seriously don't know how I can survive through all these. I loved to stay whole day out there instead of at home. Women are like that, we tend to be calculative and our mouth, so gossip spreads, besides that women always bear grudges, that is the truth. Even though, that matter already passed, already forgotten long time ago, sorry ah... Women always remember that. However, God had already forgiven us, saved us through salvation, is that really a need to remember and affect relationship like that? I find that it is really not worth it. I treasure my family, my friends as well as brothers and sisters in Christ, a lot of times it is the interpersonal relationship that is complicated not the work or study. It is a pleasure sight to see my brother leaving the house today, he would ask me "Hey, how come you wake up so early?" He is becoming more gentle and more understanding:) hee... Besides, he also ask me about church stuff, church people, hee... haha... My 1st brother also grew a lot spiritually, he is always my support in the family, after dad left us four years ago. He is quiet but he is not stupid, he just need more time and more consideration from people, he can really master his english. So please don't be so stuck up!

Ytd went for secondary school friends gathering, it had been almost a year since the five of us gathered tgt, Yin, Jun, Ying, Rong and me. Haha... Supposed to eat dinner with them, but guess what, rong and me went to eat Sakae Sushi at city vibe before we proceed to vivo city to meet the rest at Thai express. haha... Just waiting for Yin to upload our photos because we took a lot at the playground:)

Learnings:
From Yue Xun, Oct 2009,
(a) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge but fools (means morally deficient in Hebrew interpretation) despise wisdom and discipline. (From Proverbs 1:7)
(b) Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love build ups. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God. (From 1 Corinthians 8:1)
--> Knowledge can benefit us in our life, however, as knowledge builds up, proudness and arrogance also builds up concurrently. Thus, this affects us in the spiritual aspects. The key is still do you replace GOD with ur knowledge, then knowledge in turn becomes your idol and not GOD!
(c) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. (From Psalm 111:10)
(d) For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. (From 1 Corinthians 1:21)

M
is for the million things that she has given me,
O
means that she's growing old,
T
is for the tears t'were shed to save me,
H
is for the heart of gold,
E
is for the eyes with love-light shining,
R
means right and right she'll always be.

Exhausted... True that we need to walk in PAIRS not alone:P

2009-10-05T16:03:48Z

Tired of explaining things over and over again. A lot of times, I know FAITH is the key. It is time all of us move on, this place is too fast for us to even rest, to even rest and think about GOD! A lot of times, he/she is just around your corner, just that the hectic lifestyle here is making us to forget, to take all things for granted. "What are you so stuck up?" Aren't we all GOD's creation, we belonged to the same class, we shldn't be comparing one another, we shld be helping one another. I believed GOD is still in control. He NEVER forsake me as well as my families for once, so all the more all these become training grounds for all of us, future second generation, third generation, future kids to take over, to become leaders in church, to really WORK for GOD NOT PPLE!

There is a reason for complementary DNA, the most basis unit of life, the most basic unit of genes. Man and woman are joined to each other to complement each other, to accommodate each other, to really truely care for each other, imagine a slight or little action can means a lot to someone. GOD's plan is just so divine! It is interesting to see how each of us are bonded in Christ's love. There is a family trend one:P hee... Unreserved LOVE is tired without a partner, being alone is hard. I am really lucky to have my brothers as my venting tools, I am really sorry for doing so. I know the three of us really love one another, really love each and every one of us who my mum had looked after, including my dad, who really treat me like a princess at home, I missed his pot belly to hug:) The sweetest thing I even done would be to kiss his forehead at his death bed. Even though the body is dead, is cold, yet, that feeling is really amazing to know that Dad is taken away by GOD to a better place, where there are no more sufferings. Sister Adeline is correct, the pain never goes away, it just increases bit by bit, we all learn to really take a break, to get on, to move on to another stage of life. We are tied down by family in one way or another, but without the support of brothers in Christ, I don't think we would survive. It is just enough to know that there is someone who is matchmake by GOD to u, he shall be my pastor of my life, the narrow way is never getting easier, but thinking and knowing that there would be a hand to hold you tightly; a firm and solid shoulder for u to lie on when you are really tired, and most importantly, each of us would cover each other's weakness, to make walking close to LORD getting sweeter and sweeter day by day. The most impt assets given by Christ would be BABIES!

Thanks to dear sister Adeline for her dinner treat at an Italian restaurant. Really nice and yummy!!! She is just so sweet, so wow... haha... Princess Adeline, you would definitely find your Prince! Just continue to pray and GOD will lead! Jia you! haha...

