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Monday, February 20, 2006
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
- David Livingstone (Scottish missionary)
Wow... this quote blew me away when I heard it during YWAM Base Worship just now.
It's true, isn't it? How we think that having to leave our comfort zone, going into unfamiliar territory, quitting our high-paying jobs to be a 'poor' church worker or missionary are seen as "sacrifices".
As princes and princesses of the King of kings, it is an honour for our Father to commission us to do His will on this earth.
Joseph Chean, Base Director of YWAM said, he has stopped asking God "what is Your will for my life?". He now asks "God, how can You use what You have given me to fulfil Your dreams/visions/will?"
Difficult to fathom.
Hard to let go.
A struggle.
Flesh vs spirit.
World vs God.
Social expectations vs Godly obligations.
Pride vs humility.
"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead."
Philippians 3: 7-11
Johnson read this yesterday after worship. Never knew what it meant until today.
- David Livingstone (Scottish missionary)
Wow... this quote blew me away when I heard it during YWAM Base Worship just now.
It's true, isn't it? How we think that having to leave our comfort zone, going into unfamiliar territory, quitting our high-paying jobs to be a 'poor' church worker or missionary are seen as "sacrifices".
As princes and princesses of the King of kings, it is an honour for our Father to commission us to do His will on this earth.
Joseph Chean, Base Director of YWAM said, he has stopped asking God "what is Your will for my life?". He now asks "God, how can You use what You have given me to fulfil Your dreams/visions/will?"
Difficult to fathom.
Hard to let go.
A struggle.
Flesh vs spirit.
World vs God.
Social expectations vs Godly obligations.
Pride vs humility.
"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead."
Philippians 3: 7-11
Johnson read this yesterday after worship. Never knew what it meant until today.
Friday, February 17, 2006
Kangaroo pouches..
Found out from a friend about this unusual souvenir from Australia...One of a kind Kangaroo Scrotum Pouch!
Friend says it's their way of controlling the population of kangaroos in Oz.
Really gross lah! But apparently "it's said to be very lucky; all those in possession of one is assured of a long life, happiness and healthy children". It's also "a great sign to attract an opposite gender".
So, why wait? Get yourself a lucky Kangaroo Scrotum Pouch, available at $15 a piece for the standard size, all the way to $41 for a huge pouch!
Or just bid on eBay! =)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Morbid
According to The Death Clock my personal day of death is Thursday, October 25, 2074, which means I'll be dying at the ripe old age of 94!
And I've still got 2,168,027, 505 seconds (and ticking...) left to live.
Haha...
What a load of crap!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Dreams
I've been having restless nights lately because I've been dreaming so much.
2 days ago, I dreamt about the embalmment of my late grandaunt, a devout Christian who passed away last year. It was really wierd and scary.
And yesterday, I dreamt about the death of my mum.
Curiouser and curiouser!
2 days ago, I dreamt about the embalmment of my late grandaunt, a devout Christian who passed away last year. It was really wierd and scary.
And yesterday, I dreamt about the death of my mum.
Curiouser and curiouser!
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Boredom
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Thursday, January 26, 2006
遗失的美好
遗失的美好海的思念绵延不绝
终于和天 在地平线交会
爱如果走得够远
应该也会跟幸福相见
承诺常常很像蝴蝶
美丽的飞 盘旋然后不见
但我相信你给我的誓言
就像一定会来的春天
我始终带着你爱的微笑
一路上寻找我遗失的美好
不小心当泪滑过嘴角
就用你握过的手抹掉
再多的风景也从不停靠
只一心寻找我遗失的美好
有的人说不清哪里好
但就是谁都替代不了
在最开始的那一秒
有些事早已经注定要到老
虽然命运爱开玩笑
真心会和真心遇到
A Chinese post on June's blog... ain't gonna happen very often, y'all.. =)
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Quiz Farm
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Why am I not surprised? =)
Henderson
Met up with the Henderson girls last week for the first time in a long long time. It was so good because we missed them so much! They seem well and there were no scars on their wrists! Which is really good news! =)
These girls were down for counseling with Lilian and myself for self-harm. It's been about 2 years since we met them for counseling and it's really encouraging to see that they have been good. They all Sec. 4s now!! I feel really old lah..
Anyway, we had lunch and we talked for a while. Promised Shin and I will visit them soon. =)
Bottom: From left: Vivian, Samantha (she's Vivian's friend, who was not part of the self-harm counseling group), Biyan
Top: From left: June/Shin, Xiang Yun
Karen and Elaine were there as well but Karen left after lunch and Elaine didn't want to be photographed.
These girls were down for counseling with Lilian and myself for self-harm. It's been about 2 years since we met them for counseling and it's really encouraging to see that they have been good. They all Sec. 4s now!! I feel really old lah..
