The 3 week-break starts now..........
Yay.. no more Project Tulip for a while~.
Prophetic Conference in Penang, here I come~
Singapore, should I still pay you a visit?
Myanmar Refugee kids Christmas party, hope you'll turn out to be a blessing.
Kuantan, do I still have time for you?
Madworld, 3 more dose of you in SIBKL .... (I seriously don't mind! :D)
Hmm, I really am quite a lousy planner with holiday breaks.
No wonder I haven't gone for a proper holiday since New Zealand in December 2006.
hurm...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
MADWORLD...
What is the value of a human life?
We live in a world of the unexpected -- a mad world which seems to make little sense. In a world where tragedies beyond our imagination happen at preposterous proportions on a daily basis, how is it possible for us to continue to live as if there is no tomorrow?
Why do we care only about our own existence, when others around us could be drowning? Who are we and what is our ultimate worth? What gives a man his value -- his riches or his power over others? Have we lost the value of human lives?
What about those whose lives are shattered by shattering -- has God been unkind to them? Don't they matter?
MadWorld makes an effort to explore answers to the questions above via two main characters -- Adam and Lucas. As Adam confronts Lucas and vice versa, they're exposed to differences related to one another that centers on: "What is the value of a human soul?"
Excerpt from this website.
Video promo here..
We live in a world of the unexpected -- a mad world which seems to make little sense. In a world where tragedies beyond our imagination happen at preposterous proportions on a daily basis, how is it possible for us to continue to live as if there is no tomorrow?
Why do we care only about our own existence, when others around us could be drowning? Who are we and what is our ultimate worth? What gives a man his value -- his riches or his power over others? Have we lost the value of human lives?
What about those whose lives are shattered by shattering -- has God been unkind to them? Don't they matter?
MadWorld makes an effort to explore answers to the questions above via two main characters -- Adam and Lucas. As Adam confronts Lucas and vice versa, they're exposed to differences related to one another that centers on: "What is the value of a human soul?"
Excerpt from this website.
Video promo here..To find out more, come visit these venues at these times for an artistic impression of the message above...
DUMC Dream Centre, Section 13, PJ | Click here for map
3 December 2010, Friday – 8.00pm
5 December 2010, Sunday – 3.30pm
5 December 2010, Sunday – 8.00pm (Yes, 2 shows on Sunday!)
Ticketing: No tickets, just show up.
SIBKL Auditorium, Bangunan Yin (next to Phileo Damansara I) | Click here for map
24 December 2010, Friday – 8.00pm
25 December 2010, Saturday – 7.30pm
26 December 2010, Sunday – 10.00am
26 December 2010, Sunday – 7.30pm (Yes, 2 shows on Sunday!)
Ticketing: Contact your SIB friends or call +603-7957 2701.
Ticketing opens early November 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Remembering Evangelism
About 2 weeks back we had our prayer meeting centered around Evangelism.
On that same night, my pastor returned some notes that I lent to her some time back on Evangelism which was written by Hope Church.
In the coming year, the church will be focusing on evangelism.
I remember how EVAX used to be a weekly lifestyle for me and some of us back in uni.
I have to admit that it's been buried for a long time since I returned.
And I knew I have to reignite that fire again.... it should be a lifestyle!
And... guess who I bumped into at prayer meeting that night..........
...... PETER TROUNG!!!! Check his blog and website on this link.
He was in town for a short visit before heading to Cambodia for ministry. God is seriously using him to bless many lives around the world now.
Evangelism has literally became his FULL TIME job!
The guy who introduced Everyday Evangelism 1 and 2 and the "sifu" of EVAX!
And I can really say that he really lives out Romans 1:16.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..."
Looks like it's a sign!!! Time to pick up that EE1 book and flip through it once again...
On that same night, my pastor returned some notes that I lent to her some time back on Evangelism which was written by Hope Church.
In the coming year, the church will be focusing on evangelism.
I remember how EVAX used to be a weekly lifestyle for me and some of us back in uni.
I have to admit that it's been buried for a long time since I returned.
And I knew I have to reignite that fire again.... it should be a lifestyle!
And... guess who I bumped into at prayer meeting that night..........
...... PETER TROUNG!!!! Check his blog and website on this link.He was in town for a short visit before heading to Cambodia for ministry. God is seriously using him to bless many lives around the world now.
Evangelism has literally became his FULL TIME job!
The guy who introduced Everyday Evangelism 1 and 2 and the "sifu" of EVAX!
And I can really say that he really lives out Romans 1:16.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..."
Looks like it's a sign!!! Time to pick up that EE1 book and flip through it once again...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Expectations
I sometimes wish I knew how to be a better friend....
It's a terrible feeling when someone gets hurt because we didn't do what a friend is expected to do when they need you.
Now I bite my own tongue because now I know how that feels like.
And I have no right to expect that you'd call to check on me.
Because God made it all alright.
Expectations. It's a dangerous thing to put on people.
It's a terrible feeling when someone gets hurt because we didn't do what a friend is expected to do when they need you.
Now I bite my own tongue because now I know how that feels like.
And I have no right to expect that you'd call to check on me.