Do you see the Bridge? Open your eyes wide and God will reveal...

2009-10-04T20:40:05Z

This coming week is interesting as it would be e-learning week which means I can stay at home and arrange time well. Have to come up with a plan for my FYP (to assure that I can graduate on time), do my experiment as soon as possible, thesis writing concurrently. For separation module, need to do tutorials, separation project needs to complete the last portion, then can start to do presentation. For lab module, got to finish my experimenter part, then send to my leader by Tuesday.

Went out with mum ytd after church, to Shopping! Hurray, it had been quite a while since I pampered myself and my families:) Bought shoes for all of us. haha... It is interesting to see how each and everyone received each new shoes and their satisfied expression. My poor brothers overworked themselves, working on weekdays and weekends. They deserved a good pair of shoes:P It had been long since my mum bought her shoes, bought her and grandma shoes, those kind which had magnetic effect installed inside the plastic shoes, so as to enhance their blood circulation during walking:) Besides, I bought myself heels as well as flats. haha... Oopz... Also get for my cousin, a shirt as his bday present this year:)
Plans for this upcoming week:
~~(1) Sis Joanne is coming to do her hair later at my house in the morning:)~~
(2) Yeah meeting Sis Adeline at Raffles place at 6pm for some groceries shopping or eat mooncake? haha... Hee... See how later:P Then bible study at NUS...
(3) Dinner appt on 6 Oct at Lot one with the 5 of them: Rong, Yin, Jun, Ying:) Hurray! Hoping to see them after months, I haven't seen Jun for almost a year... She is busy too as she took part time degree in NUS to study Chemical Engineering too... haha...

Literature Ministry in church

2009-10-03T21:48:43Z

What is the spiritual meaning of serving in the literature ministry in church?
--> Follow the teachings of the Holy Spirit, follow the principles of the Holy Spirit.
--> In order to sustain the growth of a ministry, it is essential and crucial to know that it is not man's work who did that, it should be GOD's grace who allow and provide strength for one ministry to manifest its power in spreading of gospel.
--> Remember that literature is a just a media --> Used for spreading GOD's words (Bible is still the focus which consists of gospel, God's teachings as well as Jesus Christ's salvation.)

God is the first who utilised literature to spread, to manifest God's words and laws from the Bible. (Psalms 19:1-10)
The link should be as follows:
GOD --> Prophet (God's messagers) --> Literature (Written either on plague or scrolls and now become hand copy of Bible available.)

Happy Mooncake Festival and Hua Hao Yue Yuan! Happy Blessed Birthday Melvin:)

2009-10-02T16:17:14Z

Sometimes, Singapore's pace is really going too fast that it is really super tiring at times. Earthquakes, natural disasters like haze have been happening around the world, thus, this signifies LORD's second coming is nearing. However, God is still in control of everything, GOD never changes, that is really our comfort:)

Really need a good play tomorrow.

Today is irritating, things just get on the nerves. We promised not to let mum worried and stuff, we promised to keep all the transaction stuff to ourselves, but you.... Irritating, because of u, initial plan was to go and play, go and watch movie after a hectic day of family morning breakfast --> Hwa Jie's lunch appt --> Separation project meeting --> Tuition in office --> 2nd Bro to AMK... Hm... Haiz... Real source of problem for everyone's unhappiness is 1st uncle noisy. Hm...
An assumption was derived:
Basically there are two kinds of people:
(1) Clumsy kind
(2) Stable kind

hee... Derived by wans today during breakfast at coffee bean at J8:) haha... As usual took a lot of photos with her. Her camera is nice:) She is learning how to use high tech stuff:P Besides, talked a lot and she is more demure than me wor:) I became crazy when I meet her, need her to remind me to "keep my image!" Oh no! haha... Oopx... Went to church for literature ministry stuff. Then rushed off to tuition at Siyun's house. Was treated with handmade nice "kuey", before I left her house:) There is never a place like home... Cool... haha...

What is true LOVE?

