Walk with God Through Christ Jesus

Time for Journal

2008-04-28T23:55:00.002+08:00

Pastor was sharing yesterday...will be a good habit to jot down our tots one some verse...for yesterday was this verse that stuck my heart...

Matthew 4:4
'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'

Just realise...life is not about material needs...but it is all matter that to know more about God each day...to know of His word...hmm...again some pple might think all these tots could be one sided...very interesting...what He said He will not 'unsaid'...if not He is not He is...

Recently have been toking to cabbies...at least 2 of them...divorced case...really sad lor...marriage are supposed to be life time committment...did not get to live a full life as a couple...

Life is not just abt $$$...it is more to this...it is knowing that 'some one' is there for and with you...that is our Heavenly Father...is it wonderful?! ")

Still / Be Still My Soul

2008-02-18T22:39:00.002+08:00

Got Don Moen Hiding Place for this song...

Hide me now
Under Your Wings
Cover me
Within Your mighty Hand

When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I will soar with You
Above the storm
Father You are King
Over the flood
And I will be still
ANd know You are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust

Be still and know
That I am God
I am the God
That healeth thee

The words describe my feelings in the current situations facing now...things happening left and right...with so much of uncertainties...lotsa of things cannot control...believe this is the time God is moulding me into a shaper tool for His purposes.

In the meantime enjoying every day that Lord is here with us...guiding us...牵着我的手带领着我...blessed be the name of the Lord...indeed...glory to You forever and ever! ...Amen! :)

Breakthroughs for year 2007

2007-12-03T23:17:00.000+08:00

Comes December...end of year already...time to sit down and reflect what were the breakthroughs in life for the year 2007...for me...here are many! :)

1) My wife, Wiselyn got saved!...Praise God...those who knows her...will know her stand in reglion matters is a firm no no...but Glory to God...He has a way in our hearts...as long as we are willing

2) My daugther Clara is borned...Clara was borned on 28 Aug... Wiselyn after a 6 hours of labour....'pu' out bb clara...our gift from God

3) Baptism in June 2007...my public declaration to show my commitment to walk with our Lord Jesus...indeed...in life we always THINK we shall wait for a certain events to happen before walking with God...the truth is the opposite...walk with God first...the rest of the events will follow.

The walk with Jesus is never going to be easy...in Luke 9:57-62 shows the kind of commitment He tells to expect should we begin the walk with Him...but!!!

it is all worthwhile to Praise and worship Him and Him alone...ah...the feeling...indescribable! :)

4) Carrer wise...make a stunning U turn...to now a position that did not ever will think will be in!

5) Touching souls in various ways...just as Jesus said in Matthew 28:18-20 telling the disciplines to go and make disciples of all nations! and He surely be with us always, to the very of the age (20)...Believe that people whom i shared the gospel with...in due time to come...will know God is Love...in 1John 4:10...This is love (the previous verse the God showed his love among us when He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.) not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as a n atoning sacrifice for our sins...

Brothers and Sisters...believers and non believers...there is no greater love than His love for us...

Do hope this coming Christmas...spend it in a meaningful way...find out the TRUE story of Christmas...that the King was borned among us...the same King who is WILLING to die on our behalf...the same King who was mocked by mortal beings like us...yet He pleaded for them...that they did not know what they are doing..the same King who promised us He will rise again from death 3 days later.

Christmas is not about being merry and gift exchanging...it does mean much much more...of the Messiah who came, saved and rose to eternal life...Thank You Jesus...for this wonderful time to be able to sit at your lap to know You more and more!

Amen!

My faith in God links to baby clara

2007-09-10T00:30:00.000+08:00

Before the birth of baby clara, i always have doubt in the power of prayers. But the birth Clara, really shows me the power of prayers.

As a first time mummy, i am not sure what to expect when baby is due to arrive in this world. I am fearful of the events that will happen when baby is due to arrive. I am afraid that i will panic when "signs" shows or waterbag burst. So i prayed every night a few days before clara is due, i prayed to GOD and asked that i will not have to panic..

