ONCE: Falling Slowly

Michael Bublé - Haven't Met You Yet [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Kris Allen - No Boundaries [Lyrics on Screen]

Nickelback Far Away

Nickelback-Gotta Be Somebody (lyrics)

BUILT TO LAST - Official Music Video

Should i Stay by dreamz

Green Day- Boulevard of Broken Dreams (HQ! Official Video)

Are you too busy for God?

Everyday, He texts you "Hello! Are you ready for a day of adventure?"

What's your reply?

Throughout the day, God constantly sends messages to you

You receive the message, but do you read the message?

When you read the message, do you understand?

If you do not, do you ask Him for understanding?

Do you reply immediately, or leave it for later

Or is His message is deleted?

When you're drowning, you bombard His inbox

When you're sailing, you "forgot" your "phone"

Would you text an inactive user?

Ask him out for an adventure?

God's busy creating life, but He specially makes time for you

Are you making time for Him?

David Cook - Always Be My Baby.. Studio Version, Music Video

Damien Rice - Hallelujah

God sets the day for you, the little miracles you see

He knows every detail of your day, if your day has been good or bad

He's just dying to give you His wisdom in every situation

He's sitting and waiting by your bed for you to come into His presence

He's watching you working through work, assignments and projects

He's trying to get your attention "Hey! Come into My presence for 5 minutes, I'll give you more strength and wisdom"

He's watching you struggle through the night, it hurts Him

He's patient, He waits for you

And when you finally meet Him, He gets extremely excited!

But He listens to your complains, whinings and things that you want Him to do

Holding up a huge notebook, He records them all. He remembers and knows every detail of your life

He's getting ready to share with you His secrets, He's excited!

But with an amen, you proceed to bed and sleep

"Maybe tomorrow God." you say.

He gives you a kiss and sends the angels to guard you while you rest

He understands the struggles you are going through

He understands how tired you are

But do you know that if you look beyond yourself and to Him,

You will be stronger

You will find rest

You will get wisdom

You will have a purpose and vision

You will have the zoe life

you will be blessed


Don't short-change Him

Love is intentional.

When you're in love, you pursue the object with all your heart

When you're out of love, the object of interest becomes a burden

But love is intentional.

You decide if you love or not.

Don't let emotions, circumstances and the environment affect the love.

Make the decisions to intentionally love and communicate.

Cruxify your flesh; its selfish.

Communication is effective when both parties are interested.

There's a giving and receiving of hearts.

God is interested in giving His heart and receiving ours.

But are we interested in His heart or the things He can do for us?

Be interested in His heart.

Communicate with God, matters of Your heart and He will fill your heart with His.

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Has technology made man unfriendly?

iPods are such common devices. Everywhere we go, we see people with the white earphones. But has this piece of advanced technology replaced human touch, affection or communication?

Its common to see couples, husband and wife listening to music or watching movies on their iPods. But they are watching their own programs, listening to their own music. Perhaps its a desire for personal time and space? But shouldn't we include our spouse in our daily activities? What's worst is when one of the two watches a show, while the other stones away on the journey home.

Whatever happened to the love and romance from the start? I'm sure every couple starts sharing and spending time together like super glue in the beginning of a relationship. So when the attraction fades off, you say you need personal space? And then indulge in activities that only you like.

I feel that its such a heart wrenching sight.

Share your music, movies and shows together with a loved one. Keep the passion going! Be on the same page with your other half!

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I'm on the bus now and I noticed this particular couple engrossed with their own iPods. Not the first time I've seen couples like this. Perhaps they really like to do their own things on their own once in a while.

But not me! Haha. I would want to share music, shows or whatever with Bernice. No interest? I'll try to develop an interest in it. No understanding? I'll not mock at it anymore.

Hey! Cherish your relationships!!

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

Very thought provoking =)

Wow.. This is definitely harder than I expected.. But I really thank God for technology, that even though we maybe miles apart, we can be connected via skype and chat away :)
Thank God for all the things we done in the past.. Pictures really speak a thousand words and the notes, scrapbook and stuffs really help nurse the feeling of missing someone :)
Everyday I look forward to many things. But now I look forward to receiving Bernice's replies, via email or sms and especially looking forward to our skype chats and video calls..
Like what Bernice says, a small sacrifice for a greater future.. I believe with all my heart that we're gonna make it through and we will continue to support each other dreams and visions!

I'm back!

Recently I've been thinking about a particular subject. A subject that's quite close to my heart and something that I was tested with a few times.

Wouldn't say that I'm the expert in this subject, but I got my 50 cents worth of experience to share.

The price to pay

Many times we hear preachers, pastors, leaders telling us that there's always a price to pay, a sacrifice to make. Generally, 99% of the congregation would respond in faith, raise up their hands and repeat the prayer after the leader, feel extremely good, pumped up and ready for the week ahead.

But when it's really time to pay the price, how many people actually pay the price?

I'm an extremely late bloomer. Having to retake my "O" levels, I was jolted to my senses, knowing that it's not a candy world out here. So I took my studies seriously and did well enough for Polytechnic.

It was always my ambition to be a pilot; a fighter pilot, above all the commoners, coolness personified. Walking around with shades, dressed up from head to toe in Hugo Boss and driving an Audi R8.

I frequently shared about the dreams of being a pilot, the perks of being one and worshipped by millions of kids.

Bear in mind that I've yet to know God during this period of time, so there's a huge problem with pride over here.

Having come from a very supportive family, my sister took all the trouble to get me the registration form from the Singapore Youth Flying Club and somehow, my parents had a connection in SYFC and I got my registration approval almost immediately.

So there I was, king of the world, member of the SYFC strutting my stuff to school and occasionally skipping classes because I had something more important to do in SYFC.

Then God came into my life.

Somewhat, my life was totally transformed. Things started changing, priorities changed and my attitudes started to change too.

Knowing that Christians are supposed to be nicer people, I started to be nicer to my classmates, hanging out with them more and being more friendly.

I attended Church, Cellgroups, Prayer Meetings, Pre-Service Prayer Meetings. Whatever my CGL told me to attend, I'll be there; if I'm free.

But this wasn't the price to pay for my commitment to Christ.

Slowly, God began to work in my heart. He gave me a call, a vision, a purpose. Something stirred in my heart.

Once every 2 weeks, I would be unable to attend Cell Group Meetings because of my commitment in SYFC. Thinking that it wouldn't hinder my growth in Church, I proceeded with the training, trying to balance Church and SYFC.

But the day came when I was asked to sacrifice SYFC, to focus mainly in my growth in Christ. My ambition was challenged, aspirations dashed and hope gone.

I felt God had called me to lead, to build up leaders for Him. But I was a young Christian, who would take me seriously? And I couldn't understand why God would want me to sacrifice something that I like.

So I didn't sacrifice SYFC immediately. I kept holding on to it.

Soon after, I felt uneasy. I knew something had to go. My interest in flying took a dip and I started to dread flying or attend lessons. I tried to motivate myself to be attentive in class and to fly to the best of my ability.

But nothing could beat being in Church, feeling at ease.

I prayed, hard and long. I asked God to not take away SYFC from me. I wanted God to do things my way, I wanted Him to give me what I wanted. But week after week, classes in SYFC were getting from bad to worst and my grading fell like a ton of bricks.

