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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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
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.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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. '
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. '
Monday, March 17, 2008
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
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
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Typing
Everyone knows how to type... but how many can actually type with the correct keyboarding skills??
I know of this game where it teaches you proper keyboarding skills.. have a go, learn and type professionally..
you can play the game online here
another wonderful site to test your typing speed is hereGo and check your speed. Mine is a lousy 51wpm with 100% accuracy.
51 words
Have a wonderful and purposeful life today, people. You have but ONE life. LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST.
I know of this game where it teaches you proper keyboarding skills.. have a go, learn and type professionally..
you can play the game online here
another wonderful site to test your typing speed is hereGo and check your speed. Mine is a lousy 51wpm with 100% accuracy.
51 words
Have a wonderful and purposeful life today, people. You have but ONE life. LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
a time of love and sharing....
First of all a very blessed and happiest Chinese new year to all of my family and friends, my readers.. may this year be fill with fullness of joy and laughter, with good health and wealth.I really had a wonderful time with Tung Liong, Soon Siong, Ah Liang, Sung Ching and Cindy. It is so rewarding to have been with them through their teens into adulthood, watching them maturing into people of character. These are all future accountants!!! No joke, they are already working in audit firms and earning their first $$$. Hahaha, we laughed and joked and finally call it quits at 00.30am this morning. I have not laughed so much... it was really a wonderful time. Do you notice who is missing from the picture??? JBW where are you?? We were waiting for you...
Well, we promised each other that we will have to keep in touch more often... we will go ketam-ing and stuff one of the nights... JBW make sure you are there this time.
There was another group in the sitting room... the bosses and key personnels in multi-national organisations. They are all still young and energetic and SUCESSFUL in what they are doing. Interested to meet them and learn from them their secrets of success, do let me know and I can arrange a meeting..hahahaha.. hey I am serious. I believe they are all more than willing to share with you.
Topics included : IT profession, auditing, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, managing people and systems in corporate companies, banking, nursing, remisier-ing, school and organisation management, gardening, accounting, teaching, and lots more...
There was yet another group..aspiring musicians and professional too.. they were in the tv room, sharing their musics, and tricks and the game of probability with one another. The cats were with them too..
BLESSED CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
Topics included : IT profession, auditing, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, managing people and systems in corporate companies, banking, nursing, remisier-ing, school and organisation management, gardening, accounting, teaching, and lots more...There was yet another group..aspiring musicians and professional too.. they were in the tv room, sharing their musics, and tricks and the game of probability with one another. The cats were with them too..
BLESSED CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
HOUSEFLY, SHOEFLY.. check it out...
all sort of flies.... waka waka
MONKEY-FLY
LEOPARD-FLY
LEMUR-FLY
YOUR HORSE-FLY WAKA WAKA
APE-FLY
CAMELFLY
AHAHAHAHAHAK SORRY no SHOEFLY ... that is my ORIGINAL... however if you really wanna see one... join my tour at FA1 ZOO...hahahaha
Friday, January 11, 2008
don't assume..
There were once four people – Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but in the end Nobody did it. Somebody got very angry over this because it was really Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody would do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when actually Nobody had asked Anybody.
Haha... very familiar rite? It happens a lot... Why wait for others to do it when we can do it? Why assume that if we are not doing it, other who have the burden will pick it up and get it done? This is even worst when it happen in ministries... we are called to be stewards..hence our duty is to look after our Master's property and use our talents to get things done.
(1Co 4:1) Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
(1Co 4:2) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
(1Pe 4:10) As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
(Mat 5:16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
So, when a job/tast/duty/responsibility is given to you, take it up and do it for the Lord.
i couldn't help but recall the parable about the 10 talents. In the end, three rewards were given to the three kinds of stewards:-
(Luk 19:15) "The man was made king and came back. At once he ordered his servants to appear before him, in order to find out how much they had earned.
(Luk 19:16) The first one came and said, 'Sir, I have earned ten gold coins with the one you gave me.'
