As a child of God, we all desire in the midst of our business to come aside to a quiet place just to spend time with our Father. However in life, there are so many things that can distract us and steals our precious moments with Him and before we know it, we have lost touch with God. Put a person who is trying to get her message across to another person in a nosiy enviroment, the message cannot be heard and received. If the noises were to die down, the message will be loud and clear. Subsequently, if we can eradicate the 'noises' in our lives, we can hear then from God.
Discussion:
Why should we have a quiet time?
- because we need fellowship with God
- because it is our privilege as Christians
- because we gain tremedous benefits from it
Repost from Fy
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
~Testimony!~
Monday, November 24, 2008
My testimony goes like this ...
Sep 2006
Left for UK to escape the great depth of unhappiness I was feeling.
Fell down the stairs and broke my leg.
Questioned if God is real.
Flew back to Singapore for treatment.
Wheelchair-bound for 3 months and walked using a walking aide for another 3 months.
July 2007
Still unhappy, I left everything and backpacked Europe for one month in search for answers. Met Cory who was a friend of a friend of a friend in Munich. She bought me to a church that I went to again myself subsequently and God spoke to me in that Church ... He never left.
Sep 2007
Went for follow-up at SGH for leg and was told I might never be able to run again and I need to accept the fact that my body will never be able to function the same way as before the fall. Left the clinic in tears.
Nov 2007
Cory came back to Spore and invited me to Trinity Church.
Did the Vertical Marathon to overcome my phobia of stairs. Couldn't have done it without God!
March 2008
Prayed for healing during Easter Service. I felt a warm sensation passing through my body to my foot. Felt better after that but didn't give it too much thought.
Joined a cell group and started serving in church.
Aug 2008
Missions Impact Trip to Chennai where we had the chance to spread the Gospel to hundreds.
Sep 2008
Completed my first 'marathon' with Rach!- 5 km
Nov 2009
Finished Top 10 in the women 20-29 category for the vertical marathon. This is for you God!
***
I was never meant to escape to UK and I still believe the fall was God's way to bring me back. I was angry with him then but He never left. He held on to me when I hated and blamed Him. I couldn't see his great plans with my myopic vision.
Was at SGH for my follow-up today and doc says I can do whatever I want ... jump, hop, run ... anything. Praise God!
Life is not perfect still and there are still issues but I've found such great joy in God and it's comforting to know that He will be my strong tower, my shelter and He will give me enough strength to get through another day. With God, life simply is Xtraordinary ! =D
But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky. They will run without needing rest. They will walk without being tired. - Isaiah 40:31
Melissa
My testimony goes like this ...
Sep 2006
Left for UK to escape the great depth of unhappiness I was feeling.
Fell down the stairs and broke my leg.
Questioned if God is real.
Flew back to Singapore for treatment.
Wheelchair-bound for 3 months and walked using a walking aide for another 3 months.
July 2007
Still unhappy, I left everything and backpacked Europe for one month in search for answers. Met Cory who was a friend of a friend of a friend in Munich. She bought me to a church that I went to again myself subsequently and God spoke to me in that Church ... He never left.
Sep 2007
Went for follow-up at SGH for leg and was told I might never be able to run again and I need to accept the fact that my body will never be able to function the same way as before the fall. Left the clinic in tears.
Nov 2007
Cory came back to Spore and invited me to Trinity Church.
Did the Vertical Marathon to overcome my phobia of stairs. Couldn't have done it without God!
March 2008
Prayed for healing during Easter Service. I felt a warm sensation passing through my body to my foot. Felt better after that but didn't give it too much thought.
Joined a cell group and started serving in church.
Aug 2008
Missions Impact Trip to Chennai where we had the chance to spread the Gospel to hundreds.
Sep 2008
Completed my first 'marathon' with Rach!- 5 km
Nov 2009
Finished Top 10 in the women 20-29 category for the vertical marathon. This is for you God!
***
I was never meant to escape to UK and I still believe the fall was God's way to bring me back. I was angry with him then but He never left. He held on to me when I hated and blamed Him. I couldn't see his great plans with my myopic vision.
Was at SGH for my follow-up today and doc says I can do whatever I want ... jump, hop, run ... anything. Praise God!
