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Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 10:58 PM
Hey everyone!
Well, today is just like any
other day i had.
Woke up at abt 1+ i guess.
And had decided to go out for
lunch at orchard.
Cuz we had to buy the Text books
anyways.
So by the time we reached,
it was already abt like 3+.
Walked to takashimaya and had
Pepper lunch.
For ppl hu havent ate ther b4,
its like they give u one hot
sizzling plate and the food is not
like all cooked yet.
So wad u gotta do is kinda cook it
by urself and u get to add all these
diff sauces too. (:
I had this Salmon pepper rice thing.
It was YUMMY!
So aft eating, walked around for a lil
and decided to go to the orchard popular.
Only to find out tt there isnt
any orchard popular any more.
LOL, so had to make our way to
Toa Payoh cuz there's quite a big popular
there.
Ok, so in the end, managed to
find all the books except for the lit
one.
Which is the Clay Marble.
OI actually found it but it was frm
a diff publisher so i guess i just
have to buy it frm sch then.
So went for dinner aft tt and took
a cab hm. (:
Oh and guess wad?
2 more days till sch reopens.
Im so sad! D':
LOL, anw, BYE!
Oh and going to YL's hse tmr!
YAY! ;D
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called “the dean of American preaching.” Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation of his youth to become the pastor of a large New York congregation and a leader in the struggle for racial equality. For 6 decades he traveled the world as a much sought-after preacher.
But at age 89, Rev. Taylor’s health gave way and he could no longer accept speaking engagements. He told Rachel Zoll of the Associated Press: “I at first felt rather crestfallen.” But then he spoke of his belief that “there are seasons and eras, and we have to see what they are as best as we can, and to find what is positive in them.”
In an effort to face the challenges of life, we often turn to Solomon’s words: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). But we readily admit that we would rather laugh than weep, dance than mourn, and gain than lose (vv.4,6).
Yet we know that as we embrace the lessons and opportunities of every season that comes to us, we find that “God is our refuge and strength” (Ps. 46:1).
Whatever season we’re in, it’s always the season to trust in Him.
— David C. McCasland
Just as the winter turns to spring,
Our lives have changing seasons too;
So when a gloomy forecast comes,
Remember—God has plans for you.
— Sper
Whatever the season of life, attitude makes all the difference.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
, 1:23 AM
Hey everyone!
So posting kinda late today.
Anw, woke up at around 1.30pm.
As usual ;D
Then had lunch and used the
comp till dinner.
Was playing Sims 2! (:
WEE!
My char is like seriously
messed-up.
Nvm, could ask for YL's help
on Thur. ;D
So aft dinner, was watching
Friends, then 90210 then went
to bathe.
Aft bathing, i watched half of
Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives
aft tt.
There're really great shows tonight.
Other than tt, i didnt do
anything much.
Yea, i noe, my life's pretty boring.
But wadever.
Ok, bye! ;D
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
— Isaiah 43:1
Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: “John and Linda are sitting on board the good ship Norna, and happy to say that we are secure. . . . The wind is storm force ten [48-55 knots]. Hope that all of you have a happy and prosperous new year.”
Jesus’ disciples also encountered a stormy experience. They were on the Sea of Galilee when a windstorm whipped up (Mark 6:48). The storm was so violent that despite being experienced fishermen who knew the lake well, they feared for their lives. But Jesus walked out to them and saved them.
No one can predict with certainty how stormy the new year will be. We do know, though, that everyone will face storms. But we who have Jesus have our future securely moored to Him. Jesus, who did not fail us in the past, will not fail us in the future.
Lewis Edgar Jones aptly described our situation in his old hymn:
I’ve anchored in Jesus, the storms of life I’ll brave;
I’ve anchored in Jesus, I’ll fear no wind or wave.
I’ve anchored in Jesus, for He hath power to save;
I’ve anchored to the Rock of Ages!
How will you fare in the storms of the new year? If you’re anchored in Jesus, you have nothing to fear.
— C. P. Hia
Faith in Christ will keep us steady in the stormy sea of change.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Monday, December 29, 2008, 11:32 PM
Hey ppl!
So wad's up?
Anw, wad did i do today?
Well, woke up at like 1.30pm.
(Man, im becoming more like a pig everyday!)And used the comp to watch frens
till about like 3 when i went
to have lunch.
Aft tt, went back to the comp
and watched more of frens.
YL then called me while i was
watching season 8 and ep 1 of
frens. LOL.
We chatted for abit and then aft
tt i gtg cuz i had to do something.
We then had dinner later and
while i ate, i was oso watching
frens on starworld.
Wow, i guess today is something like
a friends marathon for me, huh?
Anw, bye! (:
Oh and we're only going to YL's
hse on thur not wed.
Cuz i have to buy sch books
on wed.
I noe, im such a lagger.
I bet u guys have already bought ur bks.
And YL, i didnt cancel on u, k?
Well, atleast not on purpose.
Ok, bye again! ;D
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
— Psalm 85:6
While working my way through graduate school, I taught five-string banjo in a music store. The job provided me with the opportunity to buy a brand-new, professional-quality instrument for nearly half-price.
