Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Son Yeon Jae ribbon final - Olymipic games London 2012
Best performance among the 4 categories. Amazing. Totally mesmerized and amazed.
[Star Date] Son Yeon-jae, who won Korea's first ever gold in rhythmic gy...
How do you NOT fall in love with this girl?
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Michael Bublé - "Everything" [Official Music Video]
You make me sing.
You're every line, every word. You're everything
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Journey of a Run
Well, barely before 1km, I started to feel my calves aching. Either my calves lacked the strength or there's something wrong with my running technique. Pushing on, I tried to not think about the ache.
Barely 2km, I felt tired, yet not tired. My legs were tired, but my heart-rate wasn't exactly thumping at 80-90%. Felt more like 60-65%, very comfortable. Just very tired legs.
Walked several times.
Felt really dry, ran to KAP for a cup of iced water at McDonalds.
Continued running and walking towards my destination.
Throughout the run, my mind kept switching between two thoughts.
1. Reach West Coast Park before sunset.
2. I can't make it fast enough before sunset.
As I fiddled with my thoughts, it affected how I ran too. As I focused on reaching WCP before sunset, I was able to push myself to continuously run and not think about the pain. And the pain did go away as I continued running.
But the moment I allowed weakness in my thoughts, my body responded immediately and I couldn't run anymore.
I also realised that as much as the Spirit is willing, sometimes the body is really weak. As much as I really wanted to push myself to run further and faster, my body is not conditioned to take such abuse and harsh environments. Until my body finally got acclimatised, and the weather was much cooler, I was able to persist for longer distances.
I also realised that during the journey, the natural tendency is to focus on the pain, on what is happening now. However, as I started to focus on the possibilities of my destination, of how beautiful the sunset would be, I was able to push myself further.
Likewise, many times in our daily walk with God, the journey is not easy. We stumble and we fall. I definitely have stumbled and fell many times, and sometimes I fall so hard, it's also painful to even get back up and continue walking and believing.
However, if I were to focus on the destination, it doesn't matter how long I take to reach my destination. Just as long as I do not give up and I continue moving towards the goal that I set before me, I'd eventually finish the journey and reach my destination.
Recent times has caused me to really fall, hard. I could only blame myself for feeling that way and even acting on it, which was extremely foolish. However, this incident has the potential to mold me, to become stronger and more dependent on God. To find my sense of security in Him, my identity and my self-worth in Him.
And when I finally reach my destination, I know that I'd feel the journey's worth it.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Maybe that's why I love Calvin and Hobbes so much. He's just an ordinary kid, yet extraordinary.
He has a special relationship with his imaginary friend, one who would never disappoint him and is always there for him.
One that goofs around with him, and yet, also share quirky life experiences.
Full of adventures together and also fighting all the time. Yet they are cannot be separated.
Friends like this are hard to come by.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
I was in a fortified place, I was not alone. The 'force' I was with was able to slay tigers and lions in an instant. It was a mystery and it was bizarre.
Ferocious tigers and lions would suddenly drop dead, and disappear.
But this 'force' would then tug me from behind, wanting me to turn around. I hesitated, I resisted. Then I gave in and turned, even in the physical sense, I knew my body turned around too.
And I woke up in shock.
The presence made me feel super uncomfortable, I felt unsafe. Fear and anxiety gripped my heart. An image of a face keeps coming back to me. My mind keeps going back to the dream..
What is this force? ...
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I was in a fortified place, I was not alone. The 'force' I was with was able to slay tigers and lions in an instant. It was a mystery and it was bizarre.
Ferocious tigers and lions would suddenly drop dead, and disappear.
But this 'force' would then tug me from behind, wanting me to turn around. I hesitated, I resisted. Then I gave in and turned, even in the physical sense, I knew my body turned around too.
And I woke up in shock.
The presence made me feel super uncomfortable, I felt unsafe. Fear and anxiety gripped my heart. An image of a face keeps coming back to me. My mind keeps going back to the dream..
What is this force? ...
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
City Harvest Church
Firstly, my stand is "Standing with City Harvest Church. I won't be who I am, if not for what they have done." And very interestingly, it was picked up by Wall Street Journal.
Anyway, my reasons are relatively simple. Besides my natural family being here for me for the past 28 years, CHC has been a constant source of encouragement, inspiration and character development.
