Sharp
God uses the people around us to sharpen us...
Do you believe that?
If you do, u'll see every conflict, obstacle or problem as an opportunity to learn.
Was reading Meiqi's blog- she was tlking about 2 kinds of people in the world
Opportunists (in a good way) and Problem-seekers.
Problem seekers essential shift blame to anyone, anything, any situation.
Opportunists find ways to solve, to bring peace. They are peace-makers.
Jesus was an opportunist- i like how she put it. He sought out the blind, lame and downcast as an opportunity to display God's righteousness and grace.
i think i wanna be sharpened.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Monday, September 26, 2005
Reflections
thinking about all the times He held my hand...
knowing that i'm always secure in His embrace...
there are many times i feel vulnerable n weak n lost.. but i don't show it.
and alot of times my feelings catch up on me unexpectedly.
realising i can place my hopes n dreams in His control... such a wonderful revelation.
i must live this out everyday.
Tune out to my circumstances, Tune in to His whispers.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Different Channel
Was taking a walk in the city (bustling with activity on a sunday) today with my parents n bro... passed by a guy playing the Er Hu.
The sound was so melodic... almost entrancing.
in that moment i felt so much peace listening to the tune of amazing grace.
Who says u can't have peace in the busyness of life?
Was taking a walk in the city (bustling with activity on a sunday) today with my parents n bro... passed by a guy playing the Er Hu.
The sound was so melodic... almost entrancing.
in that moment i felt so much peace listening to the tune of amazing grace.
Who says u can't have peace in the busyness of life?
To me, giving is a lot like loving.
His name is Simon and he’s hosting a party, but the woman, she’s crashing the party. Any normal person would pick Simon over the woman. After all he seems nicely dressed and decent. Anyone would pick him. Anyone… but Jesus knew them both. And Jesus picks the woman. And he tells Simon why.
Jesus told Simon a story. “ A man loaned money to 2 people- $500 to one and $50 to another. But neither of them could repay him. So he cancelled the debts of both. Who do you suppose loved him more after?”
Simon answered, “ I suppose the one for whom he cancelled the larger debt.”
“That’s right,” Jesus said. Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered you home, you didn’t offer me water to wash the dust off my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You didn’t give me a kiss of greeting, but she has kissed my feet again and again from the time I first came in. You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume. I tell you, her sins- and they are many- have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love.”
Simon’s love is calculated and stingy. Her love, on the other hand, is extravagant and risky. Giving is a lot like loving. In other words, we can’t give what we’ve never received. We can try. And yes, how we try… we resolve ourselves to be better givers, better servers in the ministry on our own strength and our own might. We set strategies and we are simply going to give even if it kills us. We clench our teeth and beat our chests. But are we missing something?
God came to give us life and life more abundantly. He does not want our giving or even our love to be conjured up by a sheer force of will. He knows! Our Father knows that our flesh will fail us.
Want to learn how to give? Then consider how our God first gave. He who did not spare his own son, but gave him up for us all- how will he not also, along with him graciously give us all things? Rom 8: 31
Would we give as God gives? Would we love as He loves? Let’s start by seeing Jesus and receiving God’s love. Let not our giving be out of fear or guilt. The secret to giving is living out God’s greatest gift, Jesus Christ. Many people will tell us to give, but only God gives us to power to do so. Only he can fill you and leave you with a heart ready to give.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Was reading Nikki's post on the Balloon Kid.
And yep, like mavis... the song "Angel in Disguise" was playing in my head.
i think of alot of ugly situations in life.
Dishonest people, people who only look out for themselves... people who trample on you when you open up. (yes marianne, that happens)
In fact, i remembered the incident that happened to mari n myself just before sfas started.
We left our Drama team's Maccers meals on the table outside. (and labelled it)
But when we came to get it after our rehearsals, it was gone.
Isn't that life?
Not that we must be pessimistic and always look out for ourselves.
Its just some things remind us that we live in a fallen world.
den we must look beyond what gets us down and makes us sad.
But take a look at the ordinary things that make us smile.
Or lets strive to put a smile on someone's face today!
Don't need to look for paradise!
