Pls pray for my dry cough/throat, condition further worsen by lack of rest over the weekend.
Thanks giving:- It will have to be the 18-20 Nov Under 17 Encounter by Ps Roland's Netwk. The Holy Spirit came strongly for the group that Jason & myslf undertook. There was a lot of open-ness and sharing of personal lives, lots of fun moments. Overall, the encounter was a great experience for myslf as well. Praise God!
I learnt something from the Encounter. I see the hunger and desire for God that I find lacking in my own life. In order for God to become more real in my life, I need to desire more of Him. I feel that if I do not even want to desire to be closer to God, then my whole spiritual life becomes powerless, almost worthless.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Monday, November 07, 2005
Singapore 21st French Film Festival
Haven't watched any Movie Marathon for a very long time... Misplaced the Movie Guide..i aiyo.. though i cld list the names of the movies here. Something refreshing for me... i meant I haven't never watched a single French comedy all my life! And then I am watching 4 in a row.. There were 2 movies that left a impression on me.
The 3rd movie was a story of a man who had a string of affairs with almost every women behind his wife back(obviously). He got blown out of his life when one fine day, a lesbian came into his wife's life. Yes they had lesbian affairs. The man got enraged but eventually the lesbian became part of their life. The 3 of them shared the same house and the same wife. Funny or not? Here's the twist, 2 other lesbians came to visit and now we got a 4 woman,1 man under 1 roof... Interesting story, almost impossible to happen in real life, or is it am I too ignorant?
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Jason and Joanne Finally ROM today 13 Oct 2005
I am so glad to attend the ROM of Jason & Joanne, one of the most awaited event of the year 2005! At my age, I would attend a ROM or wedding dinner almost once every 2 months. Keke! (Cont again. I beta ZZ now... )
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Work
I have started to work on a new Marina South work-site(new posting). Article appeared in Straits Times dtd 3 Oct(Mon). I will be very busy when the project is in full swing. Pray for wisdom and favor. Also no dengue!! I am working long hours outdoors at Marina City Park
Touch Character Development
That I will be able to get time off to go for TCD… I have apply for leave on next Monday. I know the Lord is also teaching me on the value “Patience”
Life discerning dominant ideal seeker
Thank you for your application to join the programme. If you are selected for the trial, we will let you know by email. In the meantime, based on your answers, we think you are a ... You understand that new does not always mean better and you see no reason to skip from one fad to the next. You value things that have stood the test of time, things that have proved themselves. You can give a 120% when you need to, but know that you don't need to 100% of the time. You know that life is for living, and you're smart enough to make sure that you have time to relax, chill and just be yourself.
You tend to identify more strongly with your own thoughts than any other personality. To others you are the one with the sharp intellect, strong need for independence and privacy, and intensity of your cerebral interests. You love explaining the world and predicting what it will do next. This derives partly from natural curiosity, and partly because you sense much of the world to be unreliable, requiring that you use your intellect to bring order to your own corner of it.
You have a strong desire to investigate, observe, and understand an issue deeply and provocatively. You are often independent and self-motivated, with a strong need for privacy. For example, others will often have no idea what you have been working on until it is finished and unveiled. Some of the greatest minds in history had similar traits, people whose ideas challenged the conventional wisdom, forcing those around them to think differently.
Famous people who share these traits include:
William Rhenquist, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, Arthur C. Clarke,Sigmund Freud, Nikola Tesla, Isaac Newton.
http://www.starhub.com/mobile/imode/survey/frame_edm1.html
Just took part in a Starhub online survey... Interesting...
You tend to identify more strongly with your own thoughts than any other personality. To others you are the one with the sharp intellect, strong need for independence and privacy, and intensity of your cerebral interests. You love explaining the world and predicting what it will do next. This derives partly from natural curiosity, and partly because you sense much of the world to be unreliable, requiring that you use your intellect to bring order to your own corner of it.
You have a strong desire to investigate, observe, and understand an issue deeply and provocatively. You are often independent and self-motivated, with a strong need for privacy. For example, others will often have no idea what you have been working on until it is finished and unveiled. Some of the greatest minds in history had similar traits, people whose ideas challenged the conventional wisdom, forcing those around them to think differently.
Famous people who share these traits include:
William Rhenquist, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, Arthur C. Clarke,Sigmund Freud, Nikola Tesla, Isaac Newton.
http://www.starhub.com/mobile/imode/survey/frame_edm1.html
Just took part in a Starhub online survey... Interesting...
Monday, October 03, 2005
I am back from Mt Ophir!!
Just came back from Mt Ophir... very tiring and torturous for my Achilles right knee! But its was all the hard work, given all the fun we had! Its was like Amazing Race and Survival series over a packed weekend. Am really looking forward for the next adventure!
Sidetrack: Hope to visit Israel next year... All those terrorist attacks. Gee, I am not afraid of terrorists bec got angels watching over us... Haha! need up to $3k... worth one tooth implant. 1.5 time my monthly salary...
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Reflections
I am beginning to enjoy blading more each day. All the more as I fall lesser now! I enjoy blading bec I appreciate the time when I can sail through on wheels while thinking about my past week. And still not fall down!
I enjoyed the reflective time I have reviewed my whole week.
I have been re-reading this book "Thinking for a Change" by John C Maxwell. Those principles opened up my mind to the power of good thinking. "Nurture good thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts." I have been brought up under a regime of negative-thinking upbringing. I do not blame my parents. They did for us what they think is best. Thank God that our future generations has been redeemed by the Lord. Looking forward for this weekend Ophir Trip. I can spend this good time to seek Him alone... Many things to tell Him, but I think He already knows. Haha!
