Out of the Blue

The Third Trimester

2011-12-12T17:23:00.001+08:00

Im into the 31st week. Which means around 6-7 weeks to full term (of 37 weeks). The third trimester is proving to be challenging in some ways. I never expected I'd grow to be sensitive to smells- cigarette, feng you, cooked food packets on train. It makes me breathless and nauseas. Tired-ness took on a different meaning from the first trimester. Of course it was exhausting then and nothing

28 weeks.

2011-11-16T10:01:00.000+08:00

It's been about 7 months. Pregnancy, like my cousin told me "is over quite soon", and I didn't quite get it at first. Looking forward, I realise there's just about two months more before I'd see Kayla! So I thought I should recall and note some things about pregnancy (both matter of facts and surprises) before I forget them altogether. The most common questions I get and find it a little

Letter to my unborn daughter

2011-10-15T01:36:00.000+08:00

Dear Kayla, (a name both Daddy and Mummy wish you will like) It thrills Mummy and Daddy that you've been growing and kicking inside, especially more recently. We are grateful that you are healthy and active. Sometimes, I try to imagine seeing you come out from me, all red and cute - I know that marks a special beginning - of life with Kayla. You know that Daddy really loves you? I know from

Do not worry...

2011-09-10T13:51:00.000+08:00

Our BTO in the works It dawned on me today that I've never really been able to let myself make mistakes. In an BTO exercise about two years ago, we chose a unit and we didn't even check the compass. Today I walked past it, and saw that our block was climbing storeys but oh dear the setting sun was shining brightly into the windows! It faces the west! Worry set in - what if we come home to a

Closing a chapter of my life

2011-09-10T13:37:00.000+08:00

Sharing a devotion @AGM I must be one of those whom cannot stop working after I officially retire. At four and a half months of pregnancy, my mind is really still all about work and ministry. I can't let go yet I know, at least emotionally. It has been coming to 8 years on staff. I've been burnt out before, discouraged and disappointed at some point in time. But I've experienced the most

A gift to us

2011-09-03T16:14:00.000+08:00

Before we catch Lion King @MBS I'm a lazy writer. Can't believe my last post was in Jan! So much has happened since then. 1. I've celebrated my big 30. 2. I'm pregnant. 3. Life will turn 180 degrees come next Feb Yes it's been a roller coaster ride since the two lines I saw at the end of May. We saw a gynae in early May to have a body check up, cos I felt paranoid about my bad

A man and a boy

2011-01-23T23:16:00.000+08:00

He was physically handicapped. But during the praise and worship, he clapped his hands joyfully. His head jerked uncontrollably sometimes but he was clearly enjoying himself in the church. It was the first time he came after being invited by Qingwen yesterday. He probably knew alot about Christianity but had not committed his life to Jesus. Qingwen told me he was worried he was too "sinful"

Christmas in Tokyo

2010-12-31T02:20:00.002+08:00

A mission trip to Tokyo wasn't in my radar. But preparation for it went underway in October when I was assigned to lead it. I brought 9 students along on this trip. Qingwen was (thankfully) with me and so was Henry. It wasn't easy handling the different personalities and needs. But I believed the trip was divinely arranged as we squared off one another at different points of the trip. It was

Stay close to Me (2)

2010-08-02T11:20:00.001+08:00

Last Saturday, I was at Mass Media (Crusade Bookstore) trying to get some materials for my Sunday School kids (and wishing secretly that I'd something for myself) I saw this book called "31 Days Toward Intimacy with God" and decided to buy it for my soul. And as I read through the introduction, it was as if God was saying. "Stay close to Me- and this is what it means." "When we suffer, we

Stay close to Me (1)

2010-07-31T18:01:00.001+08:00

This past July has been the longest month I've ever experienced. Being in charge of recruitment this year, work started for me right from March or so, with trickles of Admin and meetings mounting to peak in July. Freshman Camp, Matriculation Fair, online surveys and CORS Bidding help..things rolled from one thing to another while my energy dissipated uncontrollably. There were a few nights

Let him who boasts boasts in this

2010-06-26T17:34:00.000+08:00

Reading through the book of Jeremiah now as part of my long overdue goal to finish reading the bible over once, I feel like it is a mirror to the state of my heart in this season of life and ministry. A verse that my eyes roved over and over again for the past few days Jer 9:23-24 "Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the