Then my CGL spoke to me again. Asked if I still have the passion and desire to be a pilot. Truth be told- I was still interested, but I knew it wasn't working out well for me. So I told my CGL (then) that I would leave SYFC.

So the price that I had to pay starts now.

Imagine the commotion I faced when I shared with my Sister about the decision I was able to make. My Sister questioned every decision that I made and about God. My parents were utterly disappointed with my decision and furious that I'm attending Church and spending so much time and money there.

I made my stand, prayed a prayer to God saying, "God, I'll give up flying now. But if it's Your will for me to fly, I'll get the chance to fly in the future."

So I left SYFC, feeling very happy (I had a really bad flight that day)

I sacrificed my dreams and aspirations for God.

To many, it may seem foolish. But to me, I know that God will not short-change me and I'll be able to fulfil a greater destiny God has placed in my heart.

This is the price that I had to pay.

Some of you may experience something even greater that requires a greater sacrifice. But do not be afraid to trust God and take the step of faith.

God says that His ways are greater then ours and the path of the righteous will always shine, from glory to glory!

LOVE STORY (Taylor Swift) meets VIVA LA VIDA (Coldplay) - Piano Cello - by Jon Schmidt

Amazing combination of 2 songs!

God's Chisel - The Skit Guys

more at www.skitguys.com

=)

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

Do you believe that signs and wonders happen when this song is performed?

The sick get healed and a sense of hope is being released.

Songs of the future.

Team Hoyt - I CAN

This dad went an extra mile for his disabled son..

Diversity - Dance Act - Britains Got Talent 2009 Ep 3

Bunch of people just coming together, doing amazing things.

In office now, listened to Loui Giglio preach about God, and how great God is.

Amazed and awestruck.

Certain parts you'll find familar, as Pastor Kong preached a similar message last year. Still a good reminder I felt.

If you've time, listen to the message. Only 40 minutes of your time, it's gonna change your life.

How great is our God part 1

Part 1

How great is our God part 2

Part 2

How great is our God part 3

Part 3

How great is our God part 4

Part 4

How great is our God part 5

Part 5

Food Court Musical

Good singing!

Sound of Music | Central Station Antwerp (Belgium)

This is so cool. Maybe Spore shd have something like this too, ease off the fast paced environment.

I took a lift with 2 strangers.

Both elderly, staying just one level below me.

The elderly man had blood stains on his shirt, left eye puffed up with stitches near his brow. Blue-black all over, very fresh wound.

The elderly woman looked very tired, but struck an conversation with me. She asked if I had just ended work.

With all politeness, I asked the uncle if he's alright.

Auntie said uncle fell down.

Uncle said they waited for more than three hours in a hospital.

I was shocked.

How could the hospital make an elderly couple wait for 3 hours? Stitch him up and send them back by themselves? I'm guessing that they stay by themselves because their children are not with them.

Right now, I'm thinking how can they take care of each other? Both elderly, probably not very sure of what to do to prevent infection.

If you're a certified First-Aider, or nurse, do contact me? Perhaps we can visit the couple and help to check out the dressing for the uncle.

We were Soldiers- Final Battle Scene (song Sgt.MacKenzie)

Joel 3:9-11 (Message Bible)

Announce this to the godless nations:
Prepare for battle!
Soldiers at attention!
Present arms! Advance!
Turn your shovels into swords,
turn your hoes into spears.
Let the weak one throw out his chest
and say, "I'm tough, I'm a fighter."
Hurry up, pagans! Wherever you are, get a move on!
Get your act together.
Prepare to be
shattered by God!

WOW.

Recently I watched this show called, "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson. It was amazing. It spoke of how this particular officer prepared his guys for war in Vietnam, out numbered and without much information from the higher ups.

This is what he said before they left for Vietnam.

"Look around you. In the 7th Cavalry, we got a captain from the Ukraine, another from Puerto Rico. We got Japanese, Chinese, blacks, Hispanics, Cherokee Indians, Jews and Gentiles—all American. Now here in the States, some men in this unit may experience discrimination because of race or creed, but for you and me now, all that is gone. We're moving into the valley of the shadow of death, where you will watch the back of the man next to you, as he will watch yours, and you won't care what color he is or by what name he calls God. They say we're leaving Home. We're going to what home was always supposed to be. Let us understand the situation. We're going into battle against a tough and determined enemy. I can't promise you that I will bring you all home alive, but this I swear, before you and before almighty God: that when we go into battle, I will be the first one to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off. And I will leave no one behind. Dead or alive, we will all come home together. So help me God."

Very much in relation to Jesus-

Jesus is like our Commander. Before we set our foot into battle, He has already been there and brought us victory. Jesus never leaves us behind, He promises to be always with us and to bring us through the toughest moments.

Jesus is colourblind. He doesn't look at the colour of your skin. But He looks at your heart.

Jesus says that the temptations are real, but He says there is not a temptation so hard that we will break.

It's quite amazing to see the common grace of God at work throughout the show. I can't quite mention it here because you've to watch it to feel it for yourself.

The youtube Video above is the final battle scene. Hopelessly outnumbered by the Viet, but because of the courage shown by the commander, and him leading the way, and superior tactics, they managed to run over the viets.

Amazing.

Perspective.

It is just one simple word that divides the world into half.

To one, the cup is always half full, but to the other, its half empty.

If only everyone can be content with what they have, but continue to work hard to achieve more, wouldn't this place be a happier place?

Some people are just paying their lives off debts. Paying off things that they wanted, but not needed. They don't seem to care, because they are not contented with what they have.

Do I have to show everyone that I'm wearing the latest branded clothes? Why can't I get something as nice, but cheaper?

I can be the worst situation in my life, but see it as something God is using to mould me.

Life's quite short already, why do you want to torture yourself with such negative thoughts? Fill yourself with the powerful positive energies, see things in a different light!!

Don't be like the person beside you.

Lead the person beside you; and follow Jesus.

The Power Within You.

We always hear quotes like, "Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world." and many other quotes similar to that concept.

How many times has everyone said yes and amen to that? At least once!

So why do some people stumble and fall whenever they face an obstacle, or simply give up and ask God to take it away?

Some even wallow in self-pity and start feeling useless.

Don't they all know that greater is He who's in us, than he who's in the world?

Yes, they all know. But the situation is always different. That quote can never be applied to their situation. But but but, but this but that.

What's the problem here?

Knowing something is different from believing something.

If you know that I'm a male, you may not believe that my name is Joel. Simply because you don't believe!

But if you know and believe, you believe everything that's said.

And so if you believe God, and He is Someone that wouldn't lie. He says that greater is He who's in YOU, which means that within you contains this certain anointing.

In you is an abundance of wealth, wisdom, knowledge, love and victories.

What's the use of crying, drowning in self pity when God has already given you victory?

isn't it easier, emotionally, for you to tap into the river of God, freshen up and keep walking, than to become emotionally tired or even shutdown and feel super lousy?

As everything around you pressures in, are you able to withstand the pressure from within? Or do you simply succumb to the pressure and give up?

Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world.

No matter how strong the enemy is, the victory has already been won. Don't give the enemy glory.

Overcoming difficulties and challenges is never about doing it yourself. But it's working on a supernatural realm, receiving that ability to breakthrough and the strength to not fall back again. If you're doing things by your own strength, you'll find yourself to be weary. But if you're tapping into the resource that's in you, you'll find strength.

No matter what's thrown at you, you'll be able to laugh at the face of adversity, point your fingers at it and say "Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world!"