I'm really touched by that Balloon story.
I'm sure u'll be too.
And yep, like mavis... the song "Angel in Disguise" was playing in my head.
i think of alot of ugly situations in life.
Dishonest people, people who only look out for themselves... people who trample on you when you open up. (yes marianne, that happens)
In fact, i remembered the incident that happened to mari n myself just before sfas started.
We left our Drama team's Maccers meals on the table outside. (and labelled it)
But when we came to get it after our rehearsals, it was gone.
Isn't that life?
Not that we must be pessimistic and always look out for ourselves.
Its just some things remind us that we live in a fallen world.
den we must look beyond what gets us down and makes us sad.
But take a look at the ordinary things that make us smile.
Or lets strive to put a smile on someone's face today!
Don't need to look for paradise!
I'm really touched by that Balloon story.
I'm sure u'll be too.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
Very proud of the cast, backstage crew, PA and everyone who made the drama happen!
FFC has come a long way, and we'll continue to rise to greater heights!
It's been great working with this bunch of creative, funny and lively people.
The atmosphere was great and you guys looked like u were enjoying urselves on stage as well. ;) Now Chris has alot of experience in dumping girls.
I really enjoyed myself, the journey was something to be reckoned with.
This is the 2nd year in a row i'm taking my bow with Marianne.
Working with her has been a great pleasure and i've learnt tons!
All Glory to God!
Been a long long weekend. It's over already... and now for the 2 week break!
bit drowsy now... came back from the airport.
Tired... need to recuperate!
Looking forward to all the refreshing times i'll have during the break!
Esp when my parents come! hehe. ;-)
P.S will send Dvds!! to all the non-perthians!
FFC has come a long way, and we'll continue to rise to greater heights!
It's been great working with this bunch of creative, funny and lively people.
The atmosphere was great and you guys looked like u were enjoying urselves on stage as well. ;) Now Chris has alot of experience in dumping girls.
I really enjoyed myself, the journey was something to be reckoned with.
This is the 2nd year in a row i'm taking my bow with Marianne.
Working with her has been a great pleasure and i've learnt tons!
All Glory to God!
Been a long long weekend. It's over already... and now for the 2 week break!
bit drowsy now... came back from the airport.
Tired... need to recuperate!
Looking forward to all the refreshing times i'll have during the break!
Esp when my parents come! hehe. ;-)
P.S will send Dvds!! to all the non-perthians!
Friday, September 16, 2005
Little Superhero Girl
I feel like a little girl
Trying to conquer the whole wide world
Everybody wants a piece of me
And i just don't know where to turn
I've got work piled up to my head
All i want to do is jump into bed
And wash away my troubles with lemonade
Play hide and seek with the boy next door
Take a trip to singapore
Imagine how i'll make the world a better place
All i need is a good disguise
One where nobody can recognise
That i'm feeling so small
All i need is a secret weapon
I've gotta have faith
Zapping monsters into outer space
I'm gonna be a superhero
Na-na-na-na-na-na (x3)
Yeah
If i were a little girl
Trying to clean up the whole wide world
I'd kick the bad boys back to school
Teach them fighting's just not cool
I'd give every kid a teddy bear
Turn starving people into millionaires
Break glass ceilings with dynamite
sprinkle a little sugar and spice
Turn the bullies that terrorize
into pink poodles that bark,
but don't bite
Little Superhero girl
Little Superhero Girl
Save me
Little Superhero Girl
Little Superhero Girl
Save me from myself
I feel like a litle girl
Trying to conquer the whole wide world.
Corrine May's "Little Superhero Girl" from her latest album- "Safe in a Crazy world"
Right now, right at this moment....
There are 2 bodies lying in my room.
I've poked them gently- but no movement.
must be the ingredients in the tea n milk from last night... glad it worked.
Actually there were 3 bodies, but one got up and left.
She packed her luggage n left.
But i made tea for her this morning too.... maybe it will take effect later.
That last body i mentioned, she has a plane to catch tonight...
It'll be a long time til i see her again.
End year maybe, den i can make tea for her again.
Chocolate Mint tea.
So now these 2 bodies....
one stole my comforter.... how?
