3 cheers to Katie and Joy!!!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Hallelujah!!!
I've finally finally created a personal blog. This shall be my online journal of thanksgiving to the Lord, an area that God wants me to grow in. I think this in itself is a miracle - that I have my own blog. =)
But, I also want to learn everything about blogging so that our cluster blog can be "prettified".
But, I also want to learn everything about blogging so that our cluster blog can be "prettified".
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Choices that will determine our destiny
Gen 13:1-18
1) Choose to return to faith in God
Gen 12:10-13, 12:17
Fear rose up in Abram, resulting in bondage
Bondage of Sarai cos she was stuck with Pharaoh
Bondage of Abram cos he couldn't tell Pharaoh Sarai's his wife
Abram came to the end and called upon God (Gen 13:4) and God intervened
In the end, Pharaoh sent them away.
Application:
When we act in fear instead of faith. We end up being in bondage/being a bondage to others.
2) Relinquish our right to God
Gen 13:8-9
Abram could choose first being more senior (he was Lot's uncle) but he relinquish the right to choose first.
Application:
Faith is a risk. God NEVER shortchanges those who are faithful
Selflessness. When we think for oursevles vs when we think about others.
1 Cor 9:19-23 - we learn abt Apostle Paul relinquishing his rights
Phil 2:5-8 - we learn how Christ Himself relinquished His rights
God spoke to Abram in Gen 13:14 after he relinquished his rights to God.
3) Realign our vision to God
Gen 13:10-15
Lot saw and made a choice. He chose what he saw and not what God had planned for him. Walking away from the destiny that God had in mind for him.
Abram looked and made a choice. To follow in the destiny God had in mind for him. (Heb 11:8-10)
What happened to Lot: Gen 19:4-9, 14, 16, 26, 33, 36-38
Application:
Lot was a righteous man (2 Peter 2:6-8). But even a righteous man who does not align himself with God's vision will not live out a life in accordance to His destiny.
Possible consequence when we do not live in the destiny that He has called us to
- Hosea 4:6
Let's all choose to:
Place our faith in God
Relinquish our right to God
Realign our vision to God
So that we can have a destiny that is in Him!
1) Choose to return to faith in God
Gen 12:10-13, 12:17
Fear rose up in Abram, resulting in bondage
Bondage of Sarai cos she was stuck with Pharaoh
Bondage of Abram cos he couldn't tell Pharaoh Sarai's his wife
Abram came to the end and called upon God (Gen 13:4) and God intervened
In the end, Pharaoh sent them away.
Application:
When we act in fear instead of faith. We end up being in bondage/being a bondage to others.
2) Relinquish our right to God
Gen 13:8-9
Abram could choose first being more senior (he was Lot's uncle) but he relinquish the right to choose first.
Application:
Faith is a risk. God NEVER shortchanges those who are faithful
Selflessness. When we think for oursevles vs when we think about others.
1 Cor 9:19-23 - we learn abt Apostle Paul relinquishing his rights
Phil 2:5-8 - we learn how Christ Himself relinquished His rights
God spoke to Abram in Gen 13:14 after he relinquished his rights to God.
3) Realign our vision to God
Gen 13:10-15
Lot saw and made a choice. He chose what he saw and not what God had planned for him. Walking away from the destiny that God had in mind for him.
Abram looked and made a choice. To follow in the destiny God had in mind for him. (Heb 11:8-10)
What happened to Lot: Gen 19:4-9, 14, 16, 26, 33, 36-38
Application:
Lot was a righteous man (2 Peter 2:6-8). But even a righteous man who does not align himself with God's vision will not live out a life in accordance to His destiny.
Possible consequence when we do not live in the destiny that He has called us to
- Hosea 4:6
Let's all choose to:
Place our faith in God
Relinquish our right to God
Realign our vision to God
So that we can have a destiny that is in Him!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
About me!
I suppose more of you will appreciate me blogging here rather than trying to tell you all the 'applications' I have tried so hard to sift out from the book of Colossians.
Hmm, but I think I will have MORE applications from ANOTHER week of reading the SAME book right? So let me entertain you with 5 things that I THINK you don't know about me. :P
1. When I was young, I wanted to switch jobs every month so that I get the chance to try everything out.
- This is one trait that is really typical of me. Hmm, if you know me well enough, I am almost always interested in learning and attending all sorts of things and workshops. If I had my life to live over, I would want to be a genius. So, that is probably THE regret that I have in my life...not being a genius. Hahahaha. :) Nevermind, I'm still dearly loved...but I really have this 'grace of all trades' streak in me.
2. I used to love this edu-cartoon called "十 万 个 为 什 么"
- So much so I stayed back for Chinese Remedial classes even though I didnt need to catch it. (Teacher showed it) It is a really educational show okie!?!
3. I went in to a neighbourhood police post to 'report' a case when I was in Primary 4.
- To report a guy loitering around my block. Well, on hindsight, and to be really fair, that was actually the first time I saw him hanging around. He was probably waiting for a friend or what. But well, too bad, I was on an ultra-paranoid mode when I was in Primary 4 due to some not-so-nice experiences that happened to me. The good things that came out of that 'reporting' session? The person never appeared again (by the way, I still remember what he was wearing that day) and I learnt a new english word -- "loitering" -- from your friendly neighbourhood police uncle.
4. Satellite Dish = Science Centre
- I have this strange association between a satellite dish and science centre. It's like, whenever there is a Satellite Dish, there is Science Centre. They come in a pair. I remember once in the car when I was young, I saw the satellite dish and said I wanted to go to Science Centre. And so my parents detoured and brought me to Science Centre. If I recalled correctly, is those satellite dishes along BKE. Okay, SC is not that far away but I guess my parents' bringing of me to the SC immediately really reinforced the fact that they are alongside each other.