(Luk 19:17) 'Well done,' he said; 'you are a good servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will put you in charge of ten cities.'
(Luk 19:18) The second servant came and said, 'Sir, I have earned five gold coins with the one you gave me.'
(Luk 19:19) To this one he said, 'You will be in charge of five cities.'
(Luk 19:20) Another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your gold coin; I kept it hidden in a handkerchief.
(Luk 19:21) I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take what is not yours and reap what you did not plant.'
(Luk 19:22) He said to him, 'You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you! You know that I am a hard man, taking what is not mine and reaping what I have not planted.
(Luk 19:23) Well, then, why didn't you put my money in the bank? Then I would have received it back with interest when I returned.'
(Luk 19:24) Then he said to those who were standing there, 'Take the gold coin away from him and give it to the servant who has ten coins.'
(Luk 19:25) But they said to him, 'Sir, he already has ten coins!'
(Luk 19:26) 'I tell you,' he replied, 'that to those who have something, even more will be given; but those who have nothing, even the little that they have will be taken away from them.
And so, my fellow servants.. where is thy stand? Have a purposeful day today.
p/s Just read a post in blue + yellow's blog. how sweet..
dear.. it is very encouraging..
"Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Nice Lecturer-
lol~today i wan to talk bout my FA1 lecturer. haha She reli funny~ n i jus read something from her blog~ reli meaningful~ especially she write" dunno when is my last day"~ ya agree~
haha~ at today while we doing the FA1...many funny thing happen~ haha reli happy to hav a lecturer like her~ ^^"
Haha... very familiar rite? It happens a lot... Why wait for others to do it when we can do it? Why assume that if we are not doing it, other who have the burden will pick it up and get it done? This is even worst when it happen in ministries... we are called to be stewards..hence our duty is to look after our Master's property and use our talents to get things done.
(1Co 4:1) Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
(1Co 4:2) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
(1Pe 4:10) As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
(Mat 5:16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
So, when a job/tast/duty/responsibility is given to you, take it up and do it for the Lord.
i couldn't help but recall the parable about the 10 talents. In the end, three rewards were given to the three kinds of stewards:-
(Luk 19:15) "The man was made king and came back. At once he ordered his servants to appear before him, in order to find out how much they had earned.
(Luk 19:16) The first one came and said, 'Sir, I have earned ten gold coins with the one you gave me.'
(Luk 19:17) 'Well done,' he said; 'you are a good servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will put you in charge of ten cities.'
(Luk 19:18) The second servant came and said, 'Sir, I have earned five gold coins with the one you gave me.'
(Luk 19:19) To this one he said, 'You will be in charge of five cities.'
(Luk 19:20) Another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your gold coin; I kept it hidden in a handkerchief.
(Luk 19:21) I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take what is not yours and reap what you did not plant.'
(Luk 19:22) He said to him, 'You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you! You know that I am a hard man, taking what is not mine and reaping what I have not planted.
(Luk 19:23) Well, then, why didn't you put my money in the bank? Then I would have received it back with interest when I returned.'
(Luk 19:24) Then he said to those who were standing there, 'Take the gold coin away from him and give it to the servant who has ten coins.'
(Luk 19:25) But they said to him, 'Sir, he already has ten coins!'
(Luk 19:26) 'I tell you,' he replied, 'that to those who have something, even more will be given; but those who have nothing, even the little that they have will be taken away from them.
And so, my fellow servants.. where is thy stand? Have a purposeful day today.
p/s Just read a post in blue + yellow's blog. how sweet..
dear.. it is very encouraging.."Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Nice Lecturer-
lol~today i wan to talk bout my FA1 lecturer. haha She reli funny~ n i jus read something from her blog~ reli meaningful~ especially she write" dunno when is my last day"~ ya agree~
haha~ at today while we doing the FA1...many funny thing happen~ haha reli happy to hav a lecturer like her~ ^^"
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
FA1 20,21,22
This new class very very very very very different from the previous class... but they are fun to be with too... just different..
see... they are so hard-working.... even on the first day...