Anyway, we had lunch and we talked for a while. Promised Shin and I will visit them soon. =)
Bottom: From left: Vivian, Samantha (she's Vivian's friend, who was not part of the self-harm counseling group), Biyan
Top: From left: June/Shin, Xiang Yun
Karen and Elaine were there as well but Karen left after lunch and Elaine didn't want to be photographed.
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Other highlights....
The dedication service for Christ sanctuary was really cool! They had the whole procession consecrating the new sanctuary and blessing the furniture and the unveiling of the plaque, which is actually a huge rock. I truly understand why Ringo insists that we don't play secular music in Bethel. Places of worship in church have really been consecrated, set apart for the praise and worship of God and worshippers should not profane Him and His holiness by playing or singing songs that are not of God or from God in the Holy of Holies.
A bit too serious hor..
Anyway, I cut and dyed my hair! Nice nice! =) Thanks to my 'stylist', Moo!
Bought a new skirt from JB! Pretty pretty! =)
In my 2nd/3rd week volunteering at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) for Go Fest Asia 2006. =) I really like the environment there but having to travel all the way to Aljunied everyday is a hassle and sometimes puts me off. Nevertheless, it's an exciting project!
Ah yes.. Watch Geisha! Great great show! What got me was when Chiyo went to the mountain and threw the hanky and newspaper clipping away, and then came full circle with the Chairman. Wah.. That's it man! It's so so hard to let go, but when she did, it was sweet for her in the end.
I'm halfway through spring-cleaning my room and totally lagging behind in my bible reading plan. Hands up, those of you who are with me! =P
Can't wait for CNY! Tong tong tong qiang! Tong tong tong qiang!
Monday, January 16, 2006
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Ok... So I watched a silly movie about a bunch of teenage girls and what they did on their summer vacation..But I totally bawled my eyes out!!
Serious!
It's about these 4 teenage girls - Bridget, Carmen, Tibby and Lena who are the best of friends. They went to a thrift shop and found a pair of second-hand jeans which fit each one of them just right, eventhough they're of different shapes and sizes! Bridget was to go to Mexico for a soccer training camp, Lena to Greece to visit her grandparents, Carmen to Charleston to visit her dad, and Tibby is staying to finish up the documentary she was to film. So anyway, they thought the jeans might be magical and used it as a means of communication when they're all away. They had the jeans posted from one person to another and wrote letters to one another.
It's about finding one's true self, hidden under layers of what we're supposed to be, or what other people think we should be.
It's a great chick flick to watch with all your best gal pals!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
A big shout out to the dance gals!
Yakitori's street jazz class is starting on Saturday and I wanted to give it a miss because I didn't want to get my mom to pay for it. It's $100 for 10 sessions, which, by the way, is really reasonable. But the glas, being their sweet selves, decided to help me out by sponsoring a big part of the dance fees! Praise God! Karen gave me the good news last Sunday!
Thank you thank you In Motion! Thank you for your big hearts!
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In other news.....
Go Fest Asia
I went for a YWAM Associates event yesterday, in conjuction with Go Fest 2006, which is happening in June. This time round, there'll be 4000 delegates coming together from all over the world and being sent, straight from the lil island of Singapore to 15 countries in Asia! Go Fest going to be joined by Arise!, which instils in children and youths a heart for the lost, equip them to share and be a blessing and send them out in God's love.
Which means, not only are adults and families sent to the nations, children and youths are going to be sent as well! It's really exciting to hear Daphne Kirk share about how children's prayers can be specific and powerful. How children as young as 7 can be church-planters, and how they can be praying in the Holy Spirit, crying out to God, feeling His love and compassion for His lost sheep.
It is time for the Jacob generation to rise up!!
To find out more, you can check out the www.gofestasia.com or www.arise-praiseandworship.com.
Went for drinks with Alisa, Saion and his friend Ian after. We bought drinks from 7-11 and headed to the Esplanade to chill. It was really fun!
Ian's an Associate Pastor at Brighton Community Church.. and he's only my age! He's quite a character and really has a huge heart for youths.
We hung out till about 4am before we oldies head home.
Okie.. pictures from Christmas my 56k modem is able to download so far...
No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you... I said 56k .. Sigh..
Yakitori's street jazz class is starting on Saturday and I wanted to give it a miss because I didn't want to get my mom to pay for it. It's $100 for 10 sessions, which, by the way, is really reasonable. But the glas, being their sweet selves, decided to help me out by sponsoring a big part of the dance fees! Praise God! Karen gave me the good news last Sunday!
Thank you thank you In Motion! Thank you for your big hearts!
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In other news.....
