Returning back to Adelaide...

Wow, time sure flies again.. was only back for about 12 days in s'pore right after my last exams. N now it's time to return back to adelaide again, for a little holiday with family and a new start to a new semester 2! The time in s'pore was short but sweet. Really appreciate home more and more everytime I'm back and will miss family and the conveniences in s'pore. Things are different in adelaide, but at least the weather is better, and friends are there to encourage me.

Results were out a few days ago, it wasn't that great a feeling to know that I flunked one subject. My 1st time failing, it was hard to accept it, and it was a real hard knock on the head for me knowing that i have to repeat a subject, but i guess it means it's time for me to buck up even more and to focus on that particular area of the subject. Maybe it's an opportunity for me to get my credits/distinctions so that I may get my honours. Who knows, it's all God's divine plan for me and I can only trust Him with what He has planned for me in adelaide and in my life. Upset, yes, but I learnt to pick myself up and to learn from my mistakes and to even rely more on Him, than on my own thoughts and wisdom.

Returning back to adelaide for a new semester, this will be the 2nd half of the year, and by the time i return back to s'pore again, it'll be coming to the end of 2007. Wow, another year is almost over and I have a year and a half left b4 I graduate. I wish time would pass faster so i can grad faster, but then I am reminded, I would be missing out on the opportunities to serve God and to enjoy overseas life while I am still able to. Thank God for providing me and my family financially for me to study overseas, and even for a chance for to me to retake any subject should I have to, such as this semester. Looking forward to a great new semester with new responsiblities, new challenges and new things to learn, see n do! Life is indeed full of ups and downs, but I will have to learn to use my downs to improve my ups, and hold on to the promise that God is able to turn anything bad for my good, and that He has a bright future planned for me. :-)

Bz Bz Bz time + Exams r coming!

Haven't been able to post much lately, since april actually.. coz have been really caught up with uni, tons of assignments, homework, projects to complete. 3rd year really sucks. I wonder how "good" my final year will be next year.. Haha. Anyway, i'm sure everyone is facing the same problems too, except probably for those v smart ppl. Hoping this sem will pass by fast! this year will be a challenging one for me, and time management is even more impt now, although i still find myself wasting time and enjoying rather than studying harder.. Sigh. Will post more when there's time, after exams most probably. :-) For those having exams soon like me, all the best!!!

OCF Easter Camp 2007

Finally the holidays r here!

Can finally have time to blog.. Haha. half a semester has gone by jus like that.. time really files when u least want it too, n v soon it'll b exam time then there goes half a year already. Hmm, well, the 1st half of the sem was quite gd.. except that the subjects i am taking this sem is hell and so difficult.. But what to do, it's too late to back out and too near to graduate. Haha. So have to endure and trust God in His plan for me to be in this course. I am sure I will do well even though outward circumstances may say the opposite. Haha. Today is sat, yesterday was gd friday and tmrw is the most significant day, easter/resurrection sunday! It's so good to remember what God has done for us 2000 yrs ago, and it's great to be able to just relive His first love for us. Yupz, well, jus pray that I can spend these 2 weeks of break wisely to catch up with work, rest n friends. N oh yeah, easter camp is coming up! Yay! Realli looking fwd to it and will post pics here when i am back. Hee hee.. It's gonna be such a great experience. Next year will b my last year i can go easter camp ald.. Jus realised that.. Hmm, so gotta really treausre the experiences this yr n the next! :-)

Mamak Nite 2007

Had a great mamak nite last night.. 1st time in my 3 years here going. Haha. Never experienced mamak nite b4, but last nite the food was nice, the atmosphere was great and the service was excellent! And surprisingly it's all done by students, but it was an initiative by a church. It's a great way to evangelise and for intl students to meet up too! Can't wait to go for next year's one again, although it'll b my last.. Hee. Plus we got a bonus! We saw fireworks when we were walking back home after mamak nite. It was so cool! It was to signify some police and fire games I think.. not v sure what's that but anyway the fireworks show was spectacular. :-)

3rd week of Uni...

Wow, it's been almost a month since i've blogged here ald.. Haha. Time sure flies. Already in my 3rd week of uni. Things have been going well.. last week was gd, coz one of the subject lecturers went overseas, hence leaving us with more free time! Hahah. But this week onwards, it's full on already. No more playing a fool.. things r abt to get really serious and hard! It's a public holiday here today, so happy. Have one more day to sleep late and catch up with work. Tmrw however is not a v nice day.. coz it's my longest day! Argh, and with the stupid pracs.. It may also be a long time after today that i'll b blogging here again.. since I dun think i'll have much time to enjoy soon. Haha.. Honeymoon week (1st 2 weeks of uni) is over.. time to get cracking! :-(

Words to remember

1 What we have at the center of our attention is what has us. • King David is both a positive and negative example of this principle. Whatever he gave his attention to would either “make him” or “break him.”

2 God loves us enough to accept us as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us that way. • Could anything be better? (Philippians 1:6).

3 Nothing is so relevant as the eternal. • A Jewish man named Asaph learned this thousands of years ago while struggling with feelings of envy, disappointment, and doubt (Psalm 73).

4 We see things not only as they are, but as we are. • Uh-oh (Titus 1:15).

5 To change, we must want something else more than what we now have. • Maybe this is why the Scriptures say we will find the Lord (and the heart-changing help of His Spirit) only when we look for Him with all our heart (Jeremiah 29:13).

6 Live for what you will not regret when you die. • “What profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Matthew 16:26).

7 The secret of abundance is found not in what we have, but in what we enjoy (or are thankful for). • Paul expressed this in his letter to the Philippians (ch. 4). Nothing produces wealth more quickly or certainly than a heart of gratefulness.

8 The poorest of all are those who don’t know the one to thank for the sunshine or to trust in the dark. • Isaiah said it with an edge. Even the ox knows its master, and the donkey knows where to find its food (Isaiah 1:3). Those who don’t know their God are poorer than both of them.

9 We can learn more from our critics than our admirers. • One group tells us how wonderful we are. The other tells us the truth (Proverbs 27:6; Psalm 141:5).

10 When I am in the presence of God, it seems profoundly unbecoming to demand anything. —Francis Schaeffer • No one understood this better than our Lord, who said, “Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).

11 Attack problems, not people. • I get the two confused until I remember the words and spirit of Christ (Matthew 5:43-44).

12 For some troubles, God has not given us answers—He’s given us His Son. • That was His gift to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:43) and to us.

13 What God thinks of us is more important than what we think of ourselves. • Paul seemed to have this down pretty well. He showed that he not only took the opinions of others, but also his own, with a grain of salt (1 Corinthians 4:3-4; Romans 14).

14 Fear God—not to run from Him, but to Him. • This might be even more basic than loving Him (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).

15 Get knowledge—but don’t depend on your knowledge. Seek to be wise—but don’t rely on your wisdom. Work hard—but don’t trust in your hard work. Work smart—but don’t stake everything on your own cleverness and efficiency. Be ethical—but don’t lean on your morality. Make plans—but don’t hope in your plans. Save money—but don’t trust your savings. Add up your numbers—but don’t count on them. Value people—but don’t depend on people. • I’m intrigued with that lengthy New Testament letter that doesn’t ever mention the subject of idols by name—yet abruptly ends with the words, “Little children, keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21).

16 We are saved by God’s mercy, not by our merit; by Christ’s dying, not by our doing; by trusting, not by trying. • If it came down to having one or the other, we’d probably do well to trade all of our assets and education for this one thought (Ephesians 2:8-9).

17 Worse than blindness is sight without vision. —Helen Keller • This reminds me of Jesus, who said, “Take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness” (Luke 11:35).

18 Wise are those who look at others with the same generosity they offer themselves, and who look at themselves with the same critical eye they have for others. • Yet look what we do! We blame others to get the attention off ourselves (Matthew 7:3).

19 It’s better to deserve honors and not to have them, than to have them and not deserve them. —Mark Twain • Jesus gave an example of someone who takes a seat of honor at a banquet, but then is told to give it to someone else (Luke 14:7-11).

20 I have found that the desire to have is soon replaced by the fear of losing. • Solomon wrote a whole essay about this (Ecclesiastes).

21 Use things and love people. Don’t use people and love things. • Why, after so many complex and profound things are considered, do the most important things in life seem so simple?
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What I enjoy most about this collection is understanding how all good principles are rooted in the wisdom of Scripture—while pointing us to the Person of Christ.
The best ideas are like the star of Bethlehem. Their purpose is not to celebrate themselves, but to lead us to the One who offers us the forgiveness, patience, grace, and wisdom we need.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Returning to Adelaide soon!

Haha, i knw it's been a long time since i posted my last blog here.. Hmm, let's see, i've been back in s'pore for more than 2 mths now, really enjoy being in s'pore, the convenience, security, etc.. Really should not be taken for granted. Indeed I am blessed to be born in such a great country. I used to hate being in s'pore, dunno it's bcoz if NS or what.. but ever since i grew older, it's becoming more n more like home to me. However, there are the quirks in living in a developed nation such as s'pore.. Everything here is so modern, n life here is fast paced, it's ez to lose the meaning of life, n work can just be a mundane task that we complete everyday, then get home exhausted. I guess most of the working crowd in s'pore feels like this.. partly bcoz the working attitude here is quite hectic.