Thots of Good Friday @Sunday School

2010-03-29T12:57:00.000+08:00

Yesterday in church we had Good Friday program for the Sunday School. The highlight was a 20min showing of movie clip "Narnia Chronicles" followed by group discussions and presentations. I didn't know if it was a good idea. But I thought it'd be an interesting way to remember the significance of the cross and resurrection. I thought it turned out alright but I thought what might have made it

1st birthday as one:)

2010-03-27T13:04:00.000+08:00

A few days ago, we celebrated our birthdays in a "picturesque " way. I've been feeling rather guilty for not really spending time with Qingwen on his birthday (18th) cos I had to be at NUS that day. Furthermore, I wasn't feeling well and was grouchy that day too, sigh:( But I took leave on the 24th, wanting to celebrate a belated birthday with him and also for myself ha (mine's 25th). I had

New year, not-so new thoughts

2010-01-11T11:05:00.001+08:00

I felt like I've just survived 10 days of the new year. Not in an unhappy way, but with a really grateful heart. We began the first day of 2010 at the crematorium, where Qingwen's uncle was laid to rest. I did not know him much except that I served him tea at the wedding. While not very emotional, I was reminded of life's brevity and the need to focus. After all, we can't be sure how much

More than a home (2)

2009-11-26T17:55:00.001+08:00

In the meantime, we are staying at a rented place in Seng Kang, kindly at a very affordable rate by the landlord, and previously occupied by our colleagues n good friends. God has really given us more than a home, literally. We've been settling in this place for a few weeks. I was amazed how we could see the sunrise every morning- it's a free 'visual' alarm by the way- as light pours into the

More than a home (1)

2009-11-13T00:49:00.002+08:00

Our BTO flat is in the works. There's nothing except for cranes and the plot is all barricaded. It somehow feels strange to me that I'm seeing my home eventually in 2012, from nothing literally.

Pre Wedding Blues

2009-10-18T23:34:00.002+08:00

When I walked down the aisle, I was a very scared bride. I was very happy but also very scared. It would be the biggest decision of my life next to receiving Jesus and I have no idea what life would be like after that. Getting married has posed the toughest discipleship challenge in my life, more than living in a single parent family or joining staff. It is not so much about my other half as

the Chin talk

2009-09-26T11:47:00.001+08:00

We spent the morning after fishball mee @kopitiam at a small park nearby, sitting on a bench with the playground before us. There were noises-birds cooing, kids playing and cars whizzing. It was still serene. I looked at him and he did his bad-man eyebrow twitch. "What?" "Flirting with you. Okok I'm irritating you." "Thanks ar" Half the time, after every few sentences, I have to go

Too harsh with myself?

2009-09-25T09:46:00.003+08:00

Over a conversation with a good friend and mentor, we came to a question of I was too harsh on myself. At first thought, I didn't think so. What then made her think so?Is is cos I worry alot? Critical of myself and others? Easily discouraged or disappointed? How then can I balance between truth and grace? Strict Training vs Trying? Pondering

Meeting ex-disciple

2009-09-19T22:55:00.003+08:00

The highlight of my day was to meet up with a gal, an ex-student whom I discipled indirectly in the past. She's working now, and I was going to pass her some shoes and blouses that were new but I couldn't wear. It was great to see her again after a period of time, in a new phase of life. We shared about how we were, the challenges that we had in the past and how they are now. There seemed a

10 day adventure, without Hubby

2009-09-18T11:33:00.004+08:00

Dear is finally back from his 10 day trip in US! When he came back yesterday and I shared stuff I went through while he was away, I thought- what an adventure! On the day he left (8th Sep), I went out to have dinner with my brother and spent like the whole night waiting with him at Singtel Hello shop (so that I can transfer ownership of Mobile Broadband to him) only to find that actually my

A Cup of Tea

2009-07-15T09:39:00.004+08:00

"Can I get you to a cup of something while you stone?" "Tea, thanks.." It was after staff meeting. I felt so down. After lunch with Qingwen, I just didn't want to move. We were at the cafeteria on the 7th floor. I felt better with the warm glass in my hands. But it was being able to pour out all the feelings in my heart - the fear, disappointment, discouragement, anger- to Qingwen that

10 new things I'm thankful for

2009-06-09T14:20:00.003+08:00

10 new things I'm thankful in my life:1. My W595 Sony Phone, gotten last month. 2. Qingwen, Dear.. for his love and encouragement. We're married for 5 weeks! 3. My room, my solace and place of refuge. I love the new brown kitchen table we've got. And the attached toilet we can use so freely. 4. My Mum-in-law, whom cooks really really good food. Her sacrificial love. 5. My Dad, esp now that he