I enjoyed the reflective time I have reviewed my whole week.
I have been re-reading this book "Thinking for a Change" by John C Maxwell. Those principles opened up my mind to the power of good thinking. "Nurture good thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts." I have been brought up under a regime of negative-thinking upbringing. I do not blame my parents. They did for us what they think is best. Thank God that our future generations has been redeemed by the Lord. Looking forward for this weekend Ophir Trip. I can spend this good time to seek Him alone... Many things to tell Him, but I think He already knows. Haha!
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Posted to Marina South Site Soon
Folks, I will be posted to Marina South Site next week for a road divertion project for ECP. My new site office will be in Marina Promenade Park. Don't forget me when you come around the area for lunch!~
Encouraged...
"Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good... lets us encourage one another all the more, since you see that Day of the Lord is coming nearer"
Last Sunday I felt very encouraged after talking to Michelle. I was reminded that in all the things we do, we are to bring glory to God , to further His kingdom. Lin-de broalso sms-ed me on Monday that "knowing that sometimes things happen are for the preparation of His kingdom..." I thank God that He always put good friends around me. In my walk with the Lord, I looked back and see of His mercy for me, its never ceasing. Though I have failed Him many times, He never failed me. Is the Lord good or what?
Last Sunday I felt very encouraged after talking to Michelle. I was reminded that in all the things we do, we are to bring glory to God , to further His kingdom. Lin-de broalso sms-ed me on Monday that "knowing that sometimes things happen are for the preparation of His kingdom..." I thank God that He always put good friends around me. In my walk with the Lord, I looked back and see of His mercy for me, its never ceasing. Though I have failed Him many times, He never failed me. Is the Lord good or what?
Monday, September 19, 2005
Best Mid Autumn Fest Ever Celebrated!
We gathered a few close friends and went to FiOne's house to cook some pasta, play some manjong, catch up with one another... perhaps the best home-cooked meal i ever had in years! Thanks to Chief Eddie and Caroline! Not forgetting Mich who did the dishes and Owen and Richard to join in the merry!
Monday, September 12, 2005
Army Half Marathon - I Made It!
"O Lord grant me strength!" The short prayer i muttered before my 21km Army Half Marathon. I finished the whole marathon under 2hrs 20mins. Glory to Him!
Monday, September 05, 2005
Whoa... You must be a regular to my ....
...blog if you are reading my words... Sometimes i wonder who actually bother to read my blog? Hahaha! But its is kinda therapatic for me to type and pound away on my newly-bought new keyboard... when i can't seem to find anyone to share with, esp now.
a few things has been weighing on my mind for a while now. one of it has to be the family disputes in the recent months. So much unkind words sprouted out in the name of anger. So much new revelations for me, some seem too much for me to accept.
There may be a good chance too that I may have to find a new place to stay, though that has never been a reality for me. The only reason why I would uproot myslf from S'pore is when I go to fulfill the Lord's calling.
My mum has been pestering me to go apply for a new HDB flat so that she can stay with me. I told her why I wouldn't to commit myslf to a 200k liablity now. But she wouldnt listen. She concluded that its useless to have children(who chose to abandon her) and how unfilial Christian I am. Even quoted the bible for me to hear. So much negativity in me right now... after listening to her for so many hours.
a few things has been weighing on my mind for a while now. one of it has to be the family disputes in the recent months. So much unkind words sprouted out in the name of anger. So much new revelations for me, some seem too much for me to accept.
There may be a good chance too that I may have to find a new place to stay, though that has never been a reality for me. The only reason why I would uproot myslf from S'pore is when I go to fulfill the Lord's calling.
My mum has been pestering me to go apply for a new HDB flat so that she can stay with me. I told her why I wouldn't to commit myslf to a 200k liablity now. But she wouldnt listen. She concluded that its useless to have children(who chose to abandon her) and how unfilial Christian I am. Even quoted the bible for me to hear. So much negativity in me right now... after listening to her for so many hours.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Thank God for Spook Show - 4 salvations from CBSS!
Its really great to see God's grace in this whole Spook Show. Its amazing to see scores of CBSS students coming for the Spook Show. At least 60 tickets were given out. On the actual day, there seem to be someone instigating the whole bunch to leave even b4 SP started to preach God's Word. We were all shocked to witness them leaving, stomping away in the dark, towards the EXIT! Yet there were still 4 salvations! May the Lord of the Harvest bless these 4 seeds that they will grow on GOOD SOIL! Amen!
Army Half Marathon 21km - 2 More Weeks Away
Geee.... I am really behind schedule! Hahaha! People normally takes a few months to train for the run, I am left with only 2 weeks and I am only conditioned to run up to 10km! I need to hit at least 18km, left with 3km to jog/walk... to 21km.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
New Balance Real Run: "I made it!!!!~"
After running for an hour or so, I finally finished the Real Run at SentOsa! By competition standards, my timing is really lousy. I guess the good runners all come in by 35 mins. I have been training too little, skip breakfast, sleeping little! Thank God for strengthening me! It was a just a simple prayer... TG!
Sunday, July 24, 2005
A good lesson learnt last Sunday
Today 24 July 2005
The caption that caught my attention read: "What makes S'poreans REALLY ANGRY?"
The Sunday Times wrote about the country's rage trigger points.
Last Sunday 17 July 2005
This Sunday would not just another lazy Sunday.