Look at peter and richard... so into the question... so focus ar...
can you see Diion there... ahem... after 3 lesson, he can open tuition class loh...
so?? Debit the Bank rite?
No... Bank - in
Bank -in?? Debit la.. swt
your first tutorial click here to download
see... they are so hard-working.... even on the first day...
Look at peter and richard... so into the question... so focus ar...
can you see Diion there... ahem... after 3 lesson, he can open tuition class loh...
so?? Debit the Bank rite?
No... Bank - in
Bank -in?? Debit la.. swt
your first tutorial click here to download
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
a new year..A NEW BEGINNING
Even though time and time again, we were reminded of God's love towards us, yet sometimes we just take it for granted. We whisked thru the days without even pausing to reflect upon His providence, His guidance, His protection. For one, i am guilty too.
I started off 2008 with new anticipation and excitement...looking forward to what the Lord has planned for me this year. New challenges, new relationships, everything new...
In His time, in His time
He makes all things beautiful in His time....
Just a few days before 2008....
Looking back, i have nothing to complain but to thank the wonderful Lord for these.
1. Ezra
Was enlisted in the NS, and was i ever so glad that her camp is just 30 minutes drive away from our home. The best thing about the NS is that Ezra met this challenge head-on.. Ppl were asking me is she cried, threw tantrum, refused to go.. and Praise the Lord, not only these did not happen, rather she looked forward to the whole thing. Made her own list of things to bring... hahaa..(over-packed her clothes)and her BIG Bible. I thanked the Lord that He watches over her and protected her.
Friends..do you know that when friends encouraged you, you can move mountains? When Christian friends are alongside you in your life journey, nothing is impossible? Why, because we all believe in the same Lord God Almighty!!! Praying together and for each other definitely encourages one to stay true to the Lord. I give thanks to You, Lord for sending TW into her life..(*wink). Zealous in her quest for God's Word and i can see transformation in her life. Even brought an extra Bible for her new friend in the camp.
Their first Sunday out.
2. Aaron
PMR result was okok lo. I have nothing to complain. He managed to get into half science stream and has a chance of going full science. Thank you Lord. A gentle and tender loving fellow... Lord do keep him that way... (hehe). His love for playing the bass guitar has increased. And i have the Wong brothers, Aaron and Abel to thank for that.!!!
3. Betsy
Everybody loves her...pampers her... well not everybody... This baby spends 2 tough years in the afternoon session and grew up tough too.. in character, speech and action(*shakes head). Looking back, she has transformed from a baby to a 'girl' and also to being able to stand up to 'bullies'...boy.. she(we) had come a long way..
Yesterday she told me this.."Mommy, 以前我每次说我不幸福。。。其实我很幸福因为你们很爱我, 给我support and encouragement. (but din give $$$ and hp ar) and helped me to develop my character and personality". I silently thanked the Lord for her that she finally realised that Character is important.
4. My DH for who he is and what he does to make the family a happy home.
5. Myself.... hahahaha... for the pple that has crossed my path in life, the new friendships (on average i make friends with at least 40 people a year). Thank you Lord.
and OF COURSE all these things are not possible if not for OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST. Because of His great love....
I started off 2008 with new anticipation and excitement...looking forward to what the Lord has planned for me this year. New challenges, new relationships, everything new...
In His time, in His time
He makes all things beautiful in His time....
Just a few days before 2008....
Looking back, i have nothing to complain but to thank the wonderful Lord for these.
1. Ezra
Was enlisted in the NS, and was i ever so glad that her camp is just 30 minutes drive away from our home. The best thing about the NS is that Ezra met this challenge head-on.. Ppl were asking me is she cried, threw tantrum, refused to go.. and Praise the Lord, not only these did not happen, rather she looked forward to the whole thing. Made her own list of things to bring... hahaa..(over-packed her clothes)and her BIG Bible. I thanked the Lord that He watches over her and protected her.