Becoming

2009-05-28T16:30:00.004+08:00

I've been picking up on simple O.I.A during my QT again, with much shame cos I've always told my students about it but I wasn't consistent. Yet, God's really gracious to still help me process His truth as I went back to the Word. I was at Luke 10 (Parable of the Good Samaritan and the story of Martha and Mary) when some things came out at me. A lawyer, testing Jesus and really trying to justify

Beloved

2009-04-26T05:30:00.004+08:00

Two days ago, I finally met someone whom sort of understood what I really felt about myself. It was such a relief to read words that describe the confusion and dilemmas that I've tried for years to even know. Interestingly, he suffered depression. He is a Christian Catholic. He writes short books. Yay. And in his little book "Life of the Beloved", I saw myself. Ha and by the way, he wrote

handicapped lift

2009-04-26T05:17:00.004+08:00

How does a lift become handicapped?And would anyone dare use it? Hmm..

Dreaming?

2009-04-20T12:00:00.000+08:00

Food Tasting

2009-03-22T22:21:00.004+08:00

Food tasting. What an experience.. I hardly remembered any of the food I ate that night. All my head could manage were the 2hr long comments and discussions that flew across and between the heads around the table. It wasn't just about the food.. which probably chalked up 10 minus points. And then the flowers, plates, curtains, favors and wine. All honest and good, just a tad too harsh for an

Bayar

2009-02-03T14:20:00.004+08:00

I have a Mongolian friend. He's just become a father. And as I read his newsletter describing his journey, can't help smiling and being awed by the ways of God.. i mean just read Zoloo's description of Bayar (his newborn's) from conception to birth. It's beautiful..Btw they are Crusade staff raising monthly support as a family. It is difficult to raise finances in Mongolia as the community of

green eyed monster

2009-01-24T16:56:00.002+08:00

September 14, 2008, 22:18I'm a green-eyed monster. The disease I have is called jealousy. How it all happened I don't really know. The earliest memory is Mum comparing me to a friend's daughter and saying I'm better. Subsequently, they were never ending self-made comparisons that always left me feeling worse and lousy. I'm not pretty enough, as capable, not good enough. Something inside me

Courage to Live

2009-01-03T18:21:00.002+08:00

Day 2 of 2009. I could only see her from outside the glass door. She looked unexpectedly awake and her eyes grew bigger when her father waved and smiled at her. I waved too and said hi. Suddenly, she leaned forward a little from her pillow and liquid started flowing out of her mouth. The nurse whom was just outside quickly rushed in and soon after came out and in again with lots of tissue.

Christmas Cave

2008-12-28T15:14:00.003+08:00

Except for the Christmas Service and lunch in church thereafter (which I left half way), Christmas has been intentionally quiet for me. A whole rainy day at home on the 24th, with some cleaning up of the kitchen, writing an article and watching "Little Nonya" on TCS 8. No, I did not send Christmas wishes over SMS except for a lecturer friend whom I didn't manage to meet up last month. I guess

Not Satisfied

2008-11-26T14:09:00.003+08:00

I managed to find a relatively quiet corner in T3 Wang Jiao + sofa seat and for $2.30 spent like 2 hr sitting and reading and journaling. It's like so tough to find a place to sit and enjoy some quiet moments nowadays. And as I shopped around later, I found this music CD titled "A moment in Time", produced by Kevin Ho, Corrinne May's hubby! I bought and listened to it. Interestingly, though

Not Coming Home Today

2008-11-13T16:25:00.000+08:00

fulcrum: family

2008-11-04T00:42:00.002+08:00

For the past few months, the fulcrum of my life has been pressing more on personal life and ministry. Wedding, marriage preparation, new team-mates, ministry retreats and outings. Last Fri, my family and I remembered Grandpa on his 1st year death anniversary. Alot of fuss and Toaist ritual stuff which I hated but went through anyhow. I miss Grandpa but still.. And somehow after that, the

Breakthrough Prayer

2008-09-07T22:57:00.002+08:00

Breakthrough Prayer 9pm to 5am.. It sounded cool but when I tried asking students to go, the thought of staying overnight to pray became rather crazy. Who'd come? Was my nagging thought. But we did it! And I'm so glad that about 150 students came.. To pray for ourselves, needs of people, ministries and persecuted Christians in the world. So glad esp to see the TP RP students. I almost fell

Why Dogs

2008-07-31T21:15:00.000+08:00

Recently I watched 10 Promises to my Dog, read "Marley and Me" and I look at the dogs passing me as I jog. Truth is, I lived through the lives of 4 dogs since young, and never ever really liked them. 2 were pugs. Like that: I was about 7 when the first one joined my family and I didn't like it. But the second pug came as a surprise when I was in secondary school. It was lost at my block and

Will you be there for me?