Haven't blogged for a long time!

I've been reading books, friction ones, recommended by Bernice. So far I've completed five books.

- Anansi Boys by Neil Gailman
- Italian Job by John Grisham
- Anne Frank (Non-Friction)
- Bleachers by John Grisham
- Rainmaker by John Grisham

No rewards for guessing who's my favorite author right now.

I'm amazed at the speed I'm completing these books too. Rainmaker got to be the thickest book, but I completed it within two days. Really quite an amazing feat, knowing that I used to take ages to finish reading a book.

I feel like I'm being transported into another place whenever I pick up the book to read. It's quite amazing how a simple book is able to capture so much of your attention that you'll find yourself reading it whenever you're free.

Anne Frank was quite amazing. Not as thick as Rainmaker, but I managed to complete reading it in one day. Anne Frank is a diary written by a Jewish girl during the time when Hitler was killing them. When I finished reading it, I had the shivers and I couldn't sleep. Not that it's scary, but it's like you feel for her so much that you just can't do nothing about it.

I'm probably heading to the library soon to borrow more of John Grisham's books and at the same time, read the other books that have collected dust on my shelf.

I'm still unemployed! =/

ACP Computers are very keen on hiring me, but they need to find a school that's keen on hiring me. Went for an interview at Bukit Timah Primary School, but the principal specifically mentioned that they are looking for someone with animation experience because they want to equip their students for the N-E Mation Contest.

Focus on the Family is also keen on hiring me, but working there will be like serving in a ministry. Not that I mind, but it means taking much time off during weekdays and weekdays, working in their newly opened Jurong outlet. Though the prospect seems good, I'm not quite sure if this would work out well for me.

Having to balance time between Church, Cellgroup, Bernice and Work would be quite difficult. Working hours is like 10am to 9pm, Tuesday to Saturday. There will be shift work, but I doubt so during the early stages of the Jurong outlet.

How I yearn for a Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm job, that pays and treats me well. How I hope and pray that it's not another sales company and definitely not insurance. How I hope that it's not mundane work, and there's a good career prospect. Wages wise, I'm not asking for $2000, but I'm willing to even consider $1,600.

Interviews are starting to get really draggy! Toying with the idea that maybe it will really be a great time to start studying again. Three years in SIM and do miracles, three years to tide through the crisis. I'll graduate with a degree, with a smirk on my face, I'm ready for the workforce again.

Maybe I can do law, after reading John Grisham's book, I find it really interesting. I'll not belong to the upper echelons, but I'll be the honest and hardworking one. Win a trial that awards my client 50 million bucks and I'm done.

LOL. Don't burst my bubble please.

top gun worlds 2008 (original audio)

world champions of cheerleading!

Wong Fei Hung tribute Jet Li/Jackie Chan

When was the last time you watched movies like that?

I think I prefer Jet Li than Jackie Chan..

Lost Generation

Life's full of unexpectancy.

I just came back from my cousin?'s funeral. He's only 27 and he died of cancer.

Not sure what's the exact relation we have, but though he's a distant relative, we still meet once every year.

I was stunned when I heard the news from my mom. I recall him as a person who's full of life, often the center of attraction and a total extrovert. I often hear people praising him, about how he's so caring, understanding and helpful.

He was like the model child that every parent wish to have.

Only today, I found out he's a Christian. I was quite blown away during the wake, as I sat there listening to the stories of how unselfish he was and how he sacrificed his time and energy for the people around him.

Because of what he did, his parents started attending church. Even his grandmother started attending church last year.

With such little time, he produced much fruits.

Isn't this what life is all about? Not just meeting deadlines, rushing from place to place and making ends meet. But it's about the people around us, around you and me, your loved ones.

Being a Christian is not just to attend weekend services and prayer meetings.

People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Have we been too sheltered? Too comfortable in church, with all our church friends, that we've forgotten about those who are suffering without Jesus.

Or have we become judgemental and critical? Condemning others who are different from us and their lifestyle.

As much as we should do great things for God, we should always remember that Jesus served the community and the people around Him. He is King, yet He washed the feet of the disciples. He's the Son of God, yet He chose to die on the cross for us all.

A Christian-ist pride is still pride. Proud that you're saved and going to Heaven while everyone around you is condemned because of their lifestyle?

Heaven is a happy place because your loved ones are all with you, in eternity, worshipping God. But would it be happy if your loved ones are not with you? And you see them suffering, seperated from the presence of God.

Life's short.

Stop whining and do something great for God. While you're at it, pray for your family members to be saved, loved ones, everyone to be saved. And when you reunite in Heaven, it's a great time of celebration, for eternity.

Sweet Child O' Mine - Scott D. Davis - solo piano

Sweet Child O' Mine!

My Immortal - solo piano, Scott D. Davis

My Immortal, on piano!

I will survive: piano transcription: Tal Zilber

cool

The simpsons theme (piano transcription: Tal Zilber)

O_o

Forrest Gump - Main Theme - Piano Solo (re-synchronized)

another nice piece.

Pachelbel - Canon in D

imagine me playin this!!

I feel old when I tell people that I've just been retrenched by my company.

Retrenchment seemed to only affect older people, without proper certifications. But now I know that retrenchment doesn't necessary affect matured workers.

Even thought I was retrenched, I was quite happy because I was starting to feel sick and tired of working at that place. Everyday was quite a bore and I simply spent the day playing games in facebook and chatting in MSN.

Not quite a good testimony, but I can boldly say that I've played my part and played it well too.

So what kind of jobs am I looking for?

Ideally, I would love to work full time in church. But I'm not very sure if there's any openings. I had this thought of being a missionary too, but I don't think CHC takes in people just like that.

Realistically, I've re-applied to be a relief teacher, just get some income in the mean time. I've also re-applied to be a CCPE in schools. Basically to coordinate CCA and CIP programs for the students.

Considering another post in MOE, but the job will not be open until 24 Jan 2009.

Don't have much time to waste! It's mid January and I've about 8.5 months left before Bernice leaves for UK to study! =( Tho it seems that we spend time together almost everyday. Sometimes it's quite challenging thinking of the things to do. But there will be days when everything will be so spontaneous, and we'll have such a great time together.

Anyway! Things can only be better starting from now!!

Looking forward to greater things in 2009!

"As many of you know, I have been losing weight throughout 2008," he said. "The reason has been a mystery to me and my doctors. A few weeks ago, I decided that getting to the root cause of this and reversing it needed to become my number one priority. 

"Fortunately, after further testing, my doctors think they have found the cause -- a hormone imbalance that has been 'robbing' me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis."

-Steve Jobs, Apple CEO

Hmm. I've been losing weight and mass throughout 2008 too!!

Maybe I'm the next Apple CEO, or another company.

How about....

CEO of .... Durian?

What do I want to achieve in this life?

This question rang in my head as I walked home from Bukit Panjang Plaza.

I felt like I've wasted so much of my time, 24 years, doing nothing significant and ending up running in circles.

Have I been aimlessly living my life, even though I've visions and dreams? What's the use of having visions and dreams when there seems to be no work done towards it.

With every step that I take, a question fired out of no where, searching deeper into my heart.

Pretty soon, the topic of Church and God came into my mind.

What have I gained from going to Church and God?

I was speechless for the moment as I searched my mind for standard answers. They were not from my heart and it's simply quotes that are so frequently quoted in Church.