There are 2 bodies lying in my room.
I've poked them gently- but no movement.
must be the ingredients in the tea n milk from last night... glad it worked.
Actually there were 3 bodies, but one got up and left.
She packed her luggage n left.
But i made tea for her this morning too.... maybe it will take effect later.
That last body i mentioned, she has a plane to catch tonight...
It'll be a long time til i see her again.
End year maybe, den i can make tea for her again.
Chocolate Mint tea.
So now these 2 bodies....
one stole my comforter.... how?
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Slept late, woke up early...
I've got alot of things to do. (everything u name- readings, bill payments, assignments, presentation... drama.)
But, i'm calm.
I'm just going to list down whatever i'm supposed to do.
And try to cross things out when i finish them.
Had a great chat with one, two, three tootfaces last night til 130am?
After doing the links. i realised they are all livejournal users. hmmph.
Gonna Press on.... Til i see you again... *lalala*
I've got alot of things to do. (everything u name- readings, bill payments, assignments, presentation... drama.)
But, i'm calm.
I'm just going to list down whatever i'm supposed to do.
And try to cross things out when i finish them.
Had a great chat with one, two, three tootfaces last night til 130am?
After doing the links. i realised they are all livejournal users. hmmph.
Gonna Press on.... Til i see you again... *lalala*
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Saturday, September 10, 2005
SHE
She is not a parent, but everything she does... she does it becos it is good for you.
Yes, sometimes she pampers you too much, but that's becos she loves you and she wants to see that you are well provided for and happy.
She doesn't like to force things on you, but thr are some things that must be taught the hard way now. Actions have consequences... a fact of life. She can only hope to prepare you for the future. She understands that she cannot be with you the whole way thru, but she will strive to do her best to see that you are equipped to do so.
She is not angry, just sad.
There are many sacrifices that have been made, many tears shed, many nights spent in prayer... She is not going to give up, even if she is not appreciated or liked.
She can only leave u in God's hands. Becos God knows. He knows.
She is going to bed now, becos you are in good hands. His hands. ; )
She is not a parent, but everything she does... she does it becos it is good for you.
Yes, sometimes she pampers you too much, but that's becos she loves you and she wants to see that you are well provided for and happy.
She doesn't like to force things on you, but thr are some things that must be taught the hard way now. Actions have consequences... a fact of life. She can only hope to prepare you for the future. She understands that she cannot be with you the whole way thru, but she will strive to do her best to see that you are equipped to do so.
She is not angry, just sad.
There are many sacrifices that have been made, many tears shed, many nights spent in prayer... She is not going to give up, even if she is not appreciated or liked.
She can only leave u in God's hands. Becos God knows. He knows.
She is going to bed now, becos you are in good hands. His hands. ; )
Friday, September 09, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
8 The time is coming, declares the Lord,
when i will make a new covenant with the house of Israel
and with the house of Judah.
9 It will not be like the covenant i made with their forefathers
when i took them by the hand
to lead them out of Egypt,
because they did not remain faithful to my covenant,
and i turned away from them,
declares the Lord.
10 This is the covenant i will make with th house of Israel
after that time, declares the Lord.
I will put my laws in their minds
and write them on their hearts.
I will be their God, and they will be my people.
11 No longer will a man teach his neighbour, or a man his brother,
saying 'Know the Lord', because they will all know me
from the least to the greatest.
12 For i will forgive their wickedness
and will remember their sins no more.
Hebrews 8:8-12
*whoa..... fresh revelation everyday.... just amazed.
when i will make a new covenant with the house of Israel
and with the house of Judah.
9 It will not be like the covenant i made with their forefathers
when i took them by the hand
to lead them out of Egypt,
because they did not remain faithful to my covenant,
and i turned away from them,
declares the Lord.
10 This is the covenant i will make with th house of Israel
after that time, declares the Lord.
I will put my laws in their minds
and write them on their hearts.
I will be their God, and they will be my people.
11 No longer will a man teach his neighbour, or a man his brother,
saying 'Know the Lord', because they will all know me
from the least to the greatest.
12 For i will forgive their wickedness
and will remember their sins no more.