That was over 30 years ago, and that banjo has accompanied me on ministry efforts around the world. But despite its excellent craftsmanship, eventually it needed to be refurbished. A master repairman pointed out how imperfections had worn into the banjo. He was confident that his repairs would result in the instrument sounding better than new.
I wasn’t disappointed. The action on the strings and the clarity of the sound are astonishingly superior to its original condition when I purchased the instrument.
In a way, our lives are like musical instruments intended for “the praise of the glory of [God’s] grace” (Eph. 1:6). But over time, life wears us down. Our hearts cry out for renewal. The psalmist prayed: “Will You not revive us again?” (Ps. 85:6). The Hebrew word for revive means not only “to restore and refresh” but also “to repair.”
It’s vital that we submit our souls to the Master’s restorative touch. Why not set aside some time for spiritual retreat, and ask the Lord to repair your heart?
— Dennis Fisher
Revive us again—
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.
— Mackay
Time in Christ’s service requires time out for renewal.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Sunday, December 28, 2008, 10:42 PM
Hey everyone!
Well, had a very productive
day today.
Went shopping for my birthday
present! ;D
I count tt as
very productive
since i got something. (:
Anw, went to Bugis at abt 3pm.
Aft tt walked around and stuff.
We walked for like such a long
time cuz i really couldnt find
the something tt i really liked.
So in the end, i decided to buy
this Billabong bag for $60.
I think it was quite nice.
But i felt tt it's a lil too
small tho.
Actually, i was kinda thinking abt
buying this white Guess bag instead.
Which was $119 n on sale.
But it was like so heavy when there's
nothing inside and it looked
like kinda old and dirty so i decided
not to buy tt and bought
the billabong bag instead (:
So aft buying the bag, which is like
5+?
We went to get something to drink
and walked around for a lil bit
more and decided to go hm.
Ok, bye! (:
Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.
— Jeremiah 15:16
Grocery shopping with my wife, Martie, is like taking a seminar in nutrition. I’ll often pick up a box of something that looks good, and she’ll say: “Look at the label. Are there trans-fats? What’s the calorie count? How about the cholesterol rating?” I have to confess that if she weren’t the nutrition cop in my life, I’d look like Shamu the whale!
More important than making good choices in the grocery store is thinking carefully about the food we digest for our souls. I love the verse that says: “Your words were found, and I ate them” (Jer. 15:16).
When we read God’s Word, we have to be doing more than checking it off our to-do list. We have to read it to digest it. Slow, thoughtful absorption of the Word of God with quiet reflection on its implications is high in nutrition. His Word provides all the ingredients we need to thrive spiritually:
a direct connection to the sustainer of our soul
brain food that makes us wise and discerning
a daily check-up revealing the condition of our hearts
preventive medicine keeping us from sin
a spiritual shower of peace, hope, and comfort
Eat God’s Word. It’s a spiritual feast!
— Joe Stowell
God’s Word provides the nourishment
That Christians need if we’re to grow;
But if we do not feast on it,
A vibrant faith we’ll never know.
— Sper
The Bible contains all the nutrients for a healthy soul.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Saturday, December 27, 2008, 11:33 PM
Hey everyone!
Well, today was GREAT! ;D
Had so fun. (:
So woke up at abt 12.50.
I noe, LATE.
Was supposed to meet YL & WQ
at 2 but since i woke up
so late, had to meet them
at 2.30 instead.
Haha.
So suddenly YL called my hp
and said tt they were already
downstairs my hse.
N asked me to go down quicky.
Then aft tt wq was like nvm,
just tell the security guard
wad's my unit no. n he'll
let them in.
And yes, she was right.
Haha, wq, so smart huh? ;D
Ok, so aft tt, when i wanted
to go fetch them frm downstairs,
guess wad?
They were already at my hse.
It was super shocking man.
But i knew i heard laughing
when i opened my door. (:
Anw, so aft tt, they came in
and we went to the room and
played with the laptops.
We were planning on watching
twilight on the comp at 1st
but ended up doing something
else.
Haha.
It was fun chatting with Datina
on MSN! ;D
So later we oso played SIMS 2
and it was fun!
YL is like so pro at it? (:
And yea, we oso watched
Suite Life on Deck on disney
channel.
I some how preferred the old one.
Oh and halfway through, wq got
hungry so we decided to go down
and buy sometihng to eat.
There're only snacks at my hse
and wq wanted something hot so yea.
;D
Anw, at abt 7pm, wq gotta go back 1st
cuz her dad was already downstairs
my house.
YL stayed longer to play sims.
Haha, i think she stayed till bout
almost 8. ;D
Had so much fun with u guys today!
Going to YL's hse on wed again.
AKA the day b4 New Yr's Day!
WEE!
I love them loads! ♥
Oh and 1 more thing.
I changed my blogskin! LOL.
Seems familiar?
Well, its the same one as Wq's. ;D
BYE!
I sought the Lord, and He heard me.