Life is not perfect still and there are still issues but I've found such great joy in God and it's comforting to know that He will be my strong tower, my shelter and He will give me enough strength to get through another day. With God, life simply is Xtraordinary ! =D
But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky. They will run without needing rest. They will walk without being tired. - Isaiah 40:31
Melissa
Thursday, November 27, 2008
~Thanksgiving~
My oh my, the cutest babies EVER!!!~ ken =)
If only we can smile at our circumstances like the cute little Huggies boy in the clip! =) Makes you feel like whistling the catchy tune after watching... =D frank
Today's U.S. Thankgiving day (4th Thursday of Nov). But we don't see the usual thanksgiving cheer going around especially with news like the Bombay terrorist bombing, Bangkok's violence, companies laying off staff and cutting bonuses and uncertainties over which financial giant is going bust next, keep occupying the media waves. The mood's somewhat dampened with fear and doubt's lingering at the back of everyone's mind.
I'll have to admit, it's hard to give thanks in tough times when the pain is fresh and raw.
In the wake of all the gloom and doom hovering over this festive season, do you find it hard to find reasons to be thankful for, to be cheerful about?
Sure, everyone can give thanks when life's good, when the party hats are on and the champagne's flowing. It's easy to be thankful people when times are good, all's going well and someone (like me =P) writing you an email reminding you to be grateful. We can give thanks for the love and favour that grace our lives. That's the easy part. But the truly thankful are those who like, Matthew Henry, can give thanks in spite of adverse circumstances, when the chips are down.
Have you ever gave thanks for being robbed (thank god for being the "suay" one?) Which sane person would do that?
Well apparently Matthew Henry did. He's a famous Bible scholar of numerous commentaries on the Scriptures. When he was en route to a revival meeting one day, he was robbed of all his money. He arrived at the meeting and preached his message.
Later that night, he wrote the following words in his diary: “Let me be thankful that I was robbed tonight. Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before. Second, because, although they took my purse, they did not take my life. Third, because, although they took my all, it was not much. And, fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed another.”
What an attitude! Examples such as these cause me to examine my priorities. It also helps me to understand why the Apostle Paul, who often suffered at the hands of others, would write the following: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
I think that one of the reasons David is such a picture of a man after God's own heart, was that he was constantly writing songs about God's goodness and faithfulness and thanking Him and praising Him. He believed in God's goodness, even in the midst of a very difficult period (eg. when he was on the run, hiding in a cave when soldiers sent by King Saul are after his blood).
But even more, as a king, He led all of the people in giving God the glory due His name. He called all of his people to sing, play instruments, worship and dance before God--he did it with all of His heart - because of a humble and overflowing heart that truly loved and treasured God.
I must admit that most of my prayers are petitions, requests. Yet, I am learning that thanksgiving is an exercise of my character that eventually influences my heart. When I look at my life with thankful eyes, it lifts my heart to see how truly blessed I am and makes all the other issues of my life seem less important. Thanksgiving not only pleases God, but it releases in me all the issues of my life. It gives me a power to be able to believe Him for great things. It causes my soul to soar because it puts me heavenward instead of earthbound. I don't think it is possible to have a truly thankful heart and to acknowledge God's sovereignty over all situations and a bitter heart at the same time--it is one or the other.
God would have us be thankful.
Choosing to be thankful and learning to be content will fill your soul with peace and kindness and in the end, you will be happier and more thankful. It is a choice, a habit of practice, but will indeed create in you a more beautiful soul. Practicing what you want to be and what God wants you to be, just because it is right, will always end up blessing you in the end.
May I end by saying how thankful I am for all you--you work tirelessly every day, serving your family, company and church, you are faithful even when no one knows it--you are indeed the best friends that one can have and I pray that you will know that all those hours of loving, sacrifice and caring are sowing deep into the hearts of the people you meet and interact as well. (My exact sentiments too, thus the repost to all you people out there in cell, section, church. *smiles*)
Can you find anything that you can be thankful for in 2008? You may wanna take some time to remember and be grateful for the grace of God in our lives.
I rem in exactly a year ago, a Malaysian worker whose legs are mangled in a freak paper compactor accident (see report) was thankful he still "has his 2 hands" so that he can still work and provide for his wife and 2 kids.