2008-07-28T14:13:00.002+08:00

"That is the question everyone asks in his or her heart." I heard this at a conference last week. Following that the speaker related a true story of his parents. His mother, in her 80s had developed Alzheimer's and she'd frantically get up at times and ask "Where am I?" And her husband, already 90, would gently bring her to the window and point to her the church building some distance away and

Disciplship is something..

2008-07-07T10:01:00.004+08:00

Discipleship is like flying a kiteWhere you need to tug & let go, tug & let go the key is knowing when. A dance where one leads and the other follows; It's my part and her part It's about being friends, having fun and accepting faults in one another. Like coaching where trust, encouragement and expectations come into play. It's something I'm still learningand figuring out. Something seemingly

Uncreated One

2008-07-01T00:38:00.005+08:00

Uncreated One (By Chris Tomlin)Holy Uncreated OneYour beauty fills the skiesBut the glory of Your majestyIs the mercy in Your eyesWorthy Uncreated OneFrom heaven to earth come downYou laid aside Your royaltyTo wear the sinner’s crownO Great God, be glorifiedOur lives laid downYours magnifiedO Great God, be lifted high There is none like YouJesus, Savior, God’s own SonRisen, reigning

What God is giving

2008-06-21T21:53:00.003+08:00

There are many times especially recently I felt I did not have what I asked of God. What happened to "and he will give whatever you ask in His name"? Yes the "good and obedient" side of me tries to convince my soul that it is for the sake of growing, disciplining and part and parcel of the Cross. Yet honestly, carnality wins with the vote that says "I don't deserve it". As the battle goes on

WWDP, new office, little me, big God

2008-04-22T23:59:00.004+08:00

I haven't blogged for 2 months! And I don't exactly know where to start haa Perhaps today. It was Worldwide Day of Prayer, a day set aside for all Campus Crusade ministries worldwide to pause and spend time praying. Today we focused on persecuted Christians. I honestly don't think very much about them in my day to day. Learning more about the history and present reality of persecution of

forgive

2008-02-26T22:56:00.000+08:00

choice

2008-02-09T23:37:00.000+08:00

I have a choice. With my grandpa's passing on, I don't exactly know how to relate appropriately to my family members. It would seem weird at times to laugh at a TV show or movie, tease an uncle or my grandma etc.. Sometimes it seemed best to be quiet or carnally speaking, away.And it worsened with a recent 'fight'-almost- between my bro and Dad, which resulted, quite expectedly with cold war and

learning to worship

2008-01-20T23:08:00.000+08:00

'08 started in a flurry for me. Right after Metamorphosis conference,school started and ministry rolled. Trainings for students, preparingfor mission trip, meetings, walking through discipleship issues with them in the midst. On top of that, I began co-leading a new group of young adults in church. And I started keyboard classes every Thu! So, I've been reaching home at 1030pm almost every

metamorphosis

2007-12-30T19:21:00.000+08:00

Metamorphosis finally came and went. It ended last Fri night and though I was tired I was really glad. For each student who was there, esp the TP & RP Crusaders. For each lesson and thanksgiving shared by them. For those who went forward in response to God's call to full-time ministry. For their enthusiasm for God. Can't thank God enough for them!For me it was also a personal time to let the

I don't want to be

2007-12-16T23:24:00.000+08:00

Been watching this MTV alot as I help out in a video for Metamorphosis. Great song, meaningful lyrics, interesting:)

running together

2007-12-02T16:11:00.000+08:00

It's an experience one-of-a-kind. Sky's still dark. Everyone in running singlet and shorts. Stretching and tying shoe laces. And start. Crowds of people running along the roads, no cars. And breaking all traffic rules.21.1K my second year at it. My goal- to finish it with Qingwen. Cos last year I left him hobbling mid-way when he had leg cramps. Sigh. So this year I promised never to

in loving memory

2007-11-17T15:31:00.000+08:00

My Grandpa passed on last Sun night. Though we were all prepared for the worst, everybody was very sad. We couldn't bear to let him go. My grandpa is a good man. Quiet and reserved, he speaks alot only when he's angry. He's a dutiful and caring husband and I remember him cooking for the family when my grandma was sick. He did the groceries when she could not walk long distances anymore. He