— Psalm 34:4
Mallory doesn’t feel loved by God. She received Jesus as her Savior several years ago and is confident that she is forgiven and will spend eternity with Him. She believes what God says in His Word, but she would also like to feel loved.
Her friends give her what she thinks is a pat answer: “It’s not about feelings! Just believe and the feelings will come later.” She says, “Okay, but when is later?” She believes she’s “feelings-deficient.”
God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing to feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense we’re loved is when someone talks with us and listens to us.
God provides those needs in our relationship with Him too. He speaks through His Word to our heart (Heb. 4:12), and He wants us to pour out our heart to Him about everything (Ps. 62:8)—even our longing to feel His love. Besides a relationship with Him, He daily gives us our breath, clothing, food, and shelter. Like the psalmist, we can find Him to be our “rock” and “refuge” as we trust Him (vv.2,7).
God loves us. Now, we walk by faith. One day, when we’re in His very presence, we’ll never again be feelings-deficient.
— Anne Cetas
Thinking It Through
Read these passages about God’s love for you:
Jeremiah 31:3; John 15:9-11; 1 John 4:9-10.
What can you thank God for today?
Knowing that God loves us comes by faith; feeling His love for us comes by relationship.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Friday, December 26, 2008, 10:43 PM
Hey everyone!
Right, so today was fun.
Met up with Jw and Wq at
abt 3pm today.
I noe its late cuz it was
very last min.
Haha, but atleast we still
get to meet up! (:
So aft tt, we took the shuttle
bus to plaza sing.
It's kinda amazing tt the
shuttle bus waited tt long.
;D
Which was definately a good
thing tho.
So when we reached plaza sing,
1st thing we did was go book
the tickets.
We wanted the 4.40 show but it
was already full. D:
So we had to watch the 5.05 show
for bedtime stories instead.
The Show was seriously awesome.
It was so funny!
And for ppl hu watch frens,
Courtney Cox AKA Monica from
frens is oso in the movie!
Acting as Adam Sandler's older
sister. (:
Then aft buying the tickets,
we walked around and had something
to eat.
I was pretty hungry cuz didnt
eat much for my lunch/break fast.
LOL.
So in the end, bought a pretzel
n shared it with wq.
It was YUMMY!
And u noe wad?
I paid
5 cents more.
5 cents more, k?
So aft the movie, which was like
already 7pm by then,
we decided to go back to tiong
1st.
Cuz the shuttle bus service is
only till like 8pm.
We then decided to have our
dinner at Long John's.
It was delicious. (:
And aft tt went with JW to buy
sushi for her mum.
While Wq went to Mr Bean which
is opp the Sushi place.
So tmr YL and WQ are coming to
my place.
YAY!
Havent seen YL for like such a
long time so i miss her loads.
And i had a great time with
WQ & JW today! ;D
Love u guys!
After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.
— 1 Kings 19:12
Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else’s. Some common signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, and helplessness. Although we cannot say for certain that characters in the Bible experienced depression, we can say that some did exhibit a deep sense of despondency, discouragement, and sadness that is linked to personal powerlessness and loss of meaning and enthusiasm for life.
Elijah is one biblical character who fits this description. After defeating the prophets of Baal, he received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his despondency in several ways. The Lord did not rebuke him for his feelings but sent an angel to provide for his physical needs. Then, the Lord revealed Himself and reminded Elijah that He was quietly working among His people. Next, He renewed Elijah’s mission by giving him new orders. Finally, God reminded Elijah that he wasn’t alone.
In our times of discouragement, let us remember that God loves us and desires to lead us to a place of a renewed vision of Himself!
— Marvin Williams
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
— von Schlegel
The weak, the helpless, and the discouraged are in the Shepherd’s special care.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Thursday, December 25, 2008, 6:34 PM
Hey everyone!
So as u guys noe,
It's X'mas today!
WEE! ;D
Well, went out for lunch
today.
Then aft tt went to NTUC to
shop for groceries.
I noe, great way of spending
X'mas right? LOL.
Haha, anyway, aft tt, went
home and here i am nw.
I noe this is kinda lame way
of spending Christmas.
But u noe, Christmas isnt all
abt presents and all, it's actually
abt the birth of Jesus Christ.
Oh and guess wad?
We bought turkey.
N turkey has something to do
with Christmas right?
So in the end, i guess this isnt
all lame. ;D
Ok, i'll stop boring u guys nw.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
(:
Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
— 2 Corinthians 8:9
I have a piece of old plaster on my desk that comes from the ancient site of the Herodium in the land of Israel. It reminds me of the humility of our Lord Jesus.
Herodium was a lavish residence that served as King Herod’s summer palace, a sumptuous villa with opulent apartments furnished for the royal family and their guests. It boasted a Roman bath with hot and cold pools, surrounded by colonnaded gardens.
It’s said that Herod built his palace to commemorate a victory in battle, but knowing Herod’s selfish ambition it’s possible he had another purpose in mind. Some have conjectured that Herod, despite inquiring of the scribes (Matt. 2:4-6), knew about Micah’s prediction that Israel’s Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. He may have wanted Israel’s King to be born in his palace.