So you see... we have alot to be thankful for, even in these trying times.... we just need to find out what's it! Have a blessed thanksgiving! =D frank
If only we can smile at our circumstances like the cute little Huggies boy in the clip! =) Makes you feel like whistling the catchy tune after watching... =D frank
Today's U.S. Thankgiving day (4th Thursday of Nov). But we don't see the usual thanksgiving cheer going around especially with news like the Bombay terrorist bombing, Bangkok's violence, companies laying off staff and cutting bonuses and uncertainties over which financial giant is going bust next, keep occupying the media waves. The mood's somewhat dampened with fear and doubt's lingering at the back of everyone's mind.
I'll have to admit, it's hard to give thanks in tough times when the pain is fresh and raw.
In the wake of all the gloom and doom hovering over this festive season, do you find it hard to find reasons to be thankful for, to be cheerful about?
Sure, everyone can give thanks when life's good, when the party hats are on and the champagne's flowing. It's easy to be thankful people when times are good, all's going well and someone (like me =P) writing you an email reminding you to be grateful. We can give thanks for the love and favour that grace our lives. That's the easy part. But the truly thankful are those who like, Matthew Henry, can give thanks in spite of adverse circumstances, when the chips are down.
Have you ever gave thanks for being robbed (thank god for being the "suay" one?) Which sane person would do that?
Well apparently Matthew Henry did. He's a famous Bible scholar of numerous commentaries on the Scriptures. When he was en route to a revival meeting one day, he was robbed of all his money. He arrived at the meeting and preached his message.
Later that night, he wrote the following words in his diary: “Let me be thankful that I was robbed tonight. Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before. Second, because, although they took my purse, they did not take my life. Third, because, although they took my all, it was not much. And, fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed another.”
What an attitude! Examples such as these cause me to examine my priorities. It also helps me to understand why the Apostle Paul, who often suffered at the hands of others, would write the following: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
I think that one of the reasons David is such a picture of a man after God's own heart, was that he was constantly writing songs about God's goodness and faithfulness and thanking Him and praising Him. He believed in God's goodness, even in the midst of a very difficult period (eg. when he was on the run, hiding in a cave when soldiers sent by King Saul are after his blood).
But even more, as a king, He led all of the people in giving God the glory due His name. He called all of his people to sing, play instruments, worship and dance before God--he did it with all of His heart - because of a humble and overflowing heart that truly loved and treasured God.
I must admit that most of my prayers are petitions, requests. Yet, I am learning that thanksgiving is an exercise of my character that eventually influences my heart. When I look at my life with thankful eyes, it lifts my heart to see how truly blessed I am and makes all the other issues of my life seem less important. Thanksgiving not only pleases God, but it releases in me all the issues of my life. It gives me a power to be able to believe Him for great things. It causes my soul to soar because it puts me heavenward instead of earthbound. I don't think it is possible to have a truly thankful heart and to acknowledge God's sovereignty over all situations and a bitter heart at the same time--it is one or the other.
God would have us be thankful.
Choosing to be thankful and learning to be content will fill your soul with peace and kindness and in the end, you will be happier and more thankful. It is a choice, a habit of practice, but will indeed create in you a more beautiful soul. Practicing what you want to be and what God wants you to be, just because it is right, will always end up blessing you in the end.
May I end by saying how thankful I am for all you--you work tirelessly every day, serving your family, company and church, you are faithful even when no one knows it--you are indeed the best friends that one can have and I pray that you will know that all those hours of loving, sacrifice and caring are sowing deep into the hearts of the people you meet and interact as well. (My exact sentiments too, thus the repost to all you people out there in cell, section, church. *smiles*)
Can you find anything that you can be thankful for in 2008? You may wanna take some time to remember and be grateful for the grace of God in our lives.
I rem in exactly a year ago, a Malaysian worker whose legs are mangled in a freak paper compactor accident (see report) was thankful he still "has his 2 hands" so that he can still work and provide for his wife and 2 kids.
So you see... we have alot to be thankful for, even in these trying times.... we just need to find out what's it! Have a blessed thanksgiving! =D frank
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
~Testimony!~
Super duper belated repost from Rebecca Lincoln, 1 July 2007.
morning!
i have photos to show everyone from my graduation on the 19th of june 2007. graduation was a testimony itself of God's providence in my life. some of you have already heard it at sunnydale cell/project daniel (where jaena gave me an opportunity to lead yesterday!). for the rest, take time to read through this and i hope the testimony will encourage you as well (for those lazy to read and just want photos scroll down and click on the photobucket links with descriptions).
