"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36
Live it.
Live it.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Give thanks
Presentation went well!
Glory to God!
Really behind schedule for the thesis. ; (
i need to grit my teeth and pull through!
so much to read, even worse-- to EDIT the gibberish i've been typing so far.
Annoying cough won't go away!!
grrr.
ooh yes... Happy National Day-- to all the Singaporeans out there!!
we here @ Aussie land are celebrating with you too!
Glory to God!
Really behind schedule for the thesis. ; (
i need to grit my teeth and pull through!
so much to read, even worse-- to EDIT the gibberish i've been typing so far.
Annoying cough won't go away!!
grrr.
ooh yes... Happy National Day-- to all the Singaporeans out there!!
we here @ Aussie land are celebrating with you too!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Always loved
I have never stopped believing in you.
Sometimes you feel restricted, pushed into the corner and alone.
But you're not alone.
Friends can be with you for a season, but blood is always thicker than water.
I hope you realise that, but its never too late.
We're always here for you, and we always want the best for you.
You're always loved no matter what you decide or what you do.
Remember that.
Sometimes you feel restricted, pushed into the corner and alone.
But you're not alone.
Friends can be with you for a season, but blood is always thicker than water.
I hope you realise that, but its never too late.
We're always here for you, and we always want the best for you.
You're always loved no matter what you decide or what you do.
Remember that.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Alive!
Stumbled upon an sms my mom and dad sent me this Easter.
Really encouraged me and lifted my spirit.
Really encouraged me and lifted my spirit.
"Good Morning and Happy Easter! He had no servant, but they called Him Master.
No Degree, but they called Him Teacher.
No Medicines, but they called Him Healer.
No army, but Kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, but He conquered the world.
He commited no crime, but they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, but is ALIVE today.
He is humble, but will always be exalted.
His name is Jesus. He is our Hope and Glory!
-Love, Mom and Dad."
No Degree, but they called Him Teacher.
No Medicines, but they called Him Healer.
No army, but Kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, but He conquered the world.
He commited no crime, but they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, but is ALIVE today.
He is humble, but will always be exalted.
His name is Jesus. He is our Hope and Glory!
-Love, Mom and Dad."
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Broken
i bought Cough syrup for Ja's dry cough....
But whilst capping it i broke it. ;(
such a clutz.
spent the rest of the time wiping up the mess.
Don't want a sticky kitchen floor!
But whilst capping it i broke it. ;(
such a clutz.
spent the rest of the time wiping up the mess.
Don't want a sticky kitchen floor!
Friday, August 04, 2006
S.L.O.W @ Work
ARGH!
word count is moving like a snail???!!
i need to finish my seminar presentation.. grr.
Been staring at the flickering cursor.
And also distracted by all the interesting stuff that came up when i googled "Muslims in Europe". Really captivating, and educational as well.
I need to focus!!!
C'mon Mishi. C'mon.
word count is moving like a snail???!!
i need to finish my seminar presentation.. grr.
Been staring at the flickering cursor.
And also distracted by all the interesting stuff that came up when i googled "Muslims in Europe". Really captivating, and educational as well.
I need to focus!!!
C'mon Mishi. C'mon.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Take a Walk
When i opened my eyes at 730am this morning, i was expecting to go back to bed. But God had a different plan. i distinctly heard "Come take a walk with me".
You cannot imagine the amount of excuses i gave him.
"But i slept at 230am God!"
"Drama really tired me out, i have so much to do."
"i have so many readings and a presentation to prepare, i need the sleep"
"i'm sick" (this was really lame, since i really felt better instantly)
Flopping around, i decided... okay, if i don't go now He might not ask me anymore. And that thought was scary. so i got up. Made tea in my Sigg thermal flask, and trodged down to matilda bay. Cloudy day, bit of wind... (i had a scarf, yay).
Sat down.
"Yes?" (waiting...)
"Nothing much my child. just wanted to take a walk with you.
You have no idea how much i love you."
And that was all i heard.
I just broke down at the jetty. Amazed. simply astounded.
Whoever said the creator of the heavens and the earth isn't personal?
See for yourself.
Take a walk. ; )
You cannot imagine the amount of excuses i gave him.