The Father’s plan, however, was for our Lord to be born not in a castle but in a cave. It was in a lowly manger that the little Lord Jesus was born.
This is the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, “Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). This is the gift of lavish salvation—of all gifts, the greatest gift that you and I will ever receive.
— David H. Roper
He did not use a silvery box
Or paper green and red;
God laid His Christmas gift to me
Within a manger bed.
— Prentice
The goodness and love of God became incarnate at Bethlehem.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 10:25 PM
Hey everyone!
Well, went out with
Kajal & Flo today.
Miss them like loads man!
Seriously.
So i met Kajal at like 12.40
at tiong mrt.
Well, i was late as usual.
Like wad is wrong with me
these days? D:
Anyway, aft tt, we went to
Somerset MRT to meet Flo
there.
Walked to Cathay Cineplex
frm there.
It was pretty near so yea.
Caught the 2.35 show for Twilight.
So we kinda had time to
have our lunch 1st. ;D
Ate at Subway.
YUMMY!
We bought this large meal
and shared it with each other.
So i guess like one person only
had to pay $3?
So when we finished eating,
it was like just in time for
the movie.
The movie lasted for like 2h.
It was nice!
It isnt as bad as ppl say they r.
Seriously. (:
Aft the movie, we went walking
around Wisma.
We tried on clothes frm Cotton on.
And we do look good in them.
LOL.
Haha, anyway, aft walking around
for a lil while, went for dinner
at BK.
Had a tendergrill burger meal.
The fries was so much man!
Couldnt finish it in the end.
Haha.
So aft eating, went back and got
home around 8.20. ;D
Miss u guys loads! (:
And im so sorry for forgetting
to bring the jacket for u today,
Ash! D':
So yea, bye u guys!
Oh and here r some of the pics:
Kajal, Me and Flo on the escalator
Look! Me & Kajal r on TV! ;D
Cool right?
We're FAMOUS! LOL.
Outside of Wisma.
EWEWEWEW! Look at my hair!
The wind was like so strong!
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.
— Hebrews 12:2
As a boy, I was fascinated by the book The Invisible Man. The main character played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek, staying just out of reach of mere mortals “cursed” with a visible nature. To have a physical presence, he wore clothes and wrapped his face in bandages. When it was time to escape, he simply removed everything and disappeared.
I wonder if we have similar thoughts about our unseen God. We feel He is beyond our reach and express it in song with one of my favorite hymns:
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible
Hid from our eyes.
Yet, while declaring the wonder of God, the hymn speaks of a God who is not just invisible:
All praise we would render—O help us to see
’Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!
We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him.
We will never fully comprehend what God is like. Yet He Himself is accessible to us. In part, that is why Jesus came—to “show us the Father” (John 14:8-11) and to bring us close to Him, because “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (Col. 1:15).
Our God is an invisible God, beyond our limited comprehension. Thankfully, Jesus came to show us how near to us He really is.
— Bill Crowder
God’s presence with us is His greatest present to us.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Monday, December 22, 2008, 1:52 PM
Hey everyone.
Here are the pics i promised
frm ysd. (:
Left to right -
Clarice, me, Felicia
Another pic of us.
I look so weird!!
Another pic of us in Black & White
Me & Felicia
Just so u noe, we were outside
and Clarice took the pic for
us frm inside tho u cant really tell.
;D
Another pic of Me and fel.
Me & Clarice
Me & Clarice
Clarice & Fel
Haha, weird pose.
Another pic with the weird pose. ;D
They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light.
— Revelation 22:5
December is a month when people celebrate miracles. The Jewish tradition of Hanukkah—the Holiday of Lights—commemorates the time when a small amount of oil lasted 8 days and kept the light in the temple from going out. And Christmas celebrates the coming of the “Light of the World,” God in human form—Jesus.
A miracle is generally thought of as something that contradicts nature. But a true miracle is the introduction of God’s supernatural power into our world in a way that suspends the laws of physics as we understand them.
In December, it seems that more of us are willing to suspend disbelief and entertain the possibility that “nature” is not the final authority. Even the non-religious yearn for miracles. Deep down, everyone wants to believe that darkness, disease, and death can be overcome.
Perhaps the most wondrous thing about miracles is that it is God’s nature to do the supernatural. The closing chapters of Scripture assure us that this “December desire” for all to be well will become a reality: “There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain” (Rev. 21:4). God will one day bring to an end the unnatural rule of Satan and begin His righteous reign as the rightful Ruler of the universe.
— Julie Ackerman Link
Thank You, Lord, that although we live in a world
where Satan’s shadow obscures Your glorious light,
we eagerly anticipate the day when Your full glory will once again illuminate all creation. Amen.
A miracle needs no explanation to those who believe in God; to those who don’t, no explanation is enough.
, 12:29 AM
Hey everyone!
Well, i havent posted for
like practically a million
years.
Well, had dance frm mon till
sat, believe it or not.
And its frm 9-6pm.
But on Thur its frm 8-6pm
and its 7.45-1pm on sat.