Besides enjoying time with friends and family, I must say, it's been quite an enriching experience working in IDA (infocomm development authority of s'pore). It's my 2nd time working there, & although last year i only worked there for a week, it gave me the confidence this year to return back n help in some survey conducted by the govt. Work hours r normal, 9am to 6pm, but sometimes, i do wish we could go home earlier to beat the rush hour crowd. Haha. Morning human traffic is the worst. Much squeezing into the trains everyday.. Haha. Kinda miss it when i am in adelaide, where there is never a lack of space on public transport. The office is nice, and i really enjoy working there, although the tasks I do are rather mundane and gets rather boring after some time.. Met a boss there who also graduated from EEE in the states. But he went there on an IDA scholarship. Wah, such a smart guy, he also went on the study an masters degree. Now, an assistant manager in ida, serving his bond.. Somehow I think God is showing me what I can do in future. That I will be able to work in an "office environment" although I may be an engineer by vocation. That was something I liked, being in an office, but yet doing something different.

I have 2 more years of studying to do, but God is always good, He always gives me a glimpse of my future, and I believe that God gives much more than we can ever imagine or expect! So i look forward to an exciting career, whever He decides to use me.. I am happy. Of course, SIA will still be my no.1 choice in career, bcoz of my interest in aeroplanes. Can't wait to see how my future will turn out, but I jus have to put my faith n trust in Him who provides, n i surely knw my future will be bright!

Returning back to adelaide in ard 20 days time.. I can say i have some mixed feelings, a bit sad of course, having to return to study, and leaving home, but i guess i'm used to it, and I do miss friends n fellowship in adelaide, which i do not have much of here, not to mention the cold weather! haha, it's so hot in s'pore smtimes.. but these days r rather nice n cool! I knw God has plans to grow me there, that's y i am studying there! N no matter how hard it is, I knw He will surely pull me thru, n give me enough grace to see me thru the tough times. 3rd year here i come! I knw it's not gonna be ez, but then again, who says university is ez? Haha, except for some geeks or nerds or supersmart students of coz.. :-p Adelaide here i come again!

Happy New Year!

The 12 days of Christmas : Hidden Meanings

People often think of the " The Twelve Days of Christmas" as the days preceeding the festival.
Actually, Christmas is the season of the Christian's year that lasts for days beginning on 25th Dec and ending on Jan 6th - the Day of Epiphany when the church celebrates the revelation of Christ as the light of the world and recalls the journey of the Magi.
Form 1558 until 1829 people in England were not allowed to practise their faith openly. During this era someone wrote "The Twelve Days of Christmas" as a kind of secret catechism that could be sung in public without the risk of persecution.
The song has two levels of interpretation: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of the church
Each element in the carol is a code word for a religious reality.

1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ

2. The two turtledoves are the old and new testaments

3. Three french hens stand for faith, hope and love

4. The four calling birds are the four gospels

5. The five gold rings recall the torah(Law) - the 1st five books of the old testament

6. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation

7. Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the spirit

8. The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes

9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the spirit(Galatians 5)

10. Then ten lords a-leaping are the ten commandments

11. Eleven pipers piping stand for the 11 faithful disciples

12. Twleve drummers drumming symbolise the 12 points of belief in the Apostles's Creed

There you have it, the hidden meanings of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and the secret behind the song.

Read this and it gives new meaning to the song we sing at this time of the year

Seven Attitudes of the Great

1. Willingness - " If you are willing & obedient, you will eat the best from the land" - Isaiah 1:19

2. Confidence - "Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded" - Hebrews 10:35

3. Humility - "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. - 1 Peter 5:6

4. Thankfulness - " give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

5. Serving - " just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20:28

6. Generosity - " A generous man devises generous things, & by generosity he shall stand" - Isaiah 32:8

7. Obedience - " God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land" - Psalm 68:6

Results out! Year 3 here I come...

The results came out today, as i checked online in the morning, i woke up early to check, and at 1st only 1 subject came out, i got just a pass, but I thanked God for it, coz it was the subject that I thought I almost couldn't make it in.. then a few minutes later, as i continued to check, 3 other subjects came out, i was very happy abt the results. All pass! Thank God for His faithfulness, I never doubted Him, and I always expected good things from Him, for if He has helped me thru the past 2 years, & He is the same God yesterday, today and forever, y won't He continue to bring me thru? I can truly say I did not worry about my exam results, even as my friends asked me why I returned home so early, and did not think abt what happened if i were to have a supp. But the fact is that I did Not think abt that. Y should I think negatively? I know I did my best, so i just left to God the rest.

Anyway, 4 out of my 5 subjects were out, and I was already very satisfied with them. A while later, the last result came out. I was indeed overjoyed by my grades. it seemed like the best I did so far, but then again, all glory goes to God, for without His grace, I wouldn't be where I am today. It is indeed different when we have Christ inside us, I could feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. The world says one thing, but nothing can be further from the truth, that God loves us so much, and He wants the best for us, and He IS going to give them to us.

Well, so year 2 is officially over and next year will be embraking on year 3! Can't wait to graduate, but I know that it's the process of going thru university that will make me a changed and better person. I look forward to a new expectation that 2007 will be an even better year, another year of favour, joy and surprises!

Last day of the semester

Yay, tmrw is officially the last day of the semester! Another sem has gone by again like that, and I must say it has been a challenging one.. Just managed to finish my prac today, which was about an audio system, so others were also testing our their circuit by putting music thru.. However, I actually heard a christian song, "above all" being played during one of the testing in another room. I couldn't see who the person was, but the music was very nice and indeed a reminder to me that God is with me, wherever i am. I was quite worried that i wasn't able to complete it by today, but somehow me and my partner did it. Thank God that's over! Another challenge is upon me as i have yet to complete my programming assignment.. But after today, I feel better again, as I knw that God's plan for me is for my best, and sometimes patience and faith is required for His work to be manifest in our lives. Test tmrw too, back to work! All the best everyone for their exam preparations and I look forward to going back home! :-)

Probably the last post b4 exams...

I was rather upset again yesterday about my failed pratical attempt to complete it.. while others were able to, me and my partner could not. On top of that I have many assignments which i just do not know how to do. It's not that I didn't study, I just don't knw y i can't do it.. I feel just so lousy, useless and stupid.. But somehow I still had the peace that everything will be all right, and even if it isn't, there is a reason for everything God is doing..

Today i woke up feeling better, and reading the daily bread devotional online showed me God knows what i am going thru.. a "fall" literally, but God comforted me about my future and my life.. I knw He is in charge. If anything should happen, I will always knw that it's for my good.. for His promises never fail.

Life being a christian sometimes dosen't seem easy or it might even seem unfair that others seem to be so "blessed" while we are going thru much trouble/problems, but I guess that's the journey we all must take, to become more Christ like, and soon we'll be back at home, where we all belong. So run the race that He set up b4 us with perseverence.

I won't be blogging much from today onwards, so taking this opportunity to wish everyone all the best for exams or catching up with assignments, etc. Even for those of us who r not studying, it's not ez too, but it's gd to know that God is always with us, and with Him nothing is impossible. The best is yet to come!!!

"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deut. 33:27).

With God behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you.

Holidays ending soon..

Argh, mid sem break is ending soon! 2 weeks really past so fast.. wish normal uni days were like that.. Hmm, did some work during the break, but also wasted time.. so in a way i guess having uni is better, at least have a certain schedule.. not to say i dun have discipline. Hee. jus that smtimes having a regieme is better than none.. but the holidays have been a gd time of rest and catching up with friends. Oh well, holidays ending, exams coming! a few more weeks left.. term 4 is realli short. Gambate everyone! All the best for the coming term 4 and preparation for exams!

OCF 50th Anniversary

Yeah! OCF just celebrated it's 50th anniversary! More than gold! Had a dinner and a gd time in the meeting place we usually go to for every friday's ocf session. Many ppl turned up, it was quite a formal event, and many generations of ocfers were present. Even the uncles and aunties from many many years ago! It's amazing to see how God has faithfully seen thru so many generations of ocfers and how His work is continually growing in ocf even in this year of 2006. Memories of past years ocfers must have been revived, and overall it was just great to see everyone from many countries and age gather together for a night of fun and reflection. I'm sure God will continue to bless ocf with yet another 50 years of growth and ministry. It has shaped and helped many overseas students to reach out to their home countries after being trained in ocf for many years. Can't wait to see or hear from the next anniversary, prob in the next 50 years! 100th Anniversary! That'll b so awesome. And i'm sure by then, i'll be one of those uncles, 70+ years of age, seeing how much further ocf has grown.. all for the glory of God and it's all possible only because of His grace and faithfulness.

Kairos 2006

Kairos is over! It's been a weekend of great learning and having fellowship with friends.. Should have went for it last year too, but somehow i didn't go.. It was rather tiring smtimes, but its' great to have everyone from OCF south aust to come together to learn about leadership.. learnt about the heart of a leader, how to deal with conflicts, spritual gifts, and many other interesting topics involving leadership.. It was a v moving and fun experience. Had many interactions and sharing.. and it's so true that every christian is called to be a leader.. As we are the people usually see for an example. Finally Kairos is over, but can't wait for another exciting one next year! :-)

It's been great to visit a new church too.. n i realised, thruout my many visits, dun judge a church building by it's over.. It might look rather old or boring or even run down on the outside, but inside it's a totally diff story! It's such a nice place for worship and everything is just so clean, new and modern. Praise God for His provision to the many churches here and ard the world! It's gd that I also learnt not to take church for granted.. few ppl in the world have a chance to go to one even, needless to say having a place for worship and teaching sessions. So we should really all be v happy and blessed to even be able to attend church every sunday! :-)

Edge Conference

Yesterday's Edge Conference closing service was a huge success, with thousands of ppl attending.. It's really great to see the house full, even the carparks were not large enough to contain the number of ppl! Yeah, and worship was great, better than any pop/rock concert that ppl pay hundreds of dollars for.. the hospitality is excellent, and the facilities nonetheless to say, very modern and furnished. The atmosphere was powerful, with excitement of God's love..