Go Fest Asia
I went for a YWAM Associates event yesterday, in conjuction with Go Fest 2006, which is happening in June. This time round, there'll be 4000 delegates coming together from all over the world and being sent, straight from the lil island of Singapore to 15 countries in Asia! Go Fest going to be joined by Arise!, which instils in children and youths a heart for the lost, equip them to share and be a blessing and send them out in God's love.
Which means, not only are adults and families sent to the nations, children and youths are going to be sent as well! It's really exciting to hear Daphne Kirk share about how children's prayers can be specific and powerful. How children as young as 7 can be church-planters, and how they can be praying in the Holy Spirit, crying out to God, feeling His love and compassion for His lost sheep.
It is time for the Jacob generation to rise up!!
To find out more, you can check out the www.gofestasia.com or www.arise-praiseandworship.com.
Went for drinks with Alisa, Saion and his friend Ian after. We bought drinks from 7-11 and headed to the Esplanade to chill. It was really fun!
Ian's an Associate Pastor at Brighton Community Church.. and he's only my age! He's quite a character and really has a huge heart for youths.
We hung out till about 4am before we oldies head home.
Okie.. pictures from Christmas my 56k modem is able to download so far...
No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you... I said 56k .. Sigh..
Friday, January 06, 2006
Narnia
Aiyoh!! The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is so so good!!
Went to watch it with Shin and Mei.. We're probably one of the slower ones to catch it.. But if YOU have yet to watch Narnia, please please do go!!!!
I was so teary throughout the show! It's amazing! It really is! Looking at Aslan and feeling the majesty of our Lord and King, as all of His subjects bow down before Him. Seeing the true meaning of sacrifice - His willingness to take on the consequence of Edmund's sins, being ridiculed and shamed by the White Witch. Him knowing Peter's name and background, just like how God knows each and everyone of His children by name. Aslan counseling Edmund - He is truly our Counselor. How Aslan can be authoritative and gentle, majestic and humble.
Our calling is to be soldiers and warriors for God! We're constantly in battle with the prince of this world, in the spiritual realm. What caught my eye were the shield - representing our faith, and the sword that Peter raised - the word of God.
I was and still am overwhelmed after watching Narnia. Wow!!
I have decided to read the Bible everyday by following the Bible-reading plan. Let's all do it together okie? =)
Gambatte ne!
Went to watch it with Shin and Mei.. We're probably one of the slower ones to catch it.. But if YOU have yet to watch Narnia, please please do go!!!!
I was so teary throughout the show! It's amazing! It really is! Looking at Aslan and feeling the majesty of our Lord and King, as all of His subjects bow down before Him. Seeing the true meaning of sacrifice - His willingness to take on the consequence of Edmund's sins, being ridiculed and shamed by the White Witch. Him knowing Peter's name and background, just like how God knows each and everyone of His children by name. Aslan counseling Edmund - He is truly our Counselor. How Aslan can be authoritative and gentle, majestic and humble.
Our calling is to be soldiers and warriors for God! We're constantly in battle with the prince of this world, in the spiritual realm. What caught my eye were the shield - representing our faith, and the sword that Peter raised - the word of God.
I was and still am overwhelmed after watching Narnia. Wow!!
I have decided to read the Bible everyday by following the Bible-reading plan. Let's all do it together okie? =)
Gambatte ne!
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Photos Time!
Music Ministry Encounter 05
In Motion
The Tambourine Gals
The Only Christmas Picture I Have... So Far =)
Monday, January 02, 2006
There was a purpose!!
Yes! There was a purpose!
I was unemployed for the whole of last year... well, not really... I had temp jobs here and there..
As I was saying, I was employed for most of last year because God had a purpose!
I attended quite a few funerals last year and 2 significant ones were my good friend, Alisa's mum's funeral, and Moo's grandfather's funeral.
I was able to be there for them in their time of grief because I was gainfully unemployed. I was able to go down to Alisa's mum's wake and funeral without taking leave from work (what work?) and I was able to spend time with her as she comes to terms with the demise of her mother.
I was also able to go down to Gemas for Moo's grandfather's funeral and spend a few days there talking to his grandma and being there for him and his family.
And because Moo doesn't want to celebrate his birthday out of respect for his grandfather, I could attend the Covenant Service for the very first time!
It was absolutely amazing!! I absolutely know what they mean when people in church say it's good to start the year right. It is!
Eventhough worship was in half-time (hehe..) and the convenant part, where we had to fill in the blanks on the slips of paper with our names, was really scary (the part under "Single Adults" read 'Here I am, send me'), service was fantastic! The food and masala tea from Little India provided so generously by Pastor Rennis and Aunty Amir made it all the sweeter.