Its like super tiring!
Anyway, tt was y i didnt have
much time to post this week.
N thats y my blog must
be dead.
Haha.
Anyway, went to Clarice's X'mas
party together with Ash and Fel
today.
It was fun!
I got 2 presents even though i
didnt bring any.
It's not because in stingy, btw.
It's just cuz i didnt noe i had
to bring a present.
;D
We oso played games and did sang
X'mas songs too.
Oh and we oso gave thanks to
God! Amen!
Took loads of pics there as well.
I'll upload the pics but im too
lazy to do it nw.
Maybe i'll just upload it in
facebook or something?
But i will upload them i guess.
My blog's getting kinda boring
with no pics.
Right, since there's nothing more
to talk abt, i'll just end
here.
BYE! :D
This Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel . . . that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
— Luke 2:34-35
One of our most beloved Christmas carols was written in 1865 by William Dix, an Englishman who managed a maritime insurance company and loved to write hymns. Sung to the English melody “Greensleeves,” some versions use the latter half of the first verse as a chorus for the other verses:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard
and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring Him laud—
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
But in other versions, each stanza is unique. The second verse, rarely sung today, looks beyond the manger to the cross:
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here,
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Simeon said to Mary, “This Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”
(Luke 2:34-35).
The Child of Christmas came to be our Savior. “Joy, joy for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary.”
— David C. McCasland
The birth of Christ brought God to man; the cross of Christ brings man to God.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 6:29 PM
Hey everyone.
Well, im back to S'pore!
:D
Anyways, woke up at abt
7am today and i was
like super tired.
Cuz i only slept at 2am
last night.
So yeap, only slept for 5h.
Believe it or not.
So aft i woke up, did
some last min packing and
went to the airport.
Since there wasnt any
traffic jam,
(very rare for tt to happen in bkk)We arrived in abt half an
hour's time. (:
Aft checking in and stuff,
went to this lounge and walked
around a lil.
Then we went on the airplane.
The flight was pretty cool.
Watched the
'Sisterhood of The Travelling Pants 2'
It was great.
But i didnt get to finish
watching the whole movie!!
D:
Im so sad. ):
Haha, oh and i had like
a mega ear puff on the plane.
My ears practically hurt so
badly!
And i couldnt hear anything
at all.
D:
This is the 1st time somthing
like this happened.
I guess it has somthing
to do with my flu?
Hmm..
Ok, anyways, no more to say
so BYEEE! :D
God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.”
— Genesis 1:26
The word whodunit is actually in the dictionary. It means “detective story.” The most important whodunit of all time is the question of creation.
Some people wish the Bible said, “In the beginning, God wasn’t needed.” To them, it’s unacceptable to say, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1), or “Let Us make man in Our image” (v.26).
Instead, they believe that after an explosion of energy and matter, somehow an atmosphere conducive to life was formed. Then, single-celled organisms morphed into the exceedingly complex life forms we have today.
No need for God, they say, for it all happened naturally. On an earth and in an atmosphere not of anyone’s making, forces with a blueprint designed by no one joined together to place the earth perfectly for life to thrive.
What we do with “In the beginning God” is at the center of it all. We must either believe His Word—and everything His Word claims—or we must believe that our meaningless lives resulted from an accidental, mindless chain reaction. What a stark contrast to “Let Us make man in Our image”!
In the beginning. Was it God? Or was it chance? Our answer to this whodunit reveals whether or not we truly worship the awesome God of creation.
— Dave Branon
For Further Study
Why should we believe an ancient book? Does it conflict with science? Read Can I Really Trust The Bible? on the Web at www.discoveryseries.org/q0402
Only God could create the cosmos out of nothing.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Friday, December 12, 2008, 12:36 PM
Hey everyone.
Right, posting kinda early
today but wadever. (:
Anyways, im gonna go back
tmr!
My flight's at 11am which
is pretty early so tt means
i have to wake up earlier
tmr.
D':
Man, thats sad.
Anw, didnt do much at all
today.
Down with the flu again.
This time, its worse than b4.
I can't breathe
AT ALL!
My nose's way stuffy!
Couldnt slp well at all these
past few nights.
Errr, nothing more to say
so bye!
:D
We may treat ourselves and others as having no worth. But remember, God doesn’t make nobodies. Like Moses, if we surrender to God, we can do anything God wants us to do—in His strength.
— Mart De Haan
Lord, take my life and make it wholly Thine;
Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine.
Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;
I now surrender, Lord—in me abide.
— Orr
Without Christ we can do nothing. With Him we can do everything He wants us to do.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 11:00 PM
Hey everyone!
Well, didnt do much
today.
Went to my cousin's place
in the aftnoon for lunch.
And went to the dentist
aft tt.
Just did some polishing
and cleaning stuff.
I think my teeth r much
cleaner nw.
LOL.
Anyways, i dun think i
have much to talk abt nw.
Currently watching
'Enchanted' on starworld.
Haha!
Oh and guess wad?
I managed to get a flight
back on the 13th.
So yeap.