Church however, is not about the building, the 4 walls, neither is it about ppl in the church staying within the 4 walls, as my pastor was saying, we need to go out there and do things.. to express our actions with what we preach. When he said this, l felt that it is v true of many churches around the world, including those in s'pore.. Churches can preach all they want, but if we only become church GOers, ie, sunday chruch ppl, there is no connection with others in the world.. we get fed, but there is no growth outside church. So we need to become Monday church ppl too! Outside of sundays, we are the church ppl see, and how we act determines how they see christianity. But neither can we also be only monday church ppl, we can't just go out there and help, coz we'll lose focus of the why behind the what, and we'll be disconnected from the sourse. We have to still continue to go chruch on sundays to be renewed and refreshed.

We should not do things for others bcoz we wanna gain recognition, love, rewards, etc.. but bcoz we love to, and we are blessed to be a blessing, so reaching out to help others in need, the poor, broken, needy is what we ought to do.. but it's easier said than done obviously.. we r still humans, and we have selfish disires smtimes.. but i believe with the right attitude, and thru Christ, all things are possible! In short, yesterdays message was a reminder to all us all to do what they were preached on sundays.. To be able to share/spread the gospel thru our actions.. That is true christianity.. but of coz once again, in order to be blessed to be a blessing, we have to 1st recognise that we are indeed greatly blessed and highly favoured, and with our beautiful saviour backing us up in whatever we do, there is simply nothing we cannot accomplish!!! What marvellous, wonderful news is that!!

The Spider Web

During one of the many Reformation battles, a young soldier found himself and his army being soundly defeated by the enemy. He and his comrades hastily retreated from the battlefield in defeat, running away in fear of their very lives.

The enemy gave chase. The young man ran hard and fast, full of fear and desperation, and soon found himself cut off from his comrades. The soldier eventually came upon a rocky ledge containing a cave.

Knowing the enemy was close behind, and that he was exhausted from the chase, he chose to hide there. After he crawled in, he fell to his face in the darkness, desperately crying to God to save him and protect him from his enemies. He made a bargain with God. He promised that if God saved him, he would serve Him for the remainder of his days.

When he looked up from his despairing plea for help, he saw a spider beginning to weave its web at the entrance to the cave. As he watched the delicate threads being slowly drawn across the mouth of the cave, the young soldier pondered its irony.

He thought, "I asked God for protection and deliverance, and He sent me a spider instead. How can a spider save me?"

His heart was hardened, knowing the enemy would soon discover his hiding place and kill him. Soon he did hear the sound of his enemies, who were now scouring the area looking for those in hiding.

One soldier with a gun slowly walked up to the cave's entrance. As the young man crouched in the darkness, hoping to surprise the enemy in a last-minute desperate attempt to save his own life, he felt his heart pounding wildly out of control.

As the enemy cautiously moved forward to enter the cave, he came upon the spider's web, which by now was completely strung across the opening. He backed away and called out to a comrade, "There can't be anyone in here. They would have had to break this spider's web to enter the cave. Let's move on."

Years later, this young man, who made good his promise by becoming a preacher and evangelist, wrote about that ordeal.

What he observed has stood by me in times of trouble, especially during those times when everything seemed impossible:

"Where God is, a spider's web is as a stone wall. Where God is not, a stone wall is as a spider's web."

"For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things." - Luke 12:30

Sunny Sunday..

Yeah! one more week down, 1 more to go b4 the mid sem break.. Can't wait. It has been a bz semester, and with a few more weeks to go b4 the exams, things r really heating up! Haha. Well, thank God we still have the mid sem break to catch up with our studies, assigments, etc.. Walked back home from uni last week, the weather wasn't v gd.. as it just stopped raining or smthing, and as I walked, I didn't knw what made me turn around and guess what.. i saw a big beautiful rainbow!! Wow, It was like right b4 my eyes, and i quickly told my fren who was walking back with me. We took pics of them with our camera phones. Haha, the wonders of technology! Anyway, as i looked at the rainbow, i am reminded of God's covenant and promises to us.. It's such a beautiful phenomenon of nature but such a powerful promise from God too! It's just amazing and to be in awe, always, as I look at nature, God's creation around the world.. :-)

Hmm, Church was gd today too, with a prothetic message spoken to us.. edge church has really made me feel very warm, welcome and I have learnt so so much from the speakers.. Glad I made it my home church! Today's sermon was about DOUBLE fruitfulness in times of affliction and forgetting our past of hurts, disappointments, etc. The bible really has so much to tell us, so many interesting things, if only we are open to the word.. Worship is great too, just bought one of the church's cd album..the singers and songwriters are really gd.. God has indeed blessed them with the talents of songwriting and music making.. to impact others.

Just went to friend's b'day dinner yesterday too.. we went to an indian restaurant up north adelaide.. it was nice, ate food i nvr ate b4, but it was so ex! Coz of the minimum charge on weekends.. Pout. Haha. But it's an experience la.. $ can be earned back, but experiences are priceless. For everything else, there's mastercard.. :-P

God's Plan

Saw this article from a dayspring email, found it very encouraging and true.. so sharing it with all..

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

God has a plan for your life. He brought you into this world to fulfill that plan. It is the best plan that anyone could ever make for you. It is a plan that will bring Him the greatest glory and you the greatest good. From the beginning of this calendar year until its end, God is working out His plan.

As you follow God's plan for your life, you do so by faith. It is important to remember that He is the Guide and you are the follower. He does not need to bring you into His planning room as a consultant to help Him decide what is best for your life. God has called you to trust Him and to take the next step of obedience according to His will. God has said, "I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them." Isaiah 42:16 NKJV

Here are some ways that God is working out His plan:

He is your Shepherd—He is leading you.
He is your Provider—He is taking care of you.
He is your Strength—He is enabling you.
He is your Counselor—He is speaking to you.
He is your Shield—He is protecting you.
He is your Comfort—He is encouraging you.
He is your Father—He is blessing you.
He is your Deliverer —He has delivered you from sin and death

In relation to the above, Did u know that God has 8 names?

Jehovah Tsidkenu - “God is my Righteousness” Jer 23:6
Jehovah M’kaddesh – “God is my Sanctification” Lev 20:8
Jehovah Shalom – “God is my Peace” Judges 6:24
Jehovah Shammah –“God is present with me” Ezek. 48:35
Jehovah Rapha – “God is my Healer” Ex 15:26
Jehovah Jireh – “ God is my Provider” Gen 22:14
Jehovah Nissi – “God is my banner” Ex 17:15
Jehovah Rohi – “God is my Shepherd” Ps 23:1

Thanks all!

Had a gr8 pre birthday dinner yesterday, and although the no. of ppl I invited were few, but we had a gr8 time of fellowship and fun. I thank God for all my friends, that they are here not by coincidence, but to walk thru life here with me, and to guide me, strengthten me, and give me hope. Although I am far away from family, friends and loved ones back in s'pore, the friends i made here in adelaide gave me such a warm birthday feeling that I feel as though I am home. Thanks everyone for your presence, presents, cards, well wishes and thoughts, and for the marker writings still on my hand.. It really means a lot to me. I will never forget what all of you have done for me. It has truly been a memorable b'day, n it's not even here yet! Thanks for coming!!!

Yeah, it has been a gd weekend, although I didn't study much, and in the coming week, assignments and 2 tests looming ahead.. but I believe God will help me, as long as I do my best. Gambate everyone! And let us run the race together with perseverence! :-)

Double For Your Trouble!

I daily devotional i read every morning.. found this one particulary relating to what I am facing now in uni.. well, some sort. Haha.. Hope everyone who reads this will be inspired, knowing that our God is a God of restoration and abundance.

Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. - Zechariah 9:12

I am sure that you have heard of the expression, “When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade!” Well, I want you to know that when the devil throws lemons at you, God Himself will make lemonade for you! After all, the Bible says that God works all things together for your good. (Romans 8:28)

And He does it with style — He restores double for your trouble! Even if you have lost a husband or wife through a divorce, or a precious child through death, God can restore double to you, so that you end up having more than before, if not in quantity, then in quality!

Consider Job in the Old Testament. When Job lost everything, his friends told him to curse God and die. He refused and, instead, responded to God in faith, and “the Lord gave to Job twice as much as he had before”. (Job 42:10)

When David lost the child he had with Bathsheba, he stopped pleading and started worshipping God because He trusted in the mercies of God. Later on, God blessed David and Bathsheba with another son named Solomon, who became the wisest and richest king the world has ever known.

Today, God promises to restore double for your trouble — “Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.” If He declared it, He will do it! So you cannot but have hope that things will be even better than before. That is why in the same verse, He calls you “prisoners of hope”. Hope in the biblical sense means a confident expectation of good things happening in your life. You are a prisoner of that! You can’t help but wake up feeling hopeful. You can’t help but expect good things to happen to you!