This is the day when my elder brother flew into a rage and torn me down by his words. I was sitting in the bedroom watching TV alone. Then I overheard a loud converstation between my mum & my brother about the house not kept tidy always. He mentioned that he once saw a lizard in the bread. I walked into the kitchen and remarked that "sometimes, there are people who always did not tie up the bread properly after eating." Upon hearing that remark, he flow into a rage. He insisted that I am implyng that it was his wife I am accusing. Even got her to "testify" that it was not her fault. Immediately called my sister on her handphone to see if she is the real culprit. My sister admitted that she would forget sometimes. Then he turned back to me and said that I am always wrongly accusing others. Pointed out all my wrongdoings, both past and present. He did his best to hurl all kinds of unkind words at me. There is no case for me. I realised I couldn't say anything that can make the situation better. I didn't think for a moment I can pray. It was just waves of tsunamis of unkind words against me. I gave up. That Sunday, my brother had the final victory. That I am a low-class, lazy trouble-maker, rumor spreader. He won his case. But he lost something too. The respect I had for him.
I sat down and thought what happened?? Why would a mere remark, words like "someone always forget to tie up the bread" would make someone fly into a RAGE? Guess he had all along wanted to say all these things. But he lacked a good opportunity. Now he found one.
I can understand more clearly now how Jesus would have felt when he was hurled all kinds of abuse.
I know my comparison is lousy.
For Jesus had no deceit in his mouth and did no wrong.
I sinned and did many wrongs.
Isaiah 53:7: “He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.
It took me a long one week before I can open my mouth and try to release forgiveness. It was a difficult week for me. Even to pray. Un-forgiveness is like a slow poison. It poisons the un-forgiver. It makes a believer slow to hear, quick to accuse, dull to God’s voice, bitter over own self, losing joy.
The devil probably planned all this in advance. Why?
I have a close colleague whom nephew is critically ill in TTSH. Knowing that I am a Christian, she asked if I would be willing to pray for him? “Why not?” So I went to visit him at TTSH and prayed for him. That creepy little fellow(the devil) then sneered at me, the un-forgiveness I was still harboring in my heart. “Would God listens to your prayers???”
Normally I would have nothing to thank the devil for.
But this time, I thank him, for reminding me.
During cell group time, I prayed to release forgiveness. Honestly, it’s easier said than done. But I knew I have to do it. The good thing is that time will slowly erase the memories of those unkind words being spoken to me. The better thing is that God can makes the process much faster. Only if I let Him to.
I know that the Lord suffered a lot for my sake. I love Jesus and I will continue to live for Him. I am not perfect, and I am not struggling to be one. Thank the Lord for moulding me.
The caption that caught my attention read: "What makes S'poreans REALLY ANGRY?"
The Sunday Times wrote about the country's rage trigger points.
Last Sunday 17 July 2005
This Sunday would not just another lazy Sunday.
This is the day when my elder brother flew into a rage and torn me down by his words. I was sitting in the bedroom watching TV alone. Then I overheard a loud converstation between my mum & my brother about the house not kept tidy always. He mentioned that he once saw a lizard in the bread. I walked into the kitchen and remarked that "sometimes, there are people who always did not tie up the bread properly after eating." Upon hearing that remark, he flow into a rage. He insisted that I am implyng that it was his wife I am accusing. Even got her to "testify" that it was not her fault. Immediately called my sister on her handphone to see if she is the real culprit. My sister admitted that she would forget sometimes. Then he turned back to me and said that I am always wrongly accusing others. Pointed out all my wrongdoings, both past and present. He did his best to hurl all kinds of unkind words at me. There is no case for me. I realised I couldn't say anything that can make the situation better. I didn't think for a moment I can pray. It was just waves of tsunamis of unkind words against me. I gave up. That Sunday, my brother had the final victory. That I am a low-class, lazy trouble-maker, rumor spreader. He won his case. But he lost something too. The respect I had for him.
I sat down and thought what happened?? Why would a mere remark, words like "someone always forget to tie up the bread" would make someone fly into a RAGE? Guess he had all along wanted to say all these things. But he lacked a good opportunity. Now he found one.
I can understand more clearly now how Jesus would have felt when he was hurled all kinds of abuse.
I know my comparison is lousy.
For Jesus had no deceit in his mouth and did no wrong.
I sinned and did many wrongs.
Isaiah 53:7: “He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.
It took me a long one week before I can open my mouth and try to release forgiveness. It was a difficult week for me. Even to pray. Un-forgiveness is like a slow poison. It poisons the un-forgiver. It makes a believer slow to hear, quick to accuse, dull to God’s voice, bitter over own self, losing joy.
The devil probably planned all this in advance. Why?
I have a close colleague whom nephew is critically ill in TTSH. Knowing that I am a Christian, she asked if I would be willing to pray for him? “Why not?” So I went to visit him at TTSH and prayed for him. That creepy little fellow(the devil) then sneered at me, the un-forgiveness I was still harboring in my heart. “Would God listens to your prayers???”
Normally I would have nothing to thank the devil for.
But this time, I thank him, for reminding me.
During cell group time, I prayed to release forgiveness. Honestly, it’s easier said than done. But I knew I have to do it. The good thing is that time will slowly erase the memories of those unkind words being spoken to me. The better thing is that God can makes the process much faster. Only if I let Him to.
I know that the Lord suffered a lot for my sake. I love Jesus and I will continue to live for Him. I am not perfect, and I am not struggling to be one. Thank the Lord for moulding me.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
A very retro toilet!
i thought for a moment i was in a toilet 20 years old! found behind Holland Rd.. errrr.. while I was trying to find Samy's Curry for my makan... its very retro man!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Thank God for providing for me so much!