5. I have an uncle who used to be a popular local comedian
- Not much to comment about him since I dont even think people remember him anymore. I saw him on National Day at the Clarke Quay bus stop. I looked at him because I stopped my car just beside that bus stop when the red light was on. He didnt seem to recognise me. The lights turned green, I drove away. So much have changed.
Okie, hope you know me slightly better through my history. I encourage all to share things with all too!
Hmm, but I think I will have MORE applications from ANOTHER week of reading the SAME book right? So let me entertain you with 5 things that I THINK you don't know about me. :P
1. When I was young, I wanted to switch jobs every month so that I get the chance to try everything out.
- This is one trait that is really typical of me. Hmm, if you know me well enough, I am almost always interested in learning and attending all sorts of things and workshops. If I had my life to live over, I would want to be a genius. So, that is probably THE regret that I have in my life...not being a genius. Hahahaha. :) Nevermind, I'm still dearly loved...but I really have this 'grace of all trades' streak in me.
2. I used to love this edu-cartoon called "十 万 个 为 什 么"
- So much so I stayed back for Chinese Remedial classes even though I didnt need to catch it. (Teacher showed it) It is a really educational show okie!?!
3. I went in to a neighbourhood police post to 'report' a case when I was in Primary 4.
- To report a guy loitering around my block. Well, on hindsight, and to be really fair, that was actually the first time I saw him hanging around. He was probably waiting for a friend or what. But well, too bad, I was on an ultra-paranoid mode when I was in Primary 4 due to some not-so-nice experiences that happened to me. The good things that came out of that 'reporting' session? The person never appeared again (by the way, I still remember what he was wearing that day) and I learnt a new english word -- "loitering" -- from your friendly neighbourhood police uncle.
4. Satellite Dish = Science Centre
- I have this strange association between a satellite dish and science centre. It's like, whenever there is a Satellite Dish, there is Science Centre. They come in a pair. I remember once in the car when I was young, I saw the satellite dish and said I wanted to go to Science Centre. And so my parents detoured and brought me to Science Centre. If I recalled correctly, is those satellite dishes along BKE. Okay, SC is not that far away but I guess my parents' bringing of me to the SC immediately really reinforced the fact that they are alongside each other.
5. I have an uncle who used to be a popular local comedian
- Not much to comment about him since I dont even think people remember him anymore. I saw him on National Day at the Clarke Quay bus stop. I looked at him because I stopped my car just beside that bus stop when the red light was on. He didnt seem to recognise me. The lights turned green, I drove away. So much have changed.
Okie, hope you know me slightly better through my history. I encourage all to share things with all too!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
A Question:
During the last elections, my sis and I went to watch the opposition rally, because it was right next to my flat and we were curious how come so many people came all the way just to do this. There was actually traffic jam in Hougang just because of that rally.
I estimated the crowd, according the different service places we had, to be at least ten thousand. I was surprised. You mean so many people would come and stand around on the grass with the mosquitos having a feast, just to hear this man talk?
In the end, I thought he was pretty good (content-wise), but even with all the mega-microphones they were using, it was still quite muffled (accoustics-wise) with lots of echos because of the huge ground it was supposed to cover.
At last, I come to the question: I remember reading in the bible that thousands of people gathered on the hillsides the hear Jesus speak, and there were no mega or microphones of any sort in those days. So how did they manage to hear Him?
I have trouble enough shouting myself hoarse to be heard to a 30-40 audience, so how did He manage the thousands, and not just Jesus, for that matter, but all the public speakers of ancient times, what did they do?
This isn't any spiritual question, and is just asked for curiosity's sake, but any one out there who knows? I like to imagine it when I read, see. :>
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Just for laughs:
However, my imagination is really inaccurate. When I read about the part when Jesus reinstates Peter, because it's supposed to be by the sea, somehow I can't keep the picture of coconut trees out of my head...
I estimated the crowd, according the different service places we had, to be at least ten thousand. I was surprised. You mean so many people would come and stand around on the grass with the mosquitos having a feast, just to hear this man talk?
In the end, I thought he was pretty good (content-wise), but even with all the mega-microphones they were using, it was still quite muffled (accoustics-wise) with lots of echos because of the huge ground it was supposed to cover.
At last, I come to the question: I remember reading in the bible that thousands of people gathered on the hillsides the hear Jesus speak, and there were no mega or microphones of any sort in those days. So how did they manage to hear Him?
I have trouble enough shouting myself hoarse to be heard to a 30-40 audience, so how did He manage the thousands, and not just Jesus, for that matter, but all the public speakers of ancient times, what did they do?
This isn't any spiritual question, and is just asked for curiosity's sake, but any one out there who knows? I like to imagine it when I read, see. :>
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Just for laughs:
However, my imagination is really inaccurate. When I read about the part when Jesus reinstates Peter, because it's supposed to be by the sea, somehow I can't keep the picture of coconut trees out of my head...
Friday, September 15, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Want to know the secret on how to expand your vocal capacity or handle public speaking without losing your voice? TOUCH Music Ministry invites you to spend three evenings with the renowned vocal coach, Brett Manning and he will be sharing three different topics during the sessions. If interested, please register through Info & Service Counter at Singapore Expo Hall 9 on Sundays. Registration closed on 24 Sept (Sun).
Fr: http://www.fcbc.org.sg/service_eventcalendar.asp
Anyone interested?
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