"But i slept at 230am God!"
"Drama really tired me out, i have so much to do."
"i have so many readings and a presentation to prepare, i need the sleep"
"i'm sick" (this was really lame, since i really felt better instantly)
Flopping around, i decided... okay, if i don't go now He might not ask me anymore. And that thought was scary. so i got up. Made tea in my Sigg thermal flask, and trodged down to matilda bay. Cloudy day, bit of wind... (i had a scarf, yay).
Sat down.
"Yes?" (waiting...)
"Nothing much my child. just wanted to take a walk with you.
You have no idea how much i love you."
And that was all i heard.
I just broke down at the jetty. Amazed. simply astounded.
Whoever said the creator of the heavens and the earth isn't personal?
See for yourself.
Take a walk. ; )
You have no idea how much He loves you. Wow.
Mirrors can think, whilst i reflect.
Twas another long day again.... not totally exhausted. just the feeling that sick people get when they're supposed to rest. i don't suppose you know what i meant.
Anyhow, there's this annoying seminar presentation i want to get out of the way- which is only going to happen next week. and meanwhile i have tonnes of readings to do for that.
All of which have absolutely nothing to do with the thesis. *ugh*
I thank God for a very good and strong relationship i have with my supervisor.
Yes, she's travelling again next week to give a talk over in one of the eastern states.
Catch is, she shld be gone and back within 24 hours. haha. which is really tiring i'll bet.
Which is why she said she wanted a massage from me.. ;p haha.
Anyhow, there's this annoying seminar presentation i want to get out of the way- which is only going to happen next week. and meanwhile i have tonnes of readings to do for that.
All of which have absolutely nothing to do with the thesis. *ugh*
I thank God for a very good and strong relationship i have with my supervisor.
Yes, she's travelling again next week to give a talk over in one of the eastern states.
Catch is, she shld be gone and back within 24 hours. haha. which is really tiring i'll bet.
Which is why she said she wanted a massage from me.. ;p haha.
If i've learnt to love You a lil' more
and know You a lil' better,
the day has not been wasted.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
In Your Skin
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"
-To Kill a Mockingbird
End in Mind
Everytime i open my Word document to pick up where i left off from typing my 3k word draft which is due on tues (read: weds or thurs?) i feel like i'm not putting in the amount of words i would have liked to. i always end off attending to smth urgent (read: distracting) or i scurry off to do those little things- other readings, research that might seem useful (read: analysing tabloids or reading front page news).
Anyway, have u ever felt like u're going in circles and that this vicious cycle is never going to end? like some hamster stuck in a cage with one of those revolving thingys.
The end in mind helps me to focus a lil' better. Results and academic achievement isn't everything to life. But if the journey makes me stronger, a lil' more resilient and helps build my character-- it's all worth the while ; )
Have the end in mind!
Anyway, have u ever felt like u're going in circles and that this vicious cycle is never going to end? like some hamster stuck in a cage with one of those revolving thingys.
The end in mind helps me to focus a lil' better. Results and academic achievement isn't everything to life. But if the journey makes me stronger, a lil' more resilient and helps build my character-- it's all worth the while ; )
Have the end in mind!
Friday, July 28, 2006
I Am that I Am
I know it sounds like bad english. But God said it. He said it in Exodus 3:14.
"I AM THAT I AM", He said to Moses "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you."
And that is God's name, not ours. Because God is "I AM" we become "i am not".
I am not in charge
I am not in control
I am not a life changer
I am not a heart mover
I am not a city transformer
He is
He is
He is
To all of the above, He is.
"I Am" in literal hebrew translation means "breath", or simply "to be"- existance.
Surely the number of "I"s in Exodus 3 indicate the sure-ness (if there's such a word) of God in making a covenant with Himself to deliver His people. What's the catch?
Ex 4:12 "Now therefore go and I will be with you."
You Go, He is.
You Go, He is.
guess what.
You don't Go, He still is.
God is God. That doesn't change.
"I AM THAT I AM", He said to Moses "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you."
And that is God's name, not ours. Because God is "I AM" we become "i am not".
I am not in charge
I am not in control
I am not a life changer
I am not a heart mover
I am not a city transformer
He is
He is
He is
To all of the above, He is.