And it did happen as what i prayed for...No contraction pain, no "signs" of baby arrival...and on the date that clara is suppose to be due, she still decide not to come out, my doc decides to induce me....

Praise the Lord!

Although the birth of clara was not consider a fast one (6 hours), however i am blessed with a smooth delivery..and not a painful one.. i have to praise lord to lead me through the delivery process..

StrengthsFinder

2007-08-18T15:49:00.000+08:00

Our church organised StrengthsFinder Course over the National Day period...9th was server's workshop...meant for all to attend...10th was for leaders...we not...so no go... and 11th was for couples!! :)

Clement's Strengths are

Empathy (1st)
You can sense the emotions of those around you. You can feel what they are feeling as though their feelingsare your own. Intuitively, you are able to see the world through their eyes and share their perspective. You donot necessarily agree with each person's perspective. You do not necessarily feel pity for each person'spredicament-this would be sympathy, not Empathy. You do not necessarily condone the choices each personmakes, but you do understand. This instinctive ability to understand is powerful. You hear the unvoicedquestions. You anticipate the need. Where others grapple for words, you seem to find the right words and theright tone. You help people find the right phrases to express their feelings-to themselves as well as to others.You help them give voice to their emotional life. For all these reasons other people are drawn to you.

Developer
You see the potential in others. Very often, in fact, potential is all you see. In your view no individual is fullyformed. On the contrary, each individual is a work in progress, alive with possibilities. And you are drawntoward people for this very reason. When you interact with others, your goal is to help them experiencesuccess. You look for ways to challenge them. You devise interesting experiences that can stretch them andhelp them grow. And all the while you are on the lookout for the signs of growth-a new behavior learned ormodified, a slight improvement in a skill, a glimpse of excellence or of "flow" where previously there were onlyhalting steps. For you these small increments-invisible to some-are clear signs of potential being realized.These signs of growth in others are your fuel. They bring you strength and satisfaction. Over time many willseek you out for help and encouragement because on some level they know that your helpfulness is bothgenuine and fulfilling to you.

Positivity
You are generous with praise, quick to smile, and always on the lookout for the positive in the situation. Somecall you lighthearted. Others just wish that their glass were as full as yours seems to be. But either way,people want to be around you. Their world looks better around you because your enthusiasm is contagious.Lacking your energy and optimism, some find their world drab with repetition or, worse, heavy with pressure.You seem to find a way to lighten their spirit. You inject drama into every project. You celebrate everyachievement. You find ways to make everything more exciting and more vital. Some cynics may reject yourenergy, but you are rarely dragged down. Your Positivity won't allow it. Somehow you can't quite escape yourconviction that it is good to be alive, that work can be fun, and that no matter what the setbacks, one mustnever lose one's sense of humor.

Activator
"When can we start?" This is a recurring question in your life. You are impatient for action. You may concedethat analysis has its uses or that debate and discussion can occasionally yield some valuable insights, butdeep down you know that only action is real. Only action can make things happen. Only action leads toperformance. Once a decision is made, you cannot not act. Others may worry that "there are still some thingswe don't know," but this doesn't seem to slow you. If the decision has been made to go across town, you knowthat the fastest way to get there is to go stoplight to stoplight. You are not going to sit around waiting until allthe lights have turned green. Besides, in your view, action and thinking are not opposites. In fact, guided byyour Activator theme, you believe that action is the best device for learning. You make a decision, you takeaction, you look at the result, and you learn. This learning informs your next action and your next. How canyou grow if you have nothing to react to? Well, you believe you can't. You must put yourself out there. Youmust take the next step. It is the only way to keep your thinking fresh and informed. The bottom line is this:You know you will be judged not by what you say, not by what you think, but by what you get done. This doesnot frighten you. It pleases you.