So when trouble comes from the devil, don’t give up and say, “It is hopeless!” Don’t worry or get angry. Worship God like David did and see that trouble as an opportunity for God to bless you with more than what you originally had. And because God has declared it, be confidently hopeful that you will get double for your trouble!

Busy week...

The busy week is coming to and end soon, but still with some undone assignments.. I totally don't know how complete them, but if i don't an IF is coming my way. Haha. Stupid subject. It's some programming subject.. so future computer scientists, i advise u not to take that course! I just had no choice as part of my engineering degree.. :-(. I am sure God can pull me thru!
Anyway, just came by a song, which i think is v meaningful.. i'm used to posting song lyrics on my blog, here and on msn, not bcoz i have nothing to write, but bcoz i truly believe the words of the songs can touch someone although she/he hasn't heard it before. The songwriters are amazing, but then again it's God who gave them the inspiration for the words.. This song, i'm forever yours, truly reminds us that we fully belong to God, and that He loves us so much more than we can ever comprehend.

I'm Forever Yours
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I give my all to You
Send me and I will go for You
To the ends of the earth
I'll follow after you
I want the world to know
Your love endures forever

Tell me and I'll obey
This is far greater than sacrifice
Trust in You and not myself
Will always lead to blessing
Lord have Your way in me
Not my will, Yours be done

Here I stand within Your presence
Longing for your touch
A thousand days cannot compare
To one day in Your courts

Hold me now and never let me go
My Jesus, my Precious Saviour
I'm forever Yours
I will worship You forever

Busy but rewarding Saturday

Just came back from a farewell party to an ocfer who has been in adelaide for 4 years and leaving back home to malaysia tmrw.. It's such a wonderful experience to see so many ppl turning up for the event, and how everyone bonding so well with each other.. It's amazing that each of us have so much of God's love we can't contain it sometimes.. Seeing William leave after so long, He has told me to continue to persevere on despite the difficulties and sometimes dissapointments.. He has definitely made me see the true meaning of growing and maturing in Christ.. I hope to be like him in future, where I can too, share the wonderful testimony of how OCF has grown and how it has helped me mature too.. In so many ways, I can't thank my friends enough, who have shown me the joy, peace and love that God has put into each and everyone of us.. it's a matter of if we want to let this love out, and care, reach out to our brothers or sisters. Tired from the evening. But it's great to see the love and concern of every1..

Had my church connect group this aftn too. It was also v fun and meaningful.. Really thankful for a more "exciting" semester.. with more social activities, where I can really connect with others.. I will never forget these things that happen here.. and it's so wonderful to be able to experience them.. Beginning to see a much of a more learning and bonding experience here in adelaide.. :-)

Not in good mood...

Last night was a bad day.. couldn't get anything done properly, screwed up a prac.. I feel so helpless and useless sometimes. Y is it that other students can find it so easy.. yet I find it a struggle to complete my degree.. Every single subject is making me push myself to my limits.. n i'm only in my 2nd year. Sometimes I wonder how I can ever make it thru my degree, if it's gonna get even tougher.. Next week's gonna b a terrible week, with 4 assignments due and a test on monday about the hardest subject an EEE student could ever take.. Yest night couldn't do much work and study, so I slept early, and this morning i felt much better.. And I realised once again how good God is, despite my time to despair and sadness.. He showed me 2 scriptures while I was reading devotionals online.. Which made me think and recall about His love for us, which I sometimes still doubt.

The title of the devotional was: ‘Lord, I Cannot, But You Can!’ It's so true.. I really cannot, but that's y i have to trust God and know that He can and he Will bring me thru.. It's not gonna be easy, but I know God has a plan and purpose to mature me here in adelaide.. And i'll do my best, but leave to God the rest! Thanks Lord, for making me see once again that I need not worry about things, and that U r in control of My life, so despite my dark surroundings and circumstances, I will trust in your unfailing love towards me. Thank you for giving me a loving and comforting family and friends.
Encouraging verses.. that meant a lot to me suddenly..


Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? —Jeremiah 32:27

For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. - Philippians 2:13

In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. —Psalm 94:19

But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty. - 1 Corinthians 1:27

Run With The Horses

If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? —Jeremiah 12:5

In the Olympic Games, the greatest runners of the world compete for gold medals and laurel wreaths. Long before the final race, competitions are held in countries throughout the world to weed out those who are not fast enough to compete. At the Games, the fastest of the fast qualify for the final competition.

The prophet Jeremiah was also involved in a fierce competition—but it was with idolaters and wicked priests. He was responding to the Lord’s call to condemn Judah and to predict her downfall. He became so discouraged that he asked the Lord, “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are [they] happy?” (12:1).

That’s when God said to Jeremiah, in essence, “The competition has just begun. So far you’ve been dealing with minor issues (running with footmen). How will you handle it when the really tough stuff comes (contending with horses)?”

Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in your church. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” When He asks you to “run with horses,” He will be with you to strengthen and sustain you. That’s what God does.

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

Fresh Grace Every Day

Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.


“I am concerned about the big business deal that I have to close tomorrow.”

“I am worried about tomorrow’s job interview.” “My medical test results will be out tomorrow. I am afraid it won’t be good.”

God does not want you to worry about tomorrow. He gives you all the help you need for today. When tomorrow comes, so will fresh help from Him.

This is God’s principle even in the Old Testament. When the children of Israel were in the desert, God gave them fresh manna straight from heaven every morning. (Exodus 16:13–16, 31) They did not have to worry about tomorrow because when tomorrow came, there was fresh manna again. He was their provision every day.

Today, God’s manna is the grace He gives you every day. If you are worried about a situation tomorrow, know that there will be sufficient grace for that situation when it comes. God wants you to simply rest in His ability to heal, deliver, protect and provide for you every day.

In the Old Testament, when the armies of Moab and Ammon came against King Jehoshaphat, God told the anxious king, “Do not be afraid nor dismayed… for the battle is not yours, but God’s… You will not need to fight in this battle… stand still and see the salvation of the Lord”. (2 Chronicles 20:15–17)

When the next morning came, King Jehoshaphat saw how God caused such confusion to come upon his enemies’ camp that it brought about their own slaughter. Amid all that fighting in the enemy camp, God’s people merely stood still and saw God fight the battle for them just as He had promised.

When you see a problem looming in your tomorrow, do not fear or be dismayed because you will see the grace and salvation of God deliver you and fight that battle for you.

God wants you to live a stress-free life, not one filled with worries about tomorrow’s problems. When tomorrow comes, His grace will be there for you as your help, protection, favour and enabling!

Back In Adelaide... For Sem 2

Well... here I am back again in adelaide.. Took business class in S'pore airlines back to adelaide..I didn't pay for it of coz. It costs S$5,131 to fly frm S'pore to Adelaide on raffles class with S'pore airlines! Siao.. Used krisflyer miles to redeem this "pre b'day gift" of mine. Hee. 25000 miles! gosh. It's no wonder so few ppl can afford to sit business class. But then again, seems like the seats r always full.. whether 1st, business or economy class. The lounge in changi airport was nice, but too many ppl to fully enjoy the facilities. Free drinks and food were on the menu.. Posh place, with bar and "business" facilities but besides that, there wasn't much that interested me..

Back in college now.. which is so lonely and boring. Haha. It's not ez trying to adapt to being "alone" again during the weekend.. and esp so when uni hasn't yet started. (on Monday) Just went out to rundle mall again just now, same old mall.. except with starbucks coffee! Haha. It's taken quite long for this coffee chain to make it's way into little ol' adelaide, but it's finally made it's way to the mall. Now where's coffee bean? Haha.. Weather here cold as usual.. but i guess it's better than hot humid weather.. I enjoy the cold.. as long as it dosen't get Too cold! That usually happens at night. I suddenly miss home very much. I guess this is what happens when U go home for a brief period of time and suddenly come back to an environment that is rather different.. But i Thank God for gd friends here and for the opportunity to study here too.. It's a nice environment to study la.. boring place = study place. Haha. I also feel I am closer to God here in a way.. coz there's little sense of "busyness" or "stress" in adelaide.. it's a nice laid back city.. Gives me enuf time to reflect on God, nature, relationships, people, etc. Guess i shld treasure this b4 i graduate n head back to the rushing and fast paced life in s'pore.. But at least the weekends in s'pore r not so boring.. Haha.. there's no where to go in adelaide.. so sianz. Oh well.. guess that gives students here even more reason to study. Time for me to take a nap.. didn't really sleep enuf.. although the business class seats in the plane were quite comfortable to sleep on.. skybeds. Hee.. they r wonderful inventions.. Can't wait for 2nd sem to start and finish, so I can finish year 2 of my degree.. Guess I have to enjoy the process and let it mould me into the person God wants me to become at the end of my degree.. :-)

Sick... n going back adelaide soon..

Well, the flu bug has caught up to me, and I' m down with the flu now.. but recovering well.. i think. Haha. A few more days left in s'pore too.. returning back to adelaide for sem 2 this friday. It's been a short but enjoyable time back home.. Will miss home again definitely, and leaving is always never easy. No matter how many times i have left home. But I really thank God for helping me so much in the last 1/2 year or so.. truly without Him I wouldn't have made it thru year 2 1st sem.. and I wouldn't even be home. Thankful for my family also, for their loving care and concern.. and thru God's provision, is able to let me come home twice a year. Hope the 2nd sem will be a better one than the 1st.. and it's also shorter! So i can come back again and spend x'mas and the new year again! yay.. amazing how fast time flies. But i really wanna graduate soon.. Still 2 more years! Argh.. n the last 2 yrs are the hardest.. Omg.. Haha. but i believe God will help me make it thru.. Coz i knw if it were by my own efforts, i wouldn't have even made it thru year 1 ald.. Hee. Truly, His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses. Praise Him for that!