2009-10-01T16:39:08Z

Frankly speaking, I have wanted to post the following one year ago, however, I wait for the right time and God will reveal:)

haha... Went to play at Wei Min's house today, heyz... Weimin's husband nvr expected us, as I coordinate with Weimin and not him. Imagine David and Jubilee were both super elated and shocked and happy:) Wans was greeted "pretty jie jie!" So sweet, then Jubilee insists on playing with pretty jie jie and not rui yun lao shi. Nvm, I played with David instead. Brought both of them downstairs with their scooters as well as bicycle. Downstairs, we played catching, hide-and-seek, scooter racing as well as bicycle... Then Jubilee is funny, insisted that she wanted to play for a while, so I left Jubilee with Wans:) Then a short while later, she went up. We stayed talking and playing computer with them, teaching them and showing them facebook, my wall paper and photos... Oh no! My lap top got more Jubilee photos then David, so David was like "Not fair!" haha... Lucky got Weimin's husband to scold them and discipline:) Also went inside the room to do bible story telling as well as praying with them:) When Weimin get home, haha... She was of course shocked, she didn't expected us to turn up. So, she witnessed Wans telling story, from a book to David in her most animated way, Wans u so animated can be a teacher to tell story liao:) Jubilee greeted "Sweet jie jie and Mummy! haha... They are super sweet, I know they want both of us to stay with them, and even sleep with them in their rooms... Next time, we shall arrange:) So long as we brought our clothes can already:)

That summarised the children's day celebration, quite sweet, We are all GOD's children:)

Was talking on the train with Wans for once, normally, we gave each other some quiet moments to listen our own music and stuff. However, this time round, we talked instead, as we felt energetic after playing with the kids:) Was talking about the difference btw gossip and concern for BASICs. haha... Hm... Hard to tell, common problem for all of us, female:) My advice is still go and ask them directly, since u are concern and KPO, go ask them directly, dun make the middle person's life difficult:) A lot of times, gossip is bad because it tends to create odd environment for the both parties if it is not true, thus normally we don't tease who like who because it is a VERY sensitive issue. The impact and consequences can be adverse unless you really pray about that and GOD will definitely answered in His own time and His own way:)

Just want to say thank you!
Thank you for being the first one to notice my return to Christ after a long struggle in depression. Thank you for being the one who has been constantly praying for me, listening and talking to those people in church and asking around. Thank you for being the one who always supports me when I am in my most clumsy way. haha... Oopz... Thank you for being the one helping me in one way or another spiritually. I realized I loved to listen most of the time then you shall do the talking. haha... I realized that normally I have the wide pool of sisters in Christ then you also have a wide pool of brothers in Christ. I realized that we shared common interest and passion in food, babies, design, also we tend to influence each other in one way or another to love the food that we loved:) Thank you for being the one to guide me as well as who to approach whenever I encountered some difficulty especially financially blessing me:)

Food food food, play play play, babies babies babies... Today is CHILDREN's day! :)

2009-09-30T17:41:00Z

Smell of the weekends is coming... Hm... Time to play and do visitations again... haha... Stressful week at school for most of us, because of mid-terms, practicals, project deadlines, assignments deadlines... In order to pamper ourselves, ought to play for a while:) haha...

Things to look forward to:
~~(1) Weimin's house on Thursday after 5pm:) Hope that I can stay for dinner with the kids later:)~~
(2) Lunch appt with Shiyin at Suntec on Friday:)
(3) Tuition sessions on Friday and Saturday
(4) Good news is Wans' last day at work is next week, so I have motivation until next week:) Hurray!!!
(5) Breakfast date with Wans at Coffee Bean on Sat morning, at least meet her before I go tuition:)
(6) Asked Uncle Soon Yong regarding two questions, will be meeting him this Sunday after church on Sunday at 1.30pm. Two questions are as follows:
How to differentiate btw legalism and not? Chinese session and English session works differently in our church, some things are acceptable and some unacceptable.
People, if you are interested, please feel free to join in these discussions:) Details would be confirmed later after I confirmed with Uncle Soon Yong:) Maybe can go to his house or what:)
(7) Wanted to try ice cream moon cake, heard my friends say Swensen is not nice, so intend to go try chocolate moon cake at central area...
(8) Was discussing with Chemical engineering lab mates, super fun, we all love to eat, eat, eat, arranging another gathering with them to SushiTei, at Raffles city... Rong got to join us because she got stuff discount by showing her beautiful face:)

Continuation of Exodus Bible study chapter 3:

From Ex 19:1-3,
Moses saying to Him, God, who am I to serve u?
God will only use me if feel very weak, then God can use me to do His work. Imagine if someone is arrogant and proud, will anyone wants to work with him/her? Sat in a cab, then that uncle talked about when someone wore a lot of branded goods and donned in jewellery then stood in front of terrace house, they would refuse to pick up tha customer. haha... Sg is like that, the culture influence, but in actual fact, the world out there is not like that. We, humans all belong to the same class, same level of pyramid, so why so arrogant? hm...
--> Essential to focus on our smallest --> Unworthness of ourselves --> Am I fit to do God's works?