for a long time, i've had faith in God because God has provided for my family. those of you who have visited my house would have heard me say that a lot of the things we have at home were gifts from friends. on graduation day itself, i received first hand God's favour and providence. this came about by me being silly and it taking place in the morning when i was setting up panels for graduation. i didn't know you weren't supposed to use glue on styrofoam because it will corrode the styrofoam. it was only after i glued everything that my friend's brother told me. by then, i had used up all my tape and i prayed to God to provide tape. i went around asking and loads of friends gave me tape to use. some even helped me put up the top panels, which was really nice. the panels ended up staying up the whole night so thank God!
second occurance was when we were waiting for the examiners to grade our panels. one of my best friends was late and he asked me to stall the examiners. i didn't get how to stall the people who could fail you if you were late so i was praying for God's favour that i wouldn't get screamed at for trying to stall examiners. my friend came and i helped him set up his panel. halfway through, the examiner marking my friend's panel was done and walked to the next person (i was next). i freaked out and later calmed down to pray. i was afraid i would fail. the examiners that went to the next person were lecturers from our school. they knew what we'd been doing for the past 6 months and after thinking about it, i was sort of relieved that they didn't grade me. i prayed for God's favour and waited close to 45 minutes before the programme director asked if i'd been graded and got someone to grade me. the grading went well. he liked my artwork and all was good. having a creative designer tell you he liked your artwork was a big relief.
third occurance was when my friend offered to redo my makeup. we rushed back to her hotel across the road and she helped me redo my makeup. as we were leaving her brother said i didn't look nice with glasses and suggested wear take his contact lenses. i told him the degree would probably not be the same but he insisted that i go see. imagine my surprise when i saw that his contacts were very similar to my degree. mine was 2.75 for both side and his was 2.70 for one side and 2.75 for the other side. it blew my mind and i remember thanking him for providing for me.
anyway, now that i've given my testimony, photos!
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0072-1.jpg
jaena and me (half-body)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0073.jpg
jaena and me again (full-body and in heels, hahaha)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0061.jpg
my best friend and i (not the one who i helped with the panels. his name's yuri, he's indonesian and he goes back on thur. :((((((( )
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0069.jpg
close friend and i (her name is kenny and she's from hong kong and she left the day after grad)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0040.jpg
me and another close friend who's doing interior design (we call her marz, she's a phillipino who's living in jakarta)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0041.jpg
best friend, close friend, me and her best friend
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/grad.jpg
group photo of some of us
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/dress.jpg
and finally, in case you're wondering, the dress i wore
hope everyone has a good week (i'm free for lunch everyday, mwhahahaha)!
morning!
i have photos to show everyone from my graduation on the 19th of june 2007. graduation was a testimony itself of God's providence in my life. some of you have already heard it at sunnydale cell/project daniel (where jaena gave me an opportunity to lead yesterday!). for the rest, take time to read through this and i hope the testimony will encourage you as well (for those lazy to read and just want photos scroll down and click on the photobucket links with descriptions).
for a long time, i've had faith in God because God has provided for my family. those of you who have visited my house would have heard me say that a lot of the things we have at home were gifts from friends. on graduation day itself, i received first hand God's favour and providence. this came about by me being silly and it taking place in the morning when i was setting up panels for graduation. i didn't know you weren't supposed to use glue on styrofoam because it will corrode the styrofoam. it was only after i glued everything that my friend's brother told me. by then, i had used up all my tape and i prayed to God to provide tape. i went around asking and loads of friends gave me tape to use. some even helped me put up the top panels, which was really nice. the panels ended up staying up the whole night so thank God!
second occurance was when we were waiting for the examiners to grade our panels. one of my best friends was late and he asked me to stall the examiners. i didn't get how to stall the people who could fail you if you were late so i was praying for God's favour that i wouldn't get screamed at for trying to stall examiners. my friend came and i helped him set up his panel. halfway through, the examiner marking my friend's panel was done and walked to the next person (i was next). i freaked out and later calmed down to pray. i was afraid i would fail. the examiners that went to the next person were lecturers from our school. they knew what we'd been doing for the past 6 months and after thinking about it, i was sort of relieved that they didn't grade me. i prayed for God's favour and waited close to 45 minutes before the programme director asked if i'd been graded and got someone to grade me. the grading went well. he liked my artwork and all was good. having a creative designer tell you he liked your artwork was a big relief.
third occurance was when my friend offered to redo my makeup. we rushed back to her hotel across the road and she helped me redo my makeup. as we were leaving her brother said i didn't look nice with glasses and suggested wear take his contact lenses. i told him the degree would probably not be the same but he insisted that i go see. imagine my surprise when i saw that his contacts were very similar to my degree. mine was 2.75 for both side and his was 2.70 for one side and 2.75 for the other side. it blew my mind and i remember thanking him for providing for me.
anyway, now that i've given my testimony, photos!