Connectedness
Things happen for a reason. You are sure of it. You are sure of it because in your soul you know that we areall connected. Yes, we are individuals, responsible for our own judgments and in possession of our own freewill, but nonetheless we are part of something larger. Some may call it the collective unconscious. Others maylabel it spirit or life force. But whatever your word of choice, you gain confidence from knowing that we are notisolated from one another or from the earth and the life on it. This feeling of Connectedness implies certain responsibilities. If we are all part of a larger picture, then we must not harm others because we will be harmingourselves. We must not exploit because we will be exploiting ourselves. Your awareness of theseresponsibilities creates your value system. You are considerate, caring, and accepting. Certain of the unity ofhumankind, you are a bridge builder for people of different cultures. Sensitive to the invisible hand, you cangive others comfort that there is a purpose beyond our humdrum lives. The exact articles of your faith willdepend on your upbringing and your culture, but your faith is strong. It sustains you and your close friends in the face of life's mysteries.

Wiselyn's Strengths are:
1) Includer (formerly Inclusiveness) (1st one)
"Stretch the circle wider." This is the philosophy around which you orient your life. You want to include people and make them feel part of the group. In direct contrast to those who are drawn only to exclusive groups, you actively avoid those groups that exclude others. You want to expand the group so that as many people as possible can benefit from its support. You hate the sight of someone on the outside looking in. You want to draw them in so that they can feel the warmth of the group. You are an instinctively accepting person. Regardless of race or sex or nationality or personality or faith, you cast few judgments. Judgments can hurt a person's feelings. Why do that if you don't have to? Your accepting nature does not necessarily rest on a belief that each of us is different and that one should respect these differences. Rather, it rests on your conviction that fundamentally we are all the same. We are all equally important. Thus, no one should be ignored. Each of us should be included. It is the least we all deserve.

Empathy...same as Clement...so no repeat

Consistency (formerly Fairness)
Balance is important to you. You are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same, no matter what their station in life, so you do not want to see the scales tipped too far in any one person's favor. In your view this leads to selfishness and individualism. It leads to a world where some people gain an unfair advantage because of their connections or their background or their greasing of the wheels. This is truly offensive to you. You see yourself as a guardian against it. In direct contrast to this world of special favors, you believe that people function best in a consistent environment where the rules are clear and are applied to everyone equally. This is an environment where people know what is expected. It is predictable and evenhanded. It is fair. Here each person has an even chance to show his or her worth.

Restorative
You love to solve problems. Whereas some are dismayed when they encounter yet another breakdown, you can be energized by it. You enjoy the challenge of analyzing the symptoms, identifying what is wrong, and finding the solution. You may prefer practical problems or conceptual ones or personal ones. You may seek out specific kinds of problems that you have met many times before and that you are confident you can fix. Or you may feel the greatest push when faced with complex and unfamiliar problems. Your exact preferences are determined by your other themes and experiences. But what is certain is that you enjoy bringing things back to life. It is a wonderful feeling to identify the undermining factor(s), eradicate them, and restore something to its true glory. Intuitively, you know that without your intervention, this thing-this machine, this technique, this person, this company-might have ceased to function. You fixed it, resuscitated it, rekindled its vitality. Phrasing it the way you might, you saved it.

Connectedness...same same...same point some more...hehe
(from Gallup University)

Dr Rick Yamamto was the speaker...he and his wife Susan...two very very nice pple!!!...they are from States flied over together over another sister to do some personal matters...but what a great 2 days courses...hehe

The main point rick said...it is not what we have...but to tap onto to what other people have..God gives each of us talents...is to use these talents to serve Him and glorify Him...not for our selfish means...many a times..we neglect this point...rick said...to get some one of the same strengths in the same order...if did not remember wrongly...1 in 33 million or some thing...correct me if am wrong.

First day...it is to know what each strength means and rick was having stomach upset and not feeling well...Thank God to help him through the whole day course...filled with activites...need some time to get use to church pple mah...hehe...me and wiselyn consider new new mah...so break some ice...hehe...by the end of the day...more or less...pple in the course...more or less know...or at least can type the face to a name :)

Sat was the couple one...hehe...to us it was better than first day...hehe...some pple suggest why not ask all couples up to discuss abt their strengths and problems that are facing now or improvements to married life...hehe...really...for me and wise...our strengths of Positivity and Restorative conflict...me everyday also positive...anything can wait...will turn out good kind of feeling...but to her...things need to be restored to its original state...by hook or by croak...which is true...remember this word call compromise?...hehe...time to use it again...hehe :)

Rick suggested...rather to look at individual strengths...and be one person team...why not as a couple...tap on each another strength...move forward as a couple...likewise for the church...when each of us help out in a small area...a mountain can be moved already!