Thank my heavenly Dad for providing for me so much! Sometimes not in terms of money but the friends I have around me and how they will bless me... i read a book by Robert Kiyosaki," Rich Dad, Poor dad"... I am so glad I do have Rich Dad!!! He shall supply all my needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Last week, I had a shock while gg for a routine dental check-up. It turned out to be a partial root canal op that cost me $277!! The next trip gonna set me back by another $500+. Thank God the Govt 0.4mth Bonus will come in handy for my mini crisis!
Thank God for the response for the CBSS BBQ. jason told me that one boy sms-ed him after the BBQ. Thank God for the surprise sms!
Thank God for the sundays with Ver and Car at East Coast! To see them having fun laying with sand and water. Kids have the least worries. Growns up like us worry about everything. I should be more child-like, have faith and believe! Only Believe...
Thank God for the response for the CBSS BBQ. jason told me that one boy sms-ed him after the BBQ. Thank God for the surprise sms!
Thank God for the sundays with Ver and Car at East Coast! To see them having fun laying with sand and water. Kids have the least worries. Growns up like us worry about everything. I should be more child-like, have faith and believe! Only Believe...
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Prayers Prompters for RFKC 2005
Folks, if you guys remember me in prayers, do pray for ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP 2005...
Royal Family Kids’ Camps (RFKC) is a Christian ministry reaching out to abused, neglected and abandoned children aged 7 to 11 through camps that give positive memories of achievement and care. This year's camp will be held from 13-17 June 2005.
Its a pity i can't be there full-time this year...
(1)Pray for the kids. I am sure that their little hearts will be touched by our Lord Jesus in a very special way. They always do.
(2)For the Lord's favor to be upon the camp.
We need sponsorships to finance lodging, food, materials, and programs. If you wish to sponsor, do let me know...
Royal Family Kids’ Camps (RFKC) is a Christian ministry reaching out to abused, neglected and abandoned children aged 7 to 11 through camps that give positive memories of achievement and care. This year's camp will be held from 13-17 June 2005.
Its a pity i can't be there full-time this year...
(1)Pray for the kids. I am sure that their little hearts will be touched by our Lord Jesus in a very special way. They always do.
(2)For the Lord's favor to be upon the camp.
We need sponsorships to finance lodging, food, materials, and programs. If you wish to sponsor, do let me know...
Prayer Prompters For Our Work In CBS...
Met up just now at Bishan J8 with Jason's secondary school teacher. Do pray for us that we may be able, by God's grace, to begin a ministry among the youths. Pray for us that we may have wisdom, strength and favor and a deep compassion from the Lord Himself! Pray for us that we will have pure hearts and clean hands as the Lord reveals to us during our prayer walks. Its exciting time!
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Jogging - Dragging my feet....
Most uneventful day of the week it must be!! I struggled with boredom whole afternoon. Had wanted to go for teabreak but it began to rain!! Came home early at 6pm. Not knowing or craving for dinner. Dunno what to eat?
Best day to do mundane thing like "jogging". Haha! I really doubt that I will ever take up jogging in the 1st place... if I need not take IPPT yearly. I got friends exempted from IPPT but said they would rather take the tests. I think they are lying. On the brighter side, I always used jogging as a time to reflect & seek Him.
Best day to do mundane thing like "jogging". Haha! I really doubt that I will ever take up jogging in the 1st place... if I need not take IPPT yearly. I got friends exempted from IPPT but said they would rather take the tests. I think they are lying. On the brighter side, I always used jogging as a time to reflect & seek Him.
Small Things To Look Forward
My dinner – Perhaps pork porridge, after jogging, its would seem most delicious.
Thursday – Meeting Jason
Meeting Jason and his ex secondary school teacher to discuss about a youth work whom we have been given the open door by God’s grace.
Saturday – Finally booked a dental appointment
with the private dental surgeon. Would be great if they offer me lower rates. Get “2 Tooth get 1 Tooth Free” would be GREAT!!!
Friday, April 29, 2005
Why did Christians chose to die?
"My Choice" was a poem by Bill McChesney, American missionary, killed at age 28 in the Congo uprising of 1964. A poem which I had taken out word for word from a book titled,"Making Jesus Lord" by Loren Cunningham. I took the trouble to share the poem as it somehow resembled a comfy life I would like to have for myself one day. Isn't all of us working to achieve some goals in life? The poem speaks to me in many ways...
I came to know Christ when I was 17 years old. Did not identify myself as a Christian simply because I didn't live my life to be worthy to be one. I was still quite the same old me then. After all, I thought I was a okay person. I ain't perfect but surely God will understand. Haha! Who really knows if there is really a God anywae? Who HAS died and resurrected to tell that He really seen God in person. Even if such a person existed, he would probably be dismissed as a nutcase or some religion fanatic!
Some years ago, a friend passed me a book titled "Jesus Freaks". It contained volumes of Christians who were martyred(killed) for their faith in Jesus. Many of them died quite horribly. Their accounts set me thinking. What would you do if someone point a gun to your head, or worse still! Threatened the life of someone you love the most, and forced you to renounce Jesus? Would you renounce Jesus or would you be one of the Jesus Freaks who died for their beliefs?
Through the years I went through several periods of suffering for some silly decisions I made. Everyone make some silly mistakes every now & then. I guess we can learn from the mistakes and avoid making them again!
Since then, I keep asking God what is His will for my life?