"I Am" in literal hebrew translation means "breath", or simply "to be"- existance.
Surely the number of "I"s in Exodus 3 indicate the sure-ness (if there's such a word) of God in making a covenant with Himself to deliver His people. What's the catch?
Ex 4:12 "Now therefore go and I will be with you."
You Go, He is.
You Go, He is.
guess what.
You don't Go, He still is.
God is God. That doesn't change.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Singaporean?
"We ask ourselves, what is a Singaporean? In the first place, we did not want to be Singaporeans. We wanted to be Malayans. Then the idea was extended and we decided to become Malaysians. But twenty-three months of Malaysia- a traumatic experience for all parties in Malaysia- ended rather abruptly with our being Singaporeans. "
-Lee Kuan Yew
-Lee Kuan Yew
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Hillsongs sharing
Just wanted to post up something i shared during service- as a personal update as well.
Be blessed.
Be Connected
“I will serve God in my generation with contemporary relevance.”
Nancy Beach “Good Drama breaks down defenses; it lays bare what daily life covers up and creates identification.”
Contrary to popular belief, the church is not peripheral to the world. I believe we can be relevant to the youth of today, to connect with the average Joe.
The body of Christ is not exclusive to any particular era or geographical location.
Every one of you seated here, beneath your jackets, your glasses, your countenance- every single one of you knows that life is difficult- whether or not you’re a Christian. We’re not here to pretend that it is easy, let our art form be relevant to reveal the truths of life and bring the hope we have through Jesus Christ.
Be Consumed
“God is just as pleased with my private worship as with my public ministry/worship”
With the great songs and catchy tunes that are being consumed in the market today- do we have a “consumer” heart or a heart that is consumed by God?
Be consumed- ask yourself this, if you were never going to serve god publicly- would you still be worshipping Him in your personal life, behind closed doors?
God is bigger than your dry spell, bigger than your famine.
Just a day or two ago, I had a chat with 2 friends and they were disappointed with their results- they were saying “But I worked so hard, I put in all of my effort and all of my ability.”
It was in that split second that I realized- God needs to diminish you in order to deliver you.
He is not interested in our comfort, he wants our obedience.
Are we making MUCH of our God? Or MUCH of ourselves?
Be Compassionate
Pro 31:8 “Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
I do politics and have been watching the news for years- I try to watch it everyday or read it online. And 3 days ago I broke down watching the news about the war between Israel and Hezbollah. I’d realized how insensitive and numb I allowed myself to become to the suffering and injustice of this world. The town in which Jesus grew up in, and the region in which he healed the sick and raised people from the dead is now embroiled in one of the most heated conflicts in recent history. Amidst the violence, a journalist interviewed a man caught in the crossfire, he had lost his daughter and wife to the missile attacks. He said words I’ll never forget. He said, “I don’t care, it’s not fair. I will not pay for someone else’s crime.” Such strong words with strong contrast to a man who came 2000 years ago and said “I will pay for all of your crimes.”
The world needs a savior, they need Jesus. Our God is passionate about people. Are you passionate about people?
Exodus 3:7 “I have seen the misery of my people. I have heard their cries.”
Our God cannot stand injustice, pain and suffering. What can’t you stand?
Align your discontentment and frustrations with God’s heart. Plead the cause of the poor and needy, not just physical poverty- but spiritual poverty and lack.
Stir up something in your heart that will not rest. When you touch lives and love people- especially the least of them- you touch Jesus’ heart.
Be blessed.
Be Connected
“I will serve God in my generation with contemporary relevance.”
Nancy Beach “Good Drama breaks down defenses; it lays bare what daily life covers up and creates identification.”
Contrary to popular belief, the church is not peripheral to the world. I believe we can be relevant to the youth of today, to connect with the average Joe.
The body of Christ is not exclusive to any particular era or geographical location.
Every one of you seated here, beneath your jackets, your glasses, your countenance- every single one of you knows that life is difficult- whether or not you’re a Christian. We’re not here to pretend that it is easy, let our art form be relevant to reveal the truths of life and bring the hope we have through Jesus Christ.
