Back from Koh Samui Trip (31Aug to 5 Sep 07)

I'm back from a fun-filled and enjoyable trip to Koh Samui!

There are too many photos taken so...here's the link and the pictures will tell the story...

Koh Samui

Bak Kut Teh cum Waterfall Trip - 4 August 07

Just came back yesterday from a really fun trip...12 bikes in total!

I'll let the pictures do the talking...


We met at Gelang Petah Petronas...


Approaching Pagoh R&R...


Me posing for the camera...or is it speed camera?


Yummy! Bak Kut Teh!!


Waterfall!!


Arrrr..!! Tsunami!!


Group Photo


Next trip...Koh Samui here i come...Sawadee!

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Brisbane Trip 7 to 15 May 2007 (1)

Brisbane!!

I went over with Vicky to attend Kelvin and Chia Yen's Wedding where Vicky is the bridesmaid for Chia Yen...

here are some photos from the trip...

The Bridesmaids and Bestmen


The SAJC Bears Mascot


James, Ailing, Sophie, Vicky and Me!


Friends from Singapore


My shot of the trip!


More pictures to come...

Relief Teaching...Contract Teaching...

I am currently into another transition in my life where my i am switching to another career. I thank God that i've learnt so much from the work that i do in church and i can't help but miss my colleagues in my church...they are a great bunch of people! But for self development sake, i have to move on.

I have applied to MOE for the position of a contract teacher and i got it just last month. Now i am doing a bit of relief teaching at SAJS and its kinda fun and challenging at the same time and i am enjoying it! :)

I will officially start my contract teaching for a year to a year and a half on the 23rd of July and one week prior to that date, i will get my posting from MOE as to where i will be posted to.

Anyway, that's some update for now...

Next...Brisbane updates?

MIA

I know i haven't been blogging for some time... Out of action for a while...but there's more to come following this post...i promise!

Fraser Hill Trip - 2 to 4 March 07

Just came back from a fun and thrilling trip...with a total of 36 bikes and 5 cars! I just want to thank God for a few things:

1) That he watched over me and the whole group as we travel to and fro from Fraser Hill.
2) Though my rear brake clamped up twice, nothing serious happen along the way.
3) Good weather except for occasional rain to cool us down from the sun.
4) Made some friends with Kruser Group.
5) Had lots of fun playing the corners at Fraser.
6) Lastly the FISH! (Look below and you will know why...)

Lunch at Rawang "Lan Je Fei Zhou Yu"...


Look at the DELICIOUS fish! Yummy!!


It was so good that we had to order one for each of us!


No more meat!!


Satisfied look on our faces! :)

My favourite verse...

Anger??

Last week I've just encountered an incident that left me wondering how i had reacted the way that is not usually me. I must say that I've come a long way to realise that anger really does go to one extreme if you cannot control it. Last week, i encountered an experience that has taught me love and peace.

What happen was during soccer last week, i happened to make a comment on someone in my team and he got really furious. He felt insulted on his part and on my part, i made that comment to protect a teen that has been hurt(i could have used another approach). That resulted in violent threats from him to fight with me and vulgar vocabulary being thrown at me. I was even pushed and poked in the chest a couple of times. Some others were also being dragged into the commotion. All this while, i kept my cool and refused to retaliate despite his instigation. Finally, after a long negotiation, he cooled down and i apologised to him for that silly comment. He accepted it and he left.

The next day, i woke up abruptly at 5am in the morning recollecting the post traumatic experience. It left me feeling angry and agitated about the whole incident. Negative thoughts ran through my mind as i pictured myself overpowering him with whatever unarmed combat skills that i have acquired. But God whispered into my heart, and i cried out to him. Later that morning, still feeling the soreness in my heart, i picked up my bible and began reading the daily devotions at the back of my bible. There and then God spoke to me and restored me in the following verses...

I was reminded in James 1:19-20... "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK and SLOW TO BECOME ANGRY, for man's anger does not bring about THE RIGHTEOUS LIFE THAT GOD DESIRES."

And God was quick to remind me in Romans 12:18..."If it is possible, as far as it DEPENDS ON YOU, live at peace with everyone."

Finally God gave the final punch to my restoration in Romans 14:19..."Let us therefore MAKE EVERY EFFORT to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification."

From there, I've decided that the 'person' is after all still a human loved by God, and i shouldn't judge or discriminate him for whatever he has done. Rather, i should encourage him and reach out to him, so that he would come to know Jesus, who would eventually be his guidance in life.

Isn't God good at dealing with matters of the heart? AMEN!!

Floods and Rivers

Quoting from a book that i read...

"Floods and rivers are both bodies of water. Floods damage. Rivers are useful in many ways. The difference? Focus."

Rivers - flowing in a clear direction. Intensify.
Floods - flowing in every direction. Diversify.

Leaders must learn how to channel their time and energy toward a focused vision

Here is how this principle works... What you focus on expands. If i were to tell you to focus on finding Suzuki Swift cars on the road, you will notice them everywhere because what you focus on expands. So, as leaders, we should focus our time, energy and resources. Expansion is a by-product of realizing, just because we can, doesn't mean we should.