Because God made it all alright.
Expectations. It's a dangerous thing to put on people.
It's self-inflicted hurts.
So I should snap out of it.
Good night world..
Good night world..
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
CrossOver
About slightly more than a week ago, our cell went for a retreat up at Penang.
It was also in conjunction with the launching of our new cell name...
This is a devotion guide prepared for the cell for Saturday morning.
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Crossing Jordan: Getting our feet wet…moving forward in faith
BIBLE READING: JOSHUA 3:1-17; 4:1-7
In these passages, we see a miracle happen as the Israelites begin their conquest of Canaan. The LORD told Joshua that he should go among the people, telling them to move and make camp on the banks of the Jordan river. When they see the Ark of the Covenant pass by, they are to follow behind it at a distance of about half a mile. When the priests reached the bank of the river and stepped in, the water went upstream and bed became dry ground for the people of Israel to cross under. The ground remained dry as long as the Ark remained in the river bed. In the midst of crossing Jordan, the Lord commanded His people to take 12 stones, carry them over to the other end symbolising the memorial of their victorious journey to their children.
Notice that as they made ready for the crossing, it was necessary for them to have a reminder of God's presence and promises to look toward. They needed something to occupy their thoughts (v3) as they crossed over into a new land. If not:
However, when we fix our eyes on God, just as how the Israelites kept their eyes on the Ark of the Covenant, we are ABLE to CROSSOVER to the other side, claiming our victories, conquering our giants in boldness and courage because we know that God never forsaken us!
I believe as a child of God, we surely had some “Crossing Jordans” experiences throughout our walk with Him. Just like how God has called the Israelites to lay the 12 stones as a memorial of their victorious journey, let’s do these activities together to reflect upon our journey thus far:
We had to do a "lifeline" to reflect upon our life journey, marking down the various "Egypts" and "Jordans" we faced in our lifetime.
Often times we get so busy that we don't take time to pause and reflect, doing this lifeline really helped a lot as I had to intentionally recall the significant seasons in my life. The points when I was at my lowest and highest, spiritually, emotionally, physically.
There is nothing more important in times of transition, closure or upheaval than to reflect on God’s faithfulness to us in the past. Sure, a lot has changed. I've had some “mountain-top experiences” and crossed several Jordans.... Also hearing a calling of some kind somewhere along way when things I thought was meant to be were interjected. That's when some "Egypt experiences" arose and it was just so so so hard to get out of it. These were the seasons when I was really so lost in my wilderness. Seasons and cycles in life changes and arrows are pointing at different directions. However, I do know that the Lord of the Universe, the Hope of the World, the Ordainer of History isn’t changing. He’s still the same steadfast, loving Lord.
“I the Lord do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. . . . Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty~Malachi 3:6–7
As I look back and reflect upon God's faithfulness to me, He is always walking along side with me and showing me the way. I'm thankful. I remember His memorial stones. There's so much to share and tell even to those who need to hear how good God is.
Prepared some personal "memorial stones" together with my Cell Leader, May Lee for the cellies in the car together on the way to Penang, while Gavin drove us.... heh heh.
It was also in conjunction with the launching of our new cell name...
This is a devotion guide prepared for the cell for Saturday morning.
------------
Crossing Jordan: Getting our feet wet…moving forward in faith
BIBLE READING: JOSHUA 3:1-17; 4:1-7
In these passages, we see a miracle happen as the Israelites begin their conquest of Canaan. The LORD told Joshua that he should go among the people, telling them to move and make camp on the banks of the Jordan river. When they see the Ark of the Covenant pass by, they are to follow behind it at a distance of about half a mile. When the priests reached the bank of the river and stepped in, the water went upstream and bed became dry ground for the people of Israel to cross under. The ground remained dry as long as the Ark remained in the river bed. In the midst of crossing Jordan, the Lord commanded His people to take 12 stones, carry them over to the other end symbolising the memorial of their victorious journey to their children.
Notice that as they made ready for the crossing, it was necessary for them to have a reminder of God's presence and promises to look toward. They needed something to occupy their thoughts (v3) as they crossed over into a new land. If not:
- Some might fix their sight upon the past looking back at the time of Egypt where they felt familiar with and want to remain right where they were.
- Others might fix their eyes upon the river and be afraid to cross over.
- Still others might look at the unknown land upon the other side and because of fear, turn back.
However, when we fix our eyes on God, just as how the Israelites kept their eyes on the Ark of the Covenant, we are ABLE to CROSSOVER to the other side, claiming our victories, conquering our giants in boldness and courage because we know that God never forsaken us!
I believe as a child of God, we surely had some “Crossing Jordans” experiences throughout our walk with Him. Just like how God has called the Israelites to lay the 12 stones as a memorial of their victorious journey, let’s do these activities together to reflect upon our journey thus far:
- What were the “Egypt”(s) that you had to leave behind?
- What were the “Jordan”(s) that you had to face? How did you “cross” it?
- In all the above, how did God play a role in helping you leave your Egypt(s) or cross your Jordan(s)?
- Are there any “Egypt”(s) in your life at this moment that you are struggling to leave behind?