Results r out.. n they are amazing. Thanks be to God

Found out my results today, in a peculiar place.. macdonalds! I was jus out with my mum settling some errands and was jus having lunch in a macs, and apparently that particular branch of the restaurant is quite huge and has 2 computer terminals for the public to use the internet for free. Simply amazing how God works.. of all places, I was directed to go macs for lunch and that branch has free computers and internet to use. Normally one could agree this would not be the case.. N when i checked my results on access adelaide, i was shocked beyond words.. not only didn't I get any CP (Conceded pass, which is less than a pass, 45-49 marks), I got more than I could imagine in my life. I got 59, 61 and 75, 2 passes and 1 distinction. Although I had 4 examinable subjects, the last result was supposed to be out tomorrow. I was overjoyed by my results, which were by no means what I did.. it's all 101% God and His grace that brought me thru. I went back home.. n i checked my results again, just to make sure I didn't see wrongly.. n indeed it's still the same marks i saw in macs. A few moments ago, i randomly checked access adelaide again to check smthing.. n to my surprise, the last result popped out! I got 59 also! Gosh, so I am now truly happy that I have cleared year 2 1st semester..

Although I can't say the same for my friends, classmates.. I believe God has a plan for everyone, and It's up to Him and him only to determine our future and outcomes. A message of encouragement for others who may have to study for the supp exam or even retake a subject again.. never think for once God is against u. He is always for U and He loves u. A failure dosen't mean u r less capable than others or implies that u r not so smart, so to speak.. God uses each individual differently and each person is unique and gifted in different ways. So do not despair, and do not lose hope, but continue to persevere and run the race He has set b4 u.. and u shall recieve the crown of glory at the end of it.. I knw some ppl must be thinking, I am in no position to say all these coz i am not the one who failed or needs to take the supp exam. But i understand what it feels like to see failure or rejection.. and I know that I have overcome it only bcoz of God's grace and love for me. God helps the helpless. and No problem is too big for Him to solve. In fact i learnt in church that the bigger the problem is for u, the easier it is for God.. in a way. Always have faith to God, not faith about your own faith, and truly, rejoice in all circumstances.. because He has given us the peace that surpasses all understanding.. as I have felt when I was waiting for my results for the last few weeks.. it had tried my faith v much, but I must say the "bad" experiences have brought me closer to God than ever before.. N i knw it will be the same for others..

Psalm 63:7 - Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

Our true identity and security is in Christ alone.. for those who know this song, it truly is a beautiful song and a reminder to all christians that all is not lost, even when darkness seems all around our lives, God is the only light that will break through and bring us to victory!

In Christ alone I place my trust, and find my glory in in the power of the cross.
In every victory, let it be said of me: My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone!

Quotable Quotes...

There is not a man of us who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, And then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you can help them to become what they are capable of being.

The values we live by are worth more than when we pass them on.

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; When we treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be, we make him what he should be.

Exams over! Going home...

Well, the dreaded exams have finally passed and now is the time to go home! Anxiety over exam results still loom around sometimes but I guess I shouldn't let it affect my holiday. Just let God do His will in my life.. and whatever will be, will be. There is no point in worrying and thinking abt it right? Haha. Easier said than done, but when i recall on God's faithfulness in my life, esp for my year 1 exams.. It's truly amazing as to what He can do.. Despite our lack and disobedience to Him. Hmm, Mixed feelings abt returning home.. Will love to get to see family again and njoy quality time back home, but adelaide still and will always have a place in my heart.. with so many wonderful and encouraging friends and family too.. how am I not to say I am blessed? Hope i spend my time wisely when i am back in s'pore.. Probably prepare for next sem's bible study liao.. Next sem is gonna b even tougher than this sem.. but I'm sure I'll pull through. To all those who are struggling with studies, work, etc.. life is full of problems, but it's how we handle those problems and the process that we endure through them that's impt. Results aren't everything, exams come and go, but our character and faith, relationships will definitely strengthen thru adversity. Oops, gtg off soon, going airport in 1 hr! Haha. This is how impromptu I am.. blogging at this hr in the morning.. Gonna miss adelaide for 2-3 weeks! But will get to experience the heat and humidity back home in S'pore.. a drastic change from the 3-15 degrees temperature currently in adelaide.. Peace out! :-)

1st Exam coming..

Well, it's been one week of swot vac, and the 1st exam is coming.. I am not very worried, I dunno y, but I feel that I just do my best, n leave to God the rest! Although I must say, there are times when I feel I should be studying more.. But laziness, sianzness and the "don't feel like studying" mood comes and goes ever so often. Haha. But I look forward to quickly finishing my exams so I can return home.. Not long more to go.. But have to continue to persevere and do my best! I just pray that the exam will be somewhat similar to past years, then I guess I'll b all right.. If something weird comes out, Haha, Who knows what will happen.. Oh well, lunch time soon.. back to study now.. :-)

Arise... Planetshakers..

The word 'arise' found in Isaiah 60 means to get, up, stand up, stir up and succeed. God wants you to stand up in your circumstances. He wants you to stir yourself up in Him and above all He wants you to succeed. It is time for the men and women of God to stand up all over this world. Where you've been down trodden he is calling you to stand. Where you have been insignificant he wants to stir you up and call you up out of where you are to take all that is rightfully yours as a son and daughter of God. He dosen't want you to hide your light under a bushel but rather let it shine for the world to see His glory. The call has gone out over the ages for men and women to arise. God called Abraham. He called Joseph, Gideon, Samuel, David, Esther, and Daniel. Now the same call is going out to you. No matter what your abilities, talents or giftings are, God is calling you to arise.

Some words of wisdom...

If we seek an easier route to avoid the pain or challenge, we miss out on discovering more of the God who wants to companion us, in and through, the mystery and uncertainty.

When life is stripped away to it's lowest state, it is the people in our lives that are most important to us. It's during difficult times when we remember that our family, our friends and a close community, make life worth holding on to when it would be very easy to let go.

While some people believe the power of prayer is demonstrated by strong faith and sinless lives, it is more about trusting God when our prayers seem to go unanswered. The jouney of prayer is about asking for and gradually gaining confidence in God's justice and mercy and holiness. It's learning to trust God in spite of the time when our prayers go unanswered.

Exam timetable is out!!!

Oh well, it's that time of the year again where the exams are approaching fast.. Time seems faster when exams r nearer. Haha. Which is gd in a way coz it means i get to go back home faster also.. Not that i dun like it here. Wont't b blogging much frm now on i suppose. partly no time and lazy to type so much. Hmm.. makes me think smtimes y i bother keeping a blog? haha mafan la.. But i wont delete it anyway. It brings back memories.. Esp when i look back at my past posts.. not much but it still means smthing i can recall.. Oh well, it's getting late ald, better sleep soon and pia for the weekend, study study!! Assignments assignements! :-(

Confidence...

Learnt this saying abt becoming a leader in whatever we do. It's so true, but sometimes I think it's hard to follow or agree with it, and set standards by ourselves or by what the world percieves us to be. But i guess it's time to change the perception of who we really are in this world, not just in our own nations. And these few words touched me a lot.

"Who I am does not depend on what I do. Identity does not depend on titles, or degrees, or function. It depends only on the simple fact that I am a child of God, valued and treasured for what I am."


This is one of the Songs I sang in church on sundays... I like it very much as it has so much meaning and application in it in our daily lives. Love it! Praise God for song writers who are able to pour out their spirit into creating songs like these..

Cover me
Lord my God
And lead me into your presence
My soul relieved
Trials may come
And darkness upon me
But still your hand it guides me
My saving grace
My one embrace
My one true love
I will exalt thee

I love you
Jesus I thank you
For your hand that covers me

I will worship you
I will worship you
I will worship you
My blessed savior

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God inhabits the praise of His people
He's close to those who call upon His name
And all of heaven will dance before you
He's close to those who call upon His name
And he dwells among us today

End of holidays soon... :-(

Well, it has been a gd mid sem break, with days of sleeping and waking up late.. and with the awesome easter camp and church activties, unfortunately, all gd things must also come to an end.. holidays ending v v soon, and it'll also soon b time for new material, new lectures, and preparation for exams! But looking forward to getting over and done with for the exams so I can return home soon also. Hee. Winter is also officically coming and it's getting really wet, cold and windy here! Gosh.. Haha. But i rather the weather b freezing than be hot like an oven. Not sure what others might choose also.. ;) Oh well, back to catching up with last minute assignments and some rest.. b4 next week when uni begins again.

Amazing Love...