Some of us...did not know we actually have such strengths...indeed...God created us...we dun even know ourself that well! :)

At the end of the course...we thanked Rick and Susan for the great course conducted!...Susan prayed for wiselyn and clara for the upcoming delievery...Bless them Lord...truly a nice couple...:)

Serve in the ushering ministry

2007-07-29T14:35:00.000+08:00

Joined the ushering service...did feel this is God's calling for me...in fact all this while Holy Spirit did speak to me...time for me to serve...but me ask...which department...He replied...in ushering...then me went...hmm...cool...ok...but no jioing of ushers in church...so me wait lor...normal human feeling lar...wait for durian to drop mah...hehe

then before long...pastor steve who always give the announcements...Ushering ministry is opened for recruitment for new pple...me went huh...sure bo...SO FAST?!?!...haha...without further waiting...signed up...hehe...

fast forward....the problem of not regular updating the blog...hehe...now every 2 weeks once...for the 9am service...brother philip is the leader...currently is OJT...learn from my seniors...hehe...simple it may seems...shaking of hands...saying "God Bless You" or "Good Morning"...bro philip did say...try to look out for new pple...true also...any one new would certainly need to take care of also...like lead them to sit as front as possible...make them feel at home...really lor...no one would go to any places without any warmth rite..hehe...learn as go along :)

does suits me leh...hehe...this make serving fun and interesting lar...hehe...be lead by Him for He is a good shepherd! :)

Baptism Pics

2007-07-11T21:36:00.000+08:00

Here are my baptism pictures...

Pastor John and Pastor Sha...and me..before

Pastor John and Pastor Sha...and me..after June 07 Baptism Group Photo

Dun think i am tall ok...me standing on 1 step higher than the 2 brothers of my sides...hehe

Interesting...there is a verse on the main picture given by the church...Gal 2:20: I no longer live but Christ lives in me...Amen :)

My Baptism

2007-07-01T22:12:00.000+08:00

yeah...went for my baptism yesterday...30 June 2007...what a day :)

2 weeks back went for baptism course conducted by brother Chris... what, why how the baptism is carried out in the church...onz lor...hehe...anyway the call of baptism was triggered by auntie connie also lor...hehe...thanks auntie connie! :)

so fast forward to 30 june...hehe...location Covenant Presbyterian Church...time was abt 3pm

so glad my parents would come for my baptism...hehe...thanks Dad and Mummy!

so did wiselyn and her sister...hehe...wow...got supporters leh...hehe

List of events...

1) took group photo...hehe...english side 2 persons baptised for the day...allan and clement...the rest are from the chinese side

2) Pastor Sha lead prayers and tok about Romans 6
...all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

how true leh...the order of our reborn...

then some sisters shared their testimonies...

3) We queued up to th pool...allan was first line...clement was second...hehe

4) my turn...Pastor John asked me 3 qns...anyway now cant remember also liao...hehe...water down...water up...hehe...hands clap clap...hehe...FAST and DONE...haha

5) Hey i am a new creation already leh! :)

after that the organisers prepared some light snacks for us...took some bee hon very nice...got to rush home to wash up and go for mrs wong lessons liao :)

will upload the pictures once get it :)

Palm Bible

2007-06-08T23:16:00.000+08:00

Recently got a palm Tungsten E2...mainly for bible usage...remember last time ah siao had a m505 if did not remember the model wrongly..first generation of colour palm...he had a palm bible...tot it would be great and easier to get a palm to store the Bible and study Bible as well...so went to PC show to get one...

been thinking to get one for some time already...felt the price is rather high lor...then pray about it...the day of PC show...$100 cheaper...hehe...Lord...blessing abound lor!!!

sunday went down to buy...Thank God also...the timing went...during the chatting period in sharon's place...bo lang...hehe...at least could breathe lor...hehe...in suntec!...without much trouble managed to get the palm!...hehe

next few days...source for a suitable palm bible...yeah...sad to say...as far as i could search on the net...all need to pay one...the next thing is...which one to get...