Friends..do you know that when friends encouraged you, you can move mountains? When Christian friends are alongside you in your life journey, nothing is impossible? Why, because we all believe in the same Lord God Almighty!!! Praying together and for each other definitely encourages one to stay true to the Lord. I give thanks to You, Lord for sending TW into her life..(*wink). Zealous in her quest for God's Word and i can see transformation in her life. Even brought an extra Bible for her new friend in the camp.
Their first Sunday out.PMR result was okok lo. I have nothing to complain. He managed to get into half science stream and has a chance of going full science. Thank you Lord. A gentle and tender loving fellow... Lord do keep him that way... (hehe). His love for playing the bass guitar has increased. And i have the Wong brothers, Aaron and Abel to thank for that.!!!
3. Betsy
Everybody loves her...pampers her... well not everybody... This baby spends 2 tough years in the afternoon session and grew up tough too.. in character, speech and action(*shakes head). Looking back, she has transformed from a baby to a 'girl' and also to being able to stand up to 'bullies'...boy.. she(we) had come a long way..
Yesterday she told me this.."Mommy, 以前我每次说我不幸福。。。其实我很幸福因为你们很爱我, 给我support and encouragement. (but din give $$$ and hp ar) and helped me to develop my character and personality". I silently thanked the Lord for her that she finally realised that Character is important.
4. My DH for who he is and what he does to make the family a happy home.
5. Myself.... hahahaha... for the pple that has crossed my path in life, the new friendships (on average i make friends with at least 40 people a year). Thank you Lord.
and OF COURSE all these things are not possible if not for OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST. Because of His great love....
Immanuel
by Max Lucado
The King walked over and reached for the book. He turned it toward Lucifer and commanded, "Come, Deceiver, read the name of the One who will call your bluff. Read the name of the One who will storm your gates."
Satan rose slowly off his haunches. Like a wary wolf, he walked a wide circle toward the desk until he stood before the volume and read the word:
"Immanuel?" he muttered to himself, then spoke in a tone of disbelief. "God with us?" For the first time the hooded head turned squarely toward the face of the Father. "No. Not even You would do that. Not even You would go so far."
"You've never believed me, Satan."
"But Immanuel? The plan is bizarre! You don't know what it's like on Earth! You don't know how dark I've made it. It's putrid. It's evil. It's..."
"IT IS MINE," proclaimed the King. "AND I WILL RECLAIM WHAT IS MINE. I WILL BECOME FLESH. I WILL FEEL WHAT MY CREATURES FEEL. I WILL SEE WHAT THEY SEE."
"But what of their sin?"
"I will bring mercy."
"What of their death?"
"I will give life."
Satan stood speechless.
God spoke, "I love my children. Love does not take away the beloved's freedom. But love takes away fear. And Immanuel will leave behind a tribe of fearless children. They will not fear you or your hell."
Satan stepped back at the thought. His retort was childish. "Th-th-they will too!"
"I will take away all sin. I will take away death. Without sin and without death, you have no power."
Around and around in a circle Satan paced, clenching and unclenching his wiry fingers. When he finally stopped, he asked a question that even I was thinking. "Why? Why would You do this?"
The Father's voice was deep and soft. "Because I love them."Monday, January 07, 2008
bzbzbzbzbzbzbzbz...i love being BZ
totally agree!!! new year new challenges... I wish all my readers/visitors a very prosperous and successful year 2008. Showers of blessings and good health to you and your family.
My first challenge: i-Youth Retreat 2008 at Eastwood Valley Golf Resort. It's an overnight camp catering for youth aged 13 onwards. We are targeting 40 youth and it's first come first serve basis. Do pray for us that all the facilitators are well prepared and in-tune with the youth, the logistics, the spiritual and physical food, etc etc are all looked into with details and with the needs of the youth in mind.