I would be able to go for
dance prac on the 15th!
(:
Ok, bye then! ;D
Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.
— Romans 5:20
Pastor Louie was preaching on the pervasiveness of sin. “It’s everywhere!” he stated emphatically. He told about waiting for a traffic light when he saw the man in the car in front of him finish his Coke, open the door, set the glass bottle on the street, and drive away.
“That was wrong!” Louie said. “It was a selfish sin! He could have caused someone to have a flat tire or even an accident.” We don’t typically think of littering as sin, but it is clear evidence of our inherent selfishness.
Later, as Louie was greeting people by the door, a Bible professor at a local Christian university said quietly as he walked by, “Sin puts the bottle on the street, but grace picks it up.”
Now, many years later, Louie has not forgotten the lesson of that scriptural principle. It comes right out of Romans 5, one of the most uplifting texts in the Bible describing the grace of God. Adam’s transgression brought sin into the world (v.12), and its consequences spread to all people. But God responded with grace, offering forgiveness through His Son to all who choose to believe. The human race sinned, and God answered with abounding grace (v.20).
God does much more than just “pick up the bottle,” He cleanses the heart of the transgressor!
— David C. Egner
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?
— Johnston
Confession of sin is the soil in which forgiveness flourishes.
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 5:31 PM
Hey everyone!
Right so wad did i
do today?
Woke up at abt 11am and
watched some TV.
Aft tt, i was supposed to
go see the dentist but
it turned out tt i woke
up a lil too late and
there wasnt any available
time slots anymore.
So then we decided to go
on tue instead at 4pm.
We then went to have lunch
at this steamboat place i
think.
It was not bad (:
Then as plannned, we went
to this discovery museum.
It was kinda cool! :D
Took pics and stuff.
I oso got a souvenier which
is the one u put the coins in
the machine and the mould it
into this metallic thingy.
Which is just the same as
the ones in the US!
I miss LA!!! D':
Wq, u're so lucky u can go US!
Right, anyways, we went
back aft tt and here i am nw.
Oh and did i mention i have like
mosquito bites all over my
leg??
It's sooo itchyy!!
D:
And i really have no clue where
i got them frm.
Ok, i'll stop whining nw.
So yea, BYE!
:D
Do You Believe This???
A girl went to her friends house and she
ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone.
She wasn't afraid because it was a small COMMUNITY and she lived
only a few blocks away.
As she walked along under the bike trail
Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger.
When she
reached the alley, which was a shortcut to her house, she decided
to take it.
However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man
standing at the end as though he were waiting for her.
She became
uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection.
Instantly a
comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her,
she felt as though someone was walking with her.
When she reached
the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived
home safely.
The following day, she read in the newspaper
that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty
minutes after she had been there.
Feeling overwhelmed by this
tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to
weep.
Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young
woman, she decided to go to the police station.
She felt she could
recognize the man, so she told them her story.
The police asked
her if she would be willing to look at a line-up to see if she could
identify him.
She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she
had seen in the alley the night before.
When the man was told he
had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed.
The
officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was
anything they could do for her.
She asked if they would ask the man
one question.
Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her.
When the policeman asked him, he answered, 'Because she wasn't
alone.
She had two tall men walking on either side of her.
Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you're not alone.
People will not stand up for God..
Pass this on if you truly believe in God....
PS: God is always
there in your heart and loves you no matter what:
'If you deny me in
front of your friends, I shall deny you in front of my Father'
STAND UP FOR HIM. 93% of people wont pass this on....
Will you be one of them?
Friday, December 5, 2008, 5:17 PM
Hey everyone.
So didnt post ysd cuz
was doing something
else i think.
LOL.
Anyway, didnt do much
today.
Woke up at like 12pm and
went to watch tv.
Aft tt, had lunch and
watched more TV and here
i am nw.
LOL.
My life couldnt get any more
boring than this. (:
Anyway, i kinda forgot to
do this thing tt Yanlin tagged
me to like a week ago i think.
Yes, i noe im laggy. (:
So here goes anyways:
Rules and regulations : Each player of this game starts off with 10 weird things/habits/little known facts about yourself. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 10 weird things/habits/little known facts as well as state the rules clearly. At the end, you need to choose 10 names to be tagged & list their names.
1. I'm very very lazy.
2. I don't really go to church every Sunday.
3. I like coffee.
4. I like pulling the skin of my fingers.
5. I didn't know how to change my blogskin until Yanlin taught me.
6. I cry very very easily.
7. I almost dyed my hair brownn once.
8. I'm close to my grandma and Aunt frm my mother's side.
9. I'm kinda paranoid at times.
10. My mum is frm Thailand.
10 people to do this, faithfully, in no particular order:
1. Weiqi
2. Kajal
3. Ash
4. Flo
5. Jia Yi
6. Dorothy
7. Huimin
8. Joan
9. Jingwen
10. Anyone else who wanna do it? Cant't think of anyone else.
But the next time Jesus comes to earth, it will be different. When our Savior returns, we will recognize Him as the sovereign King of kings and Lord of lords! (1 Tim. 6:14-15).