1) Laridian Bible
2) Olive Tree

were my 2 final shortlist ones...end up with purchasing Laridian ones...cos have bundle pricing...for $45 USD...a good deal to me...hehe

for those who are interested: http://www.laridian.com/palm/default.asp?ref=google02 can check this out

so...here i am...happy...hehe...with 1 equipment...min 2 bibles (NIV and NIV Study Bible) in the palm...still plus the additional devotion great to read also!

Thank God!!!

Gospel Foundation Course

2007-05-27T22:16:00.000+08:00

Currently attending a 6 weeks Gospel Foundation Course...very eye and ear opening...last week Pastor John covered The Fall in the Garden...realised man's very first sin...that is Disbelief for God...yeah...that was the first sin...and the eating of the fruit...hehe...really lor...our lives are indeed filled with the devil's lies...indeed...THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE!!!...if u are wondering why...think back...God instructed Adam NOT (Thanks Sharon!) to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 2:17)...

however the serpent said to Eve about the 'goodness' to know good and evil is good for man...jialat liao lor...they ate...causing the fall...but it also started the whole rescue mission by the Creator Himself...yeah...have to be thankful...He did not abandon us in the wildness to be devour by the evil beasts...

Today brother Chris continue where stopped last week...this week topic is The Cross...yeah...he did a good and clear explanation on what and why the Cross events needed to happened...me always think deeply when tok about the Cross lor...really lor...Son of God...who have all the power in this world to stop everything...yet Jesus was tortured (a tame word to use) for our sake...His flesh was torn apart...that was not the end...He still need to be hang on the cross...all these were done for us...the Scriptures for these to be fulfilled:-

Isaiah 53:4-5

Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

me always think...God...do You really need to do these for us?...You are almighty...we are just normal beings...do we DESERVE all these You have done...maybe we human will have the thinking that we are NEVER be able to deserve God's blessings and mercy...funny thing also...in the Bible...every time Jesus or an angel appear...the scene is men will be afraid...then Jesus will say 'Don't be afraid'...maybe the fall in the garden effect still in us...hehe

however...when on the cross...Jesus shouted IT IS FINISHED...meaning everything that needs to be done...is done...amazing...brother Chris did say some teaching are going around...that changed the truth...it is not ALMOST finished...Christ left over this this thing no do yet...let the preacher to finish...LIES!!!

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.

By believing He done it all...yeah...eternal life begins now...not when we go heaven...we all go...but now we can live victorious life as a Christian...all because of what Jesus did...shiok...Thank you Jesus...we cant help but thank you more and more...

oh yeah...brother Chris shared...of all these...there is still 1 sin left...that is still Disbelief for God!...we human...really...hehe...

My First Visit To Church

2007-05-08T17:20:00.000+08:00

On sunday, 06 May 2007..i went service with Clement to his church for service.

It is not the first time i go to church. I was stuyding in a Catholic school in my primany school days..

The feeling of the Church Clement goes is so so so much different from the church that i go during during school days.From the settings to the people and the pastor.

I receive a warm welcome from the pastor and the pastor was a nice guy. Had a chat with him after the service and he even shared about his wife pregancy and the painless childbirth. I read about painless childbirth in a book written by a chrisitian lady (cannot remember her name). But to hear the testimonal from someone first hand experience is so so different lor.

It was a nice feeling at the church, i think i will go back again...

Something happen today...

2007-05-06T22:49:00.001+08:00

The title says it all...

Birthday Present for the Year 2007

2007-05-02T21:42:00.000+08:00

Have to thank my brothers in Christ in the company for giving me a great gift for my this year birthday...certainly a very much needed tool for my walk in faith!