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0072-1.jpg
jaena and me (half-body)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0073.jpg
jaena and me again (full-body and in heels, hahaha)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0061.jpg
my best friend and i (not the one who i helped with the panels. his name's yuri, he's indonesian and he goes back on thur. :((((((( )
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0069.jpg
close friend and i (her name is kenny and she's from hong kong and she left the day after grad)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0040.jpg
me and another close friend who's doing interior design (we call her marz, she's a phillipino who's living in jakarta)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/DSC_0041.jpg
best friend, close friend, me and her best friend
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/grad.jpg
group photo of some of us
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/18degrees/dress.jpg
and finally, in case you're wondering, the dress i wore
hope everyone has a good week (i'm free for lunch everyday, mwhahahaha)!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thanksgiving 2008 - I WIll Follow You
Ricky Nelson:
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow you
Ever since you touched my hand I know
The near you I always must be
And nothing can keep you from me
You are my destiny
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
Keep me away, away from my love
And where you go I'll follow
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow you
Ever since you touched my hand I know
The near you I always must be
And nothing can keep you from me
You are my destiny
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
Keep me away, away from my love
And where you go I'll follow
Monday, November 24, 2008
Oh, I Want To Know You More - Steve Fry, Steve Green, Cadet Sisters
Saturday, November 22, 2008, Trinity@Adam
Sermon by Pastor Gerald from Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 was good. About how we had to understand God's plan by first acknowledging His sovereignty, stop speaking & start listening & to move from hearsay to seeing and affectionately knowing God.
http://www.trinity.net/
Especially the final part about Steve Fry and the background to this song. How he had everything (like Job) but lost it all. Finally realising that above all else, he HAD to know God more.
http://www.stevenfryministries.com/
Steve Green:
Just the time I feel that I've been caught in the mire of self,
Just the time I feel my mind's been bought by worldly wealth,
That's when the breeze begins to blow, I know the Spirit's call,
And all my worldly wanderings just melt into His love.
Oh, I want to know you more,
Deep within my soul I want to know you,
Oh I want to know you.
To feel your heart and know your mind.
Looking in your eyes stirs up within me
Cries that say I want to know you.
Oh I want to know you more.
When my daily deeds ordinarily lose life and song,
My heart begins to bleed, sensitivity to Him is gone.
I've run the race, but set my own pace and face a shattered soul,
Now the gentle arms of Jesus warm my hunger to be whole.
And I would give my final breath to know you in your death and resurrection.
Oh I want to know you more. Oh I want to know you, to know you more.
Oh I want to know you more.
Cadet Sisters:
Sermon by Pastor Gerald from Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 was good. About how we had to understand God's plan by first acknowledging His sovereignty, stop speaking & start listening & to move from hearsay to seeing and affectionately knowing God.
http://www.trinity.net/
Especially the final part about Steve Fry and the background to this song. How he had everything (like Job) but lost it all. Finally realising that above all else, he HAD to know God more.
http://www.stevenfryministries.com/
Steve Green:
Just the time I feel that I've been caught in the mire of self,
Just the time I feel my mind's been bought by worldly wealth,
That's when the breeze begins to blow, I know the Spirit's call,
And all my worldly wanderings just melt into His love.
Oh, I want to know you more,
Deep within my soul I want to know you,
Oh I want to know you.
To feel your heart and know your mind.
Looking in your eyes stirs up within me
Cries that say I want to know you.
Oh I want to know you more.
When my daily deeds ordinarily lose life and song,
My heart begins to bleed, sensitivity to Him is gone.
I've run the race, but set my own pace and face a shattered soul,
Now the gentle arms of Jesus warm my hunger to be whole.
And I would give my final breath to know you in your death and resurrection.
Oh I want to know you more. Oh I want to know you, to know you more.
Oh I want to know you more.
Cadet Sisters:
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Let God heal your wounds
"I will...heal your wounds."