We had to do a "lifeline" to reflect upon our life journey, marking down the various "Egypts" and "Jordans" we faced in our lifetime.
Often times we get so busy that we don't take time to pause and reflect, doing this lifeline really helped a lot as I had to intentionally recall the significant seasons in my life. The points when I was at my lowest and highest, spiritually, emotionally, physically.
There is nothing more important in times of transition, closure or upheaval than to reflect on God’s faithfulness to us in the past. Sure, a lot has changed. I've had some “mountain-top experiences” and crossed several Jordans.... Also hearing a calling of some kind somewhere along way when things I thought was meant to be were interjected. That's when some "Egypt experiences" arose and it was just so so so hard to get out of it. These were the seasons when I was really so lost in my wilderness. Seasons and cycles in life changes and arrows are pointing at different directions. However, I do know that the Lord of the Universe, the Hope of the World, the Ordainer of History isn’t changing. He’s still the same steadfast, loving Lord.
“I the Lord do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. . . . Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty~Malachi 3:6–7
As I look back and reflect upon God's faithfulness to me, He is always walking along side with me and showing me the way. I'm thankful. I remember His memorial stones. There's so much to share and tell even to those who need to hear how good God is.
Prepared some personal "memorial stones" together with my Cell Leader, May Lee for the cellies in the car together on the way to Penang, while Gavin drove us.... heh heh.A new season has just begun... no turning back, no turning back.....
CrossOver!!
We are more than a conqueror!
CrossOver!!
We are more than a conqueror!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Sentimental #2
Washed my hands with that soap today.
The familiar scent then hit me....
Wow... today, it's been exactly a year.
Nobody will know what I am talking about but you.
All is well... ;)
The familiar scent then hit me....
Wow... today, it's been exactly a year.
Nobody will know what I am talking about but you.
All is well... ;)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sentimental
I usually brisk walk and jog around the neighbourhood.
Most of the time these jogs and time alone (after running with the doggies, that is.) are rather sentimental, nostalgic, reflective.
I went to my usual personal-time spot, it's a sit-up gym bench.
I've teared a few times lying there..
Different seasons in life.
This time, laid there and stared to the skies. Lovely weather.
Had my ipod on... went over to the swing in the park, I was kinda oversized for that swing... but yeah, anyway, didn't really care. The swingy feeling reminded me of the time when I was much younger. Remembered being a pretty tomboyish rough kid, I loved swinging on swings, like really high up. Sometimes even letting go of my hands...
I am quite amazed by the innocence and obliviousness of being a child, swinging up high at almost 90 degrees up the air.
Then one day, I did the same thing and fell off the swing. I hit the left side of my head. it bled. I don't know the severity of the damage caused, really. Sometimes I don't know whether this incident could have caused that cyst in my brain which caused occasional blank spells during my growing days in High School. Most doctors say it may not have caused it. But I only remembered this was the only occasion hitting my head.
Sometimes I wonder whether things would be different if this never happened. Maybe it's got nothing to do with this.
I think what made a difference is that I found God. Through my struggles and imperfection, even physically.
Whether it was the fall that caused this imperfection, it does not matter.
Most importantly, when I sat on the swing, swinging back n forth today, when the wind brushed over my face...I felt freedom, that I am free.
Because when I fell, love came down and rescued me........
Been listening to this song over and over again for the past few weeks...
I love it when I hear couples worshipping together.
Side note, I hope I'll be able to experience that with my partner someday.
I really should pick up an instrument.
Most of the time these jogs and time alone (after running with the doggies, that is.) are rather sentimental, nostalgic, reflective.
I went to my usual personal-time spot, it's a sit-up gym bench.
I've teared a few times lying there..
Different seasons in life.
This time, laid there and stared to the skies. Lovely weather.
Had my ipod on... went over to the swing in the park, I was kinda oversized for that swing... but yeah, anyway, didn't really care. The swingy feeling reminded me of the time when I was much younger. Remembered being a pretty tomboyish rough kid, I loved swinging on swings, like really high up. Sometimes even letting go of my hands...
I am quite amazed by the innocence and obliviousness of being a child, swinging up high at almost 90 degrees up the air.
Then one day, I did the same thing and fell off the swing. I hit the left side of my head. it bled. I don't know the severity of the damage caused, really. Sometimes I don't know whether this incident could have caused that cyst in my brain which caused occasional blank spells during my growing days in High School. Most doctors say it may not have caused it. But I only remembered this was the only occasion hitting my head.
Sometimes I wonder whether things would be different if this never happened. Maybe it's got nothing to do with this.
I think what made a difference is that I found God. Through my struggles and imperfection, even physically.
Whether it was the fall that caused this imperfection, it does not matter.
Most importantly, when I sat on the swing, swinging back n forth today, when the wind brushed over my face...I felt freedom, that I am free.
Because when I fell, love came down and rescued me........
Been listening to this song over and over again for the past few weeks...
"Love Came Down" , by Brian and Jenn Johnson
Side note, I hope I'll be able to experience that with my partner someday.
I really should pick up an instrument.
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