Hebrews 8:8-12
*whoa..... fresh revelation everyday.... just amazed.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Just Cause it's Fathers' Day in Australia....
(i'm going to put my heartfelt feelings online.... )
I’m going to tell you abit about my Dad. The term “Daddy’s little girl” was derived since i was younger and cause i'm the only girl in the family. I’m the oldest, but he has never forced expectations upon me.
I will always remember his one liners- one goes smthg like “When you do something, enjoy it… so it will not seem like work to you”, another one goes “Education is not just academic, it must be implemented in all aspects of your life- so just play your heart out.”
That’s my Dad who encouraged 3 of us to live life to the fullest- 3 of us have sky dived, 2 of us have bungee jumped and my middle brother and I are still current avid scuba divers. My Dad deems all this as a continual education.
Besides loving God and loving people, which he most certainly agrees with, He has repeated- how he terms it as- the top three things in life- He always tells me, first comes your salvation- it is a gift from God and you cannot lose it. Second comes your health, because your body is the temple of the Lord, and you shld be a good steward of it. Third, comes financial management and tithing- because what you have now does not belong to you and you must have a Kingdom mentality.
I will always remember my father and His take on the big decisions and turning points I had in my life.
His take on finding a lifelong partner- he says “Find someone who loves God more than He loves you. Then you know that you will always be loved not with a human heart or strength, but with a heart powered by God’s love… becos he never fails”
His take on pursuing education beyond my uni degree- he says “ It is not paper qualifications that will define you, but setting your heart upon wanting to make the most of what you have and enjoying it, that is what will set you apart from the rest”
His take on looking after my little brother here in Perth- he says “Just love with all your heart, Love never fails to bring out the best in someone”
Nothing beats having an earthly father who knows the heart of our Father in heaven. Yes, my father is far from perfect... but he has given me a glimpse of God’s love for me. Let’s remember our fathers today and appreciate them for who they are. Happy Fathers’ Day to all the fathers out there!
(if u find this familiar... yes, u've heard it in service... ;p )
(i'm going to put my heartfelt feelings online.... )
I’m going to tell you abit about my Dad. The term “Daddy’s little girl” was derived since i was younger and cause i'm the only girl in the family. I’m the oldest, but he has never forced expectations upon me.
I will always remember his one liners- one goes smthg like “When you do something, enjoy it… so it will not seem like work to you”, another one goes “Education is not just academic, it must be implemented in all aspects of your life- so just play your heart out.”
That’s my Dad who encouraged 3 of us to live life to the fullest- 3 of us have sky dived, 2 of us have bungee jumped and my middle brother and I are still current avid scuba divers. My Dad deems all this as a continual education.
Besides loving God and loving people, which he most certainly agrees with, He has repeated- how he terms it as- the top three things in life- He always tells me, first comes your salvation- it is a gift from God and you cannot lose it. Second comes your health, because your body is the temple of the Lord, and you shld be a good steward of it. Third, comes financial management and tithing- because what you have now does not belong to you and you must have a Kingdom mentality.
I will always remember my father and His take on the big decisions and turning points I had in my life.
His take on finding a lifelong partner- he says “Find someone who loves God more than He loves you. Then you know that you will always be loved not with a human heart or strength, but with a heart powered by God’s love… becos he never fails”
His take on pursuing education beyond my uni degree- he says “ It is not paper qualifications that will define you, but setting your heart upon wanting to make the most of what you have and enjoying it, that is what will set you apart from the rest”
His take on looking after my little brother here in Perth- he says “Just love with all your heart, Love never fails to bring out the best in someone”
Nothing beats having an earthly father who knows the heart of our Father in heaven. Yes, my father is far from perfect... but he has given me a glimpse of God’s love for me. Let’s remember our fathers today and appreciate them for who they are. Happy Fathers’ Day to all the fathers out there!
(if u find this familiar... yes, u've heard it in service... ;p )
Made Righteous by Him
Was surfing the web... and came across this...
A person is made right with God not by following the law, but by trusting in Jesus Christ. Galations 2:16
God is not stumped by an evil world.
