Showing posts with label God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God. Show all posts

Monday, July 11, 2011

Back from Hyderabad, India!

Hello there regular readers who check in here on a regular basis,

Am back! It has been a faith-building & awesome trip as we saw how God moved powerfully in the lives of many!

Indeed, miracles still do exist today! If only we have the faith to believe!

Shall ty to update in here more often! :)

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Day 4 of Hols: Snacks, Food & NEX Shopping Mall

Yipee! Stocked up on my favourite dried cuttlefish to munch on at home during the hols. My mom hates it as she finds it very smelly! I love it! Chew chew chew! Even found one in black pepper flavour!
Supper of mee pok dry at Joo Seng with the family. Once in a blue moon kind of an affair. This was like at 12.30am!
Slept in abit then cooked myself lobster flavoured non-fried noodles which are very low in fat with honey franks (so high class sounding hor?) & an egg.
Mee pok dry (again?!) for dinner with Sylvia before our talk at ACTS Bookshop at China Square Central.
Israel & the end times by Dr. John Tay.
Bought nice, soft & fluffy muffins from Muffinman (they came out in the papers before). These were filled with liquid fillings & were perfect to wash down with tea or coffee.
Talk ended early so we made our way down to the new NEX Shopping Mall at Serangoon NEL station which is like a stone's throw away from my house!! About 60% of shops were not open/ready yet but those that are open are crowded! 1st purchase was at Watsons.
1st meal was at Long John Silver!
Saw workers rushing, trying to finish the renovations overnight & chanced upon this giant cup corn that they were trying to install! My favourite!! This shall be my new hangout & I have the whole of the school hols to make it mine truly! Haha! :)

Monday, May 31, 2010

Project 365: 15th May, 2010

Followed some chinese ministry people to JB for a house cleansing & blessing. How refreshing to see the ice-cream uncle on a motorbike, coming right up to your house!
1 litre of freshly brewed luo han guo for only RM 1.00!

Fully satiated after a good meal! :)

Friday, January 16, 2009

The New Employee

TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2 by Os Hillman,Thursday, January 15 2009

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (2 Corinthains 4:7).

What would happen if Jesus took your place for a year in your workplace? Let's consider some hypothetical things that He might do.

He would do His work with excellence. He would be known around the office for the great work He did (Exodus 31:2).

He would develop new ideas for doing things better (Ephesians 3:20).

He would hang out with sinners in order to develop a relationship with them in order to speak to them about the Father (Matthew 9:12).

He would strategically pray for each worker about their concerns and their needs. He would pray for those who even disliked Him (Matthew 5:44).

He would rally the office to support a needy family during Christmas (Jeremiah 22:16).

He would offer to pray for those who were sick in the office and see them get healed (Matthew 14:14).

He would honor the boss and respect him/her (Titus 2:9).

He would consider the boss as His authority in His workplace (Romans 13:1).

He would be truthful in all his dealings and never exaggerate for the sake of advancement (Psalm 15:2).

He would be concerned about His city (Luke 19:41).

He would always have a motive to help others become successful, even at his own expense (Proverbs 16:2).

Hmm. Sounds like some good ideas we could each model.

"Reprinted by permission from the author. Os Hillman is an international speaker and author of more than 10 books on workplace calling. To learn more, visit http://www.MarketplaceLeaders.org"

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

How Blessed! Thank You Jesus! :)

Dearest those whom God has brought into my life in my darkest times of pain & grief,

Brought comfort & joy to my heart....yups, I love you all lots! You've been such a great blessing to me! Here's what you all did.....

Thank you for making me laugh when I could no longer laugh on my own, thank you for nourishing my body with nutritious food when I had no appetite (but I needed to for sustenance, thanks for "forcing" me to eat!), thank you for brightening my dark moments with the light of Christ in you!

Thank you for staying up to talk with me, hearing me out, allowing me to vent, for making time for me, for holding my hand & walking me through when I was lost & didn't know what to do or felt as if I could not go on anymore.

Thank you for having a heart big enough to make me feel comfortable enough for me to openly share what's in my heart w/o ever feeling judged or small. For this, I appreciate lots.

In your wisdom, thank you for teaching & guiding me how to walk in the ways of the Lord based on His precepts by modelling it yourself to me, for practical hands-on advice & tips in ministry & in life in general.

Thank you for those who went into their prayer closets & prayed, interceeded & travailed in prayer on their knees & waged spiritual warfare on my behalf when I was too weak & weary to do so myself. It made a difference! Otherwise, I would not be writing this entry now! Praise God!

It is from the excess that is within me that ministry is able to outflow so that I can be a blessing to others. Just like I have been blessed, impacted & mentored by the people God sent into my life, out of thankfulness & gratefulness to Him, instead of keep saying thank you, what better way to show it than in practical action to love God even more, serve Him & His people ya?

Of coz I need to make sure the issue of pride & self does not come in & start relying on my own strength. That's where some of you have the responsibility to keep me on my toes & keep on speaking into my life as you all deem fit. (You all know who you all are!)