IT IS A STUDY BIBLE...hehe

Thanks to YC, Ray, Jas and Jack

If wondering what are the few papers laying around...it is called Tabs...yeah...since the study Bible does not come with tabs...have to manual stick them on for easy reference...not a must have...a good to have lor...yesterday went to Heartland Mall shopping mah...so this Christian Bookshop in level 3...beside the toilet one...have to say it is currently the cheapest selling product store...previously was a shop me always visit in suntec one...this shop has store wide of 10% discounts unless Nett and discounted items...good deal lor...truly...because of His blood...i am walking on clean grounds!...thank you Lord!!!

Last nite came home...look at the tabs...hmm...why not try try stick lar...hehe...open up the packet...OH!!!...the method to stick, use the ruler and tabs...it is a patented product leh!!!...a simple idea yet could turn into a money making scheme...when God has His hand in things...hehe...we human will know we cant be without Him!!! :)

The above picture is about half way through the process!...come a common quiz...how many books are there in the OT and how many books in NT?...give u all a clue...total number of books in the Bible is 66!!!

Finished at about 1am...SIONG BUT SHIOK leh...hehe...a test of patience lor...half way already bo tahan already...want to surrender liao...haha...looks easy...took me about 3 hours to complete...gotto stick and check no double pages are stick together...the longer u do...the more doubt will have...haha

This is the finished product...hehe...cant see well from the picture lor...it is a SHIOK feeling lor...hehe...now can get on to serious business liao...TIME TO STUDY!!! :)

Also have to thank brother Donny and Venny for their gift too! Title: Fathering Right From the Start..yet to start to read...but soon lor...hehe...VERY APPLICABLE TO ME LEH! :)

Picture from Clone's Wedding

2007-04-17T23:38:00.000+08:00

This pic was taken during clone's wedding...think this was taken when they are giving the speech...the glow of the cross...magnificient!...Glory to our Lord!!!

Nothing But The Blood

2007-04-08T16:08:00.000+08:00

This is a beautiful song recorded by Hillsong Church for Communion

The song is called Nothing But The Blood...Here is the words:

Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my righteous
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Glory! Glory! This I sing
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
All my praise for this I bring
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Words and Music Robert Lowry.

Fills my heart with God's tender love for me this Easter period. For we remember His works for us. His death, the slow and painful death and yet Jesus rose on the 3rd day as He promised!

There is so much hope in us Christians...that God shows us who Jesus is...The Father is in the Son and the Son is in the Father (John 14:10)

Thank you Father God

Thank you Jesus for Your redemptive blood for us...even before we believed in You.

May we glorify Your mighty name...Amen

Clement Sharing Bible with Wiselyn & Clara

2007-04-04T21:06:00.000+08:00

I have got a gift from Clement on last Sunday..and it is a bible...

Since he give it to me as a gift, i accepted it. I told him i will try to read and understand...but after reading it, i realised that i cannot understand the bible and the meanings at all...so i told Clement about it...

Guess what he did? well from monday, every night before i sleep, he will share abit of the bible with me and Clara. I am not sure if i am able to accept christ into my life at this point in time. But i can feel that i am more willing to learn more..and Clara our dear baby loves it when daddy shares the bible..she will give me light kicks and me and Clement finds it amazing.

Well maybe one day, i will go church with Clement...

What is Love...

2007-04-03T22:37:00.000+08:00

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. ~ 1 Corinthian 13:4-7

Just a refreshed view during clone's wedding...the pastor tok the about in chinese...a bit catch no ball...but does know where his references comes from

yeah...this is the kind of love...we should practice :)

Long time...short walk

2007-04-02T22:32:00.000+08:00

stunned when first saw the last post date was in end feb...nearly a month no update here already...

got to say...quite a long time...but still a short walk with God...oh...how i hope...everyday morning could just wake up and man the the garden...hehe

enjoy the peacefulness...hehe...hopefully

the time will come...hehe

Be Grateful

2007-02-27T23:50:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday service...Pastor John preached on Luke 17:11-19 Ten Healed of Leprosy

opened my eyes on gratitude towards our Lord Jesus...in the story...Jesus healed the 10 men with leprosy... yet only one who is a Samaritan came back praising God and thanked Jesus.

