Purpose and passion in life

Eleanor Roosevelt said it best..."The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Marcia Wieder, however, brings Eleanor's quote to life in her new book titled: Dreams Are Whispers from the Soul, where she challenges all of us to pursue our purpose and passion in life.

start anew...

Lord of the Universe, be Lord of me, loosing bonds of all wickedness , setting me free...break every yoke that has separate me from You, Lord of the Universe, be King of me.

Teach me O Lord, to be like them, faithfully serving, forgetting self and honoring Thee, putting aside self and ministering to others.

Thank you Lord for brothers and sisters such as these.


Teach me to be like them Lord, humble and available to serve You, to forget about myself and and focus on Thee.







Lord, these 40 Days, i commit to thee, i surrender myself to thee. Teach me Lord, mold me Lord, guide me Lord, use me Lord.

In Jesus' name. Amen

DO YOU KNOW??

Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to? do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door
What are you hoping for?
Do you know?
Once we were standing still in time
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds
You knew i loved you, but my spirit was free
Laughing at the question that you once ask me
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to? do you know?
Now, looking back in all we pass
We've let so many dreams just slip through our hands
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to? do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door
What are you hoping for? do you know?

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clockwise or anticlockwise??

This is quite amazing..
If you see this lady turning in clockwise you are using your right brain.
If you see it the other way, you are using left brain.
Some people do see both ways, but most people see it only one way.

If you try to see it the other way and if you do see, your IQ is above 160 which is almost a genius.
Then see if you can make her go one way and then the other by shifting the brain's current.
BOTH DIRECTIONS CAN BE SEEN
This was proved at Yale University, over a 5 year study on the human brain
and it's functions. Only 14% of the US population can see her move both ways.

job or ministry?? fwd: by Michael Lee

Dear All,

A timely reminder for all of us, be challenged. God bless! Michael Lee

MINISTRY VS JOB
Some people have a JOB in the church; others involve themselves in a MINISTRY.
What's the difference?
If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a JOB.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a MINISTRY.
If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a JOB.
If you keep on serving, it's a MINISTRY.
If you'll do it only as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a JOB.
If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it's a MINISTRY.
If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a JOB.
If you stay with it even though nobody recognizes your efforts, it is a MINISTRY.
It's hard to get excited about a JOB.
It's almost impossible not to be excited about a MINISTRY.
If our concern is success, it's a JOB.
If our concern is faithfulness, it's a MINISTRY.
An average church is filled with people doing JOBs.
A great and growing church is filled with people involved in MINISTRY.
Where do we fit in? What about us?
If God calls you to a MINISTRY, don't treat it like a JOB.
If you have a JOB, give it up and find a MINISTRY.
God does not want us feeling stuck with a JOB, but excited and faithful to Him in a MINISTRY.

Author: unknown

PIZZA PIZZA PIZZZZZAAAAAA!!!!!!

YES!!! IT IS A PIZZA PARTY. BRING YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS 11-12YRS OLD.

GMC CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL 0830 TO 1015 THIS 25TH MAY 08, SUNDAY.

Inspired by last month's (L) China protest that found 2.3 million followers, MSN China itself has launched the Signature Rainbow campaign to pray for the ten thousands of victims of the Sichuan/Wenchuan earthquake in China that occured on Monday, May 12th 2008.

Through the campaign, MSN China is calling all Messenger users to put the default rainbow emoticon in front of their nicknames in order to express collective belief in post-disaster reconstruction. The rainbow of course symbolizes the positive message that "there's always a rainbow after the rain". MSN China also suggests entering your prayers/wishes as your personal status message, eg. "Overcoming the Earthquake" or "There will always be a rainbow after the storm".

Fwd:Zacky LOL

Chinese Names - Annie Wan (Anyone)

Caller : Hello, can I speak to Annie Wan? ( anyone)
Operator : Yes, you can speak to me.

Caller: No, I want to speak to Annie Wan!


Operator: You are talking to someone! Who is this?


Caller: I'm Sam Wan ( someone) And I need to talk to Annie Wan! It's urgent.

Operator: I know you are someone and you want to talk to anyone! But what's this urgent matter about?