Bible study Exodus Chapter 3

2009-09-30T01:32:42Z

When name changes in the Bible, it always mean sth, so must take note!
Angel of Lord doesn't appear after the incarination of God.
V2: "see" this verb is repeated 3 times! So, it means sight is impt. There is stress and emphasis in sight. In conclusion, God appears in front of people.
*** Places are Holy if there is God's presence.

"God" is a generic name (Not personal name).
"Yahweh" is a covenant name (Personal name).
In Hebrew's interpretation, either the name is a generic or covenant name, it means that
Covenant name --> Personal name --> Objective reference
Generic name --> Not personal name --> Subjective reference

God has a divine plan (timetable, calender) for everything. This means that God has Fixed everything long before He created the world. (Gal 4:4)

V7 to V9: Quality of the land is the main focus.
Honey --> Dates honey not bee's honey.
Milk --> Came from flock.
Conclusion: Land that supports healthy crops.

V10: Moses's mission: Bring them out from Egypt.
V8: God's mission: Bring them out from Egypt and bring them into the land flowing with milk and honey.

"my" means a lot in the Bible, it means there is statement of intimacy as well as closeness in relationship.

Sweet QT's sms:
From John 15,
Was reminded of the great measure of God's love for us.
God's word is timely to speak to me to abide in His love.
V12-V14 "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved U. Greater LOVE has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.
U are MY friends if U do whatever I command U." What a joy to have GOD as our FRIEND!
Let US LOVe because GOD LOVES us.

Joke for the day:
Big Brother insert the bread in the wrong side of the toaster, the bread turned black then... caused electricity to "jump" in the morning. haha... Big brother got to save money to do lasik!

FOOD AND MUSIC are my motivations for NOW! Haiz... Wow... Was really stressed after my FYP presentation. Never encountered such presentation fight before. haha... Was just glad that I only need to be accountable to GOD and not people on earth! My prof is good but yet stressed. Glad to have Sis Feng Lin to listen after presentation:) Grinz:) Just came back from prayer meeting and dinner:) However, even since I stepped home, haha... I have been eating until now...

God's great plan is set before you are even created...

2009-09-28T16:25:30Z

God had already fixed everything before I was created. Imagine all these that happens today, GOD already had His plan, His will set before, all these happens for a great purpose, to fulfil God's purpose. I am glad that we are different as a man and woman. We are merged in Christ's love, in marriage, joined under God's plan, joined under God's match make. I am thankful that it is the man who had to make all the important decisions and we, as woman would just need to submit. Man being the head of the family, had to be in charge of everything, including giving each children's name. Hee... As woman, we have to be home-makers, stay at home and look after the needs of the families, be it children as well as the necessities to ensure the whole household function. Man has a heavier responsibility, be it spiritually, mentally, as well as physically:) "You shall be the pastor of my life" is the sweetest thing that was said:) As being joined by God means we have to support each other in terms of spirtual levels as well as mentally and physically.

My auntie said about relationship, a lot of times, we are always finding and looking out for the right one, we have lots of doubts initially. However, eventually, prayers is essential because GOD is Faithful and He will definitely direct us:) She said just that one will do:)

Yupz... Thus, wait for the right one to appear:) hee...

That was the greatest comfort:
You were asked to go with her to a funeral and you eventually turned up.
When she almost couldn't take it and ran to you to hide, you told her that she would regret if if she didn't see her mum get buried, and she said really? You said yeah! And she was like ok and obediently trotted out to like... face it.

To start a fresh new day with QT smses from Sis Monica:

From Col 4,
Was strongly reminded of the importance of intercessory prayer.
V2: Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
V12: Always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the Will of God. Asking God to overcome obstacles to spiritual growth in the lives of others requires our concentration and discipline.
Are we willing to labour "FERVENTLY' in prayer to ask God to meet the needs of our loved ones?
Let's continue to praying for one another:)

Motivating Sms-es sent by Sisters in Christ:)

2009-09-27T23:48:50Z

From Matthew 6:24-34,
Was reminded of the lesson of Contentment.
V24a: No one can serve 2 masters.
V33-34: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Therefore, do not worry about tml, for tml will worry about its own, we are hidden in God's blessed hand and He takes care of our needs. What a comfort we have!