When was the last time we thank Jesus for being our Lord and Saviour...our eternal Healer

When was the last time we thank God for being our Heavenly Father...who sent His only Son to show us how to live a righteous life as shown in the 4 gospels...

How much...How deep can we praise...

Can take a small step now and not later...thank Him in your heart.

Our first working cell group meeting

2007-02-27T23:30:00.000+08:00

my working cell group members suggested to fast to remember the Lent...so last friday we fasted for the working hours...meet up for a heavy breakfast...

during lunch time, we had a prayer session....me shared 2 verses in the Bible that caught my eyes a couple of days back...

1) Ephesians 6:10-18

The Armor of God

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

For 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.

Therefore 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.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And 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.

The above verses shown that we Christians have the necessary equipment to face the world and devil...imagine the sword is the word of God...simple yet powerful...amen

The other verse is found in 2 Cor 12:9-10

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Here Paul said from his experience with God's grace...it is interesting to see how in our weakness, God will have His power to work out the good things in our weakness...that is by His amazing grace...that is Paul delights to be in all the hardship positions...where he will see Christ's power surfaced through these difficult times...simply amazing

another significant understanding...Christ's grace is sufficient for all of us...when we have troubles, stress over things...take a step to be still...in heart...and confess and BELIEVE...Christ's grace is sufficient for me...the problem cant be bigger than You my Lord...you will be amazed by the outcomes...cos me tried many times :)

truly amazed by the simplicity yet power filled of Your words Lord...please let me see more You...please let me hear more You...for Your grace is sufficient for me...

Footprints

2007-02-22T00:23:00.000+08:00

One night a man had a dream.

He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, You said that once I decided to follow You, You'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most You would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you whom I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Things to do this Chinese New Year

2007-02-17T17:07:00.000+08:00

These last few days...been pondering over this verse.

Ephesians 4:2

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient; bearing with one another in love.

On Thursday...post this verse and asked my w cell grp members to do for this cny period. Of cos we will meet with difficulties...no doubt that...hehe...being a christian is never easy :)

The above verse shows how in a way a christian SHOULD behave...yes...there are many preaching that say as a christian...no works are required...and wait for the Almighty one to 'drop'...dun think so lor...we still must put in effort one lor...but Holy Spirit in us will guide us one lor...that is the difference. :)

Would take this chance chinese new year celebration and visitations...to glorify Christ's name...hope to share the good new with more pple...may the Holy Spirit in me guide me...give me the green light when is the right time to share...may Holy Spirit give me the guts and words to speak...for the gospel is to be shared with the lost sheeps...i was once one...till Lord found me! :)

Pastor John's one of fav phrase: God so loved us that He gave his only Son...and God so loved us to let us remain as who we...let this year...by application of Christ's good works into my life...my life will be filled greatness...yesh...by His grace and goodness.

Amen.

God cares for us

2007-02-12T23:47:00.000+08:00

got to admit something first...once God's word touches my heart...me will just melt...like snow melt into water...tear flows like flood gate open wide...just like yesterday sermon like that...

yesterday topic...God cares for us...pastor john gave a lasting preaching on this...he said...our heavenly Father is not far and sit high high above...He is near and personal...all we have to do is to approach Him with a willing heart...He will help us...care for us.

pastor john gave an simple yet powerful example...our earthly father...how does our fathers treat us...unconditional love from them...how much more our heavenly Father...who is bigger than anyone on this earth...yet He cares for us.

we ought to find security in His arms...not worrying...not stressing...yet we are...by doing this we are hurting Him...but not casting our cares and worries to Him...we want to carry our own worries

my flood gates of tears flowed 3/4 of the preaching time...the Love of God...no words can describe...brother raymond was sitting beside me...think he also stunned :)

the second worshipping part...the lady sitting beside me also flood gate opened...Thank you Lord...for opening our hearts to You once again!