Through the ups & downs, the good & "bad" times, beloved Abba Father, You have proven Yourself faithful. Your loving kindness, goodness & mercies endures forever. You reached out & picked me up from the miry clay when I was in the pits.

(Psalm 31: 21) Praise the LORD, for he has shown me his unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack.

For this, I will praise You all the days of my life! Amen! :)

(Psalm 40: 3) He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.

(Psalm 23: 6) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.


Thursday, December 18, 2008

Brokenhearted :(

Unappreciated? Trampled? Hurt esp. by those closest to you & those you hold dear...the words hurled at you cuts deep right into the core of your heart....bleeding but no one sees & can do abt it....so painful it feels as if I can't go on anymore coz I can hardly breathe.....

Makes me wonder whether I've done anything wrong or is it worth it going all the way out in the 1st place! *sigh*

But you know what? I take comfort coz the LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18).

More importantly & of greatest comfort to me,
He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds. (Psalm 147: 3)

No one can heal those emotional wounds except Jesus! Amen?

Yups! Whine whine abit, feel abit sorry for myself, then shake off the dust, pick myself up & move on! Am not giving up! No way Lord! :)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Bible Verses that Minister in Times of Need













Thank You Lord, for giving me the opportunity to do so. And giving me a 2nd chance to minister to those who are going through what I've gone through.

Indeed, You are a God of grace & mercy. How great & awesome You are! None can be compared with You!

My heart is humbled & in awe at what You have done & will be doing in & through me! :)

Monday, August 18, 2008

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words...


This photo was taken in 2005 when I was in Yogjarkata for the 17th Asian Conference on Mental Retardation.

It was also the year I was struggling with depression due to the side effects of some medication I was on & stress at work (coz of unrealistic expectations I had of myself & was relying on my own strength rather than on God's).

It was also the year I dropped 20kg (unhealthily) as a result of it, though people who didn't know better complimented on my rapid weight loss.

I have fully recovered from it ever since then - thanks to the grace & mercy of God! Though the weight piled back on, I am learning to lose it the right & proper way through regular exercise & a sensible diet.

The recovery process was painful & at times, I felt as if I might not make it sane & alive. I very much wanted to give up. The lies & thoughts that the enemy tried to make me believe were scary & deceitful! It was so tiring & felt as if there was no hope. John 10: 10 says that the enemy's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. God's purpose is to give life in all its fullness.

My Abba Father loved me so much & had relentless belief in me that I will come out of it stronger & better than before! He sent loved ones to support & walk me through in my times of need. Death as no hold on me anymore for Christ has given me the victory & His Word has set me free!!

I clung onto 2 Timothy 1: 7 for my dear life: For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Suffice to say, it was a dark period of time in my life. During my road to recovery, I did ask "God, why me?". I may never know why till the day I meet my Creator face to face in heaven. But we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8: 28)

Looking back, it was His way of refining & molding me in the Potter's Hands. It was as if God was refining & purifying me as pure gold & silver so that I may once again offer acceptable sacrifices onto the Lord as in Malachi 3: 3.

For this, I am eternally grateful & thankful for! For I will never be the same again! :)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Esther's Water Baptism!

Another cell member, Esther, got water baptised last Sunday at the 11.30am service@PL! Praise God for it!



Esther & her sis



Chirpy, excited yet nervous!



Esther & me!



Wai Wai, Esther & Ps. Kenny (who's going down into the water too!!)



Share share your testimony! Go girl!



Here we go!



Oh how lovely we all look! :)
Esther, we cellies love u lots! Congrats!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

L-cell Dinner 2008

We had our L-cell dinner@Galley by the Straits, the Waterfront Restaurant, located inside the SAF Yacht Club, Sembawang.

As its website proclaims( http://www.galleysgourmet.com/) :
This is a great place for lovers: lovers of good food, lovers of beautiful view - all in a rustic ambience!



Elsie & Wai Wai. Somebody's gona watch lots of movies hor!



Lots & lots of ice-cream for the kids & daddy! haha!



One big happy family, gathered round the table of love.....



Help help! Let me go!



Darling Stephen with his daddy, our SL, Kevin :)

Dearest Kevin, Yen Ping & Wai Wai,

Thank you all so much for your leadership, guidance & hearts big enough to want to mentor us in unconditional love. Thank you accepting us as we are despite the "nonsense" we give u all at times, yet always encouraging us to stay close to God in our walk with Him.

Kevin & Yen Ping,

Thank you for having walked with me through joyous & difficult times. The patience, mercy & grace you all have extended to me is very much appreciated. Your 2 boys - Gaston & Stephen, have also blessed me with much laughter & joy! Not to mention numerous great big hugs!

Wai Wai,

I have been much blessed by your presence ever since you've joined us & have been touched by your ministry. I pray that God will grant you the desire of your heart with regards to where He will lead you after you've completed your CCM. (Side track abit: Stay in the North@PL with us, pretty please!!! We petition for you can??)