Is this really the life that I'm living? Am I going to be just another passerby on Earth? Without any significant contribution for the kingdom of God?

A desperate cry for God, at a desperate moment.

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray , and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Then I shared with God about what happened earlier and He said.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Then I complained and quoted this verse

Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

And I got smacked by God.

Nah. Not really.

Somehow, I was reminded of this verse about Jesus weeping. Which reminded me that God is a God of emotions too, that He understands how we feel during times of difficulties.

He's not just a ruler that sits on a throne, nonchalant and harden. But He's a God who has came to Earth, died for our sins and rose again in victory. Nothing is too difficult for our God and no matter what we are going through, He is able to help us with the difficulties.

By human effort, you can achieve an considerable achievement. But together with God, amazing things can happen. I wouldn't want to achieve based on my own physical human strength. But I want to yield to Him and let Him take over.

Contradictions between the Spirit and Flesh is always on-going.

Must overcome the temptations.

31 December has come and gone.

It was a day full of fun, joy and surprises.

With Bernice, we went on a planned trip to P. Ubin. The agenda was to visit Chek Jawa, have a little picnic at one of the beaches and for me to bring her to the highest point in Ubin.

Ubin was packed that day! Loads of people were visiting Ubin too! (people mountain people sea, that sort of feeling) For a fleeting moment I thought our 'getaway' will be diluted. But the moment we got our bicycles and cycled away into the lost lands of Ubin (you think this is jurassic park?), we found ourselves surrounded by nature and God's creation. (if you look hard enough, u can see the tyrannosaurus lurking behind the bush....right.)

Wild boars, butterflies and iguna lizards (iguanas ARE already lizards, dear) made their special appearances. 'Crocodile' Hunter, Bernice Yeo, sneaked up to the creatures and tried to take pretty shots of them, though half of the time, she scares them away.

Finally we made it to Mamaam Beach. Salad was on the menu and we happy chomped our greens down. Though the waves were threatening to devour us, we bravely sat on the edge of the rocks, risking being soaking wet. Well, the not-so-brave 'Crocodile' hunter backed out and opted for a safer option because her socks were about to get wet and she doesn't like wet socks.

Talk about being a wet blanket.
(unless you, joel "braveheart' kuek, enjoys eating heavily-polluted-seawater seasoned salad and seeing our bags and shoes getting washed away by the waves, I'd say what i did was pretty smart. So there.)

ANYWAY, greens were really nice, prepared by Bernice. Probably the only time I'll eat so much greens. (of course la. there were two types of lettuce, ham cubes, fruits and nuts...)

NEXT STOP! Chek Jawa! We cycled our way in and it was a crazily crazy long route. Uphills, downhills and slopes of all sorts, we finally made it to the site. Parked our bikes and walked into the main reception counter.

It's HIGH TIDE!! Gosh. Kinda pointless to visit Chek Jawa when it's the high tide because all you see is the waves and that's about it.

So I brought her to the highest point of Ubin.

Pretty-licious place and it took her breath away. We set up the place, kicked off our shoes, socks and bags. Ready for a blasting great time when the heavens blasted too.

We could see that it was raining cows and donkeys on mainland. I was just joking with her that we can call our friends and tease them. Before I could stop laughing, the skies over Ubin turned dark and raindrops started dropping on our heads.

*irritated*

Did our mini rescue mission, and we nearly wanted to brave the rain and just hold our ground. But the torrential rain didn't stop. Made our way down the hill and the rain stopped.

How wonderful.

But it was quite a refreshing experience. The rain washed away our sweat and it felt like we took a nice shower. Our clothes were not exactly soaking wet because we covered ourselves with my army towel, our shoes and socks were still very dry.

Thank God!! It became like showers of blessings! Which I happily coined it.

Cycled back to the main ubin area and we had really fantastic coconuts. It was so sweet, that would be the taste of heaven's plain water. Totally went crazy drinking the coconut, not knowing that Bernice was setting up for a surprise in main land.

Travelled back home and I realized all the doors at home were closed. Sensing something was wrong, I went to my room and opened the door.

I saw a face, with a mask and a party popper pointed at me.

Slammed the door shut, held onto the door handle and told Bernice that there's someone inside. That very smart girl who played a part in planning this surprise simply laughed away. I could hear laughter in my room too.

After about 2 minutes, I opened the door and saw three partners in crime.

Charmaine, Jodie and Junxiang. They 'broke' into my house, decorated my room, gave my mom a scare and surprised me on my birthday.

Really touched by the efforts they had put in, organising everything and planning everything behind my back.

Just when I thought they're not celebrating my birthday because it's new year's eve. Lol.

Ok. Bernice's taking over now. Anyway, she's the one writing in all the ( )s.

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Well, joel has left for to go to service and I'm left to tidy up after him- as usual. On the other hand, I get to fill in all the parts that he conveniently missed out - like the look of pure panic on his face (you could practically seeing his knees trembling) as he frantically yanked the door shut. And the way he bewilderedly told me " there are PEOPLE in my room...holding party poppers!" Yeah, like you'd expect to find bank robbers in your room on new year's eve, holding party poppers as their weapon of choice. SO manly, joel kuek si jun.
And even then, he STILL didn't realise who it was inside his room...until like, 5 minutes later. It was AWESOME.

After all the laughter and some birthday bashing (we were using him as target practice for some balloon tossing -if you managed to nail him on the head, you got 50 points, and so on), we made him hunt for his birthday present.

Now, for any of you who'd got him tagged as some supremo expert detective, Sherlock Holmes type of guy, what with him being in the security elites and all - you got it WRONG. He would've scored almost zero for detecting and analytical skills - which was totally adorable, in a Mr Bean-esque way. He'd searched the whole house, including the store room, before even deigning to look under his bed, on the grounds that he thought the area under his bed was too messy for people to hide stuff in it.

To put things in a nutshell, he got a lovely white leather belt with a big metal buckle from River Island. Thanks to Charmaine, Jodie, Liangkai and Junxiang (:
I got him Springfield sneakers, which made him look about 10 years younger, so he wouldn't look so much like apaedophile next to me. Just kidding!

Right, let's fast forward...(as you can tell, I'm not a very enthusiastic blogger and all)...hung out for a while, ordered pizza...blah blah...Liangkai and Jonathan came by...blah...Ardie popped in too, and promptly got kicked out with the rest of the gang to complete the rest of their new year's partying, while we went prawning with joel's family.

Went prawning, only caught 5 miserable prawns, was disappointed. Ended the night/day with a movie marathon, which we fell asleep in the middle of.

The end!

I am now blogging in Malaysia, Sunway Resorts!

Technically, opposite the hotels, at a LAN Shop.

The first impression is simply amazing. One word can describe this place- Grand.

The Christmas lights is simply amazing. If Orchard road is nice, this place is like heaven. The moment the taxi drove into the hotel, both Kim and I went crazy at the sight of the pretty and running lights.

Christmas is totally in the atmosphere here in this place.

My hotel room is cool too.

There's a bath tub! A mini kitchen and a really comfortable looking bed for me to lie on.

And right now, I'm chatting with Bernice in MSN!

GOTTA GO!

Like some old classmates reunion, today I met up with some of my friends that grew up together with me.

So much has changed and happened. The last time I met them as a group was probably 2 years ago? Before my National Service. From then till now, I've never really joined them for group outings or birthday celebrations.

Thinking back now, maybe I should have joined them more frequently.