Jeremiah 30:17 NIV
Addressing the student body at Virginia Tech after a shooting rampage that left 33 people dead and dozens more wounded, Philip Yancey said: "Peter once said to Jesus...'Lord, to whom can we go?'...You've heard, 'Things will get better. You'll get past this.'...Those who offer such comfort mean well, and it's true what you feel now you won't always feel. Yet...you're a different person because of that day...When three of my friends died I came across these lines: 'Grief melts away like snow in May, as if there were no such thing as cold.' I clung to that hope, even as grief smothered me like an avalanche. It did melt away, but like snow it came back in fierce, unexpected ways, triggered by a sound, a smell, a fragment of memory."
Yancey continued, "Pain is a sign of life and love. I'm wearing a neck brace because I broke my neck in an accident. Initially medical workers refused to give me medication because they needed my response. The doctor kept asking, 'Does this hurt? Can you feel that?' The answer he desperately wanted was, 'Yes, it hurts, I can feel it,' proof that my spinal cord hadn't been severed. Pain offers proof of life, of connection. In deep wounds two kinds of tissue must heal: connective tissue, plus the outer protective tissue. If the outer protective tissue heals too quickly the inner connective tissue won't heal properly, leading to complications later."
Don't attempt healing alone. Real healing takes time. It takes place where God's presence, God's peace, and God's people are. Are you hurting today? Turn to God. His promise to you is "I will...heal your wounds" (Jer 30:17 NIV).
Soulfood Bible Readings
2 Chr 1-5, John 12:12-19, Ps 102:1-11, Pr 27:7-9
Jeremiah 30:17 NIV
Addressing the student body at Virginia Tech after a shooting rampage that left 33 people dead and dozens more wounded, Philip Yancey said: "Peter once said to Jesus...'Lord, to whom can we go?'...You've heard, 'Things will get better. You'll get past this.'...Those who offer such comfort mean well, and it's true what you feel now you won't always feel. Yet...you're a different person because of that day...When three of my friends died I came across these lines: 'Grief melts away like snow in May, as if there were no such thing as cold.' I clung to that hope, even as grief smothered me like an avalanche. It did melt away, but like snow it came back in fierce, unexpected ways, triggered by a sound, a smell, a fragment of memory."
Yancey continued, "Pain is a sign of life and love. I'm wearing a neck brace because I broke my neck in an accident. Initially medical workers refused to give me medication because they needed my response. The doctor kept asking, 'Does this hurt? Can you feel that?' The answer he desperately wanted was, 'Yes, it hurts, I can feel it,' proof that my spinal cord hadn't been severed. Pain offers proof of life, of connection. In deep wounds two kinds of tissue must heal: connective tissue, plus the outer protective tissue. If the outer protective tissue heals too quickly the inner connective tissue won't heal properly, leading to complications later."
Don't attempt healing alone. Real healing takes time. It takes place where God's presence, God's peace, and God's people are. Are you hurting today? Turn to God. His promise to you is "I will...heal your wounds" (Jer 30:17 NIV).
Soulfood Bible Readings
2 Chr 1-5, John 12:12-19, Ps 102:1-11, Pr 27:7-9
Monday, November 17, 2008
I'll be home for Christmas - Josh Groban
A song which brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it. Come back, soldiers!
What is your Christmas wish this year...?
To all who serve and have served, and to their families - thank-you for your strength and sacrifice and may God bless you.
Thanksgiving 2008 - Lean On Me
Interpreted by dc Talk in 1992
Couldn't find any of their original videos, so to enjoy listening, just have to hit the play button and close your eyes!~
[Oldie but a goodie]
[1, 2, 3, funky]
[True MC, True MC]
[Everybody listens to the True MC]
True MC, no slack on the track
Here to tell the people that love's what we lack
In this family we gotta love like Christ
So precise in your life so take this advice
Brother to brother we need to learn to love each other
So lean on me when you're in trouble
I cast my cares on Christ 'cause He cares for me
So when you need a shoulder to cry on, just lean
[Props to my man speedy, 1, 2, 3]
(chorus)
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long 'til
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrows
But, if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
(repeat chorus)
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things that you need to borrow
For, no one can fill those of your needs
If you won't let them show
(repeat chorus)
You just call on your brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have some problems that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
(repeat chorus)
Make it funky, make it funky
Make it funky, make it funky
Make it funky, make it funky
Cause I'm housin' this joint
Like a brother with an attitude
And comin' straight so you best give me latitude
Leanin' on my boys from the word get go
And bein' there for them cause the Lord said so
Many of us just don't know what to do
Well take it here and now from the boy named true
Don't dog a brother out when he stumbles and falls
Just be there to lean on y'all
Call me, call me, just call me,
Call me, call me, just call me, lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Bill Withers original version, oldie but goodie, *winkz* Very S-L-O-W.....