From John 14,
Was reminded of God's love.
V13: Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. When trials come and God seem far away. I am reminded that I am just one prayer from connecting with God. God answers prayers in His sovereign way freely gives blessings and peace day by day. Let us be earnest in prayer!

From Mark 5:1-20,
Was encouraged and renewed in God's love and strength to have the courage to tell my story of God's love for me and share the good news of the gospel.
In V19, Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.
My prayer: Lord, take control of my words today. May they tell of Your great LOVE. And may the story of Your grace. Turn some heart to You above. Sharing the gospel is one telling around good news. May you be enouraged too!

From Ephesians 3,
Was encouraged and strengthened by God.
Knowing that I can do all things with God's enabling power.
V20: Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in Us. I am also reminded of God's love for me thru V16-19 especially, to be rooted and grounded in Christ's love!

From Psalms 98,
Was reminded of to Sing a new song to for GOD who has done marvelous things. Through times may be tough, rmb what God has done for us and we can trust Him to help with today's difficulties and tomorrow's uncertainties. Let us sing praises unto God our Saviour joyfully for God is with us!

From Romans 13,
Was reminded of God's love.
Let us rmb to submit to every authority set above us, love one another. Indeed V9 and 10 reminds me to Love my neighbour as myself. Love does no harm to a neighbour, therefore love is the fulfilment of the law. V12: put on the armor of light. V14: put on the Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest force is the COMPASSION OF LOVE, not compulsion of law/rules.

From 2 Cor 4:8-18 and Philippians 4
Was reminded once again to rejoice in the Lord always.
Our attitude to focus on God and rejoice will carry us thru any situation, good or bad. Let's be anxious for nothing and entrust all to God in prayers, supplications and requests. Be content and rmb we can do all things thru Christ who strengthens. May the peace of God be with u. Let's rejoice in the Lord for each new day and every moment we have! Yeah!

From Romans 12:10-13.
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another, not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer, distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Our HOPE and strength is in our LORD! Let us rmb to love, care, and share with one another and serve God tgt:)

From Galatians 6,
Was reminded strongly by these verses, V2: Bear one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ. V6: Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. V9: Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. V10: Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of Faith. Let's pray for the brother and sister in Christ who are down with H1N1 to recover speedily.

From Colossians 3,
Was strongly enouraged and reminded what it means to lead a Christian life. I am sharing with you my take aways from it. Let's rmb to set our minds on things above, not on earth. Put death fornication, uncleaness, passion, evil, desire and covetness=idolatry, put off anger, wrath, malice, blasphaemy, filthy, language out of our mouths.

PUT on the new man, be renewed in the knowledge. Christ is all in all. As the elect, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humilty meekness, long suffering, bearing with one another in all and forgiving one another as Christ forgave. Above all, these put on love = bond of perfection! V17: And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father thru Him. V23-24: And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord, you will receive the reward of the inheritance for you serve the Lord Christ, Let these words be the guiding principles in our Christian life. Grace and peace be with u!

" The Lord watches over you - The Lord is your shade at your right hand, the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm - He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore." From Psalms 121:5-8 So sweet to know that you are praying for me early in the morning:) Yup, I know the Lord is on my side, I shall JIA YOU and FIGHT ON:) You also all the more must JIA YOU! 10 assignments due, shall be praying for U!

Just want to share my fav Psalms 139 with you:)
My dear sister in Christ, I cannot offer you much comfort or strength at this point in time. And I probably don't fully understand the tireness and worries you felt, but the Lord does know and understand, because He is not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness (Hebrews 4:15). I hope you can read the Psalms and be comforted and strengthened by it, that you will pray to submit all to Him. Take care girl, We are all praying for you.

Really thank God for His mercies in bringing you back to Him, and thank you so much for being truthful to me because I know it's very hard and you struggled alot too. And thanks for telling me your stand of the substituition thing, I guess I should stop looking for excuses. Please do remind me if I gossip or complain or use bad words, ok? Then we can be accountable to GOD!

"For everything in the world - the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does - comes not from the Father but from the world. " From 1 John 2:16. Am I always losing the fight against the lust of the eyes? How does Satan lead me into sinning with my eyes? How I should live to shake off such temptations?

At the end... I find that GOD's words are very comforting:) I love all of you, BASICs!!!

