Approaching the 100 hour mark...finally. :)
I'm really thankful to God that He has blessed with such great family and friends. For so long, they have selflessly driven me to so many places...in times when there really is a need, or other times just to make things more convienient for me, even when it's not too convienient for them.
When I get my license, God-willing, hopefully I can return that favour. And also to keep demonstrating this love to others who don't have the convienience of the car.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Hello, uni!
Holidays have finally come to a close. I'm really thankful that it was a fruitful holiday, one filled with refreshing reflection, joy and challenges!
Now I look forward to this coming semester. By God's grace, ready to face the challenges ahead by keeping my focus on my Saviour. And, of course, also by His grace, to share the times of joy and struggles with my awesome family and friends.
Now I look forward to this coming semester. By God's grace, ready to face the challenges ahead by keeping my focus on my Saviour. And, of course, also by His grace, to share the times of joy and struggles with my awesome family and friends.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Missing Chickens
My chickens have decided that they are adventurous and have done a runner.
Bye bye, will miss your eggs dearly.
RIP.
Bye bye, will miss your eggs dearly.
RIP.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
God's Calling
I've been wondering, what exactly is "God's calling". What does it mean?!
For example, over the years, I've heard these phrases used quite frequently: "God has not called me to do [this]...", or "God has called me into this ministry".
Would love to hear your thoughts! :)
For example, over the years, I've heard these phrases used quite frequently: "God has not called me to do [this]...", or "God has called me into this ministry".
Would love to hear your thoughts! :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
MYC: Relationships
Hello there! I'm back from MYC (Mid Year Camp), it was pretty cool! It was a challenging yet very refreshing week in God's Word and with His awesome people. :) Theme this year was relationships. Here's a very brief summary of the talks:
- We're all made: for fulfilling, intimate human relationships, to live in relationship with creation, and for relationship with God.
- Sex is awesomely good in the context intended by God, i.e. between a husband and wife.
- God creates because of His overflowing love, and nature glorifies His majestic nature.
- Whether in singleness or marriage (both good), live it devoted to the Lord, in a way to further God's kingdom.
- Our life's purpose should be centred on God. When this happens, our relationships, vocation, recreation is in proper order, for God, which has eternal significance.
- Love one another as Jesus have loved us.
After coming back from camp made me really count His blessings, and opened my eye at how GREAT God is. :D
YF Camp: Anchored
Our Youth Fellowship had a camp in early July. :)
Living in a world dominated by ideologies pushing us to place our security in anything but God, for example in wealth, status, self-fulfilling pleasure; Jesus quite radically calls us to place ALL our trust in Him - to be ANCHORED into Him ALONE.
It was amazing to see God's work in the YFers, inspiring them to be anchored to Christ only. Such a decision is not an easy one to make, yet the most secure...one that lasts for eternity. :) The camp was certainly a 'high' for me...and it seems that it was equally motivating for the YFers. :)
But it's a BIG challenge it seems to continue being Anchored in Christ, after returning to usual life. Pretty much everything screams out to us demanding our attention, and yells at us to focus away from Jesus. I wonder how we can help the YFers to continue to work out their committments/goals made in camp. Because sometimes, and often for me, 'the spirit is willing but the body is weak'. :(
I wonder...for the YFers, how their desire/motivation experienced during camp can be maintained...in times of busyness (school!), distractions etc etc etc. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Ps. Praise God 4 making the camp so smooth, and praise Him for using tiny sinful people like us to bring Him glory! :D
Living in a world dominated by ideologies pushing us to place our security in anything but God, for example in wealth, status, self-fulfilling pleasure; Jesus quite radically calls us to place ALL our trust in Him - to be ANCHORED into Him ALONE.
It was amazing to see God's work in the YFers, inspiring them to be anchored to Christ only. Such a decision is not an easy one to make, yet the most secure...one that lasts for eternity. :) The camp was certainly a 'high' for me...and it seems that it was equally motivating for the YFers. :)
But it's a BIG challenge it seems to continue being Anchored in Christ, after returning to usual life. Pretty much everything screams out to us demanding our attention, and yells at us to focus away from Jesus. I wonder how we can help the YFers to continue to work out their committments/goals made in camp. Because sometimes, and often for me, 'the spirit is willing but the body is weak'. :(
I wonder...for the YFers, how their desire/motivation experienced during camp can be maintained...in times of busyness (school!), distractions etc etc etc. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Ps. Praise God 4 making the camp so smooth, and praise Him for using tiny sinful people like us to bring Him glory! :D
Friday, July 10, 2009
Cairns
Haven't been posting for a while, but here's a quick summary of what happened during the six days @ Cairns:
- Snorkelled @ Great Barrier Reef! :D
- Toured Daintree :D
- Sky-railed :D
- And enjoyed 2 seafood buffets! :D
- De-stressed from exams
Highlight of the trip for me was snorkelling @ the Reef. Although water was freezing (even in 'Summer'), was quite spectacular and eye-opening to see the vast life in the oceans...what a creative, amazing and mighty Creator we have! Never seen so many beautiful fish in one spot.
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