Praise you Lord!!!

Tomorrow Sunday again!!!

2007-02-10T23:45:00.000+08:00

Yeah...tomolo sunday again...going to church to learn more abt God's words and Jesus...msg cindy if she is going to church tomolo...nope...she had a long and tiring week...need time to rest...take care sister!!!...will keep u in our prayers!

raymond bro also called up to cfm going to church tomolo...he stayed just a block behind me...and always offer to drive us to church...Thank you Lord

So later in the morning will call raymond as a wake up call..hehe...breakfast and off we go...hehe!!!

Spirtual Breakthrough

2007-02-04T15:57:00.000+08:00

Currently, Pastor John is doing a 'Breakthrough' series during the fridays bible study. So far 3 sermons on the topic have passed and it is getting more exciting each time...got to admit at times...me lost in the jungle...but Pastor John is able to use layout terms and examples to guide me back...so not too blur!

Some brief sentences that still in my mind...of cos...those of you who are interested can always go to the website to download the mp3...yes...it is for free...no need to pay one :)

Lesson 1 (really like lecture one lor...sit there and will take notes one...): Many a times in our walk in faith, there could be time where we will be 'tired'...when we lost our 'cutting edge in Christ'...just that we will have to 're-discover' Christ back into our life...dun worry...Christ never leave us...usually is WE leave Christ when we relay on SELF to achieve things (2 King 6:1-6)

Key note: Faith For Revival Not For Survival

Lesson 2: The 4 main steps how we should approach christian life...

1) Revelation...when we hear the gospel
2) Confession...Jesus is our Lord and Saviour
3) Action...Through the Holy Spirit in us to do things according as quoted from

2 Tim 2:22

Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

4) Appropriation...understand that God's grace is and will be ever filling and full for us!!!

2 Co 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Key Note: God Initiates, We responds

That is all for now...lesson 3 to continue soon :)

Your Time Will Come

2007-02-04T15:43:00.000+08:00

Beloved Dear Dear,

Will pray for you to acceptance for the Lord into your life...for God is loving and faithful and patience...He does not force and forever giving...for you have seen my walk towards God...YC told me to go church it is great to be in House of God...yet me told him off...not once...not twice...but for about 2 mths...certainly long enough to put off many people...yet he was not put off...he continue to advise to go church...for the good of me to learn more abt God...learn abt Jesus 's teaching.

One day...God will unblock your heart to heard His words...and that day will come soon...

One Day I will be there with you

2007-02-02T21:40:00.000+08:00

I have to say, i can feel god knocking at my door..helping me when i requested for help...But i am not sure why i am still standing there not moving forward. I know i will be there one day.But i guess time is what i need..

God! Please guide me to you

To my dearest hubby..give me more time.

Church Introduction

2007-01-30T15:40:00.000+08:00

First post...wondering what to put...put the link to the church me attending now.

Name of the church is Petra Church. It is a independent, non-denominational church founded in 1998.

Petra is Greek word for Rock and the name signifies the church acknowledgment that Jesus Christ is the foundation of everything we do (got the sentence from the Church History page).

Personally found the church's focus very much of Jesus's love and teaching. How to apply His teachings into my daily life.

People there are warm, great church to be in!

The website is: http://www.mff.org.sg/index.htm

Free Gift

2007-01-30T00:03:00.001+08:00

Have this revelation last friday during a toilet trip in compass point during wiselyn's gyne visit...

Free Gift

How do we people react to free gift...in singapore, we will queue up to get the free gift...before even knowing what is the free gift...we just queue first and hope to get a good free gift...typical rite???!!!

Now...Jesus did all things for us...including dying on the cross for our salvation...Free...we no need to do a certain amount of good deeds before we can have this eternal gift...God loves us so much that He give His only Son to die for us...FREELY..

That means...by right...people should get saved left and right around us...but it is not happening...free gift people also dun want...they run away from this free gift...funny rite!

Remember...it is a Free Gift!...Take it!

Revelation 22:17 NIV

The Spirit and the bride say "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.