So many changes in just 2 years.

Weilun is working as an Marketing Executive, Weiming is studying his Diploma in Logistics, Herman is still in the army, but doing his Degree, Carmen has grown taller and has two more years in her Vet studies.

It's amazing how time has past so quickly. Before we know it, we're all getting married and having kids.

It seems like yesterday was just one of the days that we played basketball together. The swift Herman always on his toes, deadly Weilun making impossible shots, miracle maker Weiming being the critical player all the time and no fears Carmen showing off her elbows to guys 10 times her size.

Seems like it was just yesterday, we played basketball from 4pm till 10pm, skipping dinner all the time.

Seems like it was yesterday, we played pool for 12 straight hours on New Year's Eve, because we won a lucky draw that entitled us 12 hours of free play.

Some things just don't change and I wish that they'll never change.

Because that's what make us unique.

Taylor Swift - Love Story - Official Video (HQ)

woohoo!

more taylor swift please!

Mamma Mia The Movie - Money Money Money- FULL VIDEO

It's DECEMBER!

27 more days to my birthday.

If you're reading this blog, and realize that it's going to be my birthday soon, don't worry! I thought of the BEST birthday gift you can give me.

1. CASH

2. CASH

3. MORE CASH!

YES! Don't bother squeezing with 4 million Singaporeans this christmas month and buy something that you think I may like! Just give the amount that you're willing to spend on me and GIVE IT TO ME!!

Isn't it better that way?

1. You've 'given' me my birthday gift

2. You don't to squeeze/queue/choose my gift

3. I get to buy whatever I like!

It's a WIN-WIN situation!

Btw. Christmas is a separate occasion. I'm expecting $_$ too!

MONEY MONEY MONEY! IT'S A RICH MAN'S WORLD!

A need to rise up to another level.

Guess God is intervening? Several desires, thoughts and dreams got re-ignited. 

The progression of another caused the progression of mine too.

Stay focused and BREAKTHROUGH!

Is it a need or a want?

Today, I was tempted with an offer that no man could resist.

A free ($100 trade-in) iPhone 8g!

FREE OF CHARGE!

How could that be possible? My limited wisdom started to manifest and go crazy. A free iPhone! Think of all the coolness that will be added into your life! The interactive games that you get to play on the boring bus trips, the phone that's also an iPod, the very interesting navigation features; it's simply the geek's phone.

Mom made the phone call and checked. We can upgrade our plans and get the free iPhone! My heart skipped a beat upon hearing the good news and I was all geared up, ready to change and head straight to the nearest singtel shop.

Doing all these without thinking if this is a need, or a want.

Made a phone call to Bernice and she pulled me back to earth. Haha! Thank God for someone like her, so ungeeky and unfazed by technology. Pragmatic and wise, she didn't have to ask if I needed the phone. All she had to do was to sound disinterested and immediately the hype within me died. But that brought me back to reality, existence, earth.

Is the iPhone a need or a want? I definitely want it because it's cool and geeky. But do I need it now?

My sleek Sony Ericsson is serving me well. Though it has multiple functions, I would frequently use the SMS and phone call functions only. If I were to change to the iPhone, probably I'll only use the SMS and phone call functions too! Well, maybe including the games, skype, facebook and any other cool applications that make you cool.

But ultimately, does it reflect a need in my life or a want in my life?

It concluded as a want; and I love Bernice =)

Isn't it irritating when a body of people DO NOT work together? 

Can you imagine what would happen if you wake up one day and your hand says, "I don't feel like working as a hand today." It would be disastrous! 

Same goes as working in an office. If the employees don't work together, doing their parts, other departments would malfunction! 

This is getting so irritating. It seems that everything has to wait. Nothing seems to be done fast enough, and they complain that the management is too fast for them.

Perhaps now i understand why the management is rushing everything. 

Maybe I'm used to getting things done fast, of cos with reason. But having so many procedures before the final outcome is ridiculous! 

Invoices come in, it's forwarded to the accounting department. From there, it's always bounced back to me to check on this and that and this and that. Look, am I an accountant that knows such stuff? I don't mind checking it for you, to ensure that the numbers are correct, but if you're asking me if the terms and stuffs used are correct, how would I know!? You should know it clearer than I do!

Why am I doing your job!?

Even after my signature is GIVEN, payment can't be made immediately. When the whole world was around, you didn't want the invoices to be checked and signed. Now that the world is gone, and the other company is pressing for payment, you nonchalantly say that nobody's around. What is this!?

I am not surprised that companies are disinterested working with us because of such a system!

I understand there's a need for procedure. I understand there's a need for clearance.

But I also understand that there's always a deadline for everything!

Making things easier for you doesn't mean that it's convenient for others!

Life as an working adult is tough. Your days start from 7am, lasting till 10pm at night.

In the morning, after washing up, you'll be sent into a factory where you'll be packed like sardines in a can on a bus. Thank God when you're not standing around people that will literally stick onto you or squeeze into the tiniest gap they can possibly find. 

The next thing you thank God for is when the driver decides to be Lewis Hamilton and drive really fast, you can really reach your work place 10 minutes earlier. But having that advantage also means that the risk of him braking hard is high. When that happens, hold on tight to the hand-grips! Bodies will be flying and toes will be squashed. 

Then you thank God when you finally reached your work place, but you start to dread working because it's another 9 hours before you step out of office, back into the crazy traffic. You just hope and wish that you've leave or MC so that you can stay at home and play Wii with your kids.

Dragging yourselves to the office, you noticed that you've a million unread mails and your in-tray is stacked high with work, stamped with big red letters- URGENT.

Like working in a production line, your mind switches off and you start to work your guts out.

1230! It's lunch time! Your mind comes back alive and now you start to feel really hungry. Thinking of what and where to eat, you're constantly reminded of the crowd, sweat and smell that sticks onto your favorite Hugo Boss top. With much reluctance, you decided to dine at a swanky restaurant.

Back to work and you totally regretted eating at the swanky restaurant because you had to gobble your food down, before you're late to start work again at 1.30pm.

Time seems to slow down at 5pm. Every minute feels like an hour and you keep glancing towards the huge clock thats placed at the side of your monitor. Your mind starts to come up with plans after work; how are you going to surprise your wife, kids today? Suddenly your boss appears out of no where, in your face, and says, "OT tonight! Major change in plans!"

Your sandcastles starts to get destroyed by the waves and waves of working that's piling up your in-tray again. Your phone beeped. It's your wife! She says there's dinner home and she's waiting for you. With tears in your eyes and trembling fingers, you revealed to her the bad news.

silence.

Your eyes shifted back to your monitor screen and off you go, furiously typing away. Your short term goal is etched in your mind- "Finish fast, home fast."

A shout of triumph! You've done the impossible! A quick glance to the clock, you wondered why did time past by so fast when you're not looking at it. It's 9pm! Kids maybe still awake if you rushed home now, your wife would be still up, waiting for you to return.

The run to the bus stop never seemed so slow. You feel yourself running, breathless and dodging every obstacle. But the bus stop seems so far away! You see a bus pulling up, the number looks familiar. A voice in your head says, "RUN! It's your bus!!"

With a deep breath, you sprint like as though you're a 16 year old kid. Taking long strides, you ran your lungs out. Waving at the bus, a sense of desperation comes onto you; you really want to get onto it. Bus stops, with a sigh of relief, you boarded it and tried to scan your ez-link card. 

