Hallelujah.....
i totally missed the service today....because i didn't know that helping out meant not getting a glimpse of service at all. anyway i had a free sermon at lunch at coos (from a senior guy with moustache). so did the rest of the 5 young people at the table. from one of the youth workers. was a refreshing break from serving. but serving was cool too.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
salsa
.wherever i am placed.
Have you ever been in this state of being simply satisfied with the way things are at the moment....even if it's like not doing anything new, starting anything great or meeting new groups of friends?
It is probably a combination of complacency (haha), contentment or just totally trusting God, enjoying being a spectator and of course, not taking all the programmes and people you've started for granted. In a way it's called "Keeping inventory and taking stock", mending the fences, tending a garden...
Then you will have the time to take a deep breath, look around and really observe or notice the faces around you, who are soo interesting even if they don't think they're that fantastic.
The saying goes "Bloom wherever you are planted", or another one "Do whatever u can, with whatever you have, wherever you are".
I got to capture dance in its purest form at the dance hang out today. Maybe it was really my own perception this time really observing people. There was a whole gang from NTU who came down and were practising with their instructor. hahaha. their moves weren't so pro but they were all so cute! It was really cool watching those who truly appreciated it versus those who just danced to have fun (that's good too), versus those who danced to look good (a.k.a show off lol), or danced to socialise....etc. Talking to people who actually go the extra mile in really pursuing it professionally made the difference too.
Have you ever been in this state of being simply satisfied with the way things are at the moment....even if it's like not doing anything new, starting anything great or meeting new groups of friends?
It is probably a combination of complacency (haha), contentment or just totally trusting God, enjoying being a spectator and of course, not taking all the programmes and people you've started for granted. In a way it's called "Keeping inventory and taking stock", mending the fences, tending a garden...
Then you will have the time to take a deep breath, look around and really observe or notice the faces around you, who are soo interesting even if they don't think they're that fantastic.
The saying goes "Bloom wherever you are planted", or another one "Do whatever u can, with whatever you have, wherever you are".
I got to capture dance in its purest form at the dance hang out today. Maybe it was really my own perception this time really observing people. There was a whole gang from NTU who came down and were practising with their instructor. hahaha. their moves weren't so pro but they were all so cute! It was really cool watching those who truly appreciated it versus those who just danced to have fun (that's good too), versus those who danced to look good (a.k.a show off lol), or danced to socialise....etc. Talking to people who actually go the extra mile in really pursuing it professionally made the difference too.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
atonement
It is the time of the day again.
Peace and quiet.
Whew?
Haha, yes and no.
Sometimes i really wonder if life has become a routine for people in general. like "oh if i don't go to work, man!! I feel weird!" "If i don't clock in 9 hours of work, it feels strange." and even when they don't have to work, they want to, simply because.....we're conditioned to become creatures of habit? or routine?
Oh well...i'd love to go on talking about how amazed i am that Christ atoned for our sins.
If we explored the various ideologies and theologies in this world....the thing that differentiates them is probably, the atonement for sin part.
Man knows he sins. Man knows he is a sinner and is in need of a bigger God. So its the sins part that he has to deal with.....to be continued......
Peace and quiet.
Whew?
Haha, yes and no.
Sometimes i really wonder if life has become a routine for people in general. like "oh if i don't go to work, man!! I feel weird!" "If i don't clock in 9 hours of work, it feels strange." and even when they don't have to work, they want to, simply because.....we're conditioned to become creatures of habit? or routine?
Oh well...i'd love to go on talking about how amazed i am that Christ atoned for our sins.
If we explored the various ideologies and theologies in this world....the thing that differentiates them is probably, the atonement for sin part.
Man knows he sins. Man knows he is a sinner and is in need of a bigger God. So its the sins part that he has to deal with.....to be continued......
Friday, September 12, 2008
work people
Ahem, i forgot to mention, the benefits of dealing with PEOPLE on a daily basis. here goes:
1) Iron sharpens iron, so likewise, even if you find them difficult, dealing with them make you tougher.