I came to know Christ when I was 17 years old. Did not identify myself as a Christian simply because I didn't live my life to be worthy to be one. I was still quite the same old me then. After all, I thought I was a okay person. I ain't perfect but surely God will understand. Haha! Who really knows if there is really a God anywae? Who HAS died and resurrected to tell that He really seen God in person. Even if such a person existed, he would probably be dismissed as a nutcase or some religion fanatic!
Some years ago, a friend passed me a book titled "Jesus Freaks". It contained volumes of Christians who were martyred(killed) for their faith in Jesus. Many of them died quite horribly. Their accounts set me thinking. What would you do if someone point a gun to your head, or worse still! Threatened the life of someone you love the most, and forced you to renounce Jesus? Would you renounce Jesus or would you be one of the Jesus Freaks who died for their beliefs?
Through the years I went through several periods of suffering for some silly decisions I made. Everyone make some silly mistakes every now & then. I guess we can learn from the mistakes and avoid making them again!
Since then, I keep asking God what is His will for my life?
My choice
My Choice
I want my breakfast served at "Eight,"
With ham and eggs upon the plate;
A well-broiled steak I 'll eat at "One,"
And dine again when day is done.
I want an ultra modern home,
And in each room a telephone;
Soft carpets, too, upon the floors,
And pretty drapes to grace the doors.
A cosy place of lovely things,
Like easy chairs with innersprings,
And then I'll get a small TV -
Of course,"I'm careful what I see."
I want my wardrobe, too, to be
Of neatest, finest quality,
With latest style in suit and vest.
Why shouldn't Christians have the best?
But then when the master I can hear,
In no uncertain voice, so clear,
"I bid you come and follow me,
The Lowly Man of Galilee."
"Birds of the air have made their nest,
And foxes in their holes find rest;
But I can offer you no bed;
No place have I to lay my head."
In shame I hung my head and cried,
How could I spurn the Crucified?
Could I forget the way he went,
The sleepless nights in prayer He spend?
For forty days without a bite,
Alone he fasted day and night;
Despised, rejected – on He went,
And did not stop till veil He rent.
A Man of sorrows and of grief,
No earthly friend to bring relief –
“Smitten of God,” the prophet said –
Mocked, beaten, bruised, His blood ran red.
If He be God and died for me,
No sacrifice too great can be
For me, a mortal man, to make;
I’ll do it all for Jesus’ sake.
Yes, I will tread the path He trod,
No other way will please my God;
So, henceforth, this my choice shall be,
My choice for all eternity.
I want my breakfast served at "Eight,"
With ham and eggs upon the plate;
A well-broiled steak I 'll eat at "One,"
And dine again when day is done.
I want an ultra modern home,
And in each room a telephone;
Soft carpets, too, upon the floors,
And pretty drapes to grace the doors.
A cosy place of lovely things,
Like easy chairs with innersprings,
And then I'll get a small TV -
Of course,"I'm careful what I see."
I want my wardrobe, too, to be
Of neatest, finest quality,
With latest style in suit and vest.
Why shouldn't Christians have the best?
But then when the master I can hear,
In no uncertain voice, so clear,
"I bid you come and follow me,
The Lowly Man of Galilee."
"Birds of the air have made their nest,
And foxes in their holes find rest;
But I can offer you no bed;
No place have I to lay my head."
In shame I hung my head and cried,
How could I spurn the Crucified?
Could I forget the way he went,
The sleepless nights in prayer He spend?
For forty days without a bite,
Alone he fasted day and night;
Despised, rejected – on He went,
And did not stop till veil He rent.
A Man of sorrows and of grief,
No earthly friend to bring relief –
“Smitten of God,” the prophet said –
Mocked, beaten, bruised, His blood ran red.
If He be God and died for me,
No sacrifice too great can be
For me, a mortal man, to make;
I’ll do it all for Jesus’ sake.
Yes, I will tread the path He trod,
No other way will please my God;
So, henceforth, this my choice shall be,
My choice for all eternity.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Bible Book Quiz
There are thirty books of the Bible hidden in the following paragraphs. See if you can spot them. Answers I will post again...
This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much that he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his john-boat. Another friend studied it while playing his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it, she mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column.
Another friend judges the job of solving this puzzle so involving that she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are really easy to spot. That’s a fact. Some people, however will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the books are not necessarily capitalised. Truthfully, from answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see some of them at the worst. Research has shown something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. During a recent fund-raising event which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi-Lemonade booth set a new sales record.
The local paper, the Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As Daniel Humana humbly puts it,” the books are all right here in plain view hidden from sight”. Those able to find all of them will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation that may help is that books Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. Also, keep in mind that punctuation and spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you to complete really well against those who claim to know the answers. Remember there is no need for a mad exodus, there are really 30 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph waiting to be found.
This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much that he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his john-boat. Another friend studied it while playing his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it, she mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column.
Another friend judges the job of solving this puzzle so involving that she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are really easy to spot. That’s a fact. Some people, however will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the books are not necessarily capitalised. Truthfully, from answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see some of them at the worst. Research has shown something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. During a recent fund-raising event which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi-Lemonade booth set a new sales record.
The local paper, the Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As Daniel Humana humbly puts it,” the books are all right here in plain view hidden from sight”. Those able to find all of them will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation that may help is that books Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. Also, keep in mind that punctuation and spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you to complete really well against those who claim to know the answers. Remember there is no need for a mad exodus, there are really 30 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph waiting to be found.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Sunday April 17
"The thief(devil) comes only to steal(our joy), and kill, and destroy(our property, peace); I(Jesus) came that they may have life, and might have it abundantly."