My first challenge: i-Youth Retreat 2008 at Eastwood Valley Golf Resort. It's an overnight camp catering for youth aged 13 onwards. We are targeting 40 youth and it's first come first serve basis. Do pray for us that all the facilitators are well prepared and in-tune with the youth, the logistics, the spiritual and physical food, etc etc are all looked into with details and with the needs of the youth in mind.
do call aV for more details.so i will be rather bz...a worthwhile cause...
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Saturday, January 05, 2008
Friday, December 28, 2007
Men and women... their rules....
i had a good laugh while reading these rules. Some are rather true though... tell me what you think..
A Woman's 50 Rules for Men
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months IS a problem See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing’s wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
A Woman's 50 Rules for Men
- Call.
- Don't lie.
- Never tape any of her body parts together.
- If guys' night out is going to be fun, invite the girls.
- If guys' night out is going to involve strippers, remember the zoo rules: No Petting.
- The correct answer to "Do I look fat?" is never, ever "Yes."
- Ditto for "Is she prettier than me?"
- Victoria's Secret is good. Frederick's of Hollywood is bad.
- Ordering for her is good. Telling her what she wants is bad.
- Being attentive is good. Stalking is bad.
- "Honey", "Darling", and "Sweetheart" are good. "Nag", "Lardass", and "Bitch" are bad.
- Talking is good. Shouting is bad. Slapping is a felony.
- A grunt is seldom an acceptable answer to any question.
- None of your ex-girlfriends were ever nicer, prettier, or better in bed.
- Her cooking is excellent.
- That isn't an excuse for you to avoid cooking.
- Dishsoap is your friend.
- Hat does not equal shower, aftershave does not equal soap, and warm does not equal clean.
- Buying her dinner does not equal foreplay.
- Answering "Who was that on the phone?" with "Nobody" is never going to end that conversation.
- Ditto for "Whose lipstick is this?"
- Two words: clean socks.
- Believe it or not, you're probably not more attractive when you're drunk.
- Burping is not sexy.
- You're wrong.
- You're sorry.
- She is probably less impressed by your discourse on your cool car than you think she is.
- Ditto for your discourse on football.
- Ditto for your ability to jump up and hit any awning in a single bound.
- "Will you marry me?" is good. "Let's shack up together" is bad.
- Don't assume PMS is the cause for every bad mood.
- Don't assume PMS doesn't exist.
- No means No. Yes means Yes. Silence could mean anything she feels like at that particular moment in time, and it could change without notice.
- "But, we kiss..." is not justification for using her toothbrush. You don't clean plaque with your tongue.
- Never let her walk anywhere alone after 11pm.
- Chivalry and feminism are NOT mutually exclusive.
- Pick her up at the airport. Don't whine about it, just do it.
- If you want to break up with her, break up with her. Don't act like a complete jerk until she does it for you.
- Don't tell her you love her if you don't.
- Tell her you love her if you do. Often.
- Always, always suck up to her brother.
- Think boxers.
- Silk boxers.
- Remember Valentine's Day, and any cheesy "anniversary" she so-names.
- Don't try to change the way she dresses.
- Her haircut is never bad.
- Don't let your friends pick on her.
- Call.
- Don't lie.
- The rules are never fair. Accept this without question. The fact that she has to go through labor while you sit in the waiting room on your ass smoking cigars isn't fair either, and it balances everything.
THE GUYS’ RULES
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down. Finally, the guys' side of the story…
We always hear "the rules" from the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months IS a problem See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing’s wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Especially for you.....
Saturday, November 10, 2007
FA 2 PEEPS... GET YOUR 4th ASSIGNMENT HERE
First of all, I AM IMPRESSED with the effort and hard work all of you put in to do the three (3) assignments given. Congrats to all of you. Believe me, you hard work will pay off... Anyway, here is another assignment for you to do.
Remember, all assignments done and submitted will contribute to the 30% marks to your finals. Keep working... Work VERY hard.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
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