Love God and your Neighbour

2007-10-03T23:15:00.001+08:00

at the ward

2007-10-01T22:58:00.000+08:00

For the past week, I've been going to the hospital often to visit my grandpa who had a minor op on his leg. He fell in the toilet and fractured a bone. Coupled with lung infection and old age, he groans alot in discomfort and pain. In the nights I stayed over, I saw little newborn babies wheeled out to the respective wards. Carefully wrapped in white towels, they look pink and sleepy. You

lessons from pox

2007-09-15T21:25:00.000+08:00

My pox days are coming to an end. Next week, I'll be able to roam Singapore! These 2 weeks had been sometimes miserable, feverish and boring. But, it has taught me many precious lessons. 1. Ministry can be addictive, take 2 weeks off to kick it. 2. My personal relationship with God is most important. 3. Strength comes from solitude.4. Change is part & parcel of Christian living, expect it,

5 loaves & 2 fishes

2007-09-12T14:23:00.000+08:00

So take my 5 loaves and 2 fishesDo with it as You wishI surrender...Take my fears, my inhibitionsall my burdens and ambitionsYou can use it allHope it's not too small..

week 2 at home

2007-09-10T23:41:00.000+08:00

Tonight was the most interesting night I had in these two weeks. Had a few students and friends over at my place for dinner. I ate the plain fish porridge I cooked,while they ate ta-bao food. Tasted great cos I had company! I even had cheng ting yay..The scabs are drying up and they are unbearably itchy esp in the middle of the night. Sometimes it's so badI can't sleep. Counting down the

It's Day 7

2007-09-07T20:38:00.000+08:00

It's Day 7 of chicken pox and I've been at home every day.Except for my back, spots on my face etc are drying up. Theonly thing I find hard now is bearing with the itch. I've been cooking my meals cos I can't eat alot of things.Usually I stock up my dining table with biscuits and bread.But the two men in my house don't. So today I was left with a piece of bread to munch for my snack. (my Dad

chicken pox

2007-09-04T22:32:00.000+08:00

On Fri evening after dinner, as I was watching TV, I scratched my side and some watery liquid oozed out. Oh Oh.. the bedbug bites are reallybad I thought. Little did I realize it was worse. The next morning, I had red watery spots all over my back n front n face. It's chickenpox..I've always thought I was vaccinated against chicken pox like my father assumed. Cos when my brother and cousins

camp coming up!

2007-08-24T23:49:00.000+08:00

It's been a busy past two weeks building up toan evangelism training camp in RP and at the sametime meeting student leaders in TP. Yet it has also been a fruitful time as I learnto pray- more regularly, more specifically- andseeing how God is moving through little prayersI try to write down.Grateful that God provided financially for thecamp through supportive co-labourers. 20 studentsare coming

Prayer Update Aug 07

2007-08-18T00:56:00.001+08:00

Aunty Milly

2007-08-13T00:04:00.000+08:00

After the evening service in church, my brother and I were at the bus stop and we met a lady called Aunty Milly. She'd just attended the service too and we began talking. She shared that she attended the evening service because she has to take care of her 94 yr old Mum in the day. And she asked if we were still studying. Cos we looked young to her. As usual I said I'm older than I look and

Making room for God

2007-08-07T23:43:00.000+08:00

Honestly, I did not look forward to the staff meeting this morning cos it was the Day of Prayer (day set aside to pray for our Singapore ministry). I dragged myself out of bed after a fitful & insufficient sleep. Then took an almost 2hr journey to GCTC.But what a pleasant surprise when I arrived, cos we were told to spend some personal time in prayer at different prayer "rooms". A question on a

with love

2007-07-16T00:27:00.001+08:00

Organizing my Dad's birthday celebration has to be the most stressful among many others. This year is potluck style, unlike the usual buffet. It means a little more coordination and work, which might be easier if my aunties were easy-going. With apprehension and prayer I prepared what I could. Interestingly, I read an article this morning about a well known yoga master whom said something

testing

2007-07-14T23:48:00.000+08:00

It's been a rough going week for me. Somehow, negativity & doubts weighed heavily in my heart. But it set me praying more and seeking God desperately. During one such afternoon I opened the bible and read James. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of different kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect

my july ministry update

2007-07-10T23:37:00.000+08:00

CM 07, Korea

2007-07-08T15:31:00.000+08:00

It was an awesome sight and feel of people from different countries, races, languages praising God in unison. 15,000 people attended CM (Campus Mission) held at Busan, Korea (2nd Jul-5th Jul). Someone mentioned that this is a glimpse of heaven. I'm simply humbled that our Lord is far more immense and awesome than what I saw.I had been part of the Advance Team for this conference, helping in

evangelistic play

2007-07-07T23:08:00.000+08:00

It's a day after I returned from Korea. (More updates abt Korea soon).I decided to go for an evangelistic play that Maggie & Jacqueline were going to act in. They came back yesterday night also! It mustbe so tiring for them. Really touched my heart to see them workingso hard. I could see the huge effort put in by the youths a St JamesChurch. An auntie shared with me after the play that this

oreo cheesecake

2007-06-18T00:32:00.000+08:00

I was thinking of having cheese cake when my friend took out a tcc voucher. We used it to share this yummy oreo cheesecake! Thank you God! It was a treat for me after a very stressful weekend at home cooking, housework n worrying about my dad's gastric pains. Praying that he will be willing to see a doc n get proper treatment.Read Psalms and comforted by Ps 124:8 "Our help is in the name of

courage to follow

2007-06-14T22:55:00.000+08:00

I watched "Braveheart" on DVD last week. It was an awesome, inspiring story of William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) whom fought with courage and passion for freedom for his country. He was betrayed by Scottish nobles whom were bribed with more land and cattle. Tragically, he died in the hands of the English. But his courage and passion inspired the Scottish to continue fighting and

blueberry muffins

2007-06-12T23:31:00.000+08:00

Though feeling lazy I decided to give the muffins another go. This time I added blueberries! Inspired by a read in Life! about a young gal who bakes, I decided to try my hands at muffins. By the way each blueberry pack is on sale now at NTUC at $2.95!This time seemed easier and faster and the results looked better yeah praise God! It's great to see the blueberries 'erupt' and ooze out from

muffins and pool

2007-06-12T00:47:00.000+08:00

Today is my rest day and I spent an afternoon baking chocolate muffins! Unfortunately the muffin tray was too big for my oven and I make do by having 2 layers of paper linings. Still it didin't turn out pretty nor nice to eat sigh but I will try again, with a smaller muffin tray hehI wanted to give the muffins to my students whom I'd be meeting later for dinner but I decided they too ugly to be

cousin's wedding

2007-06-12T00:09:00.000+08:00

On Sat I was busy the whole day at my cousin's wedding and I helped out as Jie Mei and at reception. In the morning, with the other Jie Meis we made the guys do push ups, drink wasabe drink n proclaiming "10 commandments" of love.. ha that wasn't too bad my first time being a Jie Mei ha.. At night it was the usual wedding dinner. Held at Novotel called Dragon Phoenix, the food was great! And I

psalms

2007-05-29T23:43:00.000+08:00

Been reading through Psalms.. its a great book with great verses thatinspire praise and prayer from the heart. "Let them praise the name of the Lord,for His name alone is exalted; his majestyis above earth and heaven." Ps 148:13Uplifted my weary spirit as I'm remindedof the focus of ministry-God and His glory-His Word and His ways."Praise the Lord from the earth,you great sea creatures and all

movie & makan

2007-05-27T00:26:00.000+08:00

This May is probably most packed with celebrations! After helping out at SOLEAD graduation, I chiohed my bro, cousins n aunt for movie n dinner, to celebrate my bro's n cousin's birthdays. I was coughing throughout sigh but really thought it was a gd time of being together since we were busy with our own stuff most of the time. After the long 3hr show, we brought hungry Aaron to Makan Sutra n

candid camera

2007-05-19T00:37:00.000+08:00

I'm bad at jokes, so I'm really amazed how Glenn, my fellow labourer in TP ministry makes us laugh! Glenn's really been a great help and God-sent in the guys' discipleship. Took a video of him and the guys promoting "I-Chopsticks"-lame but hilarious.I-Chopsticks

simultaneously

2007-05-15T00:57:00.000+08:00

A funeral, A wedding, 2 friends going overseas, A sickness, A mis-understanding.How to feel when they happen at the same time?