Through the Word of God, I have been transformed and through the preaching of the Word, I have grew in faith; not just in God and in His Word, but also in myself.
In Church, I learned about living beyond my comfort zone, serving and meeting the needs of others and living my life based on the Word of God. I do not claim that I am the "perfected" one. I still make mistakes and get discipled. But at the end of the day, its always for the betterment of me.
In Church, I served in various ministries like Security, City Harvest Community Services Association and the Cell-Group Ministry. In was in such ministries, I learned more about myself as I served others. Such experiences gave me the opportunity to connect with various ones, lead teams, witness transformation in lives and meeting needs. If I were not in Church, I'd probably be quite a narrow minded, cynical and selfish person.
In Church, I learned to give. Yes, I tithe 10% of my gross income to CHC, every month. And yes, I also give to my Mom monthly too. Was it difficult to manage my finances? Yes, definitely. My ever increasing phone bill, insurance and investments, transport costs, food and all. But I am a believer of sowing and reaping. God is my provider and He provides for me. Yes, there are days I struggle, yet somehow, He provides.
I also appreciate my family for providing for my studies and daily needs as well, I thank God for my family daily and though I do not express it enough, I am really grateful to be in the Kuek family.
Were there times when I got too emotional and gave beyond my means? Yes, but everything turned out fine. God came through, miracles happen and all is fine.
From an outsider point of view, you might not understand why we do what we do. My family has reminded me time and time again, and I appreciate it. It keeps me in check. But if you, as a friend/stranger/concerned citizen, tell me what to do.. Who gave you the rights? Thank you for being concerned, but if you do not understand (or think you understand) please try not to give "constructive" comments. You may not understand, until you are part of the vision.
I thank God that on social media platforms, there's a great outpouring of testimonials about the love of God demonstrated in CHC. How Pastor Kong, Sun and Pastor Tan made a difference in the lives of so many.
Though the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.
The Crossover Project, that started 10 years ago, has seen thousands of lives changed and transformed. Ordinary folks like me have experienced the power of God, listened to Sun's testimony and Pastor Kong's messages of faith.
Now if you were that hopeless and aimless youth/adult, would you be filled with gratitude when someone cares enough to take care of you, teaches you that there is a greater purpose to live for and connects you to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords?
Allegations are allegations. My trust is with Pastor Kong, Sun, Pastor Tan, Eng Han, Sharon, John Lam, Meng Hao and Jacqueline. This will not stop me from attending CHC, from worshipping, from tithing, from doing my best. We are not people who are blinded, or idolise the leadership. Simply said, we are just fools for Christ, to build and expand His Kingdom, whichever way God has spoken to the leadership.
It is not a religion I subscribe to, but a relationship that I'm connected in.
We are family.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
I strongly believe one of the ways I show love and appreciation is by acts of service.
Though sometimes people do not know, but at the end of the day, as long as others are blessed, I am blessed.
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HH encouraged me, saying that I was the best house captain for the camp.. I was quite humbled and encouraged because I felt that I did not do a lot, neither did I really "rah-rah" the house all the time. All the other house captains were just as amazing and awesome.
We all did what we could, to the best of our ability, being available and ready to do whatever that we might have to do.
End of the day, I thank God for such a great opportunity to serve alongside the leaders. Watching them run the camp was amazing; they brought unity and such great effectiveness in the camp. Though there were hiccups, solutions were never too far away and no problem too difficult for them to handle.
I remember HH sharing with me last year that as we serve, there must be joy in doing what we are doing, then it won't be tiring.
I recall having lots of laughter and joy together with the other house captains, the commandants as we went through each day. I looked forward to meeting the other captains, the commandants and the members. Everyone was having fun, cheering and encouraging each other on.
At the end of the day, the toughness and tiredness is not remembered. But whats left at the end of the day, is the joy in serving.. The joy in seeing lives changed and transformed for God.. The joy of being in His presence, worshiping Him.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Heaven on Earth
Despite the tiredness, feeling uncomfortable and thirsty all day, once the presence of God came... It felt like heaven on earth.
Its a feeling that cannot be comprehended. A feeling that no words can express the love, admiration and gratitude I have for God. He came and did a surgery in my heart.. He came and took away all my tiredness and gave me strength to believe.
I did not see any mighty vision or received a mighty prophecy.... But God's presence was more than enough for me. I could do this all my life, for more of His presence... More of Him in my life.