It was all hell broke loose for me when my brother found out I crashed the car. Its my fault as I was careless. Thank God for His grace and mercy no one was injured. Thank God for giving me enuff grace to pull through this episode & the entire week. A special thank to sis XQ for sending me sms and prayers. Really appreciated!
It was all hell broke loose for me when my brother found out I crashed the car. Its my fault as I was careless. Thank God for His grace and mercy no one was injured. Thank God for giving me enuff grace to pull through this episode & the entire week. A special thank to sis XQ for sending me sms and prayers. Really appreciated!
Friday, March 25, 2005
new updates
hi folks,
I haven't blog for soooo long... thanks again for reading on blog.
updates on my workplace
I did not go to Orchard Link project. Instead, I am transferred to do maintenance works. I do milling and patching, repair of footpaths, put up railings etc... hehe! Compared to my previous project at Queensway, its really simple stuffs. Hope the guys back at Queenway are doing fine. Its a pity I would be getting less pay doing maintenance works now. No site allowances($150) and Night Duty allowances to claim. How to save up enuff money to marry my sweetheart??
updates on the RFKC camp (June 2005) - Help/Support Needed!!
I missed 2 previous meetings for the camp due to OT work. As of now, I got a friend to act as a web master for the RFKC. Volunteers still greatly needed, Pls call me if you nid details. Commitment level is ONE week in the 3rd week of June 2005. There would be no nid for follow-up after the camp.
I have attended some magic classes from the Magic of Lawrence, School of Magic. www.paprika.com.sg/mol_popup01.html. We would be going down to AMK Hosp on 2 April to perform little tricks to cheer up the patients. Hahaha!
Would like to use the new skills to amuse the kids at the coming kids camp. The skills would be a great plus for ice breakers when I go to Cambodia at the end of the year. To assist the local church, wld be the 1st time I'll get to connect with the people there.
updates on my medical/dental status
All the folks reading dese lines rejoice! I am certified medically normal. They can't find anything wrong with me. Haha! Dental: I got to wear dentures when I am eating. Neber crossed my mind that I would needing to wear them when I am only 28. AnywAe, with dentures I can eat more things now, except I think i can't kiss now! haha! I gained 2 kilos since the Oct's fall. Hmmm... 6 more kilos to my ideal weight of 68kg.
Thank you all for your kind concern and support all these months...
I haven't blog for soooo long... thanks again for reading on blog.
updates on my workplace
I did not go to Orchard Link project. Instead, I am transferred to do maintenance works. I do milling and patching, repair of footpaths, put up railings etc... hehe! Compared to my previous project at Queensway, its really simple stuffs. Hope the guys back at Queenway are doing fine. Its a pity I would be getting less pay doing maintenance works now. No site allowances($150) and Night Duty allowances to claim. How to save up enuff money to marry my sweetheart??
updates on the RFKC camp (June 2005) - Help/Support Needed!!
I missed 2 previous meetings for the camp due to OT work. As of now, I got a friend to act as a web master for the RFKC. Volunteers still greatly needed, Pls call me if you nid details. Commitment level is ONE week in the 3rd week of June 2005. There would be no nid for follow-up after the camp.
I have attended some magic classes from the Magic of Lawrence, School of Magic. www.paprika.com.sg/mol_popup01.html. We would be going down to AMK Hosp on 2 April to perform little tricks to cheer up the patients. Hahaha!
Would like to use the new skills to amuse the kids at the coming kids camp. The skills would be a great plus for ice breakers when I go to Cambodia at the end of the year. To assist the local church, wld be the 1st time I'll get to connect with the people there.
updates on my medical/dental status
All the folks reading dese lines rejoice! I am certified medically normal. They can't find anything wrong with me. Haha! Dental: I got to wear dentures when I am eating. Neber crossed my mind that I would needing to wear them when I am only 28. AnywAe, with dentures I can eat more things now, except I think i can't kiss now! haha! I gained 2 kilos since the Oct's fall. Hmmm... 6 more kilos to my ideal weight of 68kg.
Thank you all for your kind concern and support all these months...
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Sunday, February 06, 2005
sleepy, tired, goggie, typing...
hi folks,
I just finished casting a base slab... 14 hours! its nearly 7am now. me haven't slept a wink since saturday afternoon. "Casting a base slab" is like making jelly in cups. We poured fresh concrete into some giant mould to construct a big base. It will be laid over with premix(the black stuff you see on the road surfaces). Eventually everyone will get to drive over it when its done. For some of you who know it, I am working on the project for the Queensway Underpass.
Not too long ago, I got news that I may be transferred to do Pedestrian Underpass at Orchard Link. Hmmm... would be a challenging job for me as I am still relatively new when it comes to ironically 'building' roads. But definitely be a good exposure for me.
Its about time I leave for home to koon till noon time. Hope that no one wakes me up. Can anyone get me a "Do Not Disturb" sign?? Hahaha! So short weekend for me! Gotta do family groceries shopping in the noon...
I just finished casting a base slab... 14 hours! its nearly 7am now. me haven't slept a wink since saturday afternoon. "Casting a base slab" is like making jelly in cups. We poured fresh concrete into some giant mould to construct a big base. It will be laid over with premix(the black stuff you see on the road surfaces). Eventually everyone will get to drive over it when its done. For some of you who know it, I am working on the project for the Queensway Underpass.