Was sharing with Ailing about what I thought was God's purpose for me last year, and she said there's a demand for 'funeral ministry'. Aunty Laura was doing a lot of funerals last year as well.
Okie.. what's my point of mentioning this? Hmm.. I forgot..
Yesterday's dancers' dinner at Peishan's was great! We had loads of pasta with different sauces (ALL made by Miss Chu Peishan herself!), grilled meat, sausages, salad with the most delicious dressing, coconut jelly (from Tiong Bahru market.. gonna go get some soon.. =))... Her 2 dogs are so cute! Especially Ladybird! And Karen's boyfriend, Andy, is really really funny!
I had fun! =)
*Though I feel really bad for not doing anything for Moo.. =P Sorry dude! I'll make it up to you once I get a job okie? =)
I was unemployed for the whole of last year... well, not really... I had temp jobs here and there..
As I was saying, I was employed for most of last year because God had a purpose!
I attended quite a few funerals last year and 2 significant ones were my good friend, Alisa's mum's funeral, and Moo's grandfather's funeral.
I was able to be there for them in their time of grief because I was gainfully unemployed. I was able to go down to Alisa's mum's wake and funeral without taking leave from work (what work?) and I was able to spend time with her as she comes to terms with the demise of her mother.
I was also able to go down to Gemas for Moo's grandfather's funeral and spend a few days there talking to his grandma and being there for him and his family.
And because Moo doesn't want to celebrate his birthday out of respect for his grandfather, I could attend the Covenant Service for the very first time!
It was absolutely amazing!! I absolutely know what they mean when people in church say it's good to start the year right. It is!
Eventhough worship was in half-time (hehe..) and the convenant part, where we had to fill in the blanks on the slips of paper with our names, was really scary (the part under "Single Adults" read 'Here I am, send me'), service was fantastic! The food and masala tea from Little India provided so generously by Pastor Rennis and Aunty Amir made it all the sweeter.
Was sharing with Ailing about what I thought was God's purpose for me last year, and she said there's a demand for 'funeral ministry'. Aunty Laura was doing a lot of funerals last year as well.
Okie.. what's my point of mentioning this? Hmm.. I forgot..
Yesterday's dancers' dinner at Peishan's was great! We had loads of pasta with different sauces (ALL made by Miss Chu Peishan herself!), grilled meat, sausages, salad with the most delicious dressing, coconut jelly (from Tiong Bahru market.. gonna go get some soon.. =))... Her 2 dogs are so cute! Especially Ladybird! And Karen's boyfriend, Andy, is really really funny!
I had fun! =)
*Though I feel really bad for not doing anything for Moo.. =P Sorry dude! I'll make it up to you once I get a job okie? =)
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
ALWAYS
DID YOU RISE THE SUN FOR ME?
OR PAINT A MILLION STARS THAT I MIGHT
KNOW YOUR MAJESTY?
IS YOUR VOICE UPON THE WIND? IS EVERYTHING I'VE KNOWN
MARKED WITH MY MAKER'S FINGERPRINTS?
BREATHE ON ME
LET ME SEE YOUR FACE
EVER I WILL SEEK YOU
'CAUSE ALL YOU ARE
IS ALL I WANT, ALWAYS
DRAW ME CLOSE IN YOUR ARMS
OH GOD, I WANNA BE WITH YOU
CAN I FEEL YOU IN THE RAIN?
ABANDON ALL I AM TO HAVE YOU
CAPTURE ME AGAIN
LET THE EARTH RESOUND WITH PRAISE
CAN YOU HEAR AS ALL CREATION
LIVES TO GLORIFY ONE NAME?
EVER I WILL SEEK YOU...................
DID YOU RISE THE SUN FOR ME?
OR PAINT A MILLION STARS THAT I MIGHT
KNOW YOUR MAJESTY?
IS YOUR VOICE UPON THE WIND? IS EVERYTHING I'VE KNOWN
MARKED WITH MY MAKER'S FINGERPRINTS?
BREATHE ON ME
LET ME SEE YOUR FACE
EVER I WILL SEEK YOU
'CAUSE ALL YOU ARE
IS ALL I WANT, ALWAYS
DRAW ME CLOSE IN YOUR ARMS
OH GOD, I WANNA BE WITH YOU
CAN I FEEL YOU IN THE RAIN?
ABANDON ALL I AM TO HAVE YOU
CAPTURE ME AGAIN
LET THE EARTH RESOUND WITH PRAISE
CAN YOU HEAR AS ALL CREATION
LIVES TO GLORIFY ONE NAME?
EVER I WILL SEEK YOU...................
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Tribute
A Tribute to the Big and Beautiful Queen Latifah
She's so pretty! This just shows that you don't have to be stick-thin to be beautiful.
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