I’m forgiven, because you were forsaken
I’m accepted, you were condemned
I’m alive and well, you’re spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again

Amazing love, how can it be
that you my king would die for me
Amazing love, I know it’s true
It’s my joy to honor you
In all I do, to honor you

You are my King
Jesus, You are my King

You are my King

Easter camp was Gr8 n wonderful!! :-)

Just got back frm ocf easter camp today, came back with a fresh perspective of love, and feeling very refreshed in God's love.. Camp theme this year was abt love, so majority of the sessions was learning about love, bgr, relationships, etc. The speaker was great, and He is very annointed i must say.. and thru his sessions have let me realise so much of God's love for us all.. His love for us is really so amazing that He sent His one and only son to die for us.. I cannot fathom anyone, any father or parent doing the same thing.. As this easter is approaching also, I pray that the message of easter and God's love will be magnified, and allow us to honour Him in all that we do.. I've never heard the song, which is also ocf easter camp's theme song, amazing love so differently now than before.. Overall Had a lot of fun and learnt a lot this year.. and the campsite was simply beautiful, with the beauty of nature all around for us to appreciate. it isn't hard to see how great God's creation is.. and we should take time to appreciate them.. even our own bodies are simply amazing creations by Him.. it's about time we take time to reflect, be still and know that God is God... ;-)

Easter camp n mid sem break coming!!!

Finally autumn is here n the weather is getting cooler. Couldn't stand the summer heat! N half a semester is almost coming to an end, with the upcoming mid semester break. But really looking forward to ocf easter camp during the weekend! It was a memorable one last year, n i'm sure this year will b even better! :) Also have to use the mid sem break wisely.. revise n prepare for upcoming exams! Thank God for all gd friends who support and encourage me...

Boring weekend...

So boring.. sigh. I think this is my most boring weekend ever. I don't know y.. is it bcoz i have nothing to do? Hmm. I have a test coming up but studied for it ald! assignments, did all i could.. read up for lectures also. What else can i be missing? Have been feeling a bit lonely too, like having no friends ard.. i knw it's not true, but smtimes dunno y i feel like that. I am so glad i have uni tmr actually.. I love sundays too la, bcoz got church to go to, but after that.. it's different.. back to room alone. Well, almost late ald.. gotta prepare for uni tmr. Only 1 lecture.. Haha. So silly. But well, better than nothing to do again!..

All My Praise...

I will follow You through green pastures
And sing hallelujah to Your Name
I will follow You through dark disaster
And sing hallelujah through the pain

And even in the shadow of death
I will praise You
And even in the valley I will say

Holy, My God
You are worthy of all my praise x2

You are seated on your throne in heaven
And You see all of us down here
And You have promised You will not abandon
So I shall not fear

You made every star
And You taught it how to shine
You knew my name before there was time
And all this was just part of Your glorious design
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

2nd week in uni...

Well well, 1st week of uni is over, n now in 2nd week ald.. work starting to pile up ald.. Haha. but i guess consistency is the key, without it, when exam time comes sure die wan.. Haha. But still feel the timetable is rather silly n some days r quite boring, like only have 1 or 2 lessons.. i guess this is better in a way that i have more free time, but bad if i misuse the free time i have.. need to use them wisely! Like to read up or understand more.. or do the tuts or assignments! Haha. So far so gd.. jus hope won't start to slack n lag behind.. well, it's gettin late! gtg do some last min revision n sleep ald.. tmr's lessons start @ 4pm! HAha.. this is what i mean by my bad timetable.. So sianz.. but no choice.. it's like that. Not my choice. Hee.. ;-)

Going back to adelaide soon

Time sure flies when we're having fun! Only a week left in s'pore b4 returning back to adelaide for a new semester. Yr 2 ald, still have 3 more yrs, n this yr is not gonna b ez, but I know that God will pull me thru it, for He will give me sufficient grace to overcome any race He has set for me to finish. Feeling a bit sad though to leave home after being here for 2-3 mths. Miss the convenience of s'pore, friends, my dar, n family. But I knw this semester will be a time for me to learn and challenge myself, as an individual and as a Christian. Things are not going to get easier, but I think the process of overcoming them are going to be far more rewarding! That's the drive that keeps me going thru it all, and although life in aust isn't all a bed of roses, it's thru the thorns and pain that will keep me to rely on God and His strength, grace and mercy. I cannot base anything on what I CAN do anymore, but on what HE can do for me. I been thru a lot of times when i felt like crying or giving up even in my 1st yr, but God has never let me go, and He has shown to me what simple faith and trust in Him can do. I can never imagine i cleared every subject in yr 1, and although I didn't do exceptionally well, I knw it's a stepping stone to something greater. Wish all my friends here all the best, as they continue with their studies or work, or anything they are doing. I pray for strength for everyone for u, and that this year blessings and goodness will manifest themselves onto each individual like never before. :-)

GONG XI FA CAI

Wow.. it's been some time since i've blogged. Haha. Well wishing everyone happy cny here! Today 1st day, but did no visiting, but had a gd church service. Hope everyone is having a gd break n family bonding time during this festive period! Ang baos, oranges, bak kua n other stuff, they might signify somethings in cny but i guess the love, peace n joy between families, loved ones are most impt. Oh yah, health is v impt too. No health have wealth also useless.. but I knw this yr will be another year of blessings, favour and peace for me and everyone else. The impt thing is to believe in the goodness n promises of God, and the fact that He has already given to us His most precious gift, so that we may all be able to enjoy prosperous n abundant lives. We dun have to wait till cny to wish n hope for a year to be happy or nian nian yu. Haha. Yupz.. hence I just know that this year will be a yr full of abundance as we have a God who is Al shadai, a God who never has any lack and can provide for us more than we can ever ask or think. God bless everyone! :)

Broadband is here!!! Yay!

Haven't blogged here for such a long time ald.. Finally have broadband access at home! So can go on msn ald. Haha. Still slacking at home.. tried to find a job but to no avil. Oh well, wat to do.. Hope everyone is doing fine.. I knw some of my frens in adelaide are back doing summer courses and some did not return home at all! Hope all of u r doing fine. Have ard 1 mth plus in s'pore b4 returning back to adelaide for year 2 of my studies. Must work harder! haha. Honours counting ald.. Anyway had a gd meet up with ocf ppl yesterday at william's place. His place is v big n v nice. Miss ocf a lot. The family feeling, the fun and the learning experience. Will meet them soon. Haha. Oke.. shall blog more in future. gtg now.. family in bad mood.. :-(

Change of hp no. in s'pore

Hi frens. I am back in s'pore til ard mid feb. Jus posting a note to all of u who knw my mobile no. in s'pore to be 98190453. But now that my sis has graduated and she's working in s'pore , i'lll be using this no. instead. do take note. it's 94488093. Thnks!

Home sweet home here i come!!!

HOORAY! Aahahaa.. finally the day has come for my exams to end n for me to go home! Can't believe 1 year in aussie has just flown by like that.. time sure flies! To all my frens to knw me, I'll b returning home on 16th nov, wednesday. Yes.. But i shall be going to canberra again on 10 dec for my sister's graduation.. Packing up stuff now.. tons to pack n store.. N have to wait till end of nov for results.. Hope it won't be too terrible.. Haha.. Yupz, going back home ald.. Won't b able to come online often when home, so this might b my last blog of the year! Erm, mayb not. Haha.. Happy holidays! To those of u who r still having exams, stand strong and continue to do yr best! It ain't over till it's really over! Gambate!!

Going back soon! yay!

Haha.. Had such a fun time today.. talking in uni with frens.. instead of studying Haha.. but it's ok.. last day of the semester ald tmrw.. time sure files when u r having "fun".. Hee hee. Can't believe i'm gonna be i second year soon.. time seems to go by so slow in the beginning, but then suddenly goes to light speed. Even a physics student like me can't understand y.. Hmm. Yupz, exams r drawing closer by the day, but I am not too worried, probably coz I ald endured last sem. I knw the exam hall and conditions. So less anxious. Hope I do well though.. Wish everyone smooth sailing ahead! but for now, it's FULL steam ahead! Mus jia you!!!

Exams are coming!!

Hmm.. been a while since i blogged here. Haha. It's coming to the end of Nov and exams r coming! Ahhh! But it applies for most ppl i guess.. so i am not alone.. I shld not be complaining that much.. Haha. Missing family n frens back home but glad that there r gd frens n ocf here to help me and guide me. Gonna miss adelaide in some ways when i go back to s'pore.. but home is still the best.. :-). For ppl who r reading my blog, i'll b going back to s'pore on 16th Nov.. 2 days after my last exam.. Keke.. Then going Sydney for my sis's graduation. Then going back s'pore again till Feb. Gonna b year 2 next year! So exciting! Haha.. It's gonna b a new feeling, n learning more difficult stuff.. but it'll b worth it i guess.. Time sure files.. smtimes. Anyway, wishing all my frens, both here n in s'pore all the v best in their examinations. Catch up with ya all when i am back! Cheers! Signing off from adelaide.. back to study.. :-(

Mid-Sem Break is HERE! & Final Fantasy 7 ROX!!!

Yay! Wahaha.. finally mid sem break is here! The long awaited break. Signifies the end of the sem is coming! After that can go home lo. Yahoo! But of cos mus cross the exam hurdle 1st.. Jus went toys'r'us today with frens.. saw so many toys n gadgets! Kids these days sure r lucky.. not saying i am not lucky.. but there's just so much variety of stuff to play with n learn! Also went for dinner at another fren's college.. Hee hee. not supposed to.. but who cares! Played some CS n learnt more abt DotA.. also knwn as warcraft. Haha. The best part was the movie! Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children. Even though i nvr played the games b4 i truly appreciated and enjoyed the movie. The CG graphics r superb n the storyline is cool. Overall, this CG movie ROX! 5 Stars! Haha.. Hmm.. haven't got much planned for this break, except prob go to new shopping centres, play some games, n of cos do some study.. have been slacking more this sem, prob cos subjects not too heavy.. but still need to buck up nevertheless! Exams r crawling nearer n nearer! To those in s'pore, holidays r over i suppose.. only 1 week. I have 2! Yay! Haha.. yeah study hard everyone! Will b back sooner than u think! :-)

Send it up

Like a fire set ablaze
Is our passion in this place
We've come to be as one
Together as one Lord to praise
Oh we send it up

Situations, troubled thoughts
We'll leave it at the door
Coz right now we're here to say
Lord that we love you
We need you, so we send it up

Chorus:
Everbody come on send it up
Lift your praises give Him all that you've got
Everybody in celebration
We praise you, we praise you
Come on send it up

Bridge:
No other name the same
Risen one, Holy one
Who is seated upon the throne
Come and praise
Worship His holy name

Send it up
Send it up

Southside Church new song!! Title unsure...