— Cindy Hess Kasper
The more I see His beauty,
The more I know His grace,
The more I long, unhindered,
To gaze upon His face.
— Anon
To see Jesus will be heaven’s greatest joy.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 11:51 PM
Hey everyone!
Right, i just realised
something.
Im like sooo BLUR cuz
I FORGOT to put up the
MEME instructions on my
blog!
So i bet like u guys would
most probably not noe how
to do it and i bet its my
fault. D':
SORRY!
Anyways, so im gonna post
them up nw i guess. (:
Here it is:
RULES:Do the "Letter MEME". Tag no less than 5 other people, and leave them a comment, informing them that they have been tagged. Then copy the "How-to" Letter Meme, and finish your Journal entry.
How you do the Letter Meme:
Dear (the last person who left a comment on your journal):I don't really know how to tell you this, but ___1___. I think I realized it ___2___ ___3___ and I saw you ___4___ ___5___. I'm sure you're ___6___ enough to understand ___7___. I'm returning ___8___ to you, but I'll keep ___9___ as a memory. You should also know that I ___10___ ___11___ .___12___,-Your name-
Anyways, nothing much to
talk abt today.
Oh and guess wad.
Im only gonna go back
on 15th cuz of the airport
thing in bangkok.
Like this is really bad cuz
i have CCA prac on the 15th!!!
Im like so dead.
I hope i can still attend
SYF. D:
Since i have nothing more
to say, bye then! :D
My earnest expectation and hope [is] that . . . Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
— Philippians 1:20
Expectations! We all have them. We expect that people will be nice to us, that we’ll have good health, great marriages, faithful friends, successful careers. But what do we do when life doesn’t live up to our expectations? In Philippians 1, Paul shows us the way. He faced broken expectations of place, people, and the future, yet he remained surprisingly upbeat.
Paul was stuck in prison—not a great place to be! When we get stuck in a tough marriage, an unrewarding job, or a challenging neighborhood, it’s easy to get discouraged. But Paul was wonderfully positive. He said that his suffering helped to advance the gospel (Phil. 1:12).
Maybe people haven’t lived up to our expectations. Paul likely expected other believers to encourage him. Instead, some were actually glad he was in jail and were preaching out of “envy and strife” (v.15). Paul’s response? “Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice” (v.18).
Maybe it’s an uncertain future—the loss of a spouse, a job transfer, or a health crisis. Paul knew that at any moment Nero might give the order for his execution, yet he declared, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (v.21).
Adopt Paul’s only expectation—for Christ to be honored no matter what!
— Joe Stowell
In all I think and say and do,
I long, O God, to honor You;
But may my highest motive be
To love the Christ who died for me.
— D. De Haan
You can expect to enjoy God’s presence when you honor Him with your life.
- http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 3:57 PM
Right, so Joan asked me
to do this MEME thing and
im doing it nw. (:
RULES:Do the "Letter MEME". Tag no less than 5 other people, and leave them a comment, informing them that they have been tagged. Then copy the "How-to" Letter Meme, and finish your Journal entry.
How you do the Letter Meme:
Dear Joan:
I don't really know how to tell you this, but i'll join the monastery. I think I realized it that night outside of Chicago and I saw you sit on Manchester United's goalkeeper. I'm sure you're frostbitten enough to understand how awful I've felt. I'm returning your ring to you, but I'll keep your collection of butterflies as a memory. You should also know that I Will tell the authorities about Eggplant-fetishism.
Best regards,
Sarita
1.What's the color of your shirt?