2) you gain 'the experience of life' by dealing with them........on a daily basis especially :P
3) even if its a one-off event where you wanna slap people, lol, but you didn't, you have practiced self control and patience. qualities that add to character. yay.
4) if you can handle your parents or your relatives sweetly, you can handle ANYone.
5) make #4 apply ALSO to difficult people. you will see the rewards.
6) you will appreciate people who are NICE more. and love them more.
1) Iron sharpens iron, so likewise, even if you find them difficult, dealing with them make you tougher.
2) you gain 'the experience of life' by dealing with them........on a daily basis especially :P
3) even if its a one-off event where you wanna slap people, lol, but you didn't, you have practiced self control and patience. qualities that add to character. yay.
4) if you can handle your parents or your relatives sweetly, you can handle ANYone.
5) make #4 apply ALSO to difficult people. you will see the rewards.
6) you will appreciate people who are NICE more. and love them more.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
guys lead, girls follow? (is that biblical?)
"Girls! keep your steps small...otherwise the guys will find it impossible to lead!"
alritey.....here am i again! look world, here comes kimbarley......lol.
it was an awesome time at dance class with miss.....lavina today. she was totally enigmatic (does such a word exist??). and she made the whole class laugh and.....(get this) Unite! Mr Gibson (or Gupson) (another funny teacher) was absent today so miss (forgot her name) took his place. i relate better i realized, with female or maybe its just how good she was! yeppers.....the guys were actually doing their counting properly. the gals were pretty.....chummy and loud today.
alritey.....here am i again! look world, here comes kimbarley......lol.
it was an awesome time at dance class with miss.....lavina today. she was totally enigmatic (does such a word exist??). and she made the whole class laugh and.....(get this) Unite! Mr Gibson (or Gupson) (another funny teacher) was absent today so miss (forgot her name) took his place. i relate better i realized, with female or maybe its just how good she was! yeppers.....the guys were actually doing their counting properly. the gals were pretty.....chummy and loud today.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
meeting overseas frens at little india
here's to feeling happy, sad and nostalgic.
(went down with overseas and and local friends to eat at little india today...friday!)
.What a Week! interesting meeting overseas friends, yet sad to have them leave and a little irritated (sth else).
I have to say though, i realised how extroverted and overly outgoing i can be. not that its that bad...maybe it is. maybe it is. because dealing with people with no clear purpose can be irritating. and not to mention tiring and exasperating. if you don't even know why you keep mixing with people, even difficult ones. who totally irritate u. Jesus tells us to love our neighbour (people) but...the other verse also speaks of "being wise as serpents and gentle as doves". so CHOOSE wisely who u really deal with or share with. or things might get worse
(went down with overseas and and local friends to eat at little india today...friday!)
.What a Week! interesting meeting overseas friends, yet sad to have them leave and a little irritated (sth else).
I have to say though, i realised how extroverted and overly outgoing i can be. not that its that bad...maybe it is. maybe it is. because dealing with people with no clear purpose can be irritating. and not to mention tiring and exasperating. if you don't even know why you keep mixing with people, even difficult ones. who totally irritate u. Jesus tells us to love our neighbour (people) but...the other verse also speaks of "being wise as serpents and gentle as doves". so CHOOSE wisely who u really deal with or share with. or things might get worse
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
grace verses
The environment around me (everyone around at work, ok 70%) is giving me good reason and good motivation to actually....
talk more to Jesus and get into the Word.
seriously.
And i'm really thankful for this chance....of more peace at work, more focus, a whole season (prob about 30 days)...and a Word-plunge (bible)........"Here i come, WORD!!"
16May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.
(the message version)
talk more to Jesus and get into the Word.
seriously.
And i'm really thankful for this chance....of more peace at work, more focus, a whole season (prob about 30 days)...and a Word-plunge (bible)........"Here i come, WORD!!"
16May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.
(the message version)
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