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show
You just call on your brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
Call me, if you ever need a friend, call me, call me
Couldn't find any of their original videos, so to enjoy listening, just have to hit the play button and close your eyes!~
[Oldie but a goodie]
[1, 2, 3, funky]
[True MC, True MC]
[Everybody listens to the True MC]
True MC, no slack on the track
Here to tell the people that love's what we lack
In this family we gotta love like Christ
So precise in your life so take this advice
Brother to brother we need to learn to love each other
So lean on me when you're in trouble
I cast my cares on Christ 'cause He cares for me
So when you need a shoulder to cry on, just lean
[Props to my man speedy, 1, 2, 3]
(chorus)
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long 'til
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrows
But, if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
(repeat chorus)
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things that you need to borrow
For, no one can fill those of your needs
If you won't let them show
(repeat chorus)
You just call on your brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have some problems that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
(repeat chorus)
Make it funky, make it funky
Make it funky, make it funky
Make it funky, make it funky
Cause I'm housin' this joint
Like a brother with an attitude
And comin' straight so you best give me latitude
Leanin' on my boys from the word get go
And bein' there for them cause the Lord said so
Many of us just don't know what to do
Well take it here and now from the boy named true
Don't dog a brother out when he stumbles and falls
Just be there to lean on y'all
Call me, call me, just call me,
Call me, call me, just call me, lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Don't you know that I'll be there, you can lean on me
Bill Withers original version, oldie but goodie, *winkz* Very S-L-O-W.....
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show
You just call on your brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
Call me, if you ever need a friend, call me, call me
Sunday, November 16, 2008
No service at PL next Sat
Let's all go to Adam instead...
Here's the poster for the year end cruise thingy.
Here's the poster for the year end cruise thingy.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Un Concierto Del Ringraziamento - A Concert of Thanksgiving, Crowne Plaza 14 Nov 2008
A fantastically fun-filled evening of photo-taking and giving praise unto His Name!
Testify, Glorify & Magnify!
Jae, Mel & Rach lookin fabulous
Couple shot!
Becca, Serene & Edlyn
Gals @ Table 7
Shake shake shake...
Peeps over @ Table 6
A shot of peeps @ Table 6
Dunstan, Ziyang & Yibs
Mimosa guys
All smiles
The wonderful band on stage
Rach & Kenneth
Jae & Rach
Charis & Zel
Presenting our tireless SLs... Aaron & Jane! (claps)
Kenneth standing out...
Zel: "My char kway teow is the best in S'pore... and some say JB"
Ziyang, Jon & Jane
Dunstan, Jae & Becca
The queen & a princess
Kenneth & Dunstan flashing their million-dollar smiles
Peeps of Sunnydale
Peeps of Sunnydale wif Jane
Rach & Frank
Peeps of Mimosa Walk! Ey, Edlyn... why's ur hand gg for Frank's armpit...?? =D
All-guy shot!
The boys again...
And again...
All-gal shot!
What are they lookin at?
Giggles...
Poster for "Quantum of Solace"
Edlyn & Mel posing for the press
Rach & Edlyn dancing in the ballroom
Rach in the mood for dancing... wif Jane this time
Ziyang... looking dignified among 2 blurry gentlemen
Jae & Kenny
Kenny & Rach
Dunstan & Zel
Guy pic!
3-in-1 group pics
A princess among the knights of the round table
Same knights. Different princess.
Queen among her (albeit sissy-lookin) royal guards
Er erm... More macho poses this time pls...
Rach & her many bodyguards
Rach & her 2 escorts for the night
Frank to Kenneth: Tink my gun is bigger than urs! =)
Kenneth withdrew his gun...