*beep beep beep*

The dreaded 3 beeps! You've insufficient funds in your card! Face flushed and still gasping for air, you grope for your wallet in your bag and ask for the bus fare. 

Sinking onto the seat, you smile at the thought that at least you're going home now and you get to see your wife and kid. Cruising along the expressway, a smile is formed on your face. You're getting closer to home, you can literally smell the food that your wife has prepared and the sounds of joy your kid makes whenever you're around.

Storming up the stairs, as the lift took such a long time, you opened the door, waiting for 2 figures to run towards you. But that never happened. You tiptoed into your  room and you see something that touches your heart.

Your beautiful wife cuddled up in bed, with your kid in her arms. 

You get washed up, changed and headed straight to bed, cuddling them.

Reflecting back, you realize the reason why you're willing to go through all the trouble everyday. The answer is in your arms, they're the love of your life- you'll do everything to provide for them and at the end of the day, you thank God for the job that He has given to you.

A ring.

To many, it's just a ring. A ring that costs thousands and loads of heart ache. But more than that, a ring is symbolic of your love to your partner.

The ring is worn on the fingers. Why fingers? So that you can flaunt your diamonds when you worship God? NO!

Your hands are used to work everyday. You type, clean, literally do everything with your hands everyday. On your hands, are your fingers. When you work, you look at your hands. Well, besides typing. But whatever you work with your hands, your eyes will be fixed on the object and your hands.

The glittering diamond ring should be distracting enough for you to cast another look on it. Now the test comes, do you just brush it aside or look in adoration?

Will you remember how your spouse proposed to you? Or the first date that you had with him? All are these memories hidden somewhere in the dark corner of your memory?

Keep the love fresh! Keep it lasting! A commitment has to be developed, not taken for granted. Just because you're married to him, doesn't make him psychic, knowing how terrible your day has been or how lousy you feel.

Though it takes 1 hand to slap, it's still nicer to clap with your partner! Communication is still the key of life! 

Back to the ring. So when you look at your ring now, do you remember the painful thoughts or the sweet memories? It's a choice that you make and nobody can force you. 

You choose your own destiny.

Do you want to be bound by sad and negative thoughts or feel euphoric about your relationship with your better half?

Your partner is not  perfect. She's not everything that you wished for. He's not the perfect listener nor is she the best advisor. But since you made the choice to go through thick and thin with her, why waste time getting into meaningless arguments?

Arguments are normal for all relationships. But if there's a conclusion and both parties learn something about each other, it's good! But if it goes on forever and it never fails to revive itself whenever an argument comes on again, it's really pointless.

I just can't understand why people expect a perfect partner when they themselves are not perfect. Why must she do this! Why must he act like that!? Why this why that. Why do you want to make your own life miserable!?

Why not cast aside all differences, re-ignite the fire thats extinguished and start all over again? 

If she doesn't change, YOU change.

Post Asia Conference.

Still trying to catch up with the lack of sleep, accumulated over the conference week. So many things happened during the conference.

Pastor Ulf laid hands and prophesied, Pastor Phil laid hands and prophesied too, Dr Bernard shared a great world that took the church up another level and Pastor Benny Hinn moved in science and wonders.

Not forgetting our very own Pastor Kong, preached with great fire, passion and conviction to the delegates from Asia.

Though it has been a really tiring week, I found it really fruitful. Learnt so much more in depth about the Cultural Mandate, Holy Spirit and the impact CHC is making through the community services. I really believe that for this entire week, the delegates really got their eyes opened up and mouth left hanging open.

Many people came filled with expectancy. Now is the time for them to return back to where they came from, to be the salt and light, transforming their churches, engaging culture and eventually their countries.

It is really amazing to see CHC working together as one, to make this conference possible. The magnitude of this event is huge and the staggering amount of volunteers serving during the conference astonishing. Just the Elites alone, we've close to 15 of us serving together for each session.

Halls were packed beyond belief. Hall 8 was jammed packed for all services, Hall 10 and 7 would always be filled with thousands of people, hungry for the Word of God. It is really amazing to experience such a conference of this scale.

Just when we thought Emerge Conference is one of the biggest conferences.

It is evident that many people are searching for God. Many people want to learn about His words and experience His love.

It's time to share the blessings that God has given to you all these months and years. Its about time someone else gets to know about Jesus Christ and experience the same love, blessings and prosperous life that you're experiencing now.

Asia Conference 2008!

It has finally kicked off with a huge bang! Pastor Kong spearheaded the first service and I'm really believing God for GREATER breakthroughs!

Pastor shared about breaking into the realm of the second space and aiming to be in the realm of the third space. It's really phenomenal to hear from Pastor, sharing about the Cultural Mandate in a different angle.

Simply amazing! Really didn't realize that Paul was faced in such a situation and the breakdown of events that happened, written in the bible, was such a great revelation! Pastor didn't have a intenstive line upon line, bible study with us. But he guided us through the steps of Paul and shared with us the way he responded to the marketplace leaders, even though they were pagan worshippers!

In modern day context, Paul is like a senior pastor of a mega church. He meets up with the CEOs and ministers of the country who aren't Chrisitans. But he doesn't goes there to condemn, instead he's there, winning the lost over! How? By loving them, accepting them and influencing them with Christian values!

Now, how many people really does that? Most people will shun away from the 'world' during the weekdays because they are afraid to engage the world. But Jesus has come to send us out among wolves!! Sent back to the world!

Why should we reject the world, when the world needs Jesus Christ?

Without you, THEY will never come to the knowledge of the love of God.

Without you being the salt and light, THEY will never know that Christian moral values are true and the promises of God stands.

Without you to reach out to them, THEY will never step into a church and experience God.

Don't wait anymore.

You And I Both

Jason Mraz - The Remedy

Jason Mraz - Wordplay

Should've Said No

Love Actually- What Hurts The Most

Love actually

Love Actually - All I want for Xmas

Love Actually (i'll see it throught)

Alan Silvestri Forrest Gump Suite

I love you i love me - Love actually

Last Train Home (Ryan Star)

If you just want sunny days in your life, you'll get a very dry desert.

Heard this phrase during cellgroup, shared by Marlin just now.

This phrase is so true! If all we want in life is nothing but the sun, optimistic and always bright and sunny, we'll really get a desert! It's impossible to live in an condition like this! It'll be so hot that you wouldn't be even able to sleep at night! IF there's a night.

Many people tend to deceive themselves, living life on a constant high. But it is the lows of the life that moulds you as well. Psalms 23, the very famous passage in the bible, says that I may walk through the valley of death, but I do not fear!

What's a valley? A valley is a very low point in planet earth and psalmist David says valley of death! How low can that be!?

But he chooses to praise God!

Wow.

I really believe that if everyone adopts the mentality of David, praising and trusting in Him even though you're going through trials and tribulations, you'll not just be a better person, you'll become someone whom God can use for His eternal glory!

What happens when you've tried your best, doing everything but no results produced?

It means that it's time for God to take over and have some fun.

Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat - Lucky

Not the official video, yet. But this song is nice!

When there's new leaders, there's new members.

This entire entry is taken from Peiling, a note that she wrote in facebook, which I thought is seriously good stuff.

The Parable of The Eagle

Eagles fly alone at high altitude and not with sparrows or with other small birds. No other bird can go to the height of the eagle. When Moses went to commune with God on the mountain, he left the crowd at the foothills. Stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with eagles. Eagles have strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sights his prey, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it. No matter the obstacle, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed.

Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well.

Eagles love a storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm's winds to lift it higher. Once it finds the wing of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift him above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.

The Eagle tests before it trusts. When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male pursuing her. Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases it. He has to catch it before it falls to the ground. He then brings it back to the female eagle.

The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a higher altitude and then drops the twig for the male to chase. This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of catching the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then, will she allow him to mate with her! Whether in private life or in business, one should test commitment of people intended for partnership.

When ready to lay eggs, the female and male eagle identify a place very high on a cliff where no predators can reach. The male flies to earth and picks thorns and lays them on the crevice of the cliff, then flies to earth again to collect twigs which he lays in the intended nest. He flies back to earth and picks thorns laying them on top of the twigs. He flies back to earth and picks soft grass to cover the thorns. When this first layering is complete the male eagle runs back to earth and picks more thorns, lays
them on the nest; runs back to get grass it on top of the thorns, then plucks his feathers to complete the nest. The thorns on the outside of the nest protect it from possible intruders.

Both male and female eagles participate in raising the eagle family. She lays the eggs and protects them; he builds the nest and hunts. During the time of training the young ones to fly, the mother eagle throws the eaglets out of the nest. Because they are scared, they jump into the nest again.

Next, she throws them out and then takes off the soft layers of the nest, leaving the thorns bare. When the scared eaglets again jump into the nest, they are pricked by thorns. Shrieking and bleeding they jump out again this time wondering why the mother and father who love them so much are torturing them. Next, mother eagle pushes them off the cliff into the air.

As they shriek in fear, father eagle flies out and catches them up on his back before they fall and brings them back to the cliff. This goes on for sometime until they start flapping their wings. They get excited at this newfound knowledge that they can fly.

The preparation of the nest teaches us to prepare for changes;

The preparation for the family teaches us that active participation of both partners leads to success;

The being pricked by the thorns tells us that sometimes being too comfortable where we are may result into our not experiencing life, not progressing and not learning at all. The thorns of life come to teach us
that we need to grow, get out of the nest and move on. We may not know it but the seemingly comfortable and safe haven may have thorns.

The people who love us do not let us languish in sloth but push us hard to grow and prosper. Even in their seemingly bad actions they have good intentions for us.

When an Eagle grows old, his feathers become weak and cannot take him as fast as he should. When he feels weak and about to die, he retires to a place far away in the rocks. While there, he plucks out every feather on his body until he is completely bare. He stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, then he can come out. We occasionally need to shed off old habits and items that burden us without adding to our lives .


Attitude
Is A Small Thing That Makes a BIG Difference.

Robbie Williams - Angels

Finally I'm able to blog again. Laptop has been cranky recently, refusing to log into blogger or load some script for me to blog.

About a month has past and I've been coping well with work. Apparently my bosses are very happy with my performance and they're starting to trust me with more responsibilities. Thank God for that! If not for Him and His favor, I would have been fired a million times already.

I'm back in Security Ministry! Was quite shocked to receive the news from Desmond. Didn't expect it coming because I thought I wouldn't be going back to Security for eternity. But still, Thank God for the chance once again to serve in Security and to serve Pastors and his guests in Elites. Really feel that my return is very different and somewhat feels that there's many things to impact.

Euphoria training has been picking up as well. Shoulder hurts everytime after training and it would last through the week. At least it's getting better now and I'm able to do tosses without any problems. Thank God. Quite excited about the performance, even though our status now is quite terrible. Messy and off-timings. But I believe everyone will put their act together and piece a great performance for God, CHC and the rest of Asia =)

I really do need a new laptop.

Seriously, this is just random rumblings.

I love food and I want to eat breakfast now.

God of this City - Chris Tomlin

Starting work tomorrow!!

Got a job from my ex-boss, reBorne Pte Ltd. The company that deals with Xando and other healthcare products.

Was quite surprised that my boss still remembers me and wants me to work for him again. Went for numeral interviews last week and he showed me around the office and their new concept stores. The company is moving in a new direction and their focus is on transforming lives with their products.

Quite interesting. Would be doing something that I've totally no experience in. But by the grace of God, they're willing to give me the chance to learn.

Was planning my budget and there's really nothing left after essential expenses are deducted. Gosh! To think that my salary is quite high for a poly graduate. Hoping and praying that they'll increase my salary a little more! =)

God is still very good to me. Loads of favor upon my life, kinda obvious.

Besides reBorne, I went for other interviews such as UOB Bank and Tuas Power. Received great favor from the employers and attractive perks.

God REALLY answers prayers.

I was quite specific about my job requirements and all the offers I had were close, if not similar, to the requirements that I prayed for. I was also brought to remembrance that there was a period of time during SOT, I was praying that I'll be able to work in reBorne as well.

After speaking to my boss last Monday, he mentioned that he thought of me during the week of my graduation. And that's ALSO the week that I prayed for a job in his company!! Amazing thing is that I happened to meet him during service and he gave me his name card, wanting me to contact him.

But i forgot to contact him=/ 1 week later, he managed to get my email and messaged me. Lol. Thank God!

This really shows me something. That God is never late! He's always on-time!

Some people really struggle with the fact that God is a good Father. They hide in fear because they feel that they're not worthy of Him. But the VERY fact that He's our Father, it means that we can approach Him for help!

Which father would turn away his children?

Some people stereotype God as an angry God whom holds a hammer and lightning rod in His hands. Ready to strike punishment onto anyone.

If that's the God I serve, I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by now.

Anyway! God is a good God and we all should not be afraid of approaching Him!!

We've been made righteous by Jesus' blood. We confess our sins and repent from them, get planted in the house of God, discipled by His leaders and have a relationship with Him!

There will be hardships, sufferings and pain. BUT this is the amazing part of the Christian walk!! Because you'll never walk alone again! God is with you and He guides you through valleys and storms!

Are you ready to trust Him? to walk on waters?

Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around (original clip)

Heard this song last night at a petrol station.. NICE!

Official Jason Mraz - I'm Yours video

SOT'08 has officially ended.

It has been a really exciting 5 months in CHBTC.

This 5 months is nothing short of an adventure with Jesus. The endless assignments, bible reading and examinations is enough for sleepless nights. But there's still cellgroups to attend, mission trips to go for, conferences and early morning prayer meetings!

But it was never a drag for me to attend classes every morning, praising and worshiping God or finishing my assignments.

In SOT, I learned to be understanding. I started becoming meek and not get easily offended by others. In SOT, my faith in God grew and I experienced Him in so many different ways!

He's never late, always on time. His promise for me came to past! That everything will be settled, that I do not have to worry about finances.

Now that SOT has ended, a new chapter begins.

What lies ahead maybe hazy, but now I've the faith to trust God and His ways, that He has a great plan and destiny for me. Being equipped with the Word, I can now be an effective minister of Jesus.

Having much "head knowledge" about Jesus Christ, now is the time to experience it!

Plain White Ts - Hey There Delilah - Official (HQ)

For your dream to come to past, you must help others achieve their dreams first.

Classes with Pastor Kong is always so inspiring.

Pastor finished up the Cultural Mandate Series today and he opened up the time for some Question & Answer.

Several interesting questions were asked and I remember very vividly a question asked by a female student, with regards to stepping out in faith into the entertainment world.

Pastor's reply to her question really inspired me a lot.