Not too long ago, I got news that I may be transferred to do Pedestrian Underpass at Orchard Link. Hmmm... would be a challenging job for me as I am still relatively new when it comes to ironically 'building' roads. But definitely be a good exposure for me.
Its about time I leave for home to koon till noon time. Hope that no one wakes me up. Can anyone get me a "Do Not Disturb" sign?? Hahaha! So short weekend for me! Gotta do family groceries shopping in the noon...
Monday, January 31, 2005
31 Jan 2005 - I Am So Blessed!!!
I am truly very blessed by all of you! Thank you for making my 28th birthday one birthday that I'll remember for the rest of my life! I haven't got such a happy birthday for many years already... Really! Thank God for all of your love and concern! Thank Eddie, Jon, Owen, Anna, Caroline, Clarrisa, FiOne, Michelle for everything! A special note to TB for posing as a NS camp personnel to inform me of my Feb MOB recall... that was a clever move! Keke!
HELP NEEDED FOR KIDS' CAMP!!!
Folks, I am helping out in this Royal Family Kids Camp(RFKC) and I need your kind help and support.
http://rfkc.org
In a nutshell, this camp is
Quick Facts:
• We were founded in 1985 by Wayne and Diane Tesch. (Originated from US. Singapore RFKC started some 4 years ago by Meng Hin and Caroline, his wife)
• We’ve had more than 16,000 kids at our one-week summer Camps
in Singapore, bec of lack of sponsorship, we are looking at 15-20 kids per camp. The cost for each kid will cost more than S$1000 for a week lodging, food, activities etc.
• Most of our campers are in foster care
(Kids come from abused, abandoned, neglected backgrounds)
• In everything we do, we strive to create positive memories for our campers
(We show them God's love and bring them closer to Jesus)
• Camps are held annually for kids ages 7 to 11
(This year camp is in 3rd week of June, we are still planning)
• Local churches sponsor each Camp
(Our spiritual covering is Living Faith Church.
I will need volunteers who can avail themselves for 1 week,pref full-time committment, in 3rd week of the month of June. You can help out as
1)Counsellors(taking care full-time of 1-2 kids) - I need many volunteers
2)Logistics (May not nid to stay-in)
3)Nurse (only 1 needed)
4)Bible Stories Team (Drama and fun, lots of laughter)
5)Music (Lead children's worship)
6)Crafts (Very simple job. but need patience, and prep work)
7) Photographer (1 person, pref got own laptop to arrange photos)
If you are keen in any of the above, pls gimme a call! As soon as possible. Bec we are running on a tight budget and time frame. I will be glad to give you whatever info you need. Pls don't mass forward this RFKC info. Pref you can help approach friends whom you known and trusted personally. You can give them my contact.
Bec the kids are a special group in God's eyes. We only want the most committed Christians who will make a difference in these kids' lives. Join the camp, you will be blessed too.
HELP NEEDED FOR KIDS' CAMP!!!
Folks, I am helping out in this Royal Family Kids Camp(RFKC) and I need your kind help and support.
http://rfkc.org
In a nutshell, this camp is
Quick Facts:
• We were founded in 1985 by Wayne and Diane Tesch. (Originated from US. Singapore RFKC started some 4 years ago by Meng Hin and Caroline, his wife)
• We’ve had more than 16,000 kids at our one-week summer Camps
in Singapore, bec of lack of sponsorship, we are looking at 15-20 kids per camp. The cost for each kid will cost more than S$1000 for a week lodging, food, activities etc.
• Most of our campers are in foster care
(Kids come from abused, abandoned, neglected backgrounds)
• In everything we do, we strive to create positive memories for our campers
(We show them God's love and bring them closer to Jesus)
• Camps are held annually for kids ages 7 to 11
(This year camp is in 3rd week of June, we are still planning)
• Local churches sponsor each Camp
(Our spiritual covering is Living Faith Church.
I will need volunteers who can avail themselves for 1 week,pref full-time committment, in 3rd week of the month of June. You can help out as
1)Counsellors(taking care full-time of 1-2 kids) - I need many volunteers
2)Logistics (May not nid to stay-in)
3)Nurse (only 1 needed)
4)Bible Stories Team (Drama and fun, lots of laughter)
5)Music (Lead children's worship)
6)Crafts (Very simple job. but need patience, and prep work)
7) Photographer (1 person, pref got own laptop to arrange photos)
If you are keen in any of the above, pls gimme a call! As soon as possible. Bec we are running on a tight budget and time frame. I will be glad to give you whatever info you need. Pls don't mass forward this RFKC info. Pref you can help approach friends whom you known and trusted personally. You can give them my contact.
Bec the kids are a special group in God's eyes. We only want the most committed Christians who will make a difference in these kids' lives. Join the camp, you will be blessed too.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Great weekend...
AAAAAwesome weekend for me. Spent an weekend at the BB/GG campsite at Sembawang. Its an encounter weekend thingy with Ps Rol/LF/LC networks. The unique experience was that they set up the OT Tabernacle, according to the requirements laid down in the Book of Exodus. For me, it wasn't a exceptionally emotional or spiritual thingy. But looking back at the OT, I'm really full of thanksgivings to God for the new covenant we have now, with better promises.
Its was a great sunday as well. After breaking camp, met up with some good friends for coffee, desserts and just hang out together.
Looking forward for this Wednesday, meeting some old friends for dinner to pre-celebrate my birthday. Haha! As we grow older, we seem to have more dinners... well..