Kenneth in his ribbon tie
Ronald with a rose perched on his ear
Everyone wif a rose
2 guys on a comfy couch
5 guys on the same couch. One was made to carry a pot of rose coz he wasn't wearing one =P
Group pic @ the stairway
The 'peacock' pic
Mimosa gang and our District Pastor, P Ed. Check out his funky white shoes. He told us he bot especially for tis event. Prior to tat nite, he dare not wear it out. =D
Tis'll on the cover of our upcoming album, titled "Lounge Music for the Soul"
"Lounge Music for the Soul Vol II"
Dunstan... tryin to look gd for a candid shot
Zel wif a camera
Chilling out @ the lounge
Lounge, Top view
Look out for him on the next issue of GQ!
Drumrolls.. And the winner of the "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" goes to...
3-in-1 pics of the lovely chill-out lounge
Rach chilling out @ the cool lounge
"The name's Bond... Kenneth Bond"
2 Bond gals: Rolling their eyes "Oh purleeesseee!"
Kenneth: "Man... I m so hungry I could eat tat rose!"
2 Bond gals: "God, I wish he hadn't said tat"
5 gals in their lovely evening gowns
Mel & Frank
Gal's footwear
Guys & Gals' footwear
Kenneth, Yibs, Charis & Zel
Charis & Rach carrying some small plants
Bodyless heads of the Nanjing Massacre =)
Kenneth & the Giant Saga Seed
One last group pic @ T3 before heading home. Everyone lookin their best. Beautiful!
Testify, Glorify & Magnify!
Jae, Mel & Rach lookin fabulous
Couple shot!
Becca, Serene & Edlyn
Gals @ Table 7
Shake shake shake...
Peeps over @ Table 6
A shot of peeps @ Table 6
Dunstan, Ziyang & Yibs
Mimosa guys
All smiles
The wonderful band on stage
Rach & Kenneth
Jae & Rach
Charis & Zel
Presenting our tireless SLs... Aaron & Jane! (claps)
Kenneth standing out...
Zel: "My char kway teow is the best in S'pore... and some say JB"
Ziyang, Jon & Jane
Dunstan, Jae & Becca
The queen & a princess
Kenneth & Dunstan flashing their million-dollar smiles
Peeps of Sunnydale
Peeps of Sunnydale wif Jane
Rach & Frank
Peeps of Mimosa Walk! Ey, Edlyn... why's ur hand gg for Frank's armpit...?? =D
All-guy shot!
The boys again...
And again...
All-gal shot!
What are they lookin at?
Giggles...
Poster for "Quantum of Solace"
Edlyn & Mel posing for the press
Rach & Edlyn dancing in the ballroom
Rach in the mood for dancing... wif Jane this time
Ziyang... looking dignified among 2 blurry gentlemen
Jae & Kenny
Kenny & Rach
Dunstan & Zel
Guy pic!
3-in-1 group pics
A princess among the knights of the round table
Same knights. Different princess.
Queen among her (albeit sissy-lookin) royal guards
Er erm... More macho poses this time pls...
Rach & her many bodyguards
Rach & her 2 escorts for the night
Frank to Kenneth: Tink my gun is bigger than urs! =)
Kenneth withdrew his gun...
Kenneth in his ribbon tie
Ronald with a rose perched on his ear
Everyone wif a rose
2 guys on a comfy couch
5 guys on the same couch. One was made to carry a pot of rose coz he wasn't wearing one =P
Group pic @ the stairway
The 'peacock' pic
Mimosa gang and our District Pastor, P Ed. Check out his funky white shoes. He told us he bot especially for tis event. Prior to tat nite, he dare not wear it out. =D
Tis'll on the cover of our upcoming album, titled "Lounge Music for the Soul"
"Lounge Music for the Soul Vol II"
Dunstan... tryin to look gd for a candid shot
Zel wif a camera
Chilling out @ the lounge
Lounge, Top view
Look out for him on the next issue of GQ!
Drumrolls.. And the winner of the "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" goes to...
3-in-1 pics of the lovely chill-out lounge
Rach chilling out @ the cool lounge
"The name's Bond... Kenneth Bond"
2 Bond gals: Rolling their eyes "Oh purleeesseee!"
Kenneth: "Man... I m so hungry I could eat tat rose!"
2 Bond gals: "God, I wish he hadn't said tat"
5 gals in their lovely evening gowns
Mel & Frank
Gal's footwear
Guys & Gals' footwear
Kenneth, Yibs, Charis & Zel
Charis & Rach carrying some small plants
Bodyless heads of the Nanjing Massacre =)
Kenneth & the Giant Saga Seed
One last group pic @ T3 before heading home. Everyone lookin their best. Beautiful!
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