To you Lord
I lay my life
Creator, you're my desire
Hear my cry
Hear my cry

Saviour, you call my name
And saved me
Despite my shame
Hear my cry
Hear my cry

Chorus:
And I draw near to you
My saviour I worship you
And all i have to give
Forever I surrender

Bridge:
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender to your love

Mars Is Coming

Planet Mars will be brightest in the night skystarting August. It will look as large as the fullmoon to the naked eye. This will culminate on August27 when Mars comes to within 35 million miles ofearth. Be sure to watch the sky on August 27 12:30am[acc. to IST]. It will look like the Earth has twomoons. The next time Mars will be this close is in2287. Share this with your loved ones and friends asNO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again

Casting Crowns

Meaningful songs that reflects our christian faith and life sometimes..

If we are the body
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If we are the body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing
But there is a way
There is a way
Jesus is the way

Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the body of Christ


Life Of Praise
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I will love you Lord always
Not just for the things you've done for me
I will praise you all my days
Not just for the change you've made in me
But i'll praise you for you are Holy Lord
And i lift my hands for you're worthy of so much more

For you are awesome
God of the nations
Light of Judah
Rock of the ages
Alpha Omega
Worthy of all praise
More than these hands are raised
I'll live a life of praise
You're worthy of my praise

I'll serve you Lord always
For you are my strength when i am weak
I will never be afraid
For you are my rock
And you comfort me
But i'll praise you for you are Holy Lord
And i lift my hands for you're worthy of so much more

Yours Is The Kingdom

Yours is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory forever is yours
Heaven and earth bow down
At the wonder of your name
Heaven is open
Death is broken
And the glory forver is yours
Nothing can overcome the power of your name
King of all kings
All the universe will sing
Everlasting God you are wonderful
You are wonderful
And the shout of the earth will be your praise
God forever and light unto all
Will be your wonderful name
For the glory Lord is yours
God forever the glory
Lord forever is yours.

1st week in uni!! Learnt a lot...

Well, the 1st week of uni has passed, and i must say things r much harder than the 1st semester but at least this sem is shorter, kinda. Hee. Can go home faster. However the speed of teaching will surely b faster as i can already see from the 1st week. Well, 2nd week starting soon and the weeks are jus gonna fly by i suppose.. and b4 u knw it it's exam time! Everyone back in s'pore.. those in uni also started their 1st week i guess, hope every1 is doing ok.. whether in studies, jobs, etc. I jus realized this week that there are a lot of ppl ard the world who are being persecuted for their faith and they do not even have bibles.. that is so sad.. bible league is offering to help by getting donations, missions, etc. I pray that i can help them by contributing a little to help supply the desperately needed bibles.. i knw in China this also the case.. but i believe that the growth of a person or the church in these tougher environments are better n stronger than in areas where christianity is allowed to b practised freely. Do look at the website www.bibleleague.com.au as well as www.gfa.org for updates and news of what Christ is doing ard the world. He is simply amazing and wonderful and powerful. :-) enjoy and have a blessed 2nd half of the year!! August is here already! Yay!

Back in adelaide.. a new start to a new semester

Jus arrived this morning.. quite lucky had quite a smooth flight n crossing customs, etc.. Well here i am back in adelaide for my 2nd semester.. but i kinda regret coming back to early. Darn. Now all alone in college stuck with those ang mohs and delegates. Sigh. Sch starting soon.. gotta buck up for a new semester! Still no mood to study though. Haha. i guess every1 feels the same once holidays end. Wishing every1 a blessed brand new start to a new semester! This semester is shorter than sem1 but i guess that means the lecturers gotta squeeze more stuff in less time = more work for us! Haha. Anyway i dun mind. Jus wanna finish off this sem faster then go on to year 2! Yeah. Haha. So long haven't blogged.. Didn't have time back in s'pore.. n now in adelaide it's middle of winter. freaking cold! Haha. so diff frm s'pore. which is so steaming hot n humid.. My dear is back ald too.. but only managed to meet her for 1 day b4 leaving back! Well, i guess that's life.. she had to come back late for exchange in germany.. So i spent most of my time with family.. jus go out.. shopping. Haha. Boring smtimes.. but definitely better than adelaide shopping! Well, gtg upack more nw.. have been lazy n dun feel like unpacking.. sigh. all alone now.. no one in college.. :-( 3 days b4 my college mates return..

Exams finally almost over!!! :-)

Yay! Exams almost over! Haha. Gd gd.. going home on wed. I hope i pass everything.. Finally going back home after 5 months! Miss home, miss the food, miss friends, miss family, but i dun miss the hot humid weather. Haha. It's gonna be so much of a strange transmission. Haha. The weather, traffic, hdb flats. Hee. Can't wait for my last paper on tue to b over. But i have to admit, had a wonderful experience here in adelaide. Will miss the church n ocf gatherings here though. I'll b back on 20th july.. ready for a whole new semester of studies again. I must say studying in asssie isn't as easy as i thought it would be. Most ppl think it's easy but trust me it's not. The uni has really challenged me to work hard and to understand things from a new perspective. It's tough but nothing in the world is easy. Oh yeah, mother theresa movie is showing in adelaide soon i think n my church is selling tickets. Wanna watch but can't.. sigh. Watched a trailer in church, and i think it is a wonderful and inspiring movie even though i haven't watched it yet. Mother theresa said something that struck me and i will remember it for as long as i live. She said, "I am only a pencil in the hands of God, He is the one who writes.".. Such words of wisdom and such a woman of God she is!! It is so so true. We are only here on earth to fulfil what God wants us to do, so that His name can be heard and glorified all over the world.. He Loves us so much... oops. Gtg study for my last paper ald.. I think the next blog(Which will b quite some time) i will put up will b frm S'pore! Haha. Take care every1 in adelaide! see ya all back!! :-)

GOD'S WEATHER

GOD'S WEATHER

"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!"
Matthew 8: 26,27
King James Version

Hurricane season starts in June in Florida where I live and probably where a lot of you who read this live. Last year we were hit very hard by a hurricane and it caused a lot of destruction. The place where my cousin lives was hit by two hurricanes and that was unusual, I am told. Hurricanes can cause property damage, trailers to be overturned, roofs to be blown off, and a lot of other devastation.

There are hurricanes that are a lot more harmful. We have hurricanes of divorce, drugs, alcohol, abuse of children, spouses, the elderly, and broken homes. While the hurricanes on land can cause destruction, eventually the homes and property will hopefully one day be restored. It is not that simple with a human life.

It is vital for us to examine our hearts and see if there is something that is displeasing to Jesus, something that might be hindering our fellowship with Him. If our hearts are not right before Him, then it is impossible to treat others with the love and compassion that He asks us to display to others.

Is your heart and life full of hurricanes of jealousy, bitterness, envy, strife, anger, and resentment? If so, then I urge you to go to God and let Him calm the storms in your heart. Jesus will shower you with His Peace, Understanding, Love, and Compassion and place His Love in your heart instead of the hurricanes of the world.

Where is God in my studies???

Are you always putting pressure on your academic results and spending most of your time achieving them? Or are you having the “heck care” attitude in your studies and would rather spend your time on your hobbies?

Being too absorbed in your studies is not all you should be focusing on. Romans 9:32 says this about being too busy: “They [Israelites] were so absorbed with their ‘God projects’ that they didn’t notice God right in front of them, like a huge rock in the middle of the road” (The Message). These people had good motives, but they missed the whole picture – that is, seeking God in all they do.

What about those of us who have been neglecting our schoolwork? Do we have difficulty in studying? We can depend on God who will help us in everything we do, by making the yoke light. “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you shall find rest for your souls” (Matt 11:29; NIV). God has instructed us to exercise the gifts and talents He has given to us, and do our best at school out of love and devotion to God. So keep this in mind – God is with us in everything we do, so trust Him to guide and lead us according to His will.

Keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18

Taking It All

In our lives, the time has come to stand,
We cry out for all people in this land
We need you Lord
Send your power as your children rise in faith
Take a hold of me
Life my eyes to see
Give you praise now i believe

We're taking it all for the glory of your name
I'm giving my all just to glorify your name
We your church will rise
Never satisfied till we are standing face to face
We've waited far too long
Now we are strong

With all my heart
I raise my voice
And cry i need you Lord
Yes I need you

Lift Up Your Eyes

I see heaven before me
Angels passing around me
Here i stand in awe of your beauty
Captured by your holiness

Lift up your eyes
All of heaven's in worship
Angels rejoice and the clouds will be filled
With the wonder of your name
With the wonder of your name

The train of his robe fills the temple with glory
Heavenly hosts fall before him in worship
Crying Holy,Holy,Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty

Exams are here too.. Hee hee

Well, the exams r finally coming. My 1st exam in 3 years.. not that i'm trying to boast or anything.. but it is indeed a fact worth considering.. my brain is not usually functioned to exam mode this time of the year, but sigh, gotta force myself to do so.. at least for the next 3/1/2 yrs! Haha. Had a great time in a new church called southside. Used to go to AACC, but since a fren of mine introduced this new church to me i can't stop going to it every sunday. Really a great church to be in a blessed team of pastors n leaders they have. I miss my s'pore chruch too.. new creation n amk methodist. 1 is contemporay n the latter is traditional. Looking forward to coming home! Wonder if my frens all forgotten abt me already. Haha.. Hope not! S'pore i'm coming back! Count on me! Not! Haha.. I am not a v patriotic person.. :-)

Salvation is here

God above all the world in motion
God above all my hopes and fears
And I don't care what the world throws at me now
I'm gonna be alright

Hear the sounds of the generations
Making loud our freedom song
All in all that the world would know Your name
It's gonna be alright
Cause I know my God saved the day
And I know His word never fails
And I know my God made a way for me
Salvation is here

Salvation is here
Salvation is here and He lives in me
Salvation is here
Salvation that died just to set me free
Salvation is here
Salvation is here and He lives in me
Salvation is here
Cause You are alive and You live in me

Whatever it takes

Who was i to try to live without you
Thinking I could do things my own way
Lord I know that I should never doubt you
I get so lost and lonely when I stray
Now it's time to
Surrender to you
I'm a man who believes
It's you that I need

Whatever it takes
That's what I'll do
I'd give anything to get back to you
I know I was wrong
And I've made some mistakes
But I'm gonna do whatever it takes

In a world of darkness and temptation
Only you can give me eyes to see
Father you're my strength and my salvation
Show me now who i was made to be

I will follow
Anywhere that you lead
For it's your will not mine
I'm gonna prove it this time
I'm standin' here 'cause I've got nothing to lose
I lost it all when I walked away from you
I swear this time around
I won't let you down

So many things happening...

Well, the exams are really closing in, and many of my frens r stressed. My dear is already in Germany and i wonder how she is doing in a foreign country so far away. Miss her so much. Was rushing for so many assignments that we due almost on the same day.. Until i found out that a fren was going back to S'pore today. Her dad passed away. I really feel for her and it seems like a repeat for what happened to me last sem. It's really scary. But she's strong in faith and she's still coming back to take the exams and complete her studies. She said she was grieving but felt peace in her heart. God's peace was really upon her. Praise The Lord! He never fails to comfort us when we are down and He's always with us, no matter what circumstances we may be in.. I will not b anxious abt the upcoming exams, but jus do my best. N leave te rest to God. Everyone should too.. :-)

Our Daily Bread - May 21, 2005

Jacob's life was full of trials. And as it was for the old patriarch, so it is for us. Life buffets and restricts us, makes demands on us that we do not want to bear. Yet even the most unjust, undeserved, and pointless suffering is an opportunity for us to respond in a way that our Lord can turn us into His own likeness. We can take joy in our trials, because we know that adversity is working to make us "perfect and complete, lacking nothing" (James 1:3-4). But this takes time.

We want the quick fix, but there are no shortcuts that can accomplish God's ultimate purpose for us. The only way to grow into Christ's likeness is to submit each day to the conditions God brings into our lives. As we accept His will and submit to His ways, His holiness becomes ours. Gradually but inexorably, God's Spirit begins to turn us into kinder, gentler men and women—sturdier, stronger, more secure and sensible. The process is mysterious and inexplicable, but it is God's way of endowing us with grace and beauty. Progress is inevitable.

As Ruth Bell Graham puts it, may God give us grace "to bear the heat of cleansing flame, not bitter at our lot, but mete to bear our share of suffering and keep sweet, in Jesus' name." —David Roper

Exam stress..

Sigh, had an upsetting week, a week full of ups n downs, but i think more of the latter. So much to do, so much to cover in such a short time period. I realised that the exams r not v far away, but teaching is still going to go on.. n more n more stuff will jus pile up. I really am lost at what to do n how to prepare when there's more n more stuff coming in everyday.. sigh. On the brighter note, there was another multicultural week in the uni.. great stuff.. had s'pore n malaysian food since i came here.. Haha. It was nice to have a small touch n reminder of the local food n culture n see the people involved.. Also am having some probs in finding accomodation next semester.. really dunno how.. i wanna solve the prob quickly too but i seriously have no time to go look and search for houses or apartments. Sigh.. Anyway i think most of the ppl in s'pore are ald finishing their exams or ald have finished them.. Njoy the holidays u all! I knw some ppl dun even have exams! So gd.. Can't wait for these few mths n for the exams to b over so i can go home for a while. Miss everyone back in sing..

Last day of holidays! :-(

Wow.. 2 weeks have gone by jus like that.. amazing.. so fast. N this 2nd term is gonna b more hellish. Haha. But gotta hang in there cos the exams r jus ard the corner! For ppl in s'pore unis.. i knw the exams r currently going on.. Some earlier some later, like my dar.. finishing soon! Haha. But Knw that there are ppl caring n praying for ALL of u, even yr frens who r overseas. So hang in there! N when it's yr turn to have holis, it's our turn to b having exams! Haha. weird.. but anyway, can't wait to return to s'pore to meet my dear n all my frens.. miss u all! Take care n God bless. Cheers! :-)

Missing home..

Haha. Had bak kut teh for dinner last nite.. OCF ppl cooked! Such talented ppl. Haha. Finally had some taste of local food since i was here.. It was delicious. N cheap. Heehee. There was even desert! Wow. Haha. It was v gd too! Some red bean stuff, cocktail n oreo cheesecake! Yum! Ate until v full man. Missing home ald.. since here for quite some time n the "local" food here isn't that great. So Ex some more.. Prefer home one.. no wonder ppl say home is where the heart is. Heehee.. almost end of holis ald loh.. time to b stressed again n prepare for exams! *shiver*

Everything To Me

When I feel down, I look to You.
When I feel low, Your words ring true.
It’s not by might or in my strength,
But it’s by Your Spirit moving in my life,
’Cause, God, You are my life.
At times when I look down and all I see is sinking sand,
I’m thankful that it’s You, the Solid Rock on which I stand.

I will praise You; You’re everything to me.
I’ll live for You; You’re the reason that I sing.
I won’t go back to the way it used to be,
’Cause I’ve found You, and You’re everything to me.

One week of holidays gone!!!

Time files when u r having fun man.. i can attest to that. 1 week of the mid semester break has gone past jus like that. It's funny it dosen't seem so fast during the sch term.. Anyway i deserve to b scolded cos i jus got back after playing warcraft in (ocf) fren's home today for the whole aftn n nite. Ended up eating pizza for dinner.. I guess i was jus curious n wanted to learn abt the game.. for a while.. Didn't expect to stay till.. 1 am!! Sigh. To a happier note, i DID get some work done this week n went to a few interesting places with ocf ppl. They were nice to ask us along.. Went to barossa valley, had a small road trip up adelaide hills with one church aunty, and went to a nice little shopping mall jus near the airport. Glad i found out some interesting places to explore n prob bring my family when they decide to come here for holis or smthing.. yawn.. tired. Gtg sleep.. Have a long week ahead.. study!!! One more week b4 sch reopens then the hell will start again! Haha.. =>

Wonderful OCF Easter camp!

Jus came back from a v fruitful experience at easter camp. Almost the whole of South Australia OCF centres were present and the atmosphere was just amazing. The camp site was beautiful, with an open chapel that had a huge cross facing the sea. Amazing view and spelndour of how God made this world we live in so vast and unique. At night there were so many stars to see too! Even saw the milky way and some ppl claimed to have seen shooting stars! Wow. Haha. Where'll i ever see that? Had a senior pastor from a church in SA as a speaker and he talked abt the true meaning of easter, and how God transformed his life. Wow. I feel so tired physically now but so energized n refreshed spiritually. I now realise this was what God wanted me to experience, smthing that i would never get a chance to in S'pore. I knw s'pore has it's own youth church fellowships n groups but this is totally diff. Haha. So many diff ppl frm diff countries jus fellowshipping together and praying together. I really enjoyed this camp n i feel that many ppl have been touched and encountered God. Praise Him always for what He has done for us at calvary!! :-)

This was the theme song for our ocf south australia easter camp 2005: Calvary

I see the cross at calvary
His precious blood that set me free
A ransom only he could pay
His life to take my sin away
And as i stand before the cross
I know my gain was heaven's loss
I am reminded once again
The precious lamb for me was slain

Chorus:
Lest we forget Jesus paid the price
Lest we forget His awesome sacrifice
I will remember Jesus nailed to that tree
And I remember He was dying for me

Bridge:
Lord I remember your anguish and pain
Lord I remember you risen again

Hot Saturday

Such a hot weekend! Sat only i meant. Hee. Tmrw is sunday. It might be Friday yest, But Sunday is coming! Haha. Yay! Lucky tmrw's weather is better. Today i almost bcame roast duck. Haha. So hot! 36 Degrees! I'm amazed how hot aust can be.. Hmm. Ya. anyway having another hectic week ahead then mid term break! But not going anywhere. jus gonna study n prepare for exams liao lo.. not far away! Hope every1 had a gd n meaningful easter. Oh ya, easter camp is coming! yay! Haha. smthing to look forward to for the holis.. Thank God for ocf..