For this Thursday, would be meeting up with some friends to plan for the upcoming "Royal Family Kids' Camp 2005". In short, its a 1 week camp thingy for under-privileged kids. My 3rd year running.. Really excited to be involved in the planning for the camp this June. Anyone keen to help out in any way??? pls call me. Hahaha!
Friday, Holiday?
Saturday, joining Danny Loke for service...
Its was a great sunday as well. After breaking camp, met up with some good friends for coffee, desserts and just hang out together.
Looking forward for this Wednesday, meeting some old friends for dinner to pre-celebrate my birthday. Haha! As we grow older, we seem to have more dinners... well..
For this Thursday, would be meeting up with some friends to plan for the upcoming "Royal Family Kids' Camp 2005". In short, its a 1 week camp thingy for under-privileged kids. My 3rd year running.. Really excited to be involved in the planning for the camp this June. Anyone keen to help out in any way??? pls call me. Hahaha!
Friday, Holiday?
Saturday, joining Danny Loke for service...
Friday, January 14, 2005
A chance to go Aceh
Last week my engineer called me to ask me if i wanna go Aceh. LTA management is sending people there. No details yet. But I will volunteer if they call for one. Aceh got some civil unrest problems i think, even the SAF is on their way back to Singapore...
Saturday, January 01, 2005
31 Dec 2004
Thank you for supporting my blog.
And welcome back!~
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31 Dec 2004 1630pm
Eddie called me to ask me what I am doing for NYE? I was on my "Call of Duty" furiously shooting down German soldiers on my PS2 then. And I am glad he called. Haha! I came out of battle mode and gathered some friends for a dinner, possibly to a place for countdown to 2005.
We had dinner at Crystal Jade Kitchen Bugis, then to HV Haagen Daz, NYDC for mudpie and coffee.
Another year just flew by! And we are all in a new year!
I am very happy to be spending time with good friends this NYE countdown. How precious are friends to us! That we can laugh at one another silly jokes, share some cakes, tell some stories about our past, share some dreams and aspirations for the future.
On the way home, I shared with Owen how different our individual lives would be in 5 years time. "Perhaps half of us would be married with kids by then", he quipped.
5 years ago, I just ORD and had no idea of what I wanted to do with my life. Now I am glad that I see clearer what lies ahead bec I know who holds my future. At one time, I felt that I have wasted many years away, doing things and living a life that doesn't amount to much. But it's precisely of these years that have moulded my outlook on life. Look! I have come this far!
I don't have the habit to make NY resolutions bec I neber seem to keep them. Haha! by March or April I probably would have forgotten what were the NY resolutions I had made! This time, lemme just blog it down! Here it goes...
For this new year 2005,
To draw near to the Lord and
To make certain of His calling for my life, and not to waver
To reach out to people, be a good witness for Him
To get involved in missions outreach
To learn a new skill or language
To be faithful with the resources I have in my hand,
To better manage my own finances and save up as much as I can
To choose wisdom, not folly
When making decisions, not to lean on my own understanding, but to seek Him & lean towards His wisdom
To continue to learn to surrender my rights to Him so that he can use me more
To maintain a positive mindset and attitude
To draw up a plan with clear objectives what I'm gonna do in the next 5 years. I would be 33 years old. Haha!~
To remember and stick to the above NY resolutions
And the best thing to begin the year is this: I received a sms from a best friend right after NY morning. From a friend that's far by distance, but close to my heart. And if you reading this: Remember okay? No matters what happens, we'll always be good friends.
Happy New Year folks!
And welcome back!~
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31 Dec 2004 1630pm
Eddie called me to ask me what I am doing for NYE? I was on my "Call of Duty" furiously shooting down German soldiers on my PS2 then. And I am glad he called. Haha! I came out of battle mode and gathered some friends for a dinner, possibly to a place for countdown to 2005.
We had dinner at Crystal Jade Kitchen Bugis, then to HV Haagen Daz, NYDC for mudpie and coffee.
Another year just flew by! And we are all in a new year!
I am very happy to be spending time with good friends this NYE countdown. How precious are friends to us! That we can laugh at one another silly jokes, share some cakes, tell some stories about our past, share some dreams and aspirations for the future.
On the way home, I shared with Owen how different our individual lives would be in 5 years time. "Perhaps half of us would be married with kids by then", he quipped.
5 years ago, I just ORD and had no idea of what I wanted to do with my life. Now I am glad that I see clearer what lies ahead bec I know who holds my future. At one time, I felt that I have wasted many years away, doing things and living a life that doesn't amount to much. But it's precisely of these years that have moulded my outlook on life. Look! I have come this far!
I don't have the habit to make NY resolutions bec I neber seem to keep them. Haha! by March or April I probably would have forgotten what were the NY resolutions I had made! This time, lemme just blog it down! Here it goes...
For this new year 2005,
To draw near to the Lord and
To make certain of His calling for my life, and not to waver
To reach out to people, be a good witness for Him
To get involved in missions outreach
To learn a new skill or language
To be faithful with the resources I have in my hand,
To better manage my own finances and save up as much as I can
To choose wisdom, not folly
When making decisions, not to lean on my own understanding, but to seek Him & lean towards His wisdom
To continue to learn to surrender my rights to Him so that he can use me more
To maintain a positive mindset and attitude
To draw up a plan with clear objectives what I'm gonna do in the next 5 years. I would be 33 years old. Haha!~
To remember and stick to the above NY resolutions
And the best thing to begin the year is this: I received a sms from a best friend right after NY morning. From a friend that's far by distance, but close to my heart. And if you reading this: Remember okay? No matters what happens, we'll always be good friends.
Happy New Year folks!
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