gerbera

2007-05-12T22:17:00.000+08:00

My team mate Amber gave me this nice pink gerbera on a busy, tiring day of ministry and it really warmed my heart. It inspired me to buy a flower too for my grandma on Mother's Day! And I should have taken a pic of the smile she had when I gave her a stalk of red carnation.

good endings

2007-05-02T23:43:00.000+08:00

One day when DL Moody was preaching in a church in England, he felt an iciness in the congregation he could not melt. He left the pulpit feeling leaden and stolid. The Spirit had not moved. All afternoon, Moody dreaded returning to preach at the evening service. However, something dramatic happened in the evening service. It began with a look of warmth on a single face, then it spread.

un-learnt

2007-04-29T23:25:00.000+08:00

We often ask ourselves what have we learnt/ gained/benefitted through whatever the incident, circumstance. But sometimes, I think we have to ask "What have we un-learnt?"For one of the girls in my church who recently returned from a mission trip, she recounted that they had to uproot the weeds to make way for new plants on the field. How true that is in our lives, where we have to diligently '

free hugs

2007-04-28T23:39:00.001+08:00

freshmen recruitment at tp

2007-04-26T00:28:00.000+08:00

praying worldwide

2007-04-24T22:35:00.000+08:00

It's Worldwide Day of Prayer. I left TP reluctantly,leaving my students whom were doing recruitmentto PPH for the all-staff-must-attend prayer meeting.The long, jerky bus ride made me dizzy. And I prayedand asked God to help me even look forward topray the whole afternoon. Surprisingly it was such a refreshing time. Some US staffwho joined us shared prayer requests from North America.We heard

tale as old as time

2007-04-24T00:28:00.000+08:00

I watched Beauty and the Beast on the bus on my student's laptop. I was 9 when I first saw the show! Really forgot most of the plot, the talking candle holder, clock, the songs, and even how Belle looks!Simply brings back childhood days..Also reminded me not to judge the book by its cover. How often I see things on the outside only, neglecting its true worth inside..

cancer

2007-04-23T00:32:00.000+08:00

I visited Aunty today. She looks paler than a few months ago.More swollen, less hair on her head. As she woke from hernap and saw me, she asked the maid to help her turn her body.And we talked. I'm glad at least she is still hopeful. I'm amazedin fact by her optimism. Her eyes are still lively. She praised themaid, appreciated her daughters and talked about her visits to the hospital.I

packing day!

2007-04-20T23:49:00.000+08:00

With some students, we spent an afternoon packing filesfor freshmen recruitment in TP! It was a really quick amazingly-stuck 470 stickers on files, put brochures n flyers into them-allin 3hrplus, praise God!It was fun listening to Disney songs all the way while packing haHope the students will be blessed by the files and also be inspiredto live their lives ID squared!ID 2 : I'm Different cos of

ID squared

2007-04-20T00:10:00.000+08:00

recruitment

2007-04-19T01:09:00.000+08:00

After a fruitful mission trip, things just continued to roll on fast with a recruitment drive in RP. This year we are trying out something new. We rented a push cart to sell a consignment of books & CDs + some gifts n cards. Praise God for the opportunity!It's fun selling stuff, talking to people who dropped by the push cart, surveying them.. more importantly it gave us a platform to talk to

off to Selangor!

2007-03-23T21:34:00.000+08:00

I'm going on a mission trip this coming Mon to 7th Apr. Though not new to a mission trip, each one is so different in nature and also grows me differently. I may not like the idea of going overseas but I want to cos I know it's the way to stretch my faith in God. I'm easily complacent I think and I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow with my 'easily excitable' students!"We are all faced

happenings in ministry

2007-03-16T14:22:00.000+08:00

We had a Couples' Forum in Feb. Pieced some pics together..it was a great time of asking "Is he or she the right one?" forum-style, with two staff couples (married and dating) being the panel. 11 newcomers, out of which 7 whom were non Christians came!Back tracking abit- Dec- Be that Someone! I was surprised how my students loved the t-shirts..they wanted the collar ones that staff were

tired

2007-03-02T00:57:00.000+08:00

Tired-physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.Raining this morning, so cool and cosy that I overslept!Din want to be late for a meeting and took a cabto try beat the famous everyday jam along JlnEunos. Still late haiz cos the taxi driver missed theplace twice! But I guess I should have woken upwhen heard my alarm sound.Meeting followed by another meeting and another.They were so

might as well dance

2007-02-17T23:27:00.000+08:00

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance."Read this on one of those forwarded e-mails in my mailbox. Yea sometimes I feel likewe can get very uptight about things. Especially so when I need to have this little thingin place, or expect that thing to happen. All's alright except when things don't go my way.But perhaps I need to pause and learn to

CNY's coming..