In His time:) He will make all things beautiful for me:)

2009-09-27T10:57:08Z

Today's sermon is really solid! Pastor shared from the book of Hebrew chapter 12. Putting FAITH into ACTION is the main focus. To really put that into action is really a tough challenge for all of us. He shared one striking point, I think I am fortunate to be living here in Singapore. Uncle Soon Yong shared about the most hospitality place that he had encountered is at Africa, those rural area. Hm... Singapore's culture is not good, because in our culture, house, money, study to get a degree, etc... all these are essentials in this Singapore society. On the other hand, we are being taught to give up all these burdens. What for accumulate money? House? Papers plus degree? Eventually, when we died, can we take all these things with us? NO! So long as we can survive, a lot of times, was wondering, compare living here in Singapore and in Africa, In those third world country, ... Even though they are third world country, I find more love there, despite living in Africa like a frog in the well, but they are more loving, as they treasure family more. On the other hand, like in Singapore, when we have car, house, status, arrogance and proudness and selfishness roped in...

Was glad that Sis Yanxi enjoyed herself in her 21st Birthday celebration that we held for her. Then, after that went home after tuition as Mum is cooking chicken curry:) Yummy! haha... Haiz... Really hate the feeling of not able to fall asleep. I already came home to rest already, tried almost all ways to make me fall asleep. I guess the only way out is to go see a sinseh asap. I hate the feeling... I wanted to sleep, but I cannot. Hate sleepless night, because it increases my emo-ness... BLEK!!!

Chocolate Addict:) Nothing beats my mum's yummy home cook food to sum up my day:P

2009-09-26T14:42:43Z

Felt tired during this study break, haha... Because my sleep was greatly reduced. This is really BAD! Had 2 nights which I only slept for 2 hours or even less. I have a weird sleeping cycle. So long as I was awake until 4am in the morning, I cannot fall asleep after that. Ytd went to Mandy's house to sleep as well as girls talk, a pity, rong missed out then we met her for MacDonald's breakfast this morning. haha... Initially, wanted to stay awake, but I guess me, mui and Mandy, we are all tired. So while talking in the room, at some point of times, either mui or mandy will doze off. haha... I didn't because I sat in front Mandy's desk top. haha... Mui is rather funny, when I woke up in the morning, mui said "Cindi, why did you treat me like a boister?" Oopz... I am sorry, because I had the habit of hugging a pillow or a boister, then mui fits my category since she slept beside me. haha... Poor mui, always the one suffering, rmb that rong also hug her before. haha... So, in the morning, met up with rong for MacDonald's breakfast:) Rong kept bugging us to tell her about our conversation last night, as she knew that she missed out gals talk:) haha... Finally decided to have eiher chalet or weekend getaway to Malaysia soon... HURRAY! haha... I want a holiday soon maybe in October...

Went to Bali Thai last night with Serene and Caroline. Heyz... Was great meeting up with them:) Really missed them alot:) Had really good and fantastic food. Decided to organise another outing to Pitstop! Yeah! So that we can eat and play thru the night:) haha...

I miss you a lot... I know you are safe in God's arms:)

2009-09-25T00:08:32Z

Time flies, it has been 4 long years since my dad passed away. I guessed it had been hard for my mum, my brothers as well as myself for these two years after what had happened. I still remembered vividly, 4 years ago, my dad passed away on 22 Aug 05, then on my birthday, I brought my beloved mum to the zoo as well as boat ride. That was how I spent my birthday with mum as well as mui and rong, for my 19 years old birthday. Ytd, when I went back to NUS, went to talk to a manager and he asked me about my dad. A lot of times, for the first three years, I always cried when I shared during camps or to people. However, for the 4th year, I learnt that all these happened for a good reason, to let me learnt to depend on GOD in all situations, then I learnt to hold back my tears. For the past two years, my mum and I had always wanted to go and visit dad but due to difficulty in transportation, as my mum cannot walk in, so normally we took cab in. Then if you encountered good cab drivers, they will be nice to wait for you but if they aren't, then we got to walk out. I really hope to visit my dad this year, a lot of things happen to us, and every trials encountered, I know God has His reason and purpose to let all these happen. Hm... Still rmb that manager was still joking to me about " I know your dad is dancing around in heaven now." Ya I know but still whenever I think of my dad, I still miss him alot. Even though we can still joke at times regards to my dad, I know deep down in our heart, as a family, we still miss him alot. For my mum, I think that she has always been my "Strong" mama. As her daughter, I really admired her courage and reliance and trust in the LORD! I saw how she grew in Faith along these years and we started to be open to one another more, I realized that GOD is still in control of all things. It has been 2 years since I last visited my dad, I know what remains on earth, in this world is just his weak body, and we are assured that his soul is safe in God's arms. I realized that as time passes, the loss and pain of losing my dad never decreased at all, it is because we are all busy with the worldly stuff and we are sort of no time to be emotional and think of such things. However, no worries, I am fine in coping with this loss and pain, so long as I cried out, I will be fine:)