"We chose to walk in faith." - Ps Kong

Pastor was sharing with us the experience he and Sun had to go through and the decision he had to make. They could have cruised through life when church was 10,000 in strength. But Pastor felt that this isn't what he wants to be.

So Sun crossed over into the entertainment scene and Pastor became a voluntary, to go off salary.

To me, that's really walking in faith. Making the decision to go "salary-free" and Sun crossing over is definitely something that requires tons of faith! It's really something that most people wouldn't even think of!

As Pastor was sharing his experiences, it just made me feel that Pastor such a normal person. Someone that struggles with weaknesses as well. But the difference is not because he's the Senior Pastor of a mega-church.

But he's a man after God's heart.

He's willing to lay aside all the comfort, riches and glory to pursue God's kingdom. It really takes a lot of security and faith to make the decisions he has made.

I feel really blessed to have Pastor Kong as my Senior Pastor!

All things are possible with Jesus!

Who am I?

Have you ever pondered upon that question?

Who are you, to somebody else.

To someone, I am the nonchalant, can't be bothered with you guy.
To another, I am the nice and caring friend.
To another, I am the wallpaper, never noticed until I start peeling.
To another, I am the guy that smiles a lot.
To another, I am the laid back one.
To another, I am the one that you talk to when you need a listening ear.
To another, I am the one you can rely on.
To another, I am the one that passes you by.

The list just goes on..

But to God,

I am His child.
I am anointed.
I am special.
I am called by Him.
I am protected by Him.
I am uniquely created by Him.

I am Joel Kuek and God loves me.

If not for God loving me who I am, would I be able to freely express my love for people around me? No.

God gave me a Role Model and His name is Jesus Christ. God says, "Follow His footsteps and He'll guide you in every single step you take, every decision that you make."

"I've called you and this call is irrevocable. Hold onto it."

Hello World!

Everything has been quite good. I do not know where to start, or share. But God's good.

In SOT, we are in the process of going through the Five Fold Ministries. Really amazing stuff. From the beginning, Pastor Ming mentioned that after the course, we'll realize that we're actually NOT who we think we are. Lol.

Totally true. I found myself not being very Pastoral like, though it's my desire to be a Pastor. Haha! Got to work very hard in that area! Feel that I'm a little more inclined towards a Prophet and Teacher ministry. Heh! I'll Call down fire and TWO female bears will MAUL you if you offend me!

Not finding any inspiration to blog now. Heh. Perhaps things that has been happening are rather personal and I've no desire to publicly air them. Bleh.

Well. We'll see =)

Squeaky clean!

Weekday classes with Pastor Mike is simply amazing. Learnt so many things from him, not just deliverance, but ministering and releasing the anointing to others.

The MOST amazing revelation was probably releasing the anointing to others. It's quite easy to pray for someone, when you receive a word of knowledge, but how do you impart that anointing, presence, love into his heart?

If we do not know how to release it, that prayer will just sound good!! Must release the anointing, then people receive something in their Spirits and things will then begin to change!!

Releasing the anointing can be as easy as, as much as I received, I give! Just freely receive and give!!

So the easiest way to minister is in the area of the joy of the Lord. Receive the joy of the Lord into your Spirit and release it to the people around you! And if they're open to receive it, you'll find people laughing crazily around you. Haha!

God's amazing right?! It's not by my abilities, or the things that I do, but it's by His Spirit that all these things are happening!

Praying for people during the kairos moment is so powerful. Words of knowledge and wisdom begins to fill your Spirit. Like a double edged sword, the word pierce through every harden heart and brings forth healing into their lives!! An a touch from heaven, the anointing is released into their lives.

WOW!

God is an amazing God!

Now I feel so good, it's easy for me to accept people. But I need to draw strength from the Holy Spirit because it's Him who gave me that power to forgive!

Perhaps this is brokenness. That you depend entirely on God, not on your own abilities and strength.

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The last time i blogged, unknown.

So many things had happened for the past few weeks, not a lot to say. But God is very good to me =)

Pastor Mike Connell is in town! Whole week of lessons with him, learning about deliverance and how it should be done. Definitely, spring cleaning as well.

Deliverance can and should be done by any believer. But of cos one must be walking in holiness and righteousness before even attempting on someone else.

Loads of exciting experiences!! Manifestations, a student hiding a knife in his pocket, unclean spirits that "runs" away or falls asleep whenever you pray for them.

I've no idea what to share here. There's so many things that I want to say, but... haha! I can't =P

Oh well. God is good.

Updates!

Cultural Mandate with Pastor Kong.

Simply amazing classes we've with Pastor Kong. I don't know how to describe the feeling when we go through the class. It's exciting, revelational and challenging.

Its exciting because you really see how God is moving in the marketplace, and how He uses people to impact the lives of so many people in their area of influence.

How great servants of God are raised up and reaping all the blessings they've sown.

It's revelational! The cultural mandate existed ever since Genesis 1:28! When God said, be fruitful and multiply, subdue the earth! That's the cultural mandate! WOW! ALL things are created for His glory. That includes businesses, the arts, media and loads more.

It's challenging! Because your faith will be tested. There'll be persecution from non-Christians and fellow Christians.

But we're not here to please man, but to please God.

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Pastor also shared about the right age to get married. He mentioned that he would very much prefer members to get married between the age of 21 and 25. No money? All the more better! Cos they'll learn to save money once they've married each other.

And i've one year left to get a gf and get married.

Back from BIGBANG Camp!!

Totally amazing experience.

Darryl said something that challenged me. She mentioned that this camp is not just about new friends. But its also about that touch from God that everyone should desire for, that even though we maybe tired, we still seek after the face of God, for Him to strength us.

It's so easy to neglect God during the camp. You'll be busy doing things till the wee hours of the night and by the time you're free, you're so dead tired. But I was super encouraged by the campers! As I walked around the chalet site at 3am, I'll see groups of people gathered together worshipping, or praying together! 3am!! These groups of people aren't really the young adults, but they were the KIDS! the secondary school students!!

Super amazed.

Something amazing happened too. During morning devotion, Darryl prayed for me and it was amazing. She moved in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and ministered to me. Extremely blessed by her prayer and really believe that my breakthrough is about to come!! Praise God!!

Ultimately, my team had five new friends. Out of the five, four responded to the altarcall!! Praise the Lord!! WOOHOO!! The four who responded were the four girls who came in harden, but left soften by the love of God!! Praise GOD!!

If not for the love of God flowing endlessly in the team, I think all these salvations wouldn't be possible. And if not for my wonderful team members, this camp wouldn't be a life-changing camp for not just the new friends, but members as well!

Really believe that this love of God will continue to flow in our lives and we'll see a revival breaking forth in the zone!!

Bao-wer!!

Praise God.

I've completed Spirit Filled Believer's Handbook Assignment within a total of 6 hours. 4 hours last night, very unproductive. 2 hours this evening, super productive.

Can only hope and pray now that whatever I've written is correct and acceptable in the eyes of Bobby. Haha!

Played basketball just now. It's been light years since I last played and it was fun. I think I jumped higher, longer and further than usual. Haha! Should maintain my physical being! My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit! Must keep myself FIT!

Randomic post, but I just wanna thank God for everything He done man. There's too many to be listed down here, but I'm really thankful for EVERYTHING that had happened.

Be it good, bad or whatever.

Simply because God is good, all the time.