He doesn't gasp in amazement at the depth of our faith or the depth of our failures.
We can't surprise God with our cruelties. He knows the condition of the world... and loves it just the same. For just when we find a place where God would never be (like on a cross), we look again.....and there he is, in the flesh.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
And the leaves of the willow tree unfold...
haha, guess where i got that line from?
Anyway, today's been a real long day... maybe it's cos i was chatting with nikki til late. But also not that late what. haha... but i don't feel exactly tired... just stoning.
Today's audition went great... ok, not great... but really good! Still room for improvements.
I wish i wldn't shake and tremble when i'm nervous. *geez* makes my voice sound.... bad.
spent another 45 mins chatting with my dad today... tlking about Katrina and oil prices, after which we switched topics to my mom's recent obsession with earrings and making them to sell. (yes, her colleagues buy from her)... and topics ranging from my middle bro, josh's passing out parade nxt month.... and my dad's planned trip to Kota Kinabalu.
I've packed my room... also the reason why jon chia cldn't get me on friday night....
*ring ring* hello? yee siang ah... why?
YSH: hey, jon is trying to get u
mishi: but he didn't call me what.
YSH: yes, he says he can't get thru.
mishi: okok, i msn him.
*walks over to comp... sees many flashing lights*
so yes, my room is packed. thanks to my new ikea bookshelf. (picture above)
still working on my scene analysis due on monday.... ;p
haha, guess where i got that line from?
Anyway, today's been a real long day... maybe it's cos i was chatting with nikki til late. But also not that late what. haha... but i don't feel exactly tired... just stoning.
Today's audition went great... ok, not great... but really good! Still room for improvements.
I wish i wldn't shake and tremble when i'm nervous. *geez* makes my voice sound.... bad.
spent another 45 mins chatting with my dad today... tlking about Katrina and oil prices, after which we switched topics to my mom's recent obsession with earrings and making them to sell. (yes, her colleagues buy from her)... and topics ranging from my middle bro, josh's passing out parade nxt month.... and my dad's planned trip to Kota Kinabalu.
I've packed my room... also the reason why jon chia cldn't get me on friday night....
*ring ring* hello? yee siang ah... why?
YSH: hey, jon is trying to get u
mishi: but he didn't call me what.
YSH: yes, he says he can't get thru.
mishi: okok, i msn him.
*walks over to comp... sees many flashing lights*
so yes, my room is packed. thanks to my new ikea bookshelf. (picture above)
still working on my scene analysis due on monday.... ;p
Friday, September 02, 2005
Random
Been working on my Macbeth scene analysis all morning. Technically not ALL morning. it's only 950am. it's due on monday, but my weekend is already all booked up.
Sfas auditions for the drama team on sat morn!! r u excited?
i feel so much better after yesterday's rehearsals. *breathe in breathe out*
sfas is in 15 days... woot woot.
My voice is a lil' beat up and weary... still gotta drink lotsa honey and keep in good health!
My lil' bro gave his 2 housemates pillows as well! but theirs smaller den mine... and don't have a letter sewn in front! haha. i like mine the best!
If you're wondering why petrol prices are soaring, click here. That page doesn't exactly explain it, but if u navigate arnd the news online- u'll find that Katrina has hit a central Oil refining area and prices have soared to US 70 per barrel.
Lets keep the victims of Katrina in prayer.
Been working on my Macbeth scene analysis all morning. Technically not ALL morning. it's only 950am. it's due on monday, but my weekend is already all booked up.
Sfas auditions for the drama team on sat morn!! r u excited?
i feel so much better after yesterday's rehearsals. *breathe in breathe out*
sfas is in 15 days... woot woot.
My voice is a lil' beat up and weary... still gotta drink lotsa honey and keep in good health!
My lil' bro gave his 2 housemates pillows as well! but theirs smaller den mine... and don't have a letter sewn in front! haha. i like mine the best!
If you're wondering why petrol prices are soaring, click here. That page doesn't exactly explain it, but if u navigate arnd the news online- u'll find that Katrina has hit a central Oil refining area and prices have soared to US 70 per barrel.
Lets keep the victims of Katrina in prayer.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
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