Babies, Food, Travel, Play, Take photos and Smile... All these sum up my contentment:)

2009-09-24T16:18:51Z

Hurray! Xuqi is coming back on 24 Nov 09, instead of 1 Dec 09. Hurray! Mum promised her to cook a lot a lot of good food for her when she is back in SG. I almost forget what Xuqi did, she called from Adelaide on 19 Sep 09, especially to wish me:) So touched:)

Went back to NUS first time during this study break. Was quite reluctant to go back. Sorry I really hate the feeling of going back because I find NUS is a stressful place. Oopz... I just want to get a degree and graduate next mid year. Met up with Sis Feng Lin and she complaint about her egg shell which doesn't produce desired results. Moreover, in the morning, I also talked to Jaimie on msn today with regards to FYP, she said sth which was quite touching... I was complaining to her abt my FYP then she said " Don't worry, you are not alone!" Hee... Really sweet and touched. I guess all Chemical Engineering students are all vexed and irritated about FYP now, we all just cannot wait for Thesis to be handed in asap and we can stop worrying. Sometimes, I hoped 6 Jan 2010 to draw near but not so soon... Just hope to get things done soon. Can start to plan for activity after 6 Jan 2010. haha...

List of things to look forward to:
- Stayover at Mandy's house this weekend as a post celebration for me and rong's bdays, shall we plan an overseas trip next yr after my FYP? haha...
- YF outing on 24 Oct 09
- Upcoming church camp on 7 Dec 09 to 11 Dec 09 in Malaysia
- 2009's Dec Genting Trip with Sisters Wans, Fong Hwa and Huey Lin (Still in the progress of planning)
- 2010's May/June grad trip to China with my beloved mum:) Hee... Can go find Sis Zhiqing at Beijing, or else can ask Qiqi to be our tour guide for Nanjing and Suzhou. Or else, can consult Sis Feng Lin too:)
- 2010's July/Aug back pack tour to Europe with jac, can find quite a number pple there, haha... Hoyan is there at Warminster, Maryam and Hidayat are there at Swansea as well as Sis Wan Ting is at London too... hee... Will try to save enough money to go for this trip:)
- 2010's Dec tour to Japan with Mui, Rong and Mandy, heyz... We planned to travel tgt to Japan to spend Christmas tgt after we earned money:) haha...

Was just thinking about my career path. Haha... Sis Adeline shared with me sth which really spur my interest. Her dad got this lobang to be a kindergarden teacher, study for a year, allowance of $1700 per mth, after that can become a certified kindergarden teacher. Hee... Wanted more information from her dad, I always wanted to try teaching those early intervention children, especially during their nursery or kindergarden times. I love to be surrounded by them, but at some times, playing with them is one thing and teaching and be strict with them is another thing. Frankly speaking, I have a soft spot in kids, I don't dare to be too strict with them, I know it is our responsible to teach them, to scold them, to tell them what went wrong, but when I saw their innocent faces, things turn the other way round. Oopz... haha... It is really hard. Yeah... I really love the feeling of being surrounded by kids. Imagine everyday when you are working, you get to face with kids the whole day... Heyz... Quite cool, sometimes, I really think, I should have went into early childhood during my poly days instead... haha...

Be strong in the LORD and in His mighty power!

2009-09-22T20:43:40Z

The slideshow that you had made for me on your blog http://blur-rong.blogspot.com/ , was the best 23rd birthday surprise that you had made for me. Thanks so much dear rong for being with me for almost 10 years, be in in my up and down times, you and mui never failed to turn up at my house. I am really blessed to have both of you as my best buddies since secondary days. Thank you and I love both of u:) Mui, thanks for ur handmade card for me as well as your encouragements and motivations that you wrote in my card. Thanks so much for making the effort of doing that, and it became an addition to my cupboard displays:) Moreover, not forgetting my BASICs. Thanks dear Sis ling chi for making me a box filled with candies, chocolates, as well as ur card, thanks for always praying for and with me during my up and down times, I love you! Thanks Sis Isabelle for making the effort of making a handmade card, name stand as well as paper bag, all handmade, which are really innovative and creative, thanks so much, I love them a lot:) Thanks brothers and sisters who had wished me in church as well as on facebook on Saturday and Sunday. Also, thanks Pei Hwa lao shi for remembering my birthday too:)