Blue - Our romance is over
Red - Our affair is over
White - I'll join the monastery
Black - I dislike you
Green - Our horoscope doesn't match
Grey - You're a pervert
Yellow - I'm selling myself
Pink - Your nostrils are insulting
Brown - The mafia wants you
No shirt - You're a loser
Other - I'm in love with your sister
2. Which is your birth month?
January - That night
February - Last year
March - When your dwarf bit me
April - When I tripped on sesame seeds
May - First of May
June - When you put cuffs on me
July - When I threw up
August - When I saw the shrunken head
September - When we skinny dipped
October - When I quoted Santa
November - When your dog ran amok
December - When I changed tennis shoes
3. Which food do you prefer?
Tacos - In your apartment
Pizza - In your camping car
Pasta - Outside of Chicago
Hamburgers - Under the bus
Salad - As you ate enchilada
Chicken - In your closet
Kabob - With Paris Hilton
Fish - In women's clothing
Sandwiches - At the Hare Krishna graduation
Lasagna - At the mental hospital
Hot dog - Under a state of trance
None of the above - With George Bush and his wife
4. What's the color of your socks?
Yellow - Hit on
Red - Insult
Black - Ignore
Blue - Knock out
Purple - Pour syrup on
White - Carve your initials into
Grey - Pull the clothes off
Brown - Put leeches on
Orange - Castrate
Pink - Pull the toupee off
Barefoot - Sit on
Other - Drive out
5. What's the color of your underwear?
Black - My best friend
White - My father
Grey - Bill Clinton
Brown - My fart balloon
Purple - My mustard soufflé
Red - Donald Duck
Blue - My avocado plant
Yellow - My penpal in Ghana
Orange - My Kid Rock-collection
Pink - Manchester United's goalkeeper
None - My John F. Kennedy-statue
Other - The crazy monk
6. What do you prefer to watch on TV?
Scrubs - Man
O.C. - Emotional
One Tree Hill - Open
Heroes - Frostbitten
Lost - High
House - Scarred
Simpsons - Cowardly
The news - Mongolic
Idol - Masochistic
Family Guy - Senile
Top Model - Middle-class
None of the above - Ashamed
7. Your mood right now?
Happy - How awful I've felt
Sad - How boring you are
Bored - That Santa doesn't exist
Angry - That your pimples are at the last stage
Depressed - That we're cousins
Excited - That there is no solution to this.
Nervous - The middle-east
Worried - That your Honda sucks
Apathetic - That I did a sex-change
Ashamed - That I'm allergic to your hamster
Cuddly - That I get turned on by garbage men
Overjoyous - That I'm open
Other - That Extreme Home Makeover sucks
8. What's the color of your walls in your bedroom?
White - Your ring
Yellow - Your love letters
Red - Your Darth Vader-poster
Black - Your tame stone
Blue - The couch cushions
Green - The pictures from LA
Orange - Your false teeth
Brown - Your contact book
Grey - Our matching snoopy-bibs
Purple - Your old lottery coupons
Pink - The cut toenails
Other - Your memories from the military service
9. The first letter of your first name?
A/B - Your photo
C/D - The oil stocks
E/F - Your neighbour Martin
G/H - My virginity
I/J - The results of your blood-sample
K/L - Your left ear
M/N - Your suicide note
O/P - My common sense
Q/R - Your mom
S/T - Your collection of butterflies
U/V - Your criminal record
W/X - David's tricot outfits
Y/Z - Your grades from college
10. The last letter in your last name?
A/B - Always will remember
C/D - Never will forget
E/F - Always wanted to break
G/H - Never openly mocked
I/J - Always have felt dirty before
K/L - Will tell the authorities about
M/N - Told in my confession today about
O/P - Was interviewed by the Times about
Q/R - Told my psychiatrist about
S/T - Get sick when I think of
U/V - Always will try to forget
W/X - Am better off without
Y/Z - Never liked
11. What do you prefer to drink?
Water- Our friendship
Beer - Senility
Soft drink - A new life as a clone
Soda - The incarnation as an eskimo
Milk - The apartment building
Wine - Cocaine abuse
Cider - A passionate interest for mice
Juice - Oprah Winfrey imitations
Mineral water - Embarrassing rash
Hot chocolate - Eggplant-fetishism
Whisky - To ruin the second world war
Other - To hate the Boston Celtics
12. To which country would you prefer to go on a vacation?
Thailand - Warm regards
USA - Best regards
England - Good luck on your short-term leave from jail
Spain - Go and drown yourself
China - Disgusting regards
Germany - With ease
Japan - Go burn
Greece - Your everlasting enemy
Australia - Greetings to your frog Leonard
Egypt - Fuck off now
France - In pain
Other - Greetings to your freaky family
Tag: Weiqi, Jingwen, Ash, Kajal, Yanlin.
, 3:22 PM
Hey everyone,
Right, havent been posting
for quite a long time and
my blog's like dead. :x
Anyway, sat was my cousin's
wedding.
We woke up at 5am (believe it or not)
and aft we dressed up
and stuff, went to my
cousin's new condo.
The place was amazing.
It was soo pretty. (:
They had 3 rooms, 3 bathrooms.
The bathrooms r the best cuz
all of them had like super huge
bathtubs which r almost
the size of swimming pools.
No kidding.
Anyway, not long aft we arrived,
the bride and groom oso arrived.
I guess they came early cuz the
bride has to dress-up and stuff.
And it was a gd thing they came
early cuz the bride took like 3hr
to get ready.
But she looked really pretty
when she was done anyways.
I especially LOVE her dress. (:
So aft tt, all of us went to the
church.
I met my other cousins there too.
They r like soo CUTEE!!
We stayed at the church for quite
some time cuz they had to sing
songs and everything.
But it was alright.
Aft tt, we went to the hilton
hotel for the wedding dinner.
The dinner was alright,
It was kinda a buffet dinner
which was cool.
Anyway, when we got back,
it was like around 11pm
and all of us were so tired.
Oh and its confirmed, im coming
back on the 13th of dec. (:
Byee u guys! :D
What are you passionate about? Paul’s passion for people was fueled by the love of Christ—and ours should be as well. Let’s apply Twain’s words of challenge to our efforts in outreach: “Sail away from the safe harbor.” Share the love of Christ with someone today.
— Bill Crowder
Set us afire, Lord, stir us we pray!
While the world perishes, we go our way
Purposeless, passionless, day after day;
Set us afire, Lord, stir us we pray!
— Cushman
Talking to Christ about others helps us to talk to others about Christ.
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