2007-02-12T01:07:00.000+08:00

CNY is coming.. and interestingly Feb is more the start of the 'New Year' at least in perspective for me compared to Jan. I know why, cos ministry has come to an official pause as the students go on study breaks and exams. It's time for me to do some evaluation and planning ahead, while taking time to rest too and spend time with Him. 07 is here..finally!Some thanksgivings:My dad has started

pray!

2007-02-09T10:24:00.000+08:00

“No man is greater than his prayer life. The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying. The pulpit can be a shop window to display one’s talents; the prayer closet allows no showing off.Poverty-stricken as the Church today in many things, she is most stricken here in the place of prayer. We have many organizers, but few agonisers; many players and payers

time

2007-01-15T00:18:00.001+08:00

It feels scary to have time whizz pass..like it's already the 15th day into the new year, 16th ahem..past mid-nite liao and I've been to 2 weddings & 2 birthday parties already.End of acad year, going on a mission trip soon and then it will be recruitment of freshmen! oh wo I'm going on my 4th year as staff!

metamorphosized

2007-01-03T23:44:00.000+08:00

This is probably the most memorable Metamorphosis camps I've been at. (hmm this is like the 5th one I've been to since student days!) Each TP/RP student that came for the camp is an answered prayer. Each of them tells a story that God is still working on, it's amazing! I can just see His finger-prints in their lives. And they are really a wonderful bunch of students to work with in the

21.2K

2006-12-05T23:38:00.000+08:00

With some staff friends, I tried the Stan Chart half marathon and made it in 2hr 32min. It's really fun running with sooo many people. Though it was tough, it was a good challenge and I'm glad to have tried. I was reminded before the race that the Christian 's marathon is challenging too, but it's end is a glorious prize in Christ."But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining

significant milestones

2006-12-04T13:56:00.000+08:00

December marks a significant month where I crossed two seemingly impossible hurdles in mylife.One's my baptism and the other is the 21.2K Stan Chart run.Through these I experienced God's strength in my weaknesses. that “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…For the sake of Christ then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and

despair>surrender>hope

2006-11-08T11:14:00.000+08:00

journal 6/11>< despairI feel more and more that God is preparing mefor the "cul-de-sac" a place between the sword and the sea might be the best place in God's sovereign will.To experience God's best demands me to die toself.No other way will do, except to trust Him.journal 8/11surrender.."For nothing is impossible with God," and Marysaid,"Behold I am the servant of the Lord; letit be to me

connecting evangelism

2006-10-24T01:05:00.000+08:00

Today, I taught "Connecting Evangelism". It was really fun to go through GIG (Group InvestigatingGod) even with Christian students. Hearing us share our thoughts and whys was great, it surprised me how differently we all think!We've been talking about evangelism on campusand how increasingly lifestyle evangelism ismuch more effective then street witnessing (but I'm still for it heh). If only

He uses the imperfect

2006-10-20T16:39:00.000+08:00

This week was Staff Summit at Safra. I've had so much funand also much needed rest with 100+ other Crusade staff!I felt very blessed by the presence of other older Crusade staff. Uncle Sank and his wife are already on staff for 36 years and still going..That really inspires me to stay for the long haul, if God willing.More and more I realise God is gently using peoplearound me-group mates,

thanksgivings!

2006-10-07T23:34:00.000+08:00

Today, one of my young adults group leader, Uncle Rapproached me and said, "I just want to bless you with this."It was $200 cash.. I had been praying to raise ministry funds for TP & RP, and how God really answered! Not only did I receive this blessingfrom Uncle R, a student whom I met during our prayer meeetinggave me a love gift too, and it was the same amount that I had given to a fellow

gifted hands

2006-08-19T23:44:00.000+08:00

I read "Gifted Hands" a book about Dr Ben Carson, an incredible nuerosurgeon-one who does brain surgery. I almost couldn't believe it when I read the paragraphs below about a brain op on a young girl called Maranda.."The dramatic surgery began simply, with an incision drawn down the scalp. The assisting surgeon suctioned away blood with a hand-held tube while I cauterized small vessels. One by