Meanwhile, stay pretty & sweet for your upcoming wedding! I sure look forward to it.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

The Father's Love

It was an electrifying production. One that touched not only your hearts but engaged all your senses! A truly multi-sensory sensation I'd say!



The "silvery" choir!



Keng Teng & I again! We're buddies from ME (Ministry Expression) in CM (Creative Ministry)



"Miss Vanna White"



Ginny & I with our silver fluttering hearts



Adrian & his (choir) gals. Looks like some "Shanghai Tan" thingy!

I sure had fun. It was tiring but it sure was worth it!

Blessed New Year & Joyful Bday to Me!!!

Hi friends & dear ones!

Blessed New Year! May 2008 be a year of greater & better things to come in all aspects of your life!

For those of you who know the Lord, may you also grow close & by leaps & bounds in your walk with Him.

Let faith arise to believe in new beginnings that are beyond our mere human expectations for our God is a God of impossibilities! Amen?!

As usual, WatchNight Service in church has always been a special time in my heart for me as it's my birthday at the stroke of midnight!

For those of you who remembered, thank you for your well-wishes, gifts & hugs!! I am touched by your thoughtfulness & love.



Cell (AMK Hub) in action again!



Keng Teng & I!



What a colourful & joyful sight! Some of us were hard at work trying to get lyrics of the new songs into our heads!



Gina & me! I look nice in pink hor? Many people complimented me....so happy...haha! Bought this blouse quite some time but din really dare to wear it till now coz bright colours were required!

Monday, December 17, 2007

God knows my heart & wallet!

As most of you have known, I bought my silver blouse for Christmas choir on Monday from Marks & Spencer for $79.90. I was pleased with it.

Till.......

I was told by my fellow friend in choir that she bought hers (exactly the same thing!) for a much-reduced price of $45 as they started the sale on Thursday. I almost fainted!

I got to know this info on late Sat evening when we were having practice in church. It was too late for me to do anything about it. (or so I thought!)

Frankly speaking, I didn't feel good about it. I wasn't angry, just upset & felt cheated. I got abit whiny (oh! U should ask Keng Teng what I did to her!? Haha!) & mopped slightly.

However, I was reminded that I am serving the King of Kings, Lord of Lords. What is a mere $35 "investment" into the Kingdom? Actually....lots......especially when you are kinda broke & waiting impatiently for THAT 2 months bonus to come in......which is like taking a super long time to do so!

I told God I didn't want to be too affected or bothered by it. Let Him decide what's best.

Later in the night, a cell member called & suggested that maybe I could try to bring the blouse back to MS for an exchange or refund. Coz being under the Robinsons Group, they are usually quite generous in their exchange/return policy.

I got anxious. I doubted. I feared. I might have even panicked! Coz I don't like to do such things.

C & E actually had to accompany me down to the Centrepoint branch immediately after 8.30 am svc for support. And to bail me out in case things went wrong. It was a mad mad rush!

To cut the long dramatic story short, after much hoo ha, pacing up & down, circling the clothes rack several rounds.....

I simply asked the saleslady serving me whether it is possible for me to return the blouse I bought for $79.90 & get it back again (the exact same one since it was the last piece left) at the sale price of $45?

Miraculously, she said "Yes, I'll refund the excess amount of $34.90 in cash to you since you paid using Nets".

At this point, I almost hyperventilated & lost consciousness coz I was bursting with joy!

I walked out of MS with extra cash in my pocket, feeling extremely grateful & thankful to God.

Coz normally, whenever I buy new clothes, I'd immediately cut off the tags & toss it into the wash basket. But with this blouse, I simply hanged it up for quite a few days for no particular reason.

Indeed, God is Sovereign. He knows my heart & the pathetic state of my wallet! *grin*

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Angry & Hurt!

For the longest time, I thot everything was fine & ok.

But out of the blur, for no reason, you lashed out at me.

You attacked my faith.

You criticized & questioned why I had to have so many practices in church.

You said I was weird.

You told me not to tithe to church.

You said alot of things to me, much of it flew past me.

All I know was that I ended up feeling very hurt & angry.

It was so maddening!!! I have not felt such intense anger for a while.

When I was at the bus stop waiting for my bus to go to my pal's house, I started tearing.

Coz I felt so helpless, misunderstood & frustrated.

Oh dear God, please heal my heart & let the pain be less painful.....

Saturday, December 8, 2007

North@PL Thanksgiving 2007

Finally the day has arrived! We sure enjoyed ourselves as we give praise, thanks & glory to God for His faithfulness, goodness & mercy for the whole of 2007!



Isn't baby Stephen cute? Can I have some of the chocs that he's having please?



Got "siao" leader that's why got "siao" cell. But lovable & cute nevertheless!



Plaque, plastic sweets-filled eggs & little gifts & momentos we got from the event.



See what Jon did to the Table No. 1 offering envelope...tsk tsk! *shakes head*



Finally! Managed to wear a pair of narrow heels comfortably w/o my toe complaining! But wasn't used to high heeled shoes after wearing flats for so long. Poor sore feet.