Caller: Well... just tell my sister Annie Wan that our brother Noel Wan ( no one ) was involved in an accident. Noel Wan got injured and now Noel Wan is being sent to the hospital. Right now, Avery Wan (every one) is on his way to the hospital.

Operator: Look if no one was injured and no one was sent to the hospital, then the accident isn't an urgent matter! You may find this hilarious but I don't have time for this!

Caller: You are so rude! Who are you?

Operator: I'm Saw Lee. (sorry)

Caller: Yes! You should be sorry. Now give me your name!!

Have a nice day.

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Hectic

Woooah!!! These few days have been a blur, whirling by in the blink of an eye...Praise the Lord, the flyers and all related items are ready for the briefing this 28th April. hahaha haven't a blinking idea of what i am talking about??? read more here

Well anyway... i love these... 7 REASONS NOT TO MESS WITH CHILDREN


7 reasons not to mess with a child (True Stories):

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."

One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white." The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"

The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.' A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."

A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face.." "Yes," the class said. "Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?" A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching." Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples.

farewell DBS B COM

i'll miss all of you... it has been so fast..

i have barely gotten to know you guys (& gals)
and it is over..

But i enjoyed all the classes with you ..
your presentations today were very satisfactory
and i congratulate you all on that.
All your findings. conclusion and recommendations
are very practical and logical.


I believe that you all will be very good prospects
to your future employers. Keep up the good work.

Gifts for the month of April..

I received that red liquorised chocolate on my first day with IBS21A,IBS22 and 23.. it was a nice welcome gift. Thanks... it warms my heart...

And the speaker next to it is just great..Gabriel's mom gave it to me... Wow!!! That is one cool speaker, runs on 3 AAAs batteries and it can be plug into my SE too!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you...

SEE that little hamburger speaker??? CUTE ain't it?? it comes in black, white, sky blue, lime green and grey and costs around RM100. These came from Labuan...chocolates, chocolates and more chocolates... yummy.

The scorpion is beautifully smooth... just mixed it with apple juice.. mm mm...

and last but not least THIS!!!! Boy...I am loved... AM I NOT???

The Youths of GMC

Looking back on saturday night, God is so good to all of us. The i-Youth challenged themselves and committed themselves to at least bring one friend to our potbless on 5/4 saturday night and I believe God really answered our prayers. He send 20 first timers to join our potbless.


The Turnout was amazing. The Food was in abundance. Friends...let us continue to uphold the youths in our prayer.


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know YOUR purpose on earth.

How's everyone today? I have been busy... very very busy...but it is all for a good purpose. I am compiling the final blue prints for our church's 40DOP campaign.

Will give updates like i Promised after sunday.... Yeah!!!!

LIVE LIFE WITH A PURPOSE!!!

Do you know YOUR purpose in life???

Yes... still online even at this hour.... woohoo!!!! yupe... working on the 40DOP Campaign.. an exciting event.. IT IS LIFE CHANGING..

Stay tuned for more details. All will be finalised by this Sunday.

A NEW LAYOUT

Yes, Yes... i have given my blog a new face-lift. How do you like it?

Thank you to all of you out there who are faithfully reading my posts. It has been a great encouragement to me and thus has truly motivated me to continue blogging.

It is my desire to share with you what great things has happened in each day of my life.

FWD: Isaiah 65:24 - 'Before they call, I will answer'

A very meaningful story... How true it is too...

Isaiah 65:24 - 'Before they call, I will answer'

This story was written by a doctor who worked in South Africa .

One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in
spite of all we could do, she died leaving us with a tiny premature
baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty
keeping the baby alive, as we had no incubator (we had no electricity
to run an incubator).

We also had no special feeding facilities. Although we lived on the
equator, nights were often chilly with treacherous drafts. One student
midwife went for the box we had for such babies and the cotton wool
that the baby would be wrapped in.

Another went to stoke up the fire and fill a hot water bottle. She
came back shortly in distress to tell me that in filling the bottle,
it had burst (rubber perishes easily in tropical climates). 'And it is
our last hot water bottle!' she exclaimed. As in the West, it is no
good crying over spilled milk so in Central Africa it might be
considered no
good crying over burst water bottles. They do not grow on trees, and
there are no drugstores down forest pathways.