So these questions remains...

1. How many activities are you trying to perform?
2. How thin are you spreading yourself?
3. Are you a flood or a river?

Abstract from "Habitudes - Images that form Leadership Habits and Attitudes"

Attitude!

Blessed New Year!

Welcome 2007!!! It's back to work today!

2006 has passed with many life's lessons that has brought joys and sadness. One thing remains...God's faithfulness in all circumstances and situations! I can't help but to reflect and give thanks to God for his providence and blessings in 2006, how he has guided me and taught me as i struggled with life's expectations. Indeed, i have grown and i am excited as i looked into this new year in anticipation that my God will continue his good works. Praise be to God for he is good!!!

Hallelujah!

"For i know the plans i have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Jesus Christ

God is Good...All the time...and all the time...God is Good!!!

Praise God for a tremendously fun time during the Youth Camp...had lots of laughter during the Celebration Night and lots of good clean fun during the games time. I praise God indeed for the friendships formed between people and for the many lessons that we learnt through sharings and bonding with one another. God is indeed faithful and He has called us not only to be fruitful(good works), but also to be faithful in whatever we do. Let us all look forward to God telling us..."Well done, good and FAITHFUL servant!" Matthew 25:21

Mission in Thailand & TnY Camp 2006

I'm back from a tiring yet fulfilling trip in Northern Thailand. Travelling from one village to another, we treaded on soil that was open to God's word. I must say this year's team is indeed a very different experience for me. I have learnt many lessons of which one that struck me was when i realised that it is so much easier to focus on God in thailand than in Singapore, simply by the fact that we are too distracted in our "comfort zone". The simple but yet tough way of life has shown me that life can still go on and there is a undivided attention given to God.

Along the way, the team struggled a bit as team members were sick, tired and drained from all the medical and outreaches. But nevertheless, God is good and we prevail through his divine strength. Praise the Lord indeed!

There is a lot more that i would like to share, but i think i will just stop here...next thing on my agenda...i'm in the second day of our Youth and Teens Camp. Had an enjoyable time so far...looking forward to more of His goodness as the youth and teens seek out our gracious heavenly Father.

Shalom!

Let us be...

Have you...

Encouragement for today

"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God" Colossians 1:10

Refreshing Sunday!!

Sunday's service was good partly because i was not only blessed by the worship that i led, but i was also touched by Rev Goh's message where he was so personal in his sharing...sob...it was indeed heartwarming...but i'm sorry i can't share it here. Anyway, God has been really good to me this week...had trouble preparing my worship for Sunday but in the end, God still helped me in understanding that his grace is sufficient!

Today is tuesday...had a long staff meeting...looking forward to great things...and my Off Day on thurs! Yeepee...time for reflection and rest!

Praise be to God!

Lesson's from Solomon's life

Some of the Youth who attended Aunty Moi Lin's session on Solomon on 4 Nov was greatly blessed with the lessons that we can draw from his life. I was one of those who was greatly blessed as i took back some valuable lessons.

Some of the extracts from Moi Lin's sharing...

[Solomon's Mistakes]
- Misplaced love(v.1, see Mtt 10:37)
Love is good only when its objects are good

- Evil companions (v.2, see 1Co 15:33)
Close ties should not be made with those who follow evil

- Seeking status and prestige (v.3, see Mtt 19:30)
What we acquire in excess of need, is but for folly and pride

- Compromise (v.4, see Mtt 12:30)
If only halfway devoted to God, we are at enmity with him

- Idolatry (v.5, see Col 3:5)
Where idolatry is the practice, covetousness is the principle

- Rebellion (v.6, see Philippians 3:16-17)
The example of good parents and mentors is not to be scorned

- Entanglement in sin (v.7, see 2 Pet 2:20-22)
A sin willfully repeated becomes a snare without escape

- Serving many masters (v.8, see Mt 6:24)
The one who serves God can serve no other master

- Ingratitude (v.9, see 1Thess 5:18)
Once blessed, give thanks; twice blessed, give your all

- Disbodience
"Solomon did not observe what the Lord had commanded." (1 Kings 11:10)

[To avoid failures, we must...]

- Guard Your Heart (Proverbs 4:20-23)
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth ... for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also ... (Matthew 6:19-21)

"Whatever Captures Your Heart
Will Eventually Capture Your Head
& Your Hands"

- Watch Out For Small Compromises ( I Kings 11:1-8)
Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt and married his daughter. (I Kings 3:1)

"The Greatest Failures Often Start With The Smallest Compromises"

- Go Deep Into God's Word (Deuteronomy l7:14-20)
'I am about to go the way of all the earth," he said. "So be strong, show yourself a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go." (I Kings 2:2-3)

[Lessons Learnt]
- Behind the story of Solomon is the fact that, no matter how strong our faith might be, we can, like Solomon, let it slip by not paying sufficient attention to God’s word daily.

- A wholehearted devotion to God is necessary, and we cannot divide our loyalties between God and other things.

[Main Lesson]
- In these last days we too "must pay closer attention to what we have heard lest we drift away" (Heb 2:1-3).