This year's birthday celebration was a shocking yet sweet gesture done by my two beloved rong and mui. Thanks dears for coming my house at 10.30pm on 19 Sep 09, to surprise me. THANKS so much, I LOVE BOTH OF YOU! I have always being the one who planned surprises to shock people, but this time round, I was really shocked myself unexpectedly. Thanks both of u for taking the effort to travel all the way from CCK to hougang just to celebrate my birthday with me and pass me ur card and gift. A BIG HUG for the two of you!

Let the following serve as an enouragement and motivation for me as well as all of us:
Even when our journeys in life is marked by confinement and limitations, we can be sure that the LORD will encourage others through us as we speak His word and trust in Him.
The journeys that we take in life,
Though unexpected they may be,
If we commit to follow Christ,
His work through us the world will see,
For the Christian, what looks like a detour may actually be a new road to blessing,

Don't give up!

When things go wrong as they sometimes will.
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill.
When funds are low and debts are high.
And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must but don't quit!

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about.
When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow.
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out.
The sliver tint of the cloud of doubt.

And you never can tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems far.
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit;
It's when things seem worst
You must not quit.

Life is full of lessons. It's matter of learning from the lessons and not repeat the mistakes. That makes the difference!
Learning from mistakes and resolving the problems to keep improving.

The Armor of God

¹⁰Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. ¹²For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own.
Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.

Truth, righteousness, peace, faith and salvation are more than words.
Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life.
God's words is an indispensable weapon.

In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for all my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Keep my eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behinds or drops out.

Christianity is not just a religion, it should be a relationship with God.

2009-09-03T03:22:42Z

Repentance and faith are not rites of initiation to Christianity. Repentance and faith are the way to relate to God. Repentance and faith are not acts performed one time to become a Christian. They are attitudes of the heart toward ourselves and our sin. Faith is not just the way to get saved, it is the lifeline of Christian living.

We must understand what it means to repent, not just "of all my sins" in some generalized way, but of specific sins of heart idolatry. We need to know the cleansing and refreshing forgiveness of God, not just once to get saved, but daily. We must understand the Christian life not simply as living according to a biblical code, but as life in faith, commitment and fellowship with the living God.

Extracted from: Shepherding a Child's heart by Tedd Tripp (chpt: Reworking your goals)

Hm... I held on to this book for almost 1 month plus, I have to admit, it is really a hard book to read, with regards to guiding children and teaching them according to the biblical way. I still have a lot a lot to learn myself too:) If being in the children's ministry is God's burden for me, so long as I depend on Him to provide me with the wisdom and strength to carry out each and every servings in the children's ministry. Also, never think that it is easy to serve in the children's ministry, for any wrong thinkings or word that spoke from us, the teachers, the children will just digest it throughout their life. Therefore, it is essential to know and prepare ourselves before we talked to children.

Congrats and cheers to our 10 years of friendship:)

2009-08-30T12:48:22Z

Yeah! Yirong had finally finished her SIM studies, and she scored degree with distinction! Congrats girl, you have done it:) So happy for her, she has always being so gullible and soft hearted, thus, me and mui would always try to protect her as much as we can. Besides, haha.... Rong is my mum's god-daughter wor, so equals to my god-sister. Thus, all the more, our relationship is closer... hee...

3 of us at SIM (This is one of the two pictures that we took.)

3 of us at my house

4 of us (Mui, Mandy, rong and me)

Rong with my mum:)

Rong with Jerome (My Eldest brother)

Rong with Jeffery (My second elder brother)

Rong with me:)

Rong with my grandma (Think rong is cam-whoring mood, drag whoever in my house to take photo with her...)

Mui and Rong

Mandy and Rong

Sorry the background of the above pictures is not that nice, anyway, people should be the center of attraction not the background. haha... This is because my current house has no storeroom, thus, looks a bit messy:) Really glad that the girls had a filling and yummy meal. Greatest credit goes to my beloved mummy who can cook mouth-watering chicken curry. Haha... Anticipating our next K-box outing as well as our stay-over at Mandy's house soon:)