'All right,' I said, 'put the baby as near the fire as you safely can,
and sleep between the baby and the door to keep it free from drafts.
Your job is to keep the baby warm.'

The following noon, as I did most days, I went to have prayers with
any of the orphanage children who chose to gather with me. I gave the
youngsters various suggestions of things to pray about and told them
about the tiny baby. I explained our problem about keeping the baby
warm enough, mentioning the hot water bottle, and that the baby could
so easily die if it got chills. I also told them of the two-year-old
sister, crying because her mother had died.

During prayer time, one ten-year old girl, Ruth, prayed with the usual
blunt conciseness of our African children. 'Please, God' she prayed,
'send us a water bottle. It'll be no good tomorrow, God, as the baby
will be dead, so please send it this afternoon.' While I gasped
inwardly at the audacity of the prayer, she added, 'And while You are
about it, would You please send a dolly for the little girl so she'll
know You really love her?'

As often with children's prayers, I was put on the spot. Could I
honestly say, 'Amen'? I just did not believe that God could do this.
Oh, yes, I know that He can do everything, the Bible says so. But
there are limits, aren't there? The only way God could answer this
particular prayer would be by sending me a parcel from homeland. I had
been in Africa for almost four years at that time, and I had never,
ever received a parcel from home.
Anyway, if anyone did send me a parcel, who would put in a hot water
bottle? I lived on the equator! Halfway through the afternoon, while I
was teaching in the nurses' training school, a message was sent that
there was a car at my front door.

By the time I reached home, the car had gone, but there, on the
veranda, was a large twenty-two pound parcel. I felt tears pricking my
eyes. I could not open the parcel alone, so I sent for the orphanage
children. Together we pulled off the string, carefully undoing each
knot. We folded the paper, taking care not to tear it unduly.
Excitement was mounting. Some thirty or forty pairs of eyes were
focused on the large cardboard box. From the top, I lifted out
brightly colored, knitted jerseys. Eyes sparkled as I gave them out.
Then there were the knitted bandages for the leprosy patients, and the
children looked a little bored. Then came a box of mixed raisins and
sultanas - that would make a batch of buns for the weekend. Then, as I
put my hand in again, I felt the.....could it really be? I grasped it
and pulled it out - yes, a brand-new, rubber hot water bottle. I
cried. I had not asked God to send it; I had not truly believed that
He could.. Ruth was in the front row of the children. She
rushed forward, crying out, 'If God has sent the bottle, He must have
sent the dolly too!' Rummaging down to the bottom of the box, she
pulled out the small, beautifully dressed dolly. Her eyes shone! She
had never doubted! Looking up at me, she asked: 'Can I go over with
you and give this dolly to that little girl, so she'll know that Jesus
really loves her?'

That parcel had been on the way for five whole months. Packed up by my
former Sunday school class, whose leader had heard and obeyed God's
prompting to send a hot water bottle, even to the equator. And one of
the girls had put in a dolly for an African child - five month s
before, in answer to the believing prayer of a ten-year-old to bring
it 'that afternoon'.

'Before they call, I will answer' (Isaiah 65:24) This awesome prayer
takes less than a minute. When you receive this, say the prayer,
that's all you have to do. No strings attached. Just send it on to
whoever you want - but do send it on. Prayer is one of the best free
gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let's
continue praying for one another !

'Father, I ask you to bless my friends reading this right now.
I am asking You to minister to their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy.
Where there is self doubting, release a renewed confidence to work
through them.
Where there is spiritual stagnation, I ask You to renew them by
revealing Your nearness, and by drawing them into greater intimacy
with You.
Where there is fear, reveal Your love, and release to them Your courage.
Bless their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders
and friends to support
and encourage them
Give each of them discernment to recognize the evil forces around
them, and reveal to them the power they have in You to defeat it.
I ask you to do these things in Jesus' name. '

What on earth am I here for???

YMI here for?

Way back in my earlier years, I did ask myself this question. Having lived for 20 odd years then, I thought that life was just about living a life that is pleasing to God, basically just read the Bible, go to church, involved in ministries and so on...

Is that all? What do you think?

It was last year that I was able to understand concisely Y M I here on earth for? What about you? Do you know your life's purpose?

Stay tuned for more updates.

This will be a series on YMI here on earth for?

aV