Be Consumed
“God is just as pleased with my private worship as with my public ministry/worship”
With the great songs and catchy tunes that are being consumed in the market today- do we have a “consumer” heart or a heart that is consumed by God?
Be consumed- ask yourself this, if you were never going to serve god publicly- would you still be worshipping Him in your personal life, behind closed doors?
God is bigger than your dry spell, bigger than your famine.
Just a day or two ago, I had a chat with 2 friends and they were disappointed with their results- they were saying “But I worked so hard, I put in all of my effort and all of my ability.”
It was in that split second that I realized- God needs to diminish you in order to deliver you.
He is not interested in our comfort, he wants our obedience.
Are we making MUCH of our God? Or MUCH of ourselves?
Be Compassionate
Pro 31:8 “Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
I do politics and have been watching the news for years- I try to watch it everyday or read it online. And 3 days ago I broke down watching the news about the war between Israel and Hezbollah. I’d realized how insensitive and numb I allowed myself to become to the suffering and injustice of this world. The town in which Jesus grew up in, and the region in which he healed the sick and raised people from the dead is now embroiled in one of the most heated conflicts in recent history. Amidst the violence, a journalist interviewed a man caught in the crossfire, he had lost his daughter and wife to the missile attacks. He said words I’ll never forget. He said, “I don’t care, it’s not fair. I will not pay for someone else’s crime.” Such strong words with strong contrast to a man who came 2000 years ago and said “I will pay for all of your crimes.”
The world needs a savior, they need Jesus. Our God is passionate about people. Are you passionate about people?
Exodus 3:7 “I have seen the misery of my people. I have heard their cries.”
Our God cannot stand injustice, pain and suffering. What can’t you stand?
Align your discontentment and frustrations with God’s heart. Plead the cause of the poor and needy, not just physical poverty- but spiritual poverty and lack.
Stir up something in your heart that will not rest. When you touch lives and love people- especially the least of them- you touch Jesus’ heart.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Snapshots of Life
Marianne's mindless Meme's Tag.
These are my crocs. They look rugged and old, but technically i only got them end of last year. They're comfy and very easy to slip on, so far its been thru water, fire (yes, got a lil' burnt) and trekking. i quite like them.
This is not meant to be cliche, but i think i wldn't really know how to live without it. Very privileged for me to get a new one. (i liked my old one alot- it was my mom's thinline bible.) Nikki gave me a smaller one, so i'm starting to get used to this one ;) 
i need music! hehe.
These are my crocs. They look rugged and old, but technically i only got them end of last year. They're comfy and very easy to slip on, so far its been thru water, fire (yes, got a lil' burnt) and trekking. i quite like them.
This is not meant to be cliche, but i think i wldn't really know how to live without it. Very privileged for me to get a new one. (i liked my old one alot- it was my mom's thinline bible.) Nikki gave me a smaller one, so i'm starting to get used to this one ;) 
i need music! hehe.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Procrastin-X...
Procrastin-X...contains phenalazidine slackahide 200mg
i think i'm experiencing what you would call a constant state of "depression"- whats another word for depression?? despair? hopelessness, misery...
its the kinda feeling when u wake up in the morning and go about your daily chores with this thing at the back of your head called "A THESIS".
anyhow, i've figured the best way to deal with it is to ignore it (for now, until that option runs out of time) or i'll just go mad. my supervisor is calm, as the stagnant water ponds that breed dengue mosquitoes. (that was a lousy expression, but anything goes now). Either that or she's extremely confident that i'll produce a flawless 15,000 word argument without her help (much help that is).
oh bugger off, i need a dosage of Procrastin-X now.
i think i'm experiencing what you would call a constant state of "depression"- whats another word for depression?? despair? hopelessness, misery...
its the kinda feeling when u wake up in the morning and go about your daily chores with this thing at the back of your head called "A THESIS".
anyhow, i've figured the best way to deal with it is to ignore it (for now, until that option runs out of time) or i'll just go mad. my supervisor is calm, as the stagnant water ponds that breed dengue mosquitoes. (that was a lousy expression, but anything goes now). Either that or she's extremely confident that i'll produce a flawless 15,000 word argument without her help (much help that is).
oh bugger off